I thought I'd have a Bible challenge. We should all read more of God's Word. Here are the rules.
~Rules~
- We'll read the Bible in place of all media (books, movies, TV, and computer).
- This challenge will take place from August 7-14, starting on this Sunday.
- You can join any day of the challenge. For instance, if you only want to do it for five days, you can.
-Any necessary media is OK. Like school books or work e-mails. But try to stay off.
-At the end of the challenge, make a post talking about the experience. Did you like it? Would you like to do it again? What were your favorite verses?
What do you think? If you're going to participate, please write a post and include the button to spread the word. If you have any questions, ask below.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
Guest Post by Marelle
Hey guys, my name is Marelle Cole, and I am a guest post-er here at His
Sparrow! I am good friends with Abby and I'm so glad that I got the chance to do
this! I could hardly believe that I won the poetry contest, I typed the poem up
on my phone in like, four minutes tops and DID NOT expect to win at all! So
thanks so much to the people that voted for me, you guys rock!
So, today I wanted to tell you about how me and Abby came to meet, because it's quite an interesting story! Have any of you guys heard of American Girl? It's a company for young girls that includes an online club that fans can join, and I was SO into American Girl when I was young, so of course I joined! And I am so grateful that I did now because I met lots of nice people there, some that are still real life friends, including Abby! We met when we were both nine on American Girl, and we decided to start writing each other via snail mail, and we became really good friends! Her sister, Maggie, even started writing to my sister, Mina, which was awesome too! So, we had been phoning each other, writing, and emailing, for about four years, when I got the chance to meet her in person on vacation! My family got the chance to stop at her house and we had a blast!
So now, whenever she is in my area, or when I am in hers, we get a chance to hang out, and I am so grateful for it, because Abby is such an awesome, nice person, and I know that God had a plan for us to meet, and it has been such a blessing to my family to know them. So, that's my story, keep reading Abby's blog, and if you would like to visit me, I would greatly appreciate it, visit my blog here if you would like to stop by, feel free! Have a great day!
-Marelle <3
So, today I wanted to tell you about how me and Abby came to meet, because it's quite an interesting story! Have any of you guys heard of American Girl? It's a company for young girls that includes an online club that fans can join, and I was SO into American Girl when I was young, so of course I joined! And I am so grateful that I did now because I met lots of nice people there, some that are still real life friends, including Abby! We met when we were both nine on American Girl, and we decided to start writing each other via snail mail, and we became really good friends! Her sister, Maggie, even started writing to my sister, Mina, which was awesome too! So, we had been phoning each other, writing, and emailing, for about four years, when I got the chance to meet her in person on vacation! My family got the chance to stop at her house and we had a blast!
So now, whenever she is in my area, or when I am in hers, we get a chance to hang out, and I am so grateful for it, because Abby is such an awesome, nice person, and I know that God had a plan for us to meet, and it has been such a blessing to my family to know them. So, that's my story, keep reading Abby's blog, and if you would like to visit me, I would greatly appreciate it, visit my blog here if you would like to stop by, feel free! Have a great day!
-Marelle <3
Saturday, July 30, 2011
You're it!
Nehemiah tagged me. Thanks! Here goes:
1. Favorite Sport: I'm not sure... I like informal basketball. If you don't know how to play basketball, come play with me. But you'll probably still win. :)
2. A Good Name for a Dog: I don't know, I guess it would depend on the dog. A good name for our dog would be something like Fleabag or Bonerack. :)
3. Favorite Animal: I like dogs. Or horses. Or bees. Or hairless cats. You know, the usual.
4. Favorite Subject in School: Hmm... either reading or art.
5. Favorite Drink: Water. I like lemonade too, but that has water in it, right?
6. Last Song You Heard: I think it was Stars and Stripes Forever. Or possibly the Thomas theme song.
7. Do You Like to Make People Laugh?: Yes. It makes me feel like I'm actually funny. :)
8. Favorite Color: I like all colors. Green, yellow, and blue are a bit higher on the list than others.
9. Favorite Hobby: Making jewelry. And playing with clay. That sure sounds unprofessional. Playing with clay. :)
10. School Grade You are in: 9th grade. Only three more grades to go!
I tag:
Leah
Bethany Joy
Erin
And if you want to steal this, you can too.
Grace be with you,
Abby :D
1. Favorite Sport: I'm not sure... I like informal basketball. If you don't know how to play basketball, come play with me. But you'll probably still win. :)
2. A Good Name for a Dog: I don't know, I guess it would depend on the dog. A good name for our dog would be something like Fleabag or Bonerack. :)
3. Favorite Animal: I like dogs. Or horses. Or bees. Or hairless cats. You know, the usual.
4. Favorite Subject in School: Hmm... either reading or art.
5. Favorite Drink: Water. I like lemonade too, but that has water in it, right?
6. Last Song You Heard: I think it was Stars and Stripes Forever. Or possibly the Thomas theme song.
7. Do You Like to Make People Laugh?: Yes. It makes me feel like I'm actually funny. :)
8. Favorite Color: I like all colors. Green, yellow, and blue are a bit higher on the list than others.
9. Favorite Hobby: Making jewelry. And playing with clay. That sure sounds unprofessional. Playing with clay. :)
10. School Grade You are in: 9th grade. Only three more grades to go!
I tag:
Leah
Bethany Joy
Erin
And if you want to steal this, you can too.
Grace be with you,
Abby :D
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2011
A post about my favorite bird (at least one of them)
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Grace be with you,
Abby :D
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Random (for lack of a better title)
I hear: Thunder, and the voices of my siblings.
I feel: The computer keys.
I smell: Nothing right now.
I see: The words on this screen, and the swelling storm clouds outside.
I taste: Nothing right now.
What do you sense right now?
So, after reading through 1 Corinthians, I was thinking about having something where we read through a chapter every day, and then post our thoughts on it. (in this chapter, Paul's thoughts on marriage, head coverings, and other juicy topics. :) What do you think? Would you like to do it? Before agreeing, I suggest flipping through or reading this book.
Thanks for reading, and sorry for how short this post is. A longer or better one to follow!
Grace be with you,
Abby :D
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Psalms 46:1
I feel: The computer keys.
I smell: Nothing right now.
I see: The words on this screen, and the swelling storm clouds outside.
I taste: Nothing right now.
What do you sense right now?
So, after reading through 1 Corinthians, I was thinking about having something where we read through a chapter every day, and then post our thoughts on it. (in this chapter, Paul's thoughts on marriage, head coverings, and other juicy topics. :) What do you think? Would you like to do it? Before agreeing, I suggest flipping through or reading this book.
Thanks for reading, and sorry for how short this post is. A longer or better one to follow!
Grace be with you,
Abby :D
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Psalms 46:1
Monday, July 18, 2011
A peek into an amateur author's mind...
1. I was riding the subway, bumping around on the seat next to
the window, surrounded by random people and their luggage, staring out at the
fast-moving scenery and holding onto my sleek black leather suitcase for dear
life. I had a cigarette clenched between my teeth, which was odd because I
didn’t usually smoke. I also had twelve bullets in my shirt pocket, a pistol in
the suitcase, and a cover story in my head. I was a spy.
At that moment in time, I was on my way back to headquarters
between missions. I was feeling rather sick, partly from the fast movement of
the subway and partly from the smell of the people around me. Most of them
smelled as if they hadn’t washed in weeks. I quickly squeezed my way to the
restroom, just in case I lost my lunch.
After the queasy feeling had stopped, I stepped back out and
stood near the door. All of a sudden, I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned to
see a slim, nicely dressed lady carrying a suitcase similar to mine. “Excuse
me. Are you… Agent 352?” She asked, consulting a piece of paper. “That depends
on who you are.” I replied. She seemed very annoyed, and reached into her coat
to pull out a badge. “I’m Agent Smith, your superior officer. I’ve been sent
from headquarters to inform you of an important mission.”
“Got it,” I replied, and followed her to the luggage room at
the back of the train. Sitting down, she motioned to an adjacent chair. “All
right, listen up, agent, you’ll only get these instructions once and you can’t
write them down. Your life depends on this mission, if you fail you die.”
2. I pulled myself up on the table, my legs teetering and tottering like miniature seesaws. I could feel drool dripping down my chin, but I couldn't wipe it away for fear I'd loose my grip on the table. Disgusting, I thought. All of a sudden my legs bent and I started to fall. In my scramble to grab something solid, I knocked over a house plant and two books and took them down with me. I started to scream in pretended pain, although I really wasn't hurt at all. "Aw, you silly little girl. Did you fall?" My mother came up behind me and picked me up. "And you made a big mess too. Well, into your pen you go, so I can clean this up." She put me in my play pen. Hi! I'm Natalie. As you might have guessed, I'm a baby, nearly eleven months old. I already have two teeth, which I am very proud of. "All right, silly girl, up you go. It's time for lunch." Mother picked me up and strapped me into my high chair. Then she opened a can of gross baby food. "No! No!" I cried. "I don't want that. It's yucky!" Unfortunately for me, all Mother heard was, "Gah goo bee bah!" She smiled, got a bite on the spoon, and said, "Open wiii-iide!" in a sing-songy voice. So I opened wide, and she spooned some carrots-and-peas into my mouth. I managed to swallow, but it was all I could do to keep from spitting it out. Yuck! After I was done with the mushy gunk, she gave me some Cheerios, which are more grown-up, in my opinion. I ate those up really quickly, only gagging once on a particularly hard one, and then it was time for my nap.
Mother changed my diaper and put some yummy-smelling powder on in case of diaper rash. It smells good, but once I tried some and it didn't taste good at all!
Mother laid me in my bed, and put a fleece-y blanket on me, which was very warm and cozy. I don't really like to sleep when there's still light outside, but I was very tired after all the playing I did. So I settled right down to sleep. Good night!
2. I pulled myself up on the table, my legs teetering and tottering like miniature seesaws. I could feel drool dripping down my chin, but I couldn't wipe it away for fear I'd loose my grip on the table. Disgusting, I thought. All of a sudden my legs bent and I started to fall. In my scramble to grab something solid, I knocked over a house plant and two books and took them down with me. I started to scream in pretended pain, although I really wasn't hurt at all. "Aw, you silly little girl. Did you fall?" My mother came up behind me and picked me up. "And you made a big mess too. Well, into your pen you go, so I can clean this up." She put me in my play pen. Hi! I'm Natalie. As you might have guessed, I'm a baby, nearly eleven months old. I already have two teeth, which I am very proud of. "All right, silly girl, up you go. It's time for lunch." Mother picked me up and strapped me into my high chair. Then she opened a can of gross baby food. "No! No!" I cried. "I don't want that. It's yucky!" Unfortunately for me, all Mother heard was, "Gah goo bee bah!" She smiled, got a bite on the spoon, and said, "Open wiii-iide!" in a sing-songy voice. So I opened wide, and she spooned some carrots-and-peas into my mouth. I managed to swallow, but it was all I could do to keep from spitting it out. Yuck! After I was done with the mushy gunk, she gave me some Cheerios, which are more grown-up, in my opinion. I ate those up really quickly, only gagging once on a particularly hard one, and then it was time for my nap.
Mother changed my diaper and put some yummy-smelling powder on in case of diaper rash. It smells good, but once I tried some and it didn't taste good at all!
Mother laid me in my bed, and put a fleece-y blanket on me, which was very warm and cozy. I don't really like to sleep when there's still light outside, but I was very tired after all the playing I did. So I settled right down to sleep. Good night!
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