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Author: Amanda Tero
Music has always been a part of Amanda Tero’s life–from her mom singing Steve Green specials to her dad honking out the rhythm of “Jingle Bells” in the driveway. She began teaching in 2007 and fell in love with sharing music. Amanda started arranging hymns for herself in her teens, with fast and furious advanced hymn settings. Then, as her students began requesting hymns at their levels, she branched out to hymn arranging for pedagogical reasons. Because of Amanda’s interest in various genres, in her shop, you will find hymn arrangements of various levels embracing classical elements, light jazz style, Southern Gospel flair, and more.
Word Wednesday #73
“He hath fenced up my way that I cannot pass, and He hath set darkness in my paths.” Job 19:8
How often does this seem to be my way–dusky, unclear? And yet, as we look at Job’s life, it was but for a season. Though my way may seem dark now, I must not be discouraged but continue seeking the Lord until He sheds light on my path.
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Truth Pics Revived
Truth Pics on Etsy is back up and running again!
For now, I just have printable cards available. How many times do you need a card, yet don’t have time to run to the store to get one? You can simply download a card and print–and you’re done!
Some of you aren’t so techy as to do digital cards, so what do you like to do for greeting cards?
Screenshots of the PDF cards:
Psalm 119:64
Psalm 119:64(64) The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.
For a moment, it is good to stop and reflect on God’s mercy – it fills the earth! How do we know this? There is simple observation from nature, but we are sure because of God’s Word.
“For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.” (Psalm 86:5)
“But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.”(Psalm 86:15)
“The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.” (Psalm 103:8)
“The Lord is longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation.” (Numbers 14:18)
“The Lord is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.” (Psalm 145:8)
If this is the Lord, then why shouldn’t I be willing to learn from Him and of Him?
Perfect Peace
“Peace, Be Still” is built around Isaiah 26:3-4 and Mark 4:37-41. The latter is a passage that the Lord used in my life to teach me a big lesson last year while we were in the process of moving from Louisiana to Mississippi and learning the various new things of this state. When I realized that fatal tornadoes were semi-regular, I will confess that fear began to torment me–particularly because we moved into a fragile mobile home. In my daily Bible reading, God brought me to the passages in the Gospels where Jesus led His disciples straight into the storm on sea because He knew the lessons He would teach them there. I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that God had moved our family up here (and even that He had specially provided this mobile home for us!)…and where He led He would protect. There was something about that lesson that helped me to learn even more how to trust God in the storms.
What are some verses that have comforted you? Some lessons He’s taught you through those verses?
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For What Cause?
Sanding mud on Sheetrock gives one plenty of time to think. The monotonous back-and-forth of the sanding block takes very little mental exertion so, if you aren’t driven crazy by the constant scratching, you can get a lot done in the brain store.
On one of the days that I was sanding, my mind was pondering different ideas for my blog (come on, bloggers–we all must admit that running a blog isn’t quite as easy as eating three meals in a day). As I was praying, the Lord brought one question to mind, “For what cause?” It stopped me for a moment. Even though my goal in beginning a blog was to encourage Christian girls, had my goal shifted? Instead of using my blog for Christ’s glory, was I instead using it to showcase “my” skills and achievements? Hmm…
It is beneficial to stop sometimes and seek the answer to one word: M-O-T-I-V-E. What is my motive in writing this? What is my motive in sharing this? What is my motive in blogging? What is my motive in commenting? What is my motive in ________? (you fill in the blank)
I do not believe that it is wrong to share the fruit of my labor here, a reflection of the gifts that God has given me…but what is my motive? The praise and “wows” of men? or that I may further glorify God? For what cause am I sharing it? I needed that reminder.
“If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.” 1 Peter 4:11
Peace, Be Still | Short Story Release and Giveaway
It’s officially here! By God’s grace there is a new short story on the loose: “Peace, Be Still.”
What if you were left in charge of a lighthouse–at only twelve years old?
What if you weren’t guaranteed your dad would survive the storm and return?
The fun thing about this short story is that I’ll give you an eBook for free if you sign up to my new writing newsletter here (or you can just go and buy a Kindle copy or order a print copy).
And, if you feel like a little party, I’m having the release party on FaceBook this afternoon (5:00-8:30–a slow, relaxed time). Visit my FB page and request an invite!
Giveaway
And what’s a release without a giveaway? 🙂 Enter the giveaway below for a chance to win a PRINT copy of “Peace, Be Still” and the “Be Still” faith building block (from Par la Grace).
*Giveaway open to U.S. residents only please*
Blog Tour
Several lovely ladies decided to celebrate with me in the release of “Peace, Be Still.” Be sure to stop by and check out their blogs!
September 18, 2015
Faith – faithblum.wordpress.com
Rebekah – www.readytobeoffered.com
Alicia – www.abrighterdestiny.blogspot.com
Janell – thewindowfriend.wordpress.com
September 19, 2015
Kenzi – www.honeyrockhills.com
Lauren Lotter – www.heritageliterature.com/my-blog
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“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21
Word Wednesday #72 | Link-up
“And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.” Luke 5:5
Two different thoughts with this verse:
– Am I willing to turn back and “keep doing” what the Lord leads me to do, even if I have previously seen no results? Am I willing to obey simply “at His Word?”
– That night the men had toiled uselessly in their own strength. But, upon later receiving the commandment from Jesus, they gleaned the fruits of going in His timing and His power.
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Jerusalem, my Happy Home | Music Video
It’s been a while since I posted anything from With a Joyful Noise. But! Here is a new video. Enjoy and feel free to share!
(for some reason, the thumbnail doesn’t want to share, but I promise the video’s there!)
Psalm 119:63
Psalm 119:63(63) I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.
Who are our companions (associates)? Our friends should not merely claim a relationship with Christ – it should be evidenced that they fear (revere) God and keep His Word. Their walk should be compared to Scripture. Are they even trying to follow God’s Word?
There are a couple of warnings about companions:
“He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.” (Proverbs 13:20)
“Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.” (Proverbs 28:7)
We need to be like Paul, whose companion was a fellowsoldier, a servant: “Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.” (Philippians2:25)
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