More flowers from Susan's gorgeous wedding
Happy Black Friday, Friends! Do you participate in all the Black Friday crazy? We did when the girls were younger (high school and college) because they enjoyed it. I usually try to avoid shopping and crowds unless it's a bookstore.
How was your Thanksgiving yesterday? I hope you had a blessed day, and enjoyed delicious food with family and/or friends.
What did you think about this week's readings? I loved them all, and the one about trusting Jesus and relaxing in his sovereignty was my very favorite. How about you?
Here are some of the Bible verses from this week's lesson.
Prayer Requests
Thank-you for your travel mercy prayers for Trip and me when we went to Dallas last weekend. Everything went so smoothly, and even the hotel lent us a 120K Lexus to use for free! We drove it to Fort Worth to visit an art museum. Also, our gates were the most convenient, and we were upgraded as well!
I also want to thank y'all for your prayers for our California family member who was interviewing for the job in Boston, Y'all, he got the job! I am so happy for him and his sweet family. God is so good to answer our prayers!
This weekend, please be in prayer for:
- Pray for our military and military families, and the Wisconsin National Guard deployed in Iraq.
- Pray for Kitty's son Mike to get a job that uses his talents.
- Be in prayer for Carla's Florida friends still recovering from two hurricanes.
- Kitty asks if you could pray for Cissy’s emotional and mental well being, please. You may recall that she was in a car accident a few of weeks ago. She also requests that we pray for Eric also because he's miserable with his job. Pray that he can find something suitable for him with insurance.
- Pray for a peaceful and smooth transition of power between now and January 20, 2025.
- Rita has a praise: "I want to express my gratitude for all the prayers whispered for me in my monumental project of moving my sister. There were so many Godsends along the way, and we acknowledged each and every one of them as they occurred."
- From Kris: "Please say a prayer for my oldest daughter Jen and family. They lost their Yellow Lab Frank today. He was the sweetest guy and he will be so missed. He had liver cancer and just could not hold on anymore. He is hopefully over the rainbow bridge and pain free."
- Please pray travel mercies for Trip and me again this weekend as we're driving to New Orleans for our friend's daughter's debutante party. We're leaving this morning.
It starting getting cold yesterday afternoon, and it's very cold this morning. I will be taking some warm drinks in a couple of thermoses for our roadtrip!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Some of the beautiful flowers at my friend's wedding
Happy Monday, Friends! Thanksgiving is Thursday, and Advent begins in earnest this Sunday, December 1st. My hope is that I can truly take time, be still, and enjoy all of our Advent lessons from now until Christmas.
We had such a lovely time in Dallas! My friend Susan was a gorgeous bride, and it was a real blessing to spend time with her, Gary her groom, and her family. Thank-you for your travel mercies prayers. They worked like you wouldn't believe! I will email y'all with the details later. You will all smile and giggle when you read it!
To get us started on the week, here are two of the Bible verses from the first lesson.
Prayer Requests
- Pray for our military and military families, and the Wisconsin National Guard deployed in Iraq.
- Pray for Kitty's son Mike to get a job that uses his talents.
- Be in prayer for Carla's Florida friends still recovering from two hurricanes.
- Kitty asks if you could pray for Cissy’s emotional and mental well being, please. You may recall that she was in a car accident a few of weeks ago. She also requests that we pray for Eric also because he's miserable with his job. Pray that he can find something suitable for him with insurance.
- Rita asks that you pray for her daughter as she has a significant case of pneumonia, and she asks for your fervent prayers for her complete recovery. She is the mother of her granddaughter.
- Pray for a peaceful and smooth transition of power between now and January 20, 2025.
We got home last night at midnight.
I'm off to make a large French press of coffee, read a lesson in Jesus Listens For Advent & Christmas, and do copious amounts of laundry!
Have a Blessed Thanksgiving, and I'll be back with a post on Black Friday!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Happy Friday, Friends! Have you had a good week? I hope you have, and I hope that you are taking plenty of time to just be still. It's so difficult during the holidays, isn't it!
I've been wrapping presents and doing a few creative Christmas crafts. It's been a lot of fun!
Did you enjoy the lessons this week? I know I did: I thought this was the very best week so far! One of my favorites is the biblical truth that once we belong to Jesus, nothing can snatch us from his loving hands. John 10:27-28 has often brought me comfort. From that same lesson we're reminded of all the subtle and not so subtle glimpses into God's provision in our lives.
Below is a sampling of scripture from this week's lesson.
Prayer Requests
- Pray for our military and military families, and the Wisconsin National Guard deployed in Iraq.
- Pray for Kitty's son Mike to get a job that uses his talents.
- Be in prayer for Carla's Florida friends still recovering from two hurricanes.
- Kitty asks if you could pray for Cissy’s emotional and mental wellbeing, please. You may recall that she was in a car accident a few of weeks ago. She also requests that we pray for Eric also because he's miserable with his job. Pray that he can find something suitable for him with insurance.
- Rita asks that you pray for her daughter as she has a significant case of pneumonia, and she asks for your fervent prayers for her complete recovery. She is the mother of her granddaughter. Please continue to pray that she will get better everyday, and that the antibiotics will do the job.
- Pray for a peaceful and smooth transition of power between now and January 20, 2025.
- Travel mercies for Trip and me as we fly to Dallas for a wedding this weekend.
Have a great weekend, Friends!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Happy Monday, Friends! How is your Thanksgiving prep going so far? Are you hosting your family this year? We will be traveling these next couple of weeks, so if I'm a little late posting you'll know why.
I hope you're enjoying Jesus Listens For Advent & Christmas as much as I. Here is a Bible verse to get us started on this week's lessons:
Prayer Requests
- Pray for our military and military families, and the Wisconsin National Guard deployed in Iraq.
- Pray for Kitty's son Mike to get a job that uses his talents.
- Pray for Rita as she helps her sister move to a different state.
- Be in prayer for Carla's Florida friends still recovering from two hurricanes.
- Kitty asks if you could pray for Cissy’s emotional and mental wellbeing, please. You may recall that she was in a car accident a few of weeks ago. She also requests that we pray for Eric also because he's miserable with his job. Pray that he can find something suitable for him with insurance.
- Rita asks that you pray for her daughter as she has a significant case of pneumonia, and she asks for your fervent prayers for her complete recovery. She is the mother of her granddaughter. Please continue to pray that she will get better everyday, and that the antibiotics will do the job.
- Pray for a peaceful and smooth transition of power between now and January 20, 2025.
Taking my coffee to go this morning.
The Westies have vet appointments in a few minutes.
Have a great week!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Happy Friday, Friends! How was your week? Mine was very busy with appointments, meetings, finishing-up a few Christmas decor projects, Christmas shopping, and wrapping gifts. I think everything will be done by my goal of December 1st. Today to reward myself, I'm going to a library book sale which should be a big one! I'm hoping to find a few special gifts for my son-in-law.
Didn't you love our lessons this week? I appreciated the reminder that Jesus is not limited to what he can accomplish on our behalf. What a comfort and encouragement!
What about you? Thoughts?
Below you'll find the scripture from this lesson.
So my male Westie Finlay is fussing at me because I'm up so early. He wants me to go back to bed! He is such a funny little dog...I thought I'd share.
Prayer Requests
- Pray for our military and military families, and the Wisconsin National Guard deployed in Iraq.
- Pray for Kitty's son Mike to get a job that uses his talents.
- Pray for Rita as she helps her sister move to a different state.
- Be in prayer for Carla's Florida friends still recovering from two hurricanes.
- Kitty asks if you could pray for Cissy’s emotional and mental wellbeing, please. You may recall that she was in a car accident a few of weeks ago. She also requests that we pray for Eric also because he's miserable with his job. Pray that he can find something suitable for him with insurance.
- Rita asks that you pray for her daughter as she has a significant case of pneumonia, and she asks for your fervent prayers for her complete recovery. She is the mother of her granddaughter. Please continue to pray that she will get better everyday, and that the antibiotics will do the job.
- Pray for a peaceful and smooth transition of power between now and January 20, 2025.
Have a lovely weekend, Sweet Friends!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Happy Monday, Friends! How was your weekend? It has been warm, rainy, and dark here in Central Alabama. But I did finish all interior Christmas decor, and I have a good handle on gifts, too.
Today is Veterans Day. Did you know that Birmingham has the oldest and one of the largest Veterans Day Parades? If you have the opportunity, thank a veteran today!
ATTENTION: I need y'all to email me and give me your preferred email address and your current mailing address please and thank-you! :D
I'm looking forward to our Bible Study this week. I am truly enjoying this book, and the art and prayers make me smile.
Here are three of the Bible verses from this week to get us started.
The floral theme was not intentional. These are recycled graphics.
But maybe it's God's way to tell us to bring some fresh flowers into our homes and spread some joy!
Prayer Requests
- Pray for our military and military families, and the Wisconsin National Guard deployed in Iraq.
- Pray for Kitty's son Mike to get a job that uses his talents.
- Rita asks for prayers for her sweet daughters for their fall graduate school semester. Pray for them to have a healthy and productive work/school/life balance.
- Pray for Rita's sister as she's moving, and also pray for her sisters helping her to move.
- Be in prayer for Carla's Florida friends still recovering from two hurricanes.
- Kitty asks if you could pray for Cissy’s emotional and mental wellbeing, please. You may recall that she was in a car accident a couple of weeks ago. She also requests that we pray for Eric also because he's miserable with his job. Pray that he can find something suitable for him with insurance.
- Rita asks that you pray for her daughter as she has a significant case of pneumonia, and she asks for your fervent prayers for her complete recovery. She is the mother of her granddaughter. Please continue to pray that she will get better everyday, and that the antibiotics will do the job.
- Pray for a peaceful and smooth transition of power between now and January 20, 2025.
After Bible Study I will start wrapping presents.
What are your plans today?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Happy Friday, Friends! I hope you've had a nice week. I'm thankful that the election seemed to have been fair, and I've not heard any reports of voter suppression, just very long lines at many precincts.
Have you started your Christmas decorating yet? I have done a little, and I'm hoping to finish by tomorrow afternoon. I still have a lot of shopping left to do, and I want to get it finished by the weekend before Thanksgiving. We have two trips this month, and I want to have everything done before we leave. The main reason is I want to have time to be still and reflect during December. On page 78, Sarah says:
As I take a break from the demands of this season, I want to spend time resting in Your presence. I need Your Peace continually, just as I need You each moment.
I have a goal to be mindful of dwelling in Christ's Peace because we were designed to do just that.
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I'm glad we read this scripture this week. It's a good reminder that Jesus is on his throne right now and no election can ever change that.
Prayer Requests
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- Pray for our military and military families, and the Wisconsin National Guard deployed in Iraq.
- Pray for Kitty's son Mike to get a job that uses his talents.
- Rita asks for prayers for her sweet daughters for their fall graduate school semester. Pray for them to have a healthy and productive work/school/life balance.
- Pray for Rita's sister as she's moving, and also pray for her sisters helping her to move.
- Be in prayer for Carla's Florida friends still recovering from two hurricanes.
- Kitty asks if you could pray for Cissy’s emotional and mental wellbeing, please. You may recall that she was in a car accident a couple of weeks ago. She also requests that we pray for Eric also because he's miserable with his job. Pray that he can find something suitable for him with insurance.
- Rita asks that you pray for her daughter as she has a significant case of pneumonia, and she asks for your fervent prayers for her complete recovery. She is the mother of her granddaughter. Please continue to pray that she will get better everyday, and that the antibiotics will do the job.
- Pray for a peaceful and smooth transition of power between now and January 20, 2025.
Starbucks' holiday launch was yesterday. I love the Christmas cups this year: They are so festive! Our Shelley works for Starbucks.
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Happy Monday, Friends! Tomorrow is a big day, a very important election day in America. Maybe the biggest election our country has ever had. I'm trying hard to maintain a proper Christian perspective while also participating in my civic duty to vote. Alabama doesn't have early voting, so I will be voting tomorrow at the precinct in my neighborhood. If you haven't banked your vote yet, I hope that you will be voting tomorrow and encouraging everyone in your sphere of influence to vote, too.
In the grand eternal scheme of things, tomorrow's election pales in comparison to the fact that Jesus is sitting on his throne, and that NOTHING can change that.
Now as we continue to prepare our hearts for Christmas, here are a couple of the scriptures we'll be reading this week:
Prayer Requests
- Pray for our military and military families, and the Wisconsin National Guard deployed in Iraq.
- Pray for Kitty's son Mike to get a job that uses his talents.
- Rita asks for prayers for her sweet daughters for their fall graduate school semester. Pray for them to have a healthy and productive work/school/life balance.
- Pray for Christian leadership in our country. Also pray that God will turn our hearts to him, and he will lavishly bless us with his steadfast love.
- Pray for free and fair elections in the Unites States in every precinct!
- Pray for Rita's sister as she's moving, and also pray for her sisters helping her to move.
- Be in prayer for Carla's Florida friends who lost 1/2 of their home. Today they received a forbearance on their mortgage payments until February 1st. UPDATE: from Steve and Jessica...Clean up has begun. Everywhere you look a mess, the streets are lined with everyone's former household possessions stacked everywhere. People are cleaning and working... and look like Zombies. It is emotionally tiring. The only normalcy to the mix, are the kids. Our little daughter brings us such joy and a reason to keep going.
- Let's pray that we are blessed by our Advent study.
- Kitty asks if you could pray for Cissy’s emotional and mental wellbeing, please. You may recall that she was in a car accident a couple of weeks ago. She also requests that we pray for Eric also because he's miserable with his job. Pray that he can find something suitable for him with insurance.
- Rita asks that you pray for her daughter as she has a significant case of pneumonia, and she asks for your fervent prayers for her complete recovery. She is the mother of her granddaughter. Please continue to pray that she will get better everyday, and that the antibiotics will do the job.
Pray this scripture for our country!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Happy All Saints' Day, Friends! How was your week? Mine has been busy: I had a book club meeting, and we had lots of little trick-or-treaters last night.
What did you think about our readings this week? Although I did read them, I have been terribly distracted. My best friend's husband is very ill. Plus we've had other things going on, too.
We're staying home this weekend, and I plan to have a lot of quiet time today and tomorrow. I will reread our lessons today. One thing I do remember is the lesson about loneliness during the holidays. It breaks my heart thinking people are lonely and have no one to celebrate with. Let's try to reach out to those who are lonely this season and be a blessing to them.
Here are the scriptures I pulled from the week:
Prayer Requests
- Pray for our military and military families, and the Wisconsin National Guard deployed in Iraq.
- Pray for Kitty's son Mike to get a job that uses his talents.
- Rita asks for prayers for her sweet daughters for their fall graduate school semester. Pray for them to have a healthy and productive work/school/life balance.
- Pray for Christian leadership in our country. Also pray that God will turn our hearts to him, and he will lavishly bless us with his steadfast love.
- Pray for free and fair elections in the Unites States in every precinct!
- Pray for Rita's sister as she's moving, and also pray for her sisters helping her to move.
- Be in prayer for Carla's Florida friends who lost 1/2 of their home. Today they received a forbearance on their mortgage payments until February 1st. UPDATE: from Steve and Jessica...Clean up has begun. Everywhere you look a mess, the streets are lined with everyone's former household possessions stacked everywhere. People are cleaning and working... and look like Zombies. It is emotionally tiring. The only normalcy to the mix, are the kids. Our little daughter brings us such joy and a reason to keep going.
- Let's pray that we are blessed by our Advent study.
- Kitty asks if you could pray for Cissy’s emotional and mental wellbeing, please. You may recall that she was in a car accident a couple of weeks ago. She also requests that we pray for Eric also because he's miserable with his job. Pray that he can find something suitable for him with insurance.
- Rita asks that you pray for her daughter as she has a significant case of pneumonia, and she asks for your fervent prayers for her complete recovery. She is the mother of her granddaughter. UPDATE: She was discharged from the hospital today, but she still has a battle ahead to heal. Please continue to pray that she will get better everyday, and that the antibiotics will do the job.
PRAY!!!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
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