Dec 20, 2007
A 15 year old boys interpretation!
Dec 13, 2007
The Most Wonderful Church Family!!!
Well it all started back a couple of months when we were in a mission conference in Duncan, Oklahoma. We were blessed to have our fellow church member-missionaries in the same conference with us. Bro. and Mrs. Horton are missionaries to the Chiappas Indians in Mexico and dear friends of ours. I got to spend a lot of time with Suzanna (Mrs. Horton) during the conference and we wasted alot of time chatting. :0)
Well while talking about appliances and cooking we got on the subject of KitchenAid mixers. I told her that I had always wanted one but really knew they were out of our price range and even if we did have the money to buy one the shipping to Croatia would be insane. Anyhow, the conference ended and we said farewell to our dear friends and headed down the road.
Well it had been a while (actually months) since we were at our home church Trinity Baptist in Texas and we were excited to see friends. After a wonderful sermon by our pastor, Bob W. Smith and prayer time, he drew our attention to a huge silver box someone had placed on the platform. Preacher joked about the package being for him and then he looked at us and called us up to the platform. We we surprised but knew he did this kinda thing often so new members would know who the missionaries were when they came home. Anyhoo, he went on to ask me if I liked to cook and bake and I do, then he directed me to the big silver box now placed on a chair in front of me. As I opened the package I was shocked to find a new 6 qt., pearly white KitchenAid mixer just for me.
Come to find out, Suzanna had told a Kristy another dear friend about our conversation and she ran with the ball. The church folks raised the money to buy the mixer and enough money to ship it too. I know that I really do have the most wonderful church family ever!
Oh yea and last week, I made my first successful loaf of bread and it was good!
Thank you Bro. Smith, Suzanna Horton and all of those at TBC who sacrificed to be such an incredible blessing to me. Love y'all!!
If you were to die today, are you 100% sure you would go to Heaven?
God loves you and wants you to be saved.
John 3:16 says, For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
There is only one way to heaven and that is through the Saviour Jesus Christ.
John 14:6 says, Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
What follows is the simple plan of salvation as given in God’s Holy Word.
The Bible Way to Heaven:
1. Recognize your condition.
As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: (Romans 3:10)
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23)
None of us is good enough to go to Heaven on our own merit. Because we are sinners, no matter how much good we do, we always fall short.
2. Realize the penalty for sin.
For the wages of sin is death... (Romans 6:23a)
And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. (Rev 20:14)
There is punishment for sin. The penalty for our sin is eternal death in a place called Hell.
3. Believe Christ died for you.
Christ showed His great love for us when He died on the cross to pay our sin debt.
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8)
Jesus, who never sinned, took our sin on himself, that we might be saved.
For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. (2 Cor 5:21)
4. Trust Christ alone as your Saviour.
...but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 6:23b)
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. (Acts 4:12)
For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. (1 Cor 3:11)
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. (Romans 10:9-10)
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. (Romans 10:13)
Everlasting life is a gift purchased by the blood of Jesus and offered freely to those who call upon Him by faith.
Let me help you word a prayer. (Realize that what saves is your faith in Jesus Christ, not saying mere words.)
Dear Jesus, I know I’m a sinner, and I cannot save myself. Please forgive my sins, come into my heart and save my soul from Hell. I’m trusting you alone to take me to Heaven when I die. Thank you for saving me, Jesus. Amen.
Please accept Christ as your Savior today. Don’t delay. We’re not guaranteed a tomorrow.
God Bless You for taking time to read this Gospel message.
All the stuff about Tori you really could have done without!
I accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior in 1993 at the age of 21. I have been married to my best friend and lover for the last 18 years and every
year it gets to be more fun. We have been IFB missionaries in Croatia for the last 10 years.
We have 3 great kids who are 12, 14 and 17. Time is flying by and our little family of 5 will soon change when our son returns to the states for college. We are noticing that life is slowly changing. We are moving into a new stage of life and you know what?? I like it!
HAVE I EVER???
I got this from a friend and thought it was fun. My YES answers are in red.
So I’m jumping on the bandwagon and adding some usless stuff about me!
- FIRST NAME? Tori, well Victoria but Tori for short.
- WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? No
- QUESTION NUMBER 3, WHERE ARE YOU? in Europe
- WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? I’m not a crier normally but I am known to shed a tear at happy and sad happenings.
- DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Sometimes. Most of the time, No.
- WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHMEAT? Turkey Ham
- KIDS? 3 great kids. 17, 14 and 12.
- WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Yea I think I would be, I’m pretty normal and honest. Maybe not so humble.
- DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? No, I have started 10, now I collect unfinished journals.
- DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? Sometimes, but obviously joking. I try not to make people feel bad, ever.
- DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yea I think so.
- WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Yea I would if I could find a way to do it in a skirt and still be modest.
- WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Cinnamon Toast Crunch, yes I know they are loaded with sugar and fat, that’s why I like them.
- DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Normally, no.
- DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Yea, I’m pretty strong both emotionally and physically.
- WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? Dolce Latte, it’s Italian and it’s to die for. No Blue Bell in Croatia.
- SHOE SIZE? 7.5
- RED OR PINK? Both
- WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? My constant struggle with weight and my suspicion.
- WHO DO YOU MISS MOST? I miss my family in the states and my best friend Amanda. Not to mention a few other good friends.
- DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? I think this is a pretty cool blog thingy, nice to get to know everyone better.
- WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? I’m wearing a khaki skirt and black shoes.They go, I made sure. :)
- LAST THING YOU ATE? Watermelon
- WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Silence, the kids are apparently reading or getting into trouble one or the other.
- IF YOU WERE A CRAYON WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? One of those rainbow ones, with lots of colors.
- FAVORITE SMELL? Mulberry
- WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Oh my, I talked to my friend Amanda via computer phone. Does that count?
- THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO? Physically, their smile. I like people who smile a lot. Personality wise, I like people who are confident.
- DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? I found this on Mrs. B.’s Blog
- FAVORITE DRINK? coffee, cappuccino, coke .
- FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH? Football with my hubby, if I'm quiet I'm allowed. Go Cowboys!
- HAIR COLOR? Dark brown but salt and pepper when not colored. :(
- EYE COLOR? Brown, DH says the color of tootsie rolls.
- DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? No but I wear glasses for a stigmatism, but not all the time.
- FAVORITE FOOD?Anything mexican
- SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy endings
- WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Dark Pink
- HUGS OR KISSES? From DH and the kids, both and often. From my girl friends, either but from men neither. Hey that rhymed.
- WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Uhhhh, Dunno.
- WHO IS LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Uhhhh, Dunno.
- WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? Confessions of an Organized Housewife
- WHAT"S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? I don’t have one, I have a laser mouse.
- WHAT DID YOU WATCH LAST NIGHT ON TV? Sherlock Holmes
- FAVORITE SOUNDS? Sounds of storms, like thunder and heavy rain.
- ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Yuck, Neither.
- THE FURTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Which home? The one here in Croatia or home in Texas?
- DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? Nope, God apparently didn’t think I needed one.
- WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU BORN? 36years ago I was born in a trailor house hospital in Caldwell, TX
Dec 5, 2007
Hump Day!
Messing around with the camera today and I snapped this photo, Hannah (10 yrs.) and her sweet Daddy(35). I don't know which one is more onry!
Dec 1, 2007
The Facinating Sewing Machine!
AT A GLANCE:In the early 1800s, clothing was made by hand, families sewed their pants, shirts, and dresses using a needle and thread. But in 1846 Elias Howe changed all that, he came up with another way to make clothes, he patented the first practical sewing machine..The sewing machine industry based on his original invention made possible the mass production of clothing on a much larger scale than had ever been possible with hand-stitching.
Invention : sewing machine
Function: noun / sew·ing ma·chine
Definition: A apparatus using a needle and thread to join or repair material. Primarily used in the making of clothing.
Patent: 4,750 (US) issued September 10, 1846
Inventor: Elias Howe
Criteria; First practical. Entrepreneur.
Birth: July 10, 1819 in Spencer, Massachusetts
Death: October 3, 1867 in Brooklyn, New York
Nationality: American