tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16408039464300554512011-12-27T17:47:46.219-05:00A Journey to Biblical WomanhoodA Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.comBlogger421100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-65346471453382368202011-12-21T15:39:00.002-05:002011-12-21T15:50:10.235-05:00i will apologize in advance because i am blogging on my phone and it is not allowing me to use any capital letters and my punctuation may be a bit off. i wanted to wish you all a merry christmas and a happy and prosperous new year. Life has been going well and i have truly been blessed. my financial prosperity has not changed but i have been blessed with all i need and i am grateful. yes i am definitely still covering. sadly my favorite crocheted and lined snood has unraveled and i have to purchase another one. i am not a kerchief girl so i dont wear those but i am looking forward to trying more headwraps. no one addresses the issue of headcovering at my church but i have seen what looked to be a skirts only sister with a covering on. smile. i almost broke my neck to be sure. lol. how have you sisters been. how is the headcovering journey going. sorry again for the silly punctuation. i will try to post on my computer next time or just download the blogger app. be blessed.<div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-6534647145338236820?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-39648590315136659912011-07-21T20:26:00.001-04:002011-07-21T20:26:35.441-04:00Hello sister in Christ and sisterfriends! There have been a series of trials in my life this year. Drama with teaching school, my husband's car accident that left him with an achey back and a totaled car, and parenting issues. God has comforted me through them all. One of the things that I had to remind myself of how satan had to ask God's permission to even try Job! It has helped me to shut down my pity party and celebrate the fact that my family and I pose a threat to the enemy! I know I am not alone in feeling the heat of trials right now. Sisters in Christ, let us remember whom we serve and glorify Him! Love you all!<div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-3964859031513665991?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-83838972583833912702011-06-01T20:54:00.001-04:002011-06-01T20:54:45.004-04:00Not much to report here except for the crazy heat, freak storms and tornados, and the Southern humidity!! I pray for all of those people whose lives were lost, or who lost their possessions in any of the natural disasters. :-) School is wrapping up in a few days and I am definitely excited! I must say that this has been one of the most trying years that I have had in my short 8 years of teaching. <br/> <br/> There are about 20-30 teachers leaving my school due to budget cuts and turnover. Next year will be interesting, to say the least. I will truly be relying on God to help me have the energy and focus needed to be successful. I hope that life is well for all of you, and I am praying for you all!<div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-8383897258383391270?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-5884508256056598752011-04-24T10:34:00.001-04:002011-04-24T10:34:14.567-04:00As born-again Christians know, this is the day that we all celebrate the resurrection of Jesus the Christ (Messiah). It is the culmination of many days of fasting for those who celebrate Lent, and celebrating Palm Sunday and Good Friday. This day is so pivotal because it represents the divine nature of God, in the form of Jesus, and his power to resurrect himself and us. <br/> <br/> On a very personal note, I feel so priviledged to know that my salvation doesn't depend on my own "good" works, but rather God's undeserved favor and mercy towards me. To be quite honest, it is a constant battle to fight with my earthly desires to do what God wants me to do, but I know that He is helping me...he carries me. I am NOWHERE near perfect, but am being changed little bit by little bit so that I am becoming more like Him. I know you are reading my words on your screen but I hope that you hear and feel my heart when reading them. <br/> <br/> I love Resurrection Sunday for all it represents, and for the promise that I will one day be resurrected by Him to live with Him forever! I can't wait! Happy Resurrection Sunday, ladies!! <br/> <br/> Your sister in Christ<div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-588450825605659875?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-62280443105923011242011-04-23T00:59:00.001-04:002011-04-23T00:59:01.930-04:00This week was my Spring "Break". I went from seeing almost 100 kids a day in 90 minute classes to keeping my two daughters at home. And who said stay-at-home moms have it easy??? I was in desparate need of a vacation from school and thought that it would happen this week. Ha! I spent an enjoyable, yet VERY tiring week catching up on housework that had fallen by the wayside and caring for my 2 needy little folks. <br/> <br/> My oldest daughter is usually more independent but has become more physically and emotionally needy since becoming a pre-teen, and my youngest is afraid to be in a room by herself and attached herself to my hip all week. <br/> <br/> Bible study time came and she followed me! LOL! I tried to sneak away today to turn and see her toting her little Bible under her arm following right behind me. ROTFL as I write this!! <br/> <br/> I am soooooooo tired though! I feel as if I have gotten NO rest this week. I felt the tears coming today as I thought about all that I can't manage well. Family, spiritual life, profession, etc. I foul up so much! The enemy fed into my mind that I can't do anything right, but the Spirit of God says that He is made strong in my weakness! ;-) (When is Monday going to get here??!! LOL!)<div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-6228044310592301124?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-56807672717285863302011-04-21T18:48:00.001-04:002011-04-21T18:48:13.363-04:00SdI have stated previously that there are not a lot of Christian covered sisters in my area. However, there are a few hijabis (Muslim women who wear the hijab) that I will occasionally see when I am out and about. I was wearing the covering that is pictured is the previous post when my family and I went to eat at IHOP. <br/> <br/> I was checking my email on my phone while waiting for a table. A couple came in and I happen to look up and meet the smiling eyes of a hijabi. What transpired next was...the look. :-) It was a look and smile of mutual respect and admiration. I was happy she was there. It made me wish that my hubby would be okay with me covering full-time. I wanted to share this sweet experience with you ladies. Keep pressing on!<div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-5680767271728586330?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-65635343703046441992011-04-17T14:56:00.001-04:002011-04-17T14:56:18.138-04:00<p><a href='http://lh4.ggpht.com/_J8L6ZjwVu_o/Tas3zY-v7qI/AAAAAAAAADM/tMbla2pSILI/20110417144825-1.jpg'><img src='http://lh4.ggpht.com/_J8L6ZjwVu_o/Tas3zY-v7qI/AAAAAAAAADM/tMbla2pSILI/s400/20110417144825-1.jpg' /></a></p>This is my favorite scarf! The colors are so soft and feminine. <div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-6563534370304644199?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-81516206474177090832011-04-17T12:32:00.001-04:002011-04-17T12:32:11.985-04:00Hello my dear sisterfriends and sisters in Christ! As of this post, I am still teaching high school and am still covering. I cover for church services and for prayer at home. My current coverings are a black doily, a snood, or a scarf. Currently, I am wearing a beautiful pink and green floral scarf tied in a type of dutch crown style. <br/> <br/> It definitely looks like a headcovering, which I want. Not that I want to show off, but I hope that by wearing the covering it may encourage a sister or two that might be on the fence. They are currently my favorite. They look so lady-like and feminine! <br/> <br/> Okay, covering sisters, how are you currently covering? Any particular styles?<div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-8151620647417709083?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-55955916469612607442010-02-28T21:59:00.004-05:002010-02-28T22:33:01.381-05:00Hello there, sisters and friends! It has been a while since I have discussed where I am with covering so I just wanted to update and ask for advice. I am still covering for services, but not so much praying at home, although I should. There is no real reason behind it - I just need to do better! I do have a slight problem. I <span style="font-family:georgia;color:#ff6666;"><em><strong>LOVE</strong></em></span> wearing scarves as coverings. They allow for full coverage. I prefer these because people most likely will not mistake the wearing of these as a fashionable accesory.<br /><br />The problem is that they always slide off during services, and I end of rushing to the restroom to re-tie it. In case you don't know I am primarily of African ancestry and have afro-textured, natural hair. I had assumed that I would never have this problem, but that apparently is not the case. *lol* I may just be tying them wrong...<br /><br />With that having been said, I have to use a certain type of material (read:NO cotton) so that my hair doesn't break off. Cotton too close to afro-textured hair will cause it to break if worn too often. I wouldn't really mind wearing something underneath like my Muslim lady friends, but I don't see my hubby being happy with that since it is primarily a Muslim style. He feels that we should look like Christians so that we are not confusing to people. I actually prefer Muslim style, but will follow in submission to his request. To be honest, I think that he is still not entirely happy with my decision to cover although he understands the reasons for it, and I have been doing it off and on since I was a pre-teen. He and I were raised in the same church - one that believed in covering. That is an entirely different subject though. ;-)<br /><br />I usually wear a scarf that many folks can wear, but tie it up in a way that is similar to a Jewish style. There aren't many Orthodox Jewish women that cover like this in Charlotte so most people don't equate my covering with Judaism. I have tried bobby pins before. Bobby pins would be okay, but it doesn't hold the scarf well. Maybe I am just not doing it right?? *lol* Any suggestions?<br /><br />Oh! Lest I forget: guess what I saw today? On the way from church today I saw a man and woman riding in the car next to us and the woman was covered. Not just covered, but wearing one of these!<br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443497486404616994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 165px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 149px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J8L6ZjwVu_o/S4swH3zhAyI/AAAAAAAAACw/LD4y1A4nSdo/s200/fulltradnew.jpg" border="0" /></p><p> </p><p>This would not be such a surprise if I lived in PA, but I am in the Carolinas, the "Bible belt" where very few women cover. I was so excited to see her! There are women who wear scarves at my church, but I have found out the reason is for fashion as opposed to obedience. It seems that there are just two women of over 1,000 that cover for obedience sake, and one of those is me. For that reason I was thrilled to see someone who looked as if she were intentionally covering! I am praying that God will help me to follow Him more in total obedience in covering and everything else! :-) God bless!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-5595591646961260744?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-68795594902201543632010-02-18T23:55:00.002-05:002010-02-19T00:10:17.095-05:00Hi, sisters and sisterfriends! The Lord has really shown me myself recently. Near the beginning of this year, I prayed that God would put a mirror up to me so that I can see myself as He sees me. Well, He has definitely done that! It makes me think of the words of Paul in the New Testament. He says that those things that he does not want to do, he finds himself doing. That is me all the way. I have seen arrogance, pride,...CARNALITY! I am amazed at how far back I have gone from where I should be in my walk with Christ.<br /><br />Here I was praying to God that He would send me as a missionary to tell others of His peace, true joy, and love. I was not ready and was too carnal to notice. Tonight I found myself watching a sermon on television by Bishop C Bronner called "Sent". I am thinking that I need to purchase this from <a href="http://www.woffamily.org/">www.woffamily.org</a> because I caught it in the middle. He was preaching about what characteristics God looks for in His people. He gave an analogy that struck a chord in me. If I were to be in charge of a business that had several stores, and I placed an incompetent person over on of those stores I would not, in turn, give him greater responsibility. I know. Common sense, right?? *lol* I was like that incompetent who was looking to be given more responsibilities, but is unfaithful in the few that were given to me.<br /><br />I have decided that I need to back away from activities that cause me to spend time away from God for a period of fasting. I am not saying this because I want to look good, but because I feel that it is necessary that we know the tools that God has given us so that we can live victorious lives! I have been thinking about fasting for a while, but tonight's message really gave me a clearer vision of myself and where I am, and am not, spiritually. I don't know when I will start, or how long it will last, or what type of fast to do, but I am trusting in God. He will show me what will please Him! Ladies, do you have any feedback on a successful fast that you have done? Also, what type of fast was it? No food, no liquids, no media, no sweets, etc. I'd love to hear about the outcome of your fast!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-6879559490220154363?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-21778480391975360962010-02-13T20:10:00.002-05:002010-02-13T20:30:09.892-05:00Hello, dear sisters and friends! I have been, as I predicted, super busy! *lol* I do miss posting and reading all of your wonderful messages. I have thoroughly enjoyed this school year. AND, I am still covering! It is a struggle at times, but I have found the words of one of the dear sisters to ring true. Many times I struggle more because I have spend less time in the Word, and the presence of GOD than I should. I am trusting in our faithful and holy GOD to bring me through every trial!<br /><br />PRAISE REPORT 1: School - I recently had a situation where a parent complained that I had failed her child as a teacher because her child did not pass a class, and she threatened to go to the Board of Education. It was hurtful initially because I had bent over backwards for her child. This was the FIRST time in about 7 years that this had happened. Basically, there was a break down in communication between her and the school. This happens easily when there are almost 100 students that we are responsible for. After MUCH prayer and a conference with the parent, we were able to iron out our differences. Glory to GOD!<br /><br />PRAISE REPORT 2: Testimony in the Making - I have a fellow teacher that is a bit "uncoventional". She is a nice person, and incredibly funny! I was able to tell her a bit of my testimony, and she shared her story with me. It ended up that both she and I were at her school in tears! *lol* I am such a sap! Well, she knows that GOD is calling her but she doesn't want to answer Him yet although she knows that once she accepts Jesus as her Savior that she will find the peace that she is looking for. I feel that once she answers that call that she will have a POWERFUL ministry. Please keep her in your prayers!<br /><br />Ladies, GOD has done so many wonderful things for my family and me since October! I can't post everything, but I wanted to encourage you all. If you are going through a situation, know that the answers, peace, and true joy is found in our Savior. Blessed be the name of the Lord!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-2177848039197536096?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-52629771413520207702009-10-15T16:44:00.004-04:002009-10-15T18:14:23.347-04:00So I have been really busy with school. Well, busy is not the word - I have been stressed! As a matter of fact, I was so stressed yesterday that I felt like crying. Yesterday I reported to work at 6:30 am for bus duty, had to administer a three-hour test which means no planning period, did my afternoon bus duty, went to a faculty meeting to learn about more work that we are going to have to do, make photocopies, go back to straighten up my room for the next school day, AND went to my night class. All of this is on top of the the other paperwork for individual students, and my classwork that I have to do. My own schoolwork involves me building a website.<br /><br />Needless to say, I was in a terrible mood yesterday! *lol* When I left class last night, I was talking to teachers and <strong><em>complaining</em></strong> about all the things that I have to do. That is when it happened. I was super stressed about the website, and was trying to convey this to the other teachers when it slipped. I almost used profanity. Actually, I said enough of the word that it sounded like I had said the entire word. I was shocked! They were shocked. It had been years since I had actually used profanity. I wasn't even thinking it. I apologized profusely to the teachers who I am sure have now decided that all Christians are fakes. I repented before God as I drove home.<br /><br />I have been wanting to stop this maddening pace for a while. I love teaching, but I feel like I am suffocating under pressure from outside forces. You know, of course, that the housework is not getting done because I have no energy left for it. My prayer to God is to continue to give me the strength to bear this burden, but to also make a way for me to not have to work outside of the home. This all depends on finances and a dear hubby who believes that good women can work and keep a really neat home. I don't actually believe that I am equipped for that. For my stay-at-home mommies, is it this tough at home??<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-5262977141352020770?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-78608416247633382932009-09-03T19:44:00.002-04:002009-09-03T19:47:00.582-04:00Hello, sisters and friends! I am planning to take a short break from blogging because life is really busy now. With family, teaching, grad school, helping to plan a family reunion I am just bogged down! I will check in every now and again and read your posts. Until then, God bless you!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-7860841624763338293?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-60646076809548928272009-08-11T18:23:00.003-04:002009-08-11T18:34:54.725-04:00So, sisters and friends, I was talking to a dear friend of mine who is also a Christian when I encountered a roadblock in our conversation. She dug in her heels and I dug in mine. The subject? Raising children up to be Christians. She has a problem with parents who are "too deep". For those who do not know, "too deep" is when you don't allow your children to watch certain show or listen to certain music, etc. Well, that's me! *lol*<br /><br />For an example, I don't let my daughters watch "Wizards of Waverly Place" because it glorifies witchcraft (the use of powers that do not come from God). Recently, we've cut out Hannah Montanta because of the recent actions of Miley Cyrus. On the other hand, she allows her daughter to watch a show like "Wizards of Waverly Place", but she watches it with her in order to explain God's perspective on certain things. I wouldn't allow her to a show that has pervasive evil, but if we happened to watch something decent on Disney Channel that happens to have a questionable point during the show - we do talk about it.<br /><br />One thing that she said was that people need to know the difference between reality and entertainment. I don't agree because in the Bible, David talked about putting *no* unclean thing before his eyes. However, I wanted to know your thoughts. What do you think, ladies???<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-6064607680954892827?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-71509297555078974162009-08-07T15:31:00.002-04:002009-08-07T16:31:38.863-04:00After replying to a comment that was posted on my blog, I realized that I have never shared ANY of my testimonies. I thought that I would share one of the testimonies that has had the most impact on me and on others who heard it.<br /><br />I was raised as a Christian in a holiness type church. My own church was non-denominational, but the women wore headcoverings to church and did not wear pants - anything immodest was out of the question! Although not encouraged, some women wore light makeup and small jewelry (i.e. no dangly earrings). My home church really stressed relationship over religion and I learned a lot about God. Even though I gave my life to God when I was nine, I didn't know a lot about how my newly found salvation was supposed to be maintained.<br /><br />During middle school years though college, I led my life as I saw fit. I smoked, drank, and engaged in sex outside of marriage. Even though I knowingly lived in sin, by the world's standards I was normal. I was actively involved in communit service through my sorority, an honor student, an actress at my college's theater productions, and a "nice person". In 1999, I met a sorority sister who was a born-again Christian. She witnessed to me and was encouraging me to return to God when I realized that had I missed my monthly. Even though my boyfriend and I were "safe" - I was pregnant.<br /><br />I told my sorority sister and she told me that I was at a crossroads. Either I would use this experience to return to God's will, or I could allow my pregnancy to make me bitter and let the enemy to destroy me. The only decision that I made at the time was the decision not to go home for summer break. I was so embarrassed for me and for my parents. After all that my parents and my church had taught me, I had messed up. A concerned friend told me that I could take his cousin's room in his house until I figured out what to do. So I did that to stall for time.<br /><br />Several of my friends told me to have an abortion, and I seriously considered it. Even my baby's father told me to do so, and that he would pay for it. It was then that I began having nightmares about abortion. I knew that it was wrong even though I was considering it. The friend that I lived with told me not to abort the baby and that if need be, he would help take care of me and the baby. It was then that I finally prayed to God.<br /><br />I went to my room and prayed that God would take care of me. I literally said that I knew that abortion was wrong, but that I had no means to take care of a baby. I told the Lord that if he wanted me to do what was right that I would need His help. After practically years of not reading the Bible, I felt an urge to read a certain passage. It was a passage that was unfamiliar to me but has become one of my favorites. The passage was 2nd Timothy 3:14-15.<br /><br /> "14. But as for you, continue to hold to the things you have learned and of which you are convinced, knowing from whom you learned them,<br />15. And how from your childhood you have had knowledge of and been acquainted with the sacred Writings, which are able to instruct you and give you the salvation which comes through faith in Christ Jesus." (Ampilfied Version)<br /><br />I started crying because God's love had reached down and touched me when I was so desperate. I had literally just prayed for God's help and received an immediate answer using a scripture that I don't recall ever having read before that day. That day, I decided that I was going to trust God and have the baby. Once I made that decision I experienced a gentle peace of mind that had eluded me before. I still hadn't given my life to God though.<br /><br />A few weeks later, I moved into a rental house during my summer vacation and started working. While I was there, God used the 700 Club television ministry to speak to my heart. I was watching it and sobbing at the mess that I had made of my life, and decided to call the prayer line. While praying with the lady on the prayer line, I literally relinquished every hold that I kept over my life and decided that Jesus died so that I would live in peace and joy. God was all that I needed, and boy did I need him!<br /><br />Salvation was and continues to be a lovely gift in my life. My baby girl was born in January of 2000 to a loving mother and a father who decided that he would stick around after all (that's a whole other testimony!). People who knew I was pregnant donated bags and BAGS of baby clothes, diapers, wipes, bottles, etc. When my precious was two years old I went out to buy her an outfit because I had never had the opportunity to do so before due to all of the donations. My parents continued to love and support me, and soon afterwards I married the man God sent to me (another testimony).<br /><br />I know that this has been really long, but this testimony has meant so much to me! Just thinking about the sweet love that God showered on ME, of all people, is enough to bring me to tears everytime I think about it. I hope that this blesses you as much as it does me! Love you!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-7150929755507897416?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-79362181284637325222009-08-05T01:01:00.002-04:002009-08-05T01:05:12.567-04:00Sisters, please pray for me. Without giving too much information - I am feeling frustrated by wanting to be much more modest and bring holiness into my home, but I need some support. I will take this to God on my knees and I pray, sisters, that you will remember me in your own prayers. I would GREATLY appreciate it - THANKS!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-7936218128463732522?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-52382549281521525112009-08-02T15:38:00.002-04:002009-08-02T15:55:22.083-04:00I was home flipping channels trying to find something decent to watch, which is in itself a huge challenge. I have a couple of relatively "safe" channels like Christian television stations, Hallmark, PBS, the History Channel, and Discovery. While looking through my "safe" channels, I stumbled upon a show that caused me great sadness and concern. I am not, by definition, "homophobic" but disagree with this lifestyle. When I was in high school and college I was a part of the theater and spent a lot of time with people who are gay, some who were happy about it and one who was not. Homosexuality, contrary to the way that many vocal Christians portray it, is a sin no greater than lying, stealing, fornicating, etc. but it is much more obvious. The Bible states that homosexuality is a sin, but lists it along with many others. There is no hate in my heart for homosexuals, but as a born-again Christian mother of children, I am striving to raise them in the way that they should go. The ways outlined in the Bible. Television is now seeming to me to be more trouble than it is worth. I don't want to throw out the baby with the bath water, as they say, but...<br /><br />Sisters, I want to hear your own thoughts on this. Have you all seen this show? <a href="http://health.discovery.com/tv/amazing-families/five-under-five.html//">http://health.discovery.com/tv/amazing-families/five-under-five.html//</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-5238254928152152511?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-74848026904408097532009-07-28T11:06:00.006-04:002009-07-28T11:51:27.145-04:00So yesterday I wore a long white skirt (a great $10 purchase from Wet Seal and my summer favorite) that comes down to my ankles and a sleeveless shirt. The thing is that while I generally do wear sleeveless shirts, I am careful to wear a tank top underneath them so that anything on my chest is not visible from the sides no matter how I hold my arms. Well, as I was getting dressed yesterday I could not find my tank top so I grabbed a white leotard that I bought a couple of years ago that has long sleeves. So, in addition to the long skirt and the long-sleeved leotard with the sleeveless shirt over it, I wore my favorite black and white scarf as my headcovering. Ladies, I felt so comfortable and feminine!<br /><br />I went bopping out of the house quite joyfully to pick up something from the convenience store. I get to the store and the door is held open for me. As a matter of fact, I was looking for a snack when a gentleman with a suit and bowtie (read: Nation of Islam) asks if I am looking for kosher food. Of course, I am trying to be a better steward of the body God has given me, so I tell him that I am working on better health. He suggests some places where I can buy healthy, kosher food. He was very respectful and nice. I'm thinking that he thinks that I am Nation of Islam so I tell him that I am a Christian, expecting the surprise that I knew was coming. He doesn't bat an eyelash, but smiles and is very kind.<br /><br />As I left, another gentleman holds the door for me. When I get to the bank, the teller is super nice to me as well. I saw her looking at me when she was working with the customer in front of me so I wondered how nice she was going to be. Well, she was all smiles and super helpful. I received absolutely NO negative comments, or even stares for that matter. I wonder if people assume that I am a Christian because most women who profess to be Christians where I am from don't dress quite like I do. I don't think that covering full-time is a Biblical mandate, although there is plenty of evidence that women did do that, and I *believe* that I might want to do the same. If you've read previous entries you know that my dh doesn't think that it is necessary and discourages it, so I don't. As an African-American woman, it is something a bit cultural about wearing the occassional headwrap so I sometimes do that, which the dh is okay with.<br /><br />A question for you covered ladies: How are you generally treated by people when you're out and about?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-7484802690440809753?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-34825262485906574002009-07-18T11:31:00.004-04:002009-07-18T12:02:49.163-04:00Good morning, sisters and friends! I wanted to share with you what the Holy Spirit showed me this morning during my devotional time. I think that you all with appreciate what the Lord is trying to teach me. I was praying a few days ago, and strongly felt that I needed to read Ruth. Well, of course, I had read it before, but the Holy Spirit allows us to read the same Scriptures and get new insight and new ways to apply it to our lives.<br /><br />One of my ongoing prayers to God is for balance. I am a woman who works outside of the home in a very physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding job. Just to give you an idea of some of the requirements of a high school teacher: we are to continually study our content area (the subject we teach), attend conferences, I have about 80 students each semester for whom I have to observe their behavior for possible problems (social, drug, learning, etc.), sponsor a club...so anyway, you get the picture.<br /><br />By the time I pick up my children to take them home I am in no mood for conversation or problems of any kind. Cooking is a burden so we started eating out more which leads to health issues. My poor dh who gets home after 9PM doesn't even have a chance. I do LOVE what I do, and I love the ministerial opportunities that are available! However, by reading Ruth the Lord showed me that my priorities are out of balance.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff9900;">Lesson: Through Ruth's faithfulness to God (and not her own gods), and to her covenant family (Naomi, her mother-in-law) she was blessed! God gave Ruth a husband (Boaz) who was able to take care of her AND her mother-in-law, AND she was blessed with a son. Her son was David's grandfather and one of Jesus' ancestors!</span> </strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Application for me: I need to check my priorities, sisters! As a woman, my priorities should be</strong> </span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>1. GOD 2. Family (husband is 1st) 3. other things (job, hobbies, etc.)</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span></strong><br /><strong>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</strong><br />My priorities were totally out of order, and I am going to fix that as of today. I am out of school for the summer which gives me more time to plan a better way to deal with the pressures that mount during the school year. I praise God for His faithfulness! The Bible says that God chasteneth (disciplines, or corrects) those whom He loves. I feel pretty loved about now! *LOL* God loves you too!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-3482526248590657400?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-15839059127208240882009-07-14T16:38:00.004-04:002009-07-14T19:01:09.855-04:00Last week I was praying for God to give me more discipline when it comes to reading his Word and purposely having quiet time with Him. I prayed about where I should read for that day, and I was lead to Daniel 6. It was so good that I continued to read through to the end of the book! LOL! One thing that really stuck out during this time is how the Bible mentions that Daniel had excellent qualities. I got to wondering: where did he get that? what do "excellent qualities" look like in today's society? And I was very curious about what made Daniel different from other people of his time.<br /><br />The following day, I went back and started at Daniel 1 and read through to Daniel 5. I really felt a connection to Daniel's character and prayed that God would bless me with wisdom, and dreams. This must have been the Holy Spirit praying through me because I never really thought to pray to dream prophetic dreams mostly because I had read about Joseph's and what happened after them. *LOL* Well, it was out there, but I felt a calm and peaceful in my spirit.<br /><br />On Sunday my pastor (<a href="http://www.steelecreek.org/">http://www.steelecreek.org/</a>) preached on how we drift away from God (using Revelation chapter 2 as one of his references) and showed us in the Word how to get back in connection with God through Bible study, prayer, quiet meditation on His Word, fasting, worship, etc. Since I had just prayed for discipline in this area I heard the Lord speaking to me through this message. There was an altar call at the end of the service for people that wanted a prayer partner for special prayer. So I go up and one of the sisters prays with me.<br /><br />Ladies, ALL I said to her is that I wanted prayer so that I could be more disciplined in studying God's Word. She prayed for that AND prayed that I would have <strong>greater wisdom, knowledge, and prophetic dreams</strong>. Wow, really?!! Ya'll I could have screamed! I was so amazed that the Lord had heard my little prayer and had used this sister to confirm it. I had not even told my husband about my prayer earlier in the week. I don't know what it is really like to dream dreams that have a meaning for someone, although this happened once MANY years ago. This will be an interesting ride of faith!<br /><br />Well, not only does she pray this, but she asked me if I had something else that I wanted to pray for, if there is something I am waiting on. In my mind I was thinking "there is so much. which prayer request should I mention?". She paused for a bit and said, "I feel like you are waiting on something. The Lord told me that He will bring it to pass, but He is changing some hearts". Wow! Let's see. What could that thing be? :-) I am praying about the headcovering - that my dh will fully support me in this according to God's will. I am praying for God to bless my dh with another job so that he can get spend more time with us instead of putting in 11 hours away from home. I was praying that God would allow me to be a stay at home mom so that I can work on my primary and most important job although the dh is not too wild about this idea. I feel my desire to do this waning a bit - fear? (God has not given us a spirit of fear) These are things I have been constantly praying for. Which could it be??!! I am so excited to see the Lord work! I will keep you all posted!!! ;-)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-1583905912720824088?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-70994938593365507032009-06-27T10:57:00.004-04:002009-06-27T11:19:05.336-04:00So for some reason last night I couldn't sleep. I woke up around 2:30 and couldn't go back to sleep so I turned on the tv. While flipping through the channels I saw an older woman wearing a snood and a dress so you KNOW that I didn't turn the channel. It took a while for me to figure out that she was a nun (Sister Helen) who was running a recovery house for addicts. She was a rough sort of person whose language was rough as well, but she seemed to have a heart of gold.<br /><br />Nearing the end of this documentary, viewers discover that she passed in 2000. While I am not Catholic myself, I felt a great sense of admiration for all that she went through for and with those men! I enjoyed watching her, always with her head covered :-) , relate to them. Then I had an "AHA" moment for me.<br /><br />I had been praying to God to allow me to be a stay-at-home mom and had not been enjoying the blessing that I have as a teacher. There are so many lost souls out in the world that need to see the light of Christ, and it is hard to do that if we are always withdrawing into our own comfortable circles. The students get to see the Light of Christ as I strive to live a holy life before them. So many of them have seen hypocrites in the church and have been hurt by members of the church that they believe that all Christians must be like that! Until God does manifest something else for me I will be happy in the place where He has me and enjoy being a stay-at-home mom during the summer time!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-7099493859336550703?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-73846927511921476362009-06-25T11:01:00.004-04:002009-06-25T11:18:17.451-04:00Good morning, sisters, friends, and visitors! This is the type of covering that I grew up wearing:<br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351282439435014498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 105px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 146px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J8L6ZjwVu_o/SkOTBr9PUWI/AAAAAAAAACo/SBSvJXZ7wVA/s200/BridalLaceWhiteFloralVeniseTrim2.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><p>Any lady/teenager that sang or did anything in the church was asked to wear a "prayer scarf". Most ladies wore them for the entire service. Now I am uncomfortable wearing a covering this small. I don't want to be legalistic about it, but a headcovering to me should cover the head area. Recently I have been wearing a scarf in a wide headband which covers about the same area. It's nice but I would like more coverage so I am looking at coverings that will please both dh and me! </p><p>I wanted to post a youtube video of a Jewish headcovering store that shows some very pretty coverings. I am not sure whether I am a "hat person" or not, but their hats are gorgeous and feminine - nothing too flashy. For my scarf sisters, you will find some very nice scarves as well. I have not bought anything from them, but I anticipate doing so in the future. I hope that you enjoy these as much as I did. Nothing like video shopping! *LOL*</p><p> </p><p><object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/d6M_l9eb1nQ&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;color1=0x402061&amp;color2=0x9461ca&amp;border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/d6M_l9eb1nQ&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;color1=0x402061&amp;color2=0x9461ca&amp;border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-7384692751192147636?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-81661495957934289822009-06-24T23:58:00.009-04:002009-06-25T00:18:10.901-04:00Hi, folks! I wanted to share a video with you guys that encouraged me a lot. On Sunday, my pastor did a demonstration that really showed the difference between allowing God to use you in challenges or taking the safe road. My pastor credited Pastor Francis Chan for this demonstration so I am posting Pastor Chan's video on here. It is funny, but all too real!<br /><br />**DISCLAIMER: please know that all of his views do not necessary reflect my own, but be sure that you listen to the overall message to get the blessing** Enjoy!<br /><br /><br /><br /><object width="500" height="405"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/LA_uwWPE6lQ&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;color1=0x5d1719&amp;color2=0xcd311b&amp;border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/LA_uwWPE6lQ&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;color1=0x5d1719&amp;color2=0xcd311b&amp;border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="500" height="405"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-8166149595793428982?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-38351535211092525962009-06-21T19:16:00.006-04:002009-06-21T20:30:51.405-04:00<span style="color:#ff0000;">Jesus is a way, but not the only way to salvation</span>, the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Most Rev Katharine Jefferts Schori has told members of the Diocese of Quincy. At a special convention called by the Presiding Bishop to reconstitution the diocese around the four congregations that did not secede to the Province of the Southern Cone last year, on April 4 Bishop Jefferts Schori spoke to her own theological views at a question-and-answer session at the close of business.Approximately 300 people gave the presiding bishop a “rousing greeting on her first visit to Peoria and the Diocese of Quincy. In stark contrast to the previous synod meeting, at which she was vilified as the chief architect of what former leaders claimed was the Episcopal Church's departure from traditional Christian beliefs, [Bishop] Jefferts Schori received a warm and jubilant welcome,” Episcopal News Service reported.In response to a question from the audience about her personal beliefs, the presiding bishop said that to insist Jesus is the only way to God is to "limit God."<br /><br />Protestant and Catholic Church leaders have largely rejected these views, from the Council of Florence’s 1438 declaration that there was "no salvation outside the church" to the 1974 Lausanne Declaration by evangelicals that there was "no salvation outside a personal and explicit confession of faith in Jesus Christ."In 1994 Evangelical scholar JI Packer defended the exclusive role of Jesus in Jesus Christ the Only Saviour, while Cardinal Ratzinger, the current Pope Benedict XVI, in 1996 called interreligious relativism "the fundamental problem of faith in our time.”The Roman Catholic Church clarified its position in Dominus Iesus in 2000, which stated “the thesis that the revelation of Jesus Christ is of a limited, incomplete, and imperfect character, and must be completed by the revelation present in other religions, is contrary to the faith of the Church.... This position radically contradicts the affirmations of faith according to which the full and complete revelation of the salvific mystery of God is given in Jesus Christ."“If Billy Graham or Pope Benedict” were asked the questions the presiding bishop were asked, they would respond that “Jesus is the way, the truth and light,” South Carolina theologian Canon Kendall Harmon said. In a time of doctrinal confusion, “good leadership claims its particular identity from the stability of its historical faith,” he argued."It's the leadership of this church giving up the unique claims of Christianity," Canon Harmon said. <span style="color:#00cccc;"><em><strong>"They act like it's Baskin-Robbins. You just choose a different flavour and everyone gets in the store.”</strong></em></span><br /><br />***********<br />I know that the Bible talks about a "great falling away" in the church, but I never really thought that THAT day would be approaching so quickly. Saints, let us continue to hold fast to the faith that we know to be true and not be afraid to make people uncomfortable. I know people from different faiths, but I will never say to them or anyone else that I believe that there are many ways to God - that is anti-Christ belief. If you name the name of Jesus you must believe HIS words. He said "I am THE way, THE truth, and THE life and NO ONE comes to the Father but by ME". As a matter of fact, Jesus said that anyone that tries to come another way is a thief. Case closed.<br /><br />If you feel challenged in this area, pray and ask God yourself for the revelation. I pray that the Holy Spirit would reveal to you the will of God. The Bible also says that God is a rewarder of him (and her) that diligently/earnestly seek Him. I pray that the revelation will come to you and cause you to be able to stand up for your faith. Compromise is not an issue. I have considered other faiths, but God always brought me back to Jesus. I praise God for His grace and mercy! In these last times I pray that you and I will be more and more inclined to lay on our faces before Him so that we can prove to be a testimony for non-believers and to bring more glory to God!<br /><br />Much love!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-3835153521109252596?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-84320873092412238752009-06-15T23:28:00.003-04:002009-06-15T23:45:47.964-04:00I love the videos that I have seen a lot of brothers and sister post on YouTube, but I must admit that I was a little disappointed with 2 of the videos that I saw. One video was done by a group of well-meaning boys to address the problem with how women dress at church, but featured seductive pictures and a few pictures with them cross-dressing to "illustrate" their point! The other video was done by another well-meaning person, but featured so many seductive and immodest pictures that I couldn't watch it. My dh was in the room when the video first came up and I had to quickly change up to keep him out of his flesh. I believe that these videos were done by young folks who meant well, but maybe did not consider that they were helping out the opposition.<br /><br />The Lord is dealing with me regarding modesty. I am in the process of looking for longer skirts and longer shirts (in addition to 1 or 2 headcoverings). I have been trying to feed my Spirit by reading more about Christian modesty, communicating with women who are modest or who are lead to be, and by watching videos, so you can imagine how I felt. However, there was this AWESOME video that I ran across that was pretty straight forward, no nonsense. Here it is:<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbAiyq2cspE&amp;feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbAiyq2cspE&amp;feature=related</a><br />I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did!<br /><br />I am sorry for this series of random thoughts, but it is late. I wanted to crank out a post before hitting the sack. I am certainly returning to a higher level of modesty, as stated above. One of my challenges is that dh doesn't care for the long denim skirt with tennis shoes look. Truthfully, I was raised that way and I would prefer to not return to that. I am in the process of looking for modest, yet somewhat fashionable, clothes. On my limited budget it is hard to do now. I guess I am going to have to hit up a couple of my favorite spots - the thrift stores! Where do you ladies get your modest clothes?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-8432087309241223875?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-65268602563087186952009-05-28T19:28:00.000-04:002009-05-28T19:31:31.359-04:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J8L6ZjwVu_o/Sh8en0Oby-I/AAAAAAAAACA/20fCEahuTSM/s1600-h/AmberMulti-Mitpachat-Tiechel.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341021352467614690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 230px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J8L6ZjwVu_o/Sh8en0Oby-I/AAAAAAAAACA/20fCEahuTSM/s320/AmberMulti-Mitpachat-Tiechel.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I looooooooooove this! I wish that the dh liked coverings like this...</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-6526860256308718695?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-56851224134176742172009-05-28T18:59:00.000-04:002009-05-28T19:54:56.782-04:00<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-5685122413417674217?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-85299433734213980892009-05-26T21:51:00.000-04:002009-05-26T22:01:47.811-04:00I am writing this email with a little bit of sadness in my heart. I have been frustrated with the lack of scarves I have to wear to church - I have 2. Sometimes they just don't match, but out of love and obedience to God I will just through on the one in my profile pic. Well, on Sunday I was racing around because we were running late and COULD NOT find my scarf!<br /><br />The one that I ended up taking didn't quite match and I told the dh. I said that it didn't match so I was going to through it over my shoulders to church and just pull the scarf on when we pray. He told me that he didn't think that it was necessary. He quickly countered with "I would never tell you NOT to wear one, but..." We were raised in a church where the women covered with little doilies for the whole service, but I am afraid that being at our church has caused him to see powerful, uncovered women and to come to view the covering as unnecessary.<br /><br />We have yet to discuss what the Scripture says about this topic. I am a little sad because I felt positive about his promise to research the topic, but this seems to be backtracking. For now, I have you sisters to encourage me through this but if I were to lose the internet connection I would be alone in this. I am not entirely sure as to what I can do but to pray.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-8529943373421398089?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-54857950083013915522009-05-25T18:39:00.000-04:002009-05-25T19:02:55.113-04:00This is a comic that I created using <a href="http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/">http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/</a>. I am trying to fix it so that you can read it! <div> </div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339900539498826482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 399px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 111px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J8L6ZjwVu_o/ShsjP6i-ivI/AAAAAAAAAB4/VSZJ0_cHaNI/s400/Knees+Comic.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Anyway, the story is that my sister bought me a beautiful skirt for Mother's Day. It is off-white, with classic lines - a skirt that could go with anything. So I decided to wear it to church yesterday. Did I mention that I tried it on in the store and thought that it was beautiful? Well, on Sunday I planned to wear it with a beautiful salmon-colored sweater set, and I did. However, by the time we arrived at our church (10 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">mins</span>) later I was uncomfortable. I kept tugging at it. It wasn't until then that I had an Aha! moment. If the skirt just barely touches my knees while standing it will be too short when I sit. You know that I knew this before, but for a couple of years I had only been buying pants and had forgotten. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>That skirt kept twisting around and riding up, even the lining aggravated me! So, needless to say I will be exchanging it for something a LOT longer this week. *<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">LOL</span>* I do still wear pants, but I am going from tops that reach the hips to a more Muslim style tunic that reaches beyond the thighs. It looks more feminine and disguises any hint of the crotch and hips. Sisters, what types of things do you do in order to be modest - skirts/dresses only? What do you do to ensure that your tops are modest?</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-5485795008301391552?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-58759435962665826462009-05-12T19:29:00.000-04:002009-05-12T19:53:16.590-04:00Good afternoon, sisters! I hope that you all had a beautiful Mother's Day! I certainly did. I spent the day at church and with my mother and mother-in-law, and we all went to visit my dh's grandmother. It was so special to be able to have that time together! Last week, I had my students make Mother's Day cards for their moms, and one student asked me if he had to give it to his mom because he didn't have one. That is when he told me that she had passed in the Fall of last year. It made me appreciate having two great moms, my mom and my mil! I hope that you beauties are appreciated for all that you do and all that is in your heart to do!<br /><br />As an update, I still haven't heard anything about the job yet. I thank you, sisters, for your prayers and kind words!! I am holding on until June. The summer can't get here fast enough - I am EXHAUSTED!!<br /><br />By the way, I am in need of some good, simple recipes that I can create during the week. I need to increase my dinner cooking selections. If I see one more spaghetti noodle....! *LOL* I am open to all ideas, but would prefer that the meal take no more than 30 minutes to prepare and 30 to cook. I am VERY short on time! ;-)<br /><br />Headcovering update: I am still only covering for church services and private prayer. I am not as stressed about it at this time because I have been trying to focus myself more on God. I had lost my priorities for a bit there. The pastor of my home church, whom I spoke to on Sunday, believes that the covering is only for church gatherings. What are your thoughts on this??<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-5875943596266582646?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-88527653959982534192009-04-28T18:27:00.000-04:002009-04-28T18:41:56.428-04:00Okay, I know that I just posted but I forgot to include something. Maybe it's just me, but spiritually it seems that I feel the wind changing. I'm not sure if you know what I mean. Sometimes, I feel as if I can sometimes tell when something pretty big is about to happen. It is an expectation. Whether it is a change that I will initially like or not I can't tell. One of the things causing me to feel this way is that my district is laying off *many* teachers due to budget cuts. A teacher from another school said that they are planning to ask each department to get rid of 1 teacher. I wonder if one of those will be me.<br /><br />If it is me, how easy would it be for me to find another job in this county? A charter, or private school, or another line of work. My dh and I have talked of planning for me to come home permanently, but not for some years. I don't believe that we could do it now, but that doesn't stop me from wishing! *LOL* We'll see what happens. In the meantime, sisters, please remember my family and me in your prayers. God bless you and your family!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-8852765395998253419?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-50970323571413865052009-04-28T18:12:00.000-04:002009-04-28T18:27:50.188-04:00Do I have split personalities? *LOL* Okay, no! In all honesty, it amazes me by how different I can be one different days of the week. For example, on this issue of headcovering, some days I am really pressing in to God on that, and others...well, I could care less. *LOL* When I was young in Christ I used to be bothered by this and it caused serious problems in my spiritual walk. Nowadays, I realize that this is common so I approach it differently.<br /><br />When this happens now, I take a look at the past few days and make mental notes of what I have done to feed my spiritual man. If I have been pretty faithful in that, I just chalk it up to being a fallible human who is filled with an infallible Spirit - the Holy Spirit. Even Paul said that sometimes he would know the right thing to do, but not do it. In these times, I try to press in even more to God by reading the Scriptures and by prayer. You know, of course, that this doesn't happen all of the time. Quiet, and private, meditation time is a challenge for me with 2 young ones, a dh, and a career as a teacher (and student). My prayer is that the Lord will work in me the will to do His good pleasure.<br /><br />My mom and mother-in-law came to visit our church on Sunday. We had a great time, but I was a bit annoyed in that at their (and our) home church the women wear doily headcoverings for services, but neither of my mothers donned one on Sunday. They only wear headcoverings at our home church to support the pastor's conviction, but apparently have never even tried, or wanted to, discover what God has to say about it. My mom doesn't say much to me about my covering now aside from a few jokes, but she seems vehemently opposed to considering that the Lord supports and wants this. I pray that the Lord will soften her heart in this.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-5097032357141386505?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-74180860677944893922009-04-21T16:56:00.000-04:002009-04-21T19:27:55.724-04:00Hello all! I want to offer a sincerest thanks to all of you sisters who have shown me support through these trying moments. I pray that God will richly bless each of you! Please forgive the ranting in the last post - sometimes I just get so frustrated and don't want to rant to my dh who is doing what he can at this point. <div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The Holy Spirit is truly helping me to rely on God! My current prayer is to be grateful and happy for the state that I am in, and to pray about everything else. Thanks again for all of your prayers and encouraging words!</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J8L6ZjwVu_o/Se403NlNQwI/AAAAAAAAABA/vIN-NfNPbhs/s1600-h/April09KCCC.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327253532369044226" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 159px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 139px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J8L6ZjwVu_o/Se403NlNQwI/AAAAAAAAABA/vIN-NfNPbhs/s320/April09KCCC.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Hair: On a lighter note, I found a really great hair product! I am an African-American female with natural hair that is kinky and coily. I have found that Kinky Curly Curling Custard is WONDERFUL for bringing out the curl pattern in my hair. I LOVE this stuff! See for yourself!</div><br /><br /><div></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J8L6ZjwVu_o/Se41SxYHchI/AAAAAAAAABI/AJIHqIA5l-0/s1600-h/April09KCCC2.bmp"></a></div><br /><div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J8L6ZjwVu_o/Se41SxYHchI/AAAAAAAAABI/AJIHqIA5l-0/s1600-h/April09KCCC2.bmp"></a></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J8L6ZjwVu_o/Se41SxYHchI/AAAAAAAAABI/AJIHqIA5l-0/s1600-h/April09KCCC2.bmp"></a></div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J8L6ZjwVu_o/Se41SxYHchI/AAAAAAAAABI/AJIHqIA5l-0/s1600-h/April09KCCC2.bmp"></a></div><div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J8L6ZjwVu_o/Se41SxYHchI/AAAAAAAAABI/AJIHqIA5l-0/s1600-h/April09KCCC2.bmp"></a></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J8L6ZjwVu_o/Se41SxYHchI/AAAAAAAAABI/AJIHqIA5l-0/s1600-h/April09KCCC2.bmp"></a></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J8L6ZjwVu_o/Se41SxYHchI/AAAAAAAAABI/AJIHqIA5l-0/s1600-h/April09KCCC2.bmp"></a></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J8L6ZjwVu_o/Se41SxYHchI/AAAAAAAAABI/AJIHqIA5l-0/s1600-h/April09KCCC2.bmp"></a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-7418086067794489392?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-71558369031407408562009-04-07T16:34:00.000-04:002009-04-07T16:54:00.114-04:00Greetings, sisters! I mentioned before that I am a teacher. I absolutely *love* what I do. However, I am finding that my desire is increasing to be at home. My mother stayed at home with me for about a year and regretted it. She felt humiliated when she had to ask my dad if she could buy a household item and he wanted to know why she needed it. After that, she wanted to make "her own money". While a situation like this scares me I find that my strongest desire is to expend most of my energy in my household instead of with OPK (other people's kids). *LOL*<br /><br />My hubby would like for me not to have to work, but is not making enough money to pay our rent and other necessary bills. When I mentioned this desire to him he took on this inexplicable look. It was a look that flashed on his face before he realized it, and was quickly gone. He feels trapped, and I do too. I have over $20,000 in school loans to repay in addition to various medical bills, and another car note. I also agreed that I would work for the school district for 3 years after becoming fully licensed to teach which won't begin until 2010.<br /><br />I feel stuck. Until the time comes that I am able to become a homemaker, I want to be a good steward of what I have and my current situation. Those that know about education, know that it is a tiring career that demands more than 40 hrs./week. My husband is upset that I have to spend so much time doing school work (in addition to the graduate school class that I have to take to become fully licensed), and can only tell me that there has to be a better way to handle what all things that I have to do. I am always tired and my family and I are picking up weight due to eating on the run. I want to run home. This is my prayer to God. Sisters, would you please remember my request in your own prayers? I would also love to have the testimonies, blogs, etc. of women who chose to work in their homes. God is gracious!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-7155836903140740856?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-451969113588226942009-03-24T22:15:00.000-04:002009-03-24T22:31:59.037-04:00I have known since I was a child that the Christian walk is not easy. As I have strived to walk with Jesus these past few years, I have hit many low points. These points were times when I felt that God was far away from me because I couldn't seem to hear His voice, times when I struggled with very basic issues like reading God's word. Here I am again. It is so funny that even though I don't seem to hear His voice, He has over the course of a week brought to my attention the story of Joseph. My pastor preached on this story about a week ago, and the story has been coming back to me ever since. My daughters even asked me if they could please watch "Joseph", the animated movie!<br /><br />You know what I never really noticed before? I never noticed that God was with him the WHOLE time. There were times when Joseph was really going through some trials, but God himself supervised every one so that the end result would be to His glory and would benefit us!! Intellectually, I knew this but it touches my heart so much to know that He values our little lives and that He orquestrates a whole brilliant plan that looks beautiful in the end. It brings tears to my eyes to even think about it! He has moved me to read in the Scriptures that He is the one that works in us both "to will and to do" His good pleasure. So I have said that in order to say this, during this "low point" in my life, I know that the Lord is literally with me, and that when I feel at my weakest (because of a lack of desire to do right or a because the going is a bit tough) I can just pray to God to give me the desire and the strength to complete His will. What a beautiful concept! Much love, saints!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-45196911358822694?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-59910086785407737892009-03-01T03:14:00.000-05:002009-03-01T03:22:33.414-05:00I told my hubby how much it means to me, and he has agreed to study the topic and pray about it. Until he received the revelation from God, I won't cover outside of Christian assemblies, and prayer. I have decided to do this in following the lead/advice of other covered and non-covered sisters.<br /><br />In all honesty, I do feel pretty miserable. I feel as if some of the power is gone...very normal. I don't know how else to describe this feeling. Part of me is happy to have my hair see the sunshine, and for me to play with the little coils in my hair. On the other hand....<br /><br />My husband doesn't seem at all pushed to study this topic, and seems a bit annoyed when I bring it up. I am trying to let him do it in his own time so that I am not being a nag, but GEE! Please, keep us in your prayers. God is graceful!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-5991008678540773789?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-70536818236591397052009-02-20T20:30:00.000-05:002009-02-21T03:53:28.419-05:00I am so grateful to the Lord that he takes care of, and watches over me! I thank God for being in a position where I can help children! There is so much to be thankful for that I can't even do it in a blog! This morning when I left, I threw on a scarf, which translates to most as a "headband". Once I got to school, I saw my partner in crime a.k.a. another teacher, and she and I had a quick discussion on covering that went kind of like this.<br /><br />Her: I like your scarf.<br />Me: Thanks! Well, you know part of my thing with scarves is from I Corinthians 11. Have you read that part about the headcoverings?<br />Her: (pause) Yeah!<br />Me: What did you think?<br />Her: (nodding) Well, you know we women used to wear them to church!<br />Me: Well, I wear one to church, but I am doing more research on it.<br />Her: Really!<br />Me: Yeah, I have some links that I look at too. I'll send them to you!<br /><br />The way I look at it, if she never decides to cover, she will know someone who does. I was very happy after this conversation and proceeded to hop right on that email! *LOL* Also, the Holy Spirit is helping me reach "a boy" who has admitted to an anger problem. He told me today that he grew up in the hood and without discipline, and this kid is always wanting to fight. He and another student of mine got into it again today. My angry "son" was standing up, and the other boy got to cussing.<br /><br />That is when I pulled "Angry Momma" and told them both to sit down and be quiet. The Holy Spirit put the authority there so that they listened, and my angry child sat and sulked. I told them that they are my sons and that I pray for them and that my heart hurts when things like that happen. Near the end of class, the angry son came over and sat near my desk, and I told him that I would add his anger to my prayer list. He nodded and said "ok" with a tone that broke my heart. When he left, I cried out before God. It is amazing the types of homes students come from and how they, no matter how hard they act, are really hurt kids on the inside. Please keep Randall in your prayers. God is graceful.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-7053681823659139705?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-5147796210257759912009-02-19T23:05:00.000-05:002009-02-21T03:53:51.325-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J8L6ZjwVu_o/SZ4sWtQIWxI/AAAAAAAAAAY/tZ-HNJ1_tWU/s1600-h/prayershawl_thelma+wells.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304726179705019154" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J8L6ZjwVu_o/SZ4sWtQIWxI/AAAAAAAAAAY/tZ-HNJ1_tWU/s320/prayershawl_thelma+wells.png" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br />After browsing for "prayer shawls", I came across this beauty of a picture! This lady, Thelma Wells (?), sells them on her site. Can you say "purty"? *LOL* My question is: could I get away with something like this at my informal, non-denominational church? What do you all think of this one?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-514779621025775991?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-51483523628158712482009-02-19T20:36:00.000-05:002009-02-21T03:54:16.000-05:00It is "VANITY". I have come to grips with my own vanity. You would think that after these powerful testimonies, my OWN testimonies, that everything would be resolved for me. It isn't. Sisters and brothers, I have struggled so much with covering full time for the last week. I am used to covering at church so that is not a problem. I even think that I look pretty in my scarves, and I get compliments...so it's not that either.<br /><br />In thinking through this AGAIN. I am trying to be sure that covering full-time is what I am lead to do at this point. I need to be able to justify this to my husband, who is a Minister, and to my principal, who will need to approve of my headcovering full time. That is problem #1 - is full time covering what Paul was referring to?<br /><br />Problem #2 - I Loooooooove my hair. I have finally come to love it and my insides are screaming "don't cover THIS"! *LOL* There are so many African-American sisters who put chemicals in their hair to straighten it, and I used to be them. Now that my hair is natural and on the grow, I feel as though I can inspire us to love our God-given hair. When am I supposed to show my glory? (I know you are saying "how VAIN"! *LOL*) Vain, but true, folks. :-)<br /><br />Problem #3 - what covering to wear? My husband doesn't like Muslim-style coverings as they can be confusing for people. I understand that. Should I do hats? Do I need to cover ALL of my hair? Does the covering need to look like a covering that is solely religious? I have so many questions, and will need these answered before I can lay out a plan before my husband and principal. Covered sisters, I need your help on this...help?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-5148352362815871248?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-7084218777531781872009-02-10T21:46:00.000-05:002009-02-21T03:55:08.052-05:00Today I wore scarf headband to cover. I had a challenging day, but listen to this: I watched Joyce Meyer this morning and she had a guest who was talking about encouraging and supporting other people. Well, once the school day starts I am in a zone so that morning's message was not in my conscious memory. As the school day progresses, I unconsciously tell my students the importance of supporting one another as opposed to tearing each other down. My high school students were VERY receptive and reflective - thank you, Jesus! It wasn't until tonight when the same Joyce Meyer message came back on that I realized how the Holy Spirit was able to speak to the students through me. I am soooo grateful!!!<br /><br />ALSO, another teacher came to me about the personal problems of some of her students and asked me to pray for her. I was grateful to be covered and ready! Even with yesterday, I was able to tell the young lady about God and to prophesy to her while COVERED. I felt like I was always ready to pray or to minister to others.<br /><br />What I have noticed so far - the adversary is pushing against me even harder, and, more importantly, God has allowed many opportunities to minister - some I don't even have time to include here. I plan to wear a scarf headband for the rest of the week. If I do cover full time, I will wear a scarf to cover my head, or a hat of some sort (ie. beret).<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-708421877753178187?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-3987781398579382262009-02-10T21:16:00.000-05:002009-02-21T03:55:41.210-05:00I decided to separate this from the previous post as it is a testimony and I want to it to be easy to find later - when I am sure I will *need* it. Also I will split this up into 2 separate posts, one for Monday and one for Tuesday. This week, without mentioning anything to anyone I have been covering full time...well, sort of. I have been wearing scarves around my little afro so that they look like a headband of some sort. My school doesn't allow headgear of any type unless it is religious.<br /><br />I won't be notifying them of anything any time soon until I am sure that this is what I want to do permanently, otherwise it could cause my testimony to be doubted. When I am sure of what I am actually going to do I will have already been over it with my husband, and will run to the office to get "permission". *LOL* Now here is what has been happening in the TWO days that I have covered, yesterday and today.<br /><br />Monday - I received information that another co-worker, and possibly another one, is trying to sabatoge me. Without having spoken to me, this teacher talked to a student who told her that I gave them points on a test because I didn't teach a certain topic well. She never asked me about it. She took the student's word and reported me to administration for grading unfairly. Not only this, but last Monday she and another teacher started our team meeting 10 minutes early and ended it after 15 minutes - all of this without telling me. I was reported absent from the meeting, and the administrator and principal were notified. I was so mad yesterday afternoon when I found out, but also I felt betrayed because I had talked to that teacher before and let her know that I was open to positive criticism. Please, pray for me!<br /><br />As I was leaving, I saw a student who told me that she was going to drop out of school because she "just doesn't like it". When I talked to her, I could tell that there was much more to it than what she had originally said. The Holy Spirit encouraged me to ask her about church. I told her to pray about her situationand she said that she feels like God doesn't hear her. To make a long story short, I gave her my testimony and she and I both were crying. She seemed encouraged when we parted. Please keep this little darling young lady in your prayers.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-398778139857938226?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640803946430055451.post-17675656522875587532009-02-10T20:58:00.000-05:002009-02-21T03:56:10.300-05:00I wanted to give a little background info about myself. I am a 32-year-old married woman, and mother to two beautiful daughters. My career is in education - I am a high school teacher. I love what I do, but...<br /><br />Since I was about 5 years old I belonged to a church where the women wore doilies on their heads during church services, or during any religious gathering that we had. As I became older and more "mature" (ha!), I left the veil behind. It wasn't until I got married and my husband casually asked me why I didn't wear the headcovering. I didn't have an answer for him, so I started to research the covering and its history in Christendom as much as I could.<br /><br />Through my research, I compelled to return to the practice of covering during religious gatherings. Well, folks, that was 8 years ago. Now I am exploring the question of the "appropriate" times to cover. Many people have varying points of view, but I am leaning towards covering full-time. I want to note here that my husband disagrees, and seems to lean towards only covering during church. When I tried to bring my idea of full-time covering up to him I feel a spiritual block.<br /><br />Some sisters say that I should go ahead and cover full time in obedience to God, and others say that I should get an okay from my husband. What say you??<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1640803946430055451-1767565652287558753?l=acoveredsister.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Covered Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562120150518732076noreply@blogger.com6