tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54391072008-07-25T14:09:02.193-05:00Sisters' Weblog: It Bloggles the Mind!Susan L. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08382434848789827353noreply@blogger.comBlogger1353125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439107.post-60940655138455142432008-07-25T13:58:00.003-05:002008-07-25T14:08:55.915-05:00Daily Puritan QuoteI am not normally a quote reader, but I saw one today as I perused my Google Reader that caught my attention. I followed it to A Puritan at Heart and it reads: Murmuring is a great sin...it is the scum of discontent or the vent of impatience, or such bold expostulations and complaints as flow from an exulcerated mind ...First men mutter, then complain. The heart boils with impatience and then Susan L. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08382434848789827353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439107.post-74675239357257268452008-07-21T22:11:00.005-05:002008-07-22T22:36:20.376-05:00Kay Arthur - Famine and CalamityMany people are Googling for: "Kay Arthur" "prophecy" "famine and calamity" "Deeper Still" and "Atlanta" among other things because they have heard pieces parts of the message Kay Arthur delivered at the Deeper Still Conference in Atlanta on June 27 and 28, 2008. I've posted about what Kay Arthur said at the conference here, but because of all the interest her message stirred, I have received aSusan L. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08382434848789827353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439107.post-28254237539008587242008-07-11T08:39:00.002-05:002008-07-11T08:43:45.192-05:00You've Got to be RealThe other night as I was praying, I felt God replying with "blah blah blah...Sue, you are not being real. You are saying what you think I want you to tell me what you think I want you to ask. Uh, that is not what I am here for. I know what you are really thinking/wanting/feeling,...My question is, 'do you?'" There were quite a few moments of reflective silence as I tried to NOT control my Susan L. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08382434848789827353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439107.post-65066276981494417522008-07-11T08:24:00.002-05:002008-07-11T08:36:58.622-05:00Adoption ConnectionA woman came into my store yesterday looking for a blank CD and after talking with her I learned she was using the disc to copy a video of a child to send to a person helping to handle her adoption. I enthusiastically asked "you are adopting"? She said "yes" and smiled. I then reached to shake her hand and as I did I explained "I'm adopted, so I'm all about adoption!" Then we got to chatting Susan L. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08382434848789827353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439107.post-54752257723208316902008-07-05T18:44:00.004-05:002008-07-05T20:29:46.548-05:00Deeper Still: The Event - Beth MooreAfter lunch it was the panel discussion. The three women answered questions that people had for them and questions ranged from asking Beth Moore "How do you get your hair so big?" to "How do you keep from becoming prideful, after all you are admired by so many?" The discussions were frank and funny at times! We were all rolling when Beth talked about the "critical hair moment", that moment Susan L. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08382434848789827353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439107.post-10291402229853615312008-07-04T16:54:00.004-05:002008-07-07T20:16:08.551-05:00Deeper Still: The Event - Kay ArthurI have heard Kay Arthur on the radio numerous times and over the years have read a few of her books. She refers to her listeners and/or readers often as "precious one" or "beloved". She has that motherly tone in her voice that is comforting, gentle and just makes you feel special and very loved by a caring Father. She has a love for the Word of God that is very evident whenever you hear her,Susan L. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08382434848789827353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439107.post-60048262175549542192008-07-02T10:02:00.008-05:002008-07-03T00:32:30.171-05:00Deeper Still: The Event - Priscilla ShirerI had never heard Priscilla Shirer speak/teach before, but after hearing her at Deeper Still in Atlanta, I know that she has an anointing and she is a teacher that I will be listening to again and again. You should too! This weekend was packed with insight and teaching and a LOT OF IT! It has taken me a few days to digest it all, going over my notes and sharing with my friend to keep things Susan L. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08382434848789827353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439107.post-20245718622753173102008-06-30T23:16:00.003-05:002008-06-30T23:19:32.662-05:00New CarI now have a car payment again after many many many years without one. Boo hiss for car payments, but yay yay yay for the new car smell! Honda Civic - nothing too fancy, but I hope a good investment. Honda's are built to be around awhile and IT BETTER BE! Now, I'm one of these people that names her vehicles, so I'm now in the naming process. I'll let you know what I come up with, and feel Susan L. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08382434848789827353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439107.post-27808495719570650852008-06-28T05:31:00.002-05:002008-06-28T05:33:43.346-05:00Deeper Still: The EventKatie and I are attending Deeper Still: The Event in Atlanta, GA. Last night we heard from Priscilla Shirer, and looking forward to today when we will hear from Kay Arthur and Beth Moore. I will be sharing more later, but we've got to get moving. Read Deeper Still: The Blog.Susan L. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08382434848789827353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439107.post-29746967257014990482008-06-27T23:30:00.001-05:002008-07-02T22:49:31.366-05:00Ticket to ParkTicket to ParkOriginally uploaded by susanlprinceWe had difficulty figuring out exactly what to do with this machine when we found a parking place in Atlanta. Finally we got ourselves the ticket to place in the dash so we were parked legally. Then it was off to the long lines in the hot sun outside of Phillips Arena to await the start of the conference.AND, IT WAS A GREAT OPENING NIGHT! It's Susan L. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08382434848789827353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439107.post-37488612487545123742008-06-27T14:58:00.001-05:002008-07-02T22:49:41.043-05:00Row, Row, Row Your BoatSue and Katie in the Row BoatOriginally uploaded by susanlprinceKatie and I spent the morning on a row boat on the lake behind the home of our gracious hosts, the Gushee's. We are amateurs, actually absolute beginners at boating. We got the boat in the water and managed to get in without getting wet!We drifted into trees and observed ducks, geese and frogs. We did some Bible study and then it Susan L. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08382434848789827353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439107.post-65761040010097218092008-06-24T08:53:00.006-05:002008-06-24T09:30:44.933-05:00Wedded Bliss Today my parents are celebrating 47 years of marriage. By today's standards this is a huge milestone. Mom said "we're still counting, and still counting is good!" LOL I feel very blessed to have been raised by the parents God gave me. So few people these days grow up in the stability I knew as a child. I never wanted for love and I was always supported in all that I did. When I visited Susan L. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08382434848789827353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439107.post-81364884859305604402008-06-19T23:44:00.001-05:002008-06-19T23:49:17.998-05:00TwitterI now Twitter. Follow me! Oh, and you can see my status over there -------> under my name.Susan L. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08382434848789827353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439107.post-41797696447974615012008-06-18T11:06:00.000-05:002008-06-19T23:49:17.999-05:00Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed?This is my dog Whyzer ("Weezer"). Yesterday, I bought this bed for Cheri, Katie's dog. The Whyz doesn't fit in it. But he likes it anyway. :-)Susan L. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08382434848789827353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439107.post-3683023704800304532008-06-13T23:05:00.002-05:002008-06-14T08:38:33.050-05:00We Are Living in the MeantimeI have been reading "The Jesus I Never Knew" by Philip Yancey. This was a required reading from my New Testament class. We were only required to read a portion of the book but it's so good that I have continued to read it. I highly recommend it!Recently, in reading about the Ascension, my eyes were opened to yet another paradox of the Bible. According to Yancey, we are living in the meantime. Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04063158955096675582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439107.post-39868178161919737232008-06-12T23:34:00.008-05:002008-06-13T07:29:35.426-05:00Peace Be StillI'm sure I'm not alone when I say that I am seeking answers for many decisions that I need to make in this life. I am unsure of so many things right now. The only thing I'm really sure of is that God has placed me on this planet to worship Him and to be a witness to His glory so that the lost might come to know Him. It's my responsibility to go into the entire world and preach the gospel of JesusKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04063158955096675582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439107.post-611427654926008982008-06-11T23:12:00.002-05:002008-06-11T23:16:07.001-05:00Ms.I'm sorry, I just have to say it...I HATE the whole "Ms." thing! Ms. Prince just doesn't work for me! Never has! Never will! Where did "Ms." come from anyway? I'm not married...it's MISS Prince! Thank you, now proceed with life. I feel better.Susan L. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08382434848789827353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439107.post-89026721349098920282008-06-09T18:44:00.004-05:002008-06-09T18:58:37.989-05:00Got Quarters?The time for the clothes washer to go clanka-clanka-clanka-boom-boom-pow-grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrumble-grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrind-clunk is NOT the day after learning my position is being eliminated.Susan L. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08382434848789827353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439107.post-47992456710901901302008-06-07T22:04:00.001-05:002008-06-07T22:38:41.649-05:00UnforgivenessThis blog is one in which I risk being transparent. Recent events in my life have caused me to see a place in my heart that can become very dark very quickly. This is the place where I find jealousy, envy and selfishness that quickly turns bitter. It's the place that makes me see the reality of my humanness and my need for a merciful, loving Savior. I feel justified in my sin...even entitled to Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04063158955096675582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439107.post-83951009646131261732008-06-06T17:48:00.002-05:002008-06-06T17:53:24.726-05:00When Your Job Unexpectedly Goes AwayHearing the words "your position is being eliminated" is not on the list of things I wanted to hear. It conjures up many different thoughts and feelings, not many of them good. I heard those words today. I shall push my worldly thoughts and feelings aside, hold my thoughts captive to Christ, and trust God.Susan L. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08382434848789827353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439107.post-36008620424360544612008-05-30T15:57:00.009-05:002008-05-31T16:44:56.460-05:00AmputationEach part gets its meaning from the body as a whole, not the other way around. The body we're talking about is Christ's body of chosen people. Each of us finds our meaning and function as a part of His body. But as a chopped-off finger or cut-off toe we wouldn't amount to much would we? Romans 12:4-5 The MessageIt is not uncommon to hear a message of encouragment geared towards those who don'tKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04063158955096675582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439107.post-33842668905774328992008-05-30T09:55:00.007-05:002008-05-31T16:10:13.941-05:00Good WorksI read something interesting in my daily devotion today. "We are not saved by good works but for good works." It is common for Christians to point out to others that it is by grace we are saved through faith alone...not by anything we have done. If we are to boast, it should be in the One who deems us worthy...not in ourselves. There is nothing we can do to earn salvation. Nothing. Mankind is Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04063158955096675582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439107.post-5286549062840299382008-05-26T18:35:00.013-05:002008-05-27T08:41:59.194-05:00Stepping Out of the DesertFor those of you keeping up with the Sisters' Weblog, you will know that I, Sue, have been suffering through a spiritual depression, struggling through a very dry and dark desert, and this has been hindering my Christian walk in the Lord as well as relationships with my brothers and sisters in the faith. I have been searching and searching for a way out and my efforts have been falling quite Susan L. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08382434848789827353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439107.post-38792861029898120142008-05-25T20:33:00.003-05:002008-05-25T21:03:32.869-05:00I Must Be TiredI went in to work very early this morning, but my manager let me leave early today. YAY! I came home and was motivated to start my decluttering project and tackle the laundry room, which doubles as a storage room, and triples as an extra guest room. It's complicated. Regardless, it's a mess and I get stressed out just knowing that room is attached to the house. So I started in on it. AfterSusan L. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08382434848789827353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5439107.post-21373418451727879762008-05-19T21:14:00.001-05:002008-05-22T07:54:03.540-05:00How He Loves UsI challenge you to watch this all the way to the end. We are never the same after we encounter the love of God. Kim Walker "How He Loves Us"Susan L. Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08382434848789827353noreply@blogger.com