E.W.W. ~ 100th Post ~ And a Give-Away....

"Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another." Romans 12:10

I came across a letter Ashley wrote about her brother. According to the scrapbook in which it was saved, she wrote it in 2001, which would have made her 8 and David 3.

I Love My

Brother so

much. I

could kiss

him a 100

Times.

I Love

my B(r)other.

Love, Ashley

There are probably times Ashley still feels this way about David, but I know there are also times in which she does not! In all fairness, knowing how little brothers like to try and annoy their big sisters, is it any wonder? :)

The Bible has many references to "Loving one another!" Whenever we have any discourse in our home, you can count on Josh trying to restore peace by replying..."Love One Another."

I'll be honest, I sometimes fall short and don't love others as I should. I struggle! Some people are easy to love and others, for different reasons, are not! It may be a simple personality conflict. It may be the family member who has used and hurt me over and over. (or my husband and children) It may be the guy who drives 25 miles under the speed limit and I can't pass him, when I am desperate to get somewhere on time. It may be a close friend who has betrayed me or my immediate family. There may be a lot of things that prevent me from loving someone, but does that excuse me from doing so? No. And I try to keep in perspective, that I may be that "unlovable" person to someone else and not be aware of it.

The remainder of Romans 12, says that we are to not only love others with a brotherly love, but to also "Bless those that persecute you;" (v. 14), and to "Repay no one evil for evil." (v.17). And that God will seek any vengeance. (v.19) We ....are only to love, bless.....

...and forgive!

" And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Therefore, be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, ..." Ephesians 4:32 - 5:1-2 NKJV

"And Jesus said to him, 'You shall love the Lord your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Matthew 22:37-39 NKJV

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~~ Wow, my Hundreth Post! ~~

I thought about doing the "100 Things about Me List," but if you follow my blog, I really don't know what else to add. And let's be honest, you probably already know more about me, my knots, and my husband than you care to! LOL! If you would like to know something, just ask....

I started this blog as just an outlet to put my thoughts and feelings "on paper."
And, to record My Life, and the daily happenings of my children...a scrapbook of sorts! David, Ashley, and Josh, do and say so many things that Kevin and I are constantly saying, we need to write that down. So, this was one avenue in which I could retain those memories.

What I never expected was the friendships that were cultivated and grew over the months and posts! And for each one I am very Thankful! Thank you for sticking with me and I hope you will stay tuned for 100 more! :)

To celebrate my 1ooth post, I am hosting an Autumn Give-away!

Just leave a comment between now and Sunday, and I will draw the winner on Monday morning.

...Let's hope "Hanna" cooperates!

Below are the gifts we will be drawing for... A metal Pumpkin Hanger, a Tassle made by me, a Dish Towel, a Fall Basket floral pick, a set of Note Cards, and a current copy of my favorite magazine, Victoria! Good Luck! ~Rhonda

Delicious Autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird, I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns. ~George Eliot