tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14500543104654522502024-03-13T17:13:53.722-05:00Love Has Awoken, Hope Has A NameAnnalise Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02869426070196244472noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450054310465452250.post-90959955981753401142012-02-02T12:34:00.000-06:002012-02-02T12:34:37.884-06:00ThornBecause of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this<br />
reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in<br />
the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me- to keep me from<br />
exalting myself!<br />
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Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it might leave<br />
me. And he has said to me, "my grace is sufficient for you, for power<br />
is perfected in weakness." most gladly, therefore I will rather boast<br />
about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.<br />
(Paul, 2 Corinthians 12:7-9)<br />
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At one time or another each of us has probably said that we have been<br />
given a thorn in the flesh that we continually ask God to take away.<br />
Today Has been a painful reminder of how weak I am, how vulnerable,<br />
and how imperfect. On impact, my thorn temps me to blame God or<br />
question his intentions for me. Does he really have my best interest<br />
at heart? How many times have I asked Him to take it away? How many<br />
times have I sought answers and come up empty? But as I reflect more<br />
solemnly on my condition, I realize that He is giving me the very gift<br />
that I desire - to be less and less dependent on myself and my<br />
strength and more and more dependent on his love and salvation. When i<br />
give up on my own self-will and simply let Christ be my strength, I am<br />
made perfect in my weakness through Him. This is all a mystery to<br />
those who don't know him. It sounds foolish to a world that values<br />
believing in oneself above all things. (Mark 4:11-12; Eph 3:8-10; 1Cor<br />
2:6-16).<br />
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We don't know what Paul's thorn was, but he was wise enough to<br />
understand that it kept him from glorifying himself as he made<br />
diciples for Christ. The Spirit that was in him, and taught him is the<br />
same Spirit that is in me and you, if you follow Jesus Christ. He is<br />
the same Spirit that told Paul, tells me, and tells you that "my grace<br />
is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." Thank you,<br />
Lord, for teaching me to trust you, for increasing my faith, and for<br />
loving me so well.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">It certainly made me dread coming back to the Nashville drivers. I don't know why Nashville drivers are so hyped up. I mean, really, do people think that I will speed up if they ride my bumper? Just so all of you tailgaters know, I am not that easily intimidated. I like going the speed limit. And what is up with the power hungry attitude? Forget about trying to merge into traffic around here....getting in front of someone is a capital offense!! Even us good drivers have to become aggressive sometimes just to be able to get where we need to go. Take it easy, people. Do yourself and your neighbor a favor by leaving space between you and the car in front of you and letting others in. I promise life will be less stressful if you do, I should know.</span><br />
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</span>Annalise Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02869426070196244472noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450054310465452250.post-16220391922321480172011-05-13T16:14:00.002-05:002011-05-13T16:22:48.368-05:00Cicada Brood XIX<span id="internal-source-marker_0.5601521332184469" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Every 13 years, millions of cicadas dig their way out of their underground nests and swarm the air of middle Tennessee - frightening children, exciting dogs, and startling anyone who walks outside. Every year, we hear cicadas up in the trees humming their buggy tune. But it’s usually easy to miss it - blending in with the other outdoor background noise. This year however, the chance of busting an ear drum when you go outside is a real risk...I can already hear them as I sit writing this. Yes you guessed it, this is the 13-year cicada swarm and everyone is anticipating their arrival ‘en masse’. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Oh and if you would like to try a high protein cicada recipe yourself (yes people can eat them), here is a recipe for<a href="http://cicadainvasion.blogspot.com/2011/04/if-you-cant-beat-em-eat-em-cicada.html"> cicada tacos</a>. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I doubt that I am brave enough, but I know many a braver person than I. If you do try it, please let me know about it.</span>Annalise Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02869426070196244472noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450054310465452250.post-48240965570943261592011-04-27T11:56:00.000-05:002011-04-27T11:56:28.180-05:00Haiti Snapshots<div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.027478363611843193" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">After several weeks of deliberation on how to proceed with this blog post, I have come to the conclusion that at this time, I only have the emotional capacity to post a snapshot of my experience In Haiti. Truly, with only 8 days in country, I experienced only a snapshot of Haiti myself....there is so much more to know and understand about the people, culture, and landscape. So I am going to give you some literal snapshots (mostly taken by my teammate, Mark Short) and brief descriptions. I may share more detailed thoughts in later posts. If you want more details now, call me - we’ll have coffee or lunch and I will elaborate. </span></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">June 5, 1925 - April 7, 2011</span><br />
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"For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day - and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing" <i>2 Timothy 4:6-8</i>Annalise Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02869426070196244472noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450054310465452250.post-81680439377645711782011-03-10T15:27:00.002-06:002011-03-10T15:29:01.016-06:00Sacred June PostMy sister did a nice post about me and Jacob's band, <a href="http://www.sacredjune.com/">Sacred June</a>. Check it out <a href="http://amandaconley.blogspot.com/2011/03/sacred-june.html">here</a>.Annalise Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02869426070196244472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450054310465452250.post-89142722674315153692011-03-03T19:23:00.000-06:002011-03-03T19:23:38.498-06:00The Room for the BedMy bedroom is now officially a bed room....I mean, the bed is actually taking up most of the room. So it is literally a room for the bed. But I am so happy and comfortable with my new king-sized Tempurpedic bed. For our almost 7 years of marriage, we have been sleeping on a full size bed that I used when I still lived with my parents. I have thought all this time that waking up multiple times in the night whenever Jacob moved was just a part of this thing called "sleeping in the same bed with someone else". It was all I knew....until now. Now I enjoy a bed on which apparently you can place a bottle of wine on one side and jump on the other side and the wine won't knock over. I haven't done this experiment, but I believe it's true! I have had wonderful sleep. In fact, just writing about it makes me want to go get in the bed.<br />
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Roberta gave them some nice shots as she piddled around in the nests, anxious to lay her egg, but feeling a bit unsettled by all the attention. Overall though, her performance, as well as the others' performances were exceptional, might I even say, inspiring. We'll see about the 2011 Oscar nominations.<br />
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<a href="http://annalisejoy.blogspot.com/2010/04/common-chicken-answers.html">Click Here</a> to read an older blog entry about our chickens, if you're interested in learning about them.Annalise Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02869426070196244472noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450054310465452250.post-49279807564313108562011-01-18T12:14:00.000-06:002011-01-18T12:14:16.806-06:00Protect Christians in Iraq<div align="left" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">Please take a moment to <a href="http://members.opendoorsusa.org/site/R?i=v_aDF-eNyy1LDes4_ie40A.." style="color: #880000;" target="_blank"><strong>sign a petition</strong></a> to Secretary of State Clinton asking her to work with the Iraqi government to immediately form and implement a comprehensive plan of action to protect the dwindling community of Christians in Iraq.</div><div align="left" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">The number of Christians in Iraq has decreased from an estimated <strong>850,000 in 1991 to 330,000</strong> today. Thousands have fled Iraq and now reside as impoverished refugees in Syria and Jordan. Of the Christians that remain in Iraq, <strong>more than half are internally displaced</strong> due to violence and constant threats against them by Islamic extremists. </div><div align="left" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><br />
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</div><div align="left" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">To accomplish this we are asking that you <a href="http://members.opendoorsusa.org/site/R?i=qYU-UNFNRPHOACa69UvhMg.." style="color: #880000;" target="_blank"><strong>sign a petition to Secretary of State Clinton</strong></a> raising these concerns. Please share this petition with your friends and family. The more signatures we gather, the greater influence we will have on our current administration in prioritizing the protection of vulnerable Christians in Iraq.</div>Annalise Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02869426070196244472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450054310465452250.post-22962285639510411002011-01-03T15:39:00.000-06:002011-01-03T15:39:41.561-06:00Beware the DentistYes, I realize that there is a stigma against dentists - usually stemming from a fear of needles going in one's mouth, one's teeth being pulled, etc. But with modern techniques (i.e. anesthetics), being afraid to go to the dentist is, for many, a thing of the past - unless you have a fear of lock jaw from keeping your mouth open too long. I'm sorry to reintroduce a concern involving dentists, but this story must be told so as to save you, my friends, from undue unrest.<br />
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About a year and a half ago, I came across an ad for $45 x-rays, exam and cleaning at a local Nashville dentists. With this incentive and since I had not been to the dentist in 5 years, I thought it was about time to go. I arrived for my appointment and everything seemed normal. The office was full of people and the hygienist was overly nice and complimentary about my set of teeth. I thought things were going splendidly and that I would soon be on my way with my pink toothbrush and mini dental floss tucked under my arm. Then the doctor came in to go over my x-rays and prick my gums. From the tone of his "hmmm" s and the fake smile on his face, I knew I was in for some bad news.<br />
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Although I was thrilled to find a fancy looking jacket, I was not quite what I had in mind. So I took it home and altered it into a shrug. I am no seamstress, believe me. My sowing skills are limited to a very basic seam. But the faux fur of this jacket allowed me to get away with a lot. Here is the final version:<br />
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<object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Bj0JrYJmO8U?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Bj0JrYJmO8U?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>Annalise Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02869426070196244472noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450054310465452250.post-33567217999412039842010-11-11T15:49:00.000-06:002010-11-11T15:49:35.599-06:00Carl Moeller on the Massacre of Christians in Baghdad<embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="348" src="http://downloads.cbn.com/cbnnewsplayer/cbnPlayer.swf?aid=19266" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425"></embed>Annalise Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02869426070196244472noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450054310465452250.post-41901284160145633332010-11-09T16:48:00.001-06:002010-11-09T16:48:38.960-06:00Giraffe'n AroundToday we went to the Nashville Zoo. I had not been to the zoo for at least 10 years so it was completely different due to the updates made about 5 years ago. I really liked it! One of the highlights was this giraffe that spotted me from across the field and came over as close as he could to me. He was just looking at me and chewing his cud and looking at me some more, like I was someone he knew. So then we walked a ways down the fence and he followed. We stopped and watched him again for a while. Then we walked some more and he continued to follow. We ended up turning around and walking back and forth several times, each time he would turn and follow us. When I began to talk to him, like I would to my dog, saying "your a good boy," he began to bow his head and nod up and down. Perhaps he thought I was one of his caretakers. I don't know. But it was pretty fun.<br />
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And here is Jacob, me and our sweet little friend, Rachel, enjoying our day at the zoo....another highlight.<br />
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1) Emma (by Jane Austin; 2009 starring Romola Garai): I always loved Hollywood's version of Emma with Gweneth Paltrow, but then I watched this new mini-series put out by BBC video and was amazed at how much was missing in the former version. I much prefer drawing these stories out the way they were written instead of condensing everything into a 90 minute film. You must check this new version of Emma out.<br />
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2) Cranford (by Elizabeth Gaskell; 2008 starring Judi Dench): This character-driven mini-series was brilliantly acted and was the sort of story that you want to hear/watch over and over again. I seriously have not cried and laughed as much in one series as I did in this.<br />
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3) Little Dorrit (by Charles Dickens; 2009 starring Clair Foy): I absolutely fell in love with the characters of this heart wrenching story. While I have not yet read this book, I am sure that the mini-series gave Charles Dicken's writing due justice.<br />
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4) Jane Eyre (by Charlotte Bronte; 2006 starring Ruth Wilson): Jane Eyre is one of my all time favorite books. I have seen several movie versions of this haunting story, but this 2006 Masterpiece Theater mini-series definitely tops the list. <br />
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5) Wives and Daughters (by Elizabeth Gaskell; 2006 starring Justine Waddell) Another great story by EG. If you are a member of Netflix, you can find this on instant watch. <br />
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6) Daniel Daronda (by George Eliot; 2003 starring Hugh Dancy): Ah, another beautiful and unpredictable love story. This is also on Netflix instant watch.<br />
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7) Bleak House (by Charles Dickens; 2009 starring Anna Martin): The complex plot, desperate characters and quiet heroism mark this story as a masterpiece. Check it out on Netflix instant watch.<br />
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The Old Curiosity Shop<br />
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Charles Dickens' <i>The Old Curiosity Shop</i>, is a signature style Dickens - exceedingly descriptive and character-driven with a thread of whimsical. This diametrically replete tale counter-weighs angelic innocence with shameless evil. Originally written in segments and published weekly, its old-world readership was undoubtedly as addicted from week to week as current TV viewers of "Lost" or "24". <br />
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The <i>Old Curiosity Shop</i> portrays the lovely child, Nell, who's life's enduring purpose is to love and care for her elderly grandfather despite the hardship and turmoil to which he unknowingly brings upon them. When the grandfather's secret obsession leads the two on a dangerous journey to find freedom, Nell is subjected for the first time to humanity's desperation and despondency.<br />
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As each lovely character must have an equally opposing unlovely counterpart, so the story features an ugly dwarf named Daniel Quilp, who's facinatingly evil schemes seek to ruin anyone who has even a hint of goodness. This tale is not for the weak spirited, nor for those who wish their characters to be common, ordinary, law abiding citizens. Although you will encounter poetical fools, gritty poker-shysters, spineless egotistical tools, and quivering abused wives, the redeeming actors put the story into a beautiful balance. <i>The Old Curiosity Shop</i> is a truly enjoyable tale and worth all 500 pages.<br />
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My sister informed me this weekend that I had finally caught up to her in age. She said that she stopped aging at 31, so now we are the same age. Since I was a kid, I always wanted to catch up to her - I finally made it! But next year, it seems that I will have to take the role as the older sister. I don't know if I am up for the task...she does such a good job.<br />
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<a href="http://mercyministries.com/">Mercy Ministries</a> is a residential Christian counseling program for young women who are dealing with life threatening issues: drug abuse, self-harm, sexual abuse, eating disorders, etc. The organization has homes in Nashville, TN; Monroe, LA; Saint Louis, MO; and Sacramento, CA. <br />
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Here is one of the graduates written testimonies:<br />
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<i>"I came to Mercy Ministries battling an eight year struggle with an eating disorder which led to depression, suicidal thoughts, prescription drug use, and dabbling in self harm. Due to an unstable and abusive childhood, I did not have value or worth. I also did not now how to cope with the pains and rejections that life brought through other peoples’ choices. God used Mercy Ministries in such an awesome way, and He brought so much healing, freedom, hope, health, value, and truth into my life. I now wake up everyday thanking God for the new life He has given me. Mercy Ministries was only the beginning of the healing, hope, and future that God has planned for me! I have grown so much since graduating. Daily I have to continue to surrender and depend on God and keep my mind renewed. I still have to choose truth and life everyday. </i><br />
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<i>God’s favor and provision have led the way in my journey back to school. I have been blessed with so many opportunities, connections, jobs, relationships, and funding along the way. In 2006, I graduated college from Louisiana Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics. Currently I am working on my master’s degree in nutrition and also working in a dietetic internship to become a registered dietitian. I love my life now, but I am so excited about the future. I know that my best days are yet to come!”</i><br />
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I have Nancy Alcorn's book, "Echoes of Mercy" which details the founding of the ministry, so if you want a good read, you can borrow it!<br />
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I made it my mission to find a way into the sport, despite the fact that I am from middle Tennessee where rowing is not exactly popular. I could only imagine what it was like to actually row, but I was sure that I would be able to do it flawlessly if given the chance. I bought a used rowing machine and rowed in my bedroom to simulate the feeling....until the machine leaked oil all over the carpet and had to be put away.<br />
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My senior year of high school, I got my chance to finally see the sport up close. My English class was assigned the task of writing a research paper on the subject of our choice. I chose, not surprisingly, sculling. Since we had to have primary sources for the paper, I interviewed the coach for the Vanderbilt Rowing Club and attended one of their early morning practices out on Percy Priest lake. I was getting closer to my dream.<br />
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My choice of college was also somewhat influenced by rowing. My top picks had to have a rowing team or club; When I chose Pepperdine University, I promptly joined the rowing club. Our team was comprised of mostly non-athletes and frankly we weren't very good because most of us were freshman who had already put on the freshman 15...or 20, if I'm honest. We had to meet at 4 am to drive from Malibu to the marina at Venice. Those were the most exhausting mornings of my life. But in exchange, I was finally out on real water.....goodbye carpet rowing....and getting full-handed bloody blisters, with every muscle moaning, in the fishy smelling marina, the coach yelling, and truly loving it. It really was magical to be gliding, the water at lap level breezing by, and the sun on the low horizon.<br />
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I didn't rejoin the rowing team after that first year of college, despite my love for it. I spent my sophomore year in Germany and when I came back to campus in my third year, my workload was too busy to consider sports.<br />
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This morning, I went to the gym and watched a couple of people work out on the rowing machine. I try to keep from watching them to prevent myself from getting off my elliptical machine to let them know that their form is all wrong. How snobby would that sound coming from a non-gym employee. But I had rarely ever gotten on the machine myself. Today I spent 10 minutes reliving the feeling and reviving an old dream. Perhaps I can still buy my own sculling boat one of these days, drive down to the lake in early morning and get a quality workout doing the only sport I ever really felt a passion for. <br />
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<b>Amanda Conley </b>is an incredible jewelry designer and metal smith. Her company, <i>Bijougirl</i>, is featured on Etsy.com where you can also <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bijougirldesigns">purchase her work or request a custom order. </a><br />
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<b>Seth Conley</b>, my brother-in-law, is a painter with an exceptional creative eye. His paintings are full of emotion and message. You can view a more works <a href="http://seth-conley.blogspot.com/">here</a>.<br />
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