“Seek ye the LORD while He may be found, call ye upon Him while He is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and He will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.” – Isaiah 55:6-7
Finally I will get to work on my awards!! Thank you all for the nominations!
Nominated by Elijah Holston on July 18th and by Mr. Holliman on July 24th.
Thank you very much, Elijah and Mr. Holliman, for nominating me for the Sunshine Blogger Award!!
Rules:
Thank the blogger who nominated you and provide a link back to their blog so others can find them.
List the rules and display an award logo on your blog post.
Answer the 11 questions the blogger asked you.
Nominate 11 new blogs to receive the award and notify them by commenting on any of their posts.
Ask the nominees 11 new questions.
The questions from Elijah (Originally Abby Rose’s questions):
1. What do you do in your spare time (or what do you wish you could do if you had time)?
I like to read books, play board games, work on jigsaw puzzles, and work on translating Bell Mountain.
2. Dogs or Cats?
I like cats more than dogs for some reason. 🙂 But I think both are cute!
3. Steak or hamburgers?
I like hamburgers!
4. Favorite Summer beverage?
I like Root Beer! (It’s non-alcoholic)
5. Can you speak any languages?
I can speak English and Japanese.
6. Would you rather swim or take a walk?
I’d rather walk because… I can’t swim in the first place!!! 😦
7. Books or movies?
Hmm… that’s a tough one… but I think movies.
8. Do you play any instruments?
I can play the guitar and piano a little.
9. Push mower or riding mower?
I don’t know how to use it!
10. What’s a few of your favorite styles of music that you listen to?
I like to listen to hymns, South American music, and Christmas carols.
11. Would you rather go without music for a year or the internet?
I’d rather go without the internet. It’ll be nice to be able to take a break from it.
And these are questions from Mr. Holliman:
1.What is your favorite holiday?
The New Year!
2.How long have you been blogging?
I’ve been blogging for 11 months.
3.How would you describe your life style?
Well, not so diligent… and not too lazy either… I think… 🙂
4.Do you like swimming?
I wish I could say yes, but… sigh, I have no swimming skills and I’m afraid of the water!
5.Do you like to read?
Yes, I do!!
6.What’s your favorite quote?
“It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.” – Psalms 118:8
7.Have you been out of the country?
Yes, I’ve been to the U.S. and to Korea (only airport).
8.When was the last time you’ve gone to see a movie?
The last time was July 2018 (I watched Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Solo).
9.Do you have any kids?
No, I don’t.
10.What is your favorite fruit?
I like bananas!
11.What are your hobbies?
My hobbies are reading (especially the Bible), translating, blogging, eating, and sleeping!
"Seek ye the LORD while He may be found, call ye upon Him while He is near: [7] Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and He will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon." - Isaiah 55:6-7
"[1] Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of Thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.
[2] Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
[3] For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.
[4] Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in Thy sight: that Thou mightest be justified when Thou speakest, and be clear when Thou judgest.
[5] Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.
[6] Behold, Thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part Thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
[7] Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
[8] Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which Thou hast broken may rejoice.
[9] Hide Thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.
[10] Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
[11] Cast me not away from Thy presence; and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
[12] Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation; and uphold me with Thy free Spirit.
[13] Then will I teach transgressors Thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto Thee.
[14] Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, Thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of Thy righteousness.
[15] O Lord, open Thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth Thy praise.
[16] For Thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: Thou delightest not in burnt offering.
[17] The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise.
[18] Do good in Thy good pleasure unto Zion: build Thou the walls of Jerusalem.
[19] Then shalt Thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon Thine altar." - Psalm 51:1-19
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." - John 3:16
I am a Christian, and I believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as my Savior from my sins! Praise the LORD for saving such a sinful wretch like me!! Courage, Christian soldiers serving under King Jesus' banner! "What shall we then say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31) "Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ." (2 Timothy 2:3)
Favorite book: The Holy Bible, which is the Word of God. “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” (2 Timothy 3:16)
Other favorite books: The Bell Mountain Series by Lee Duigon; The Remnant Trilogy by Tim Chaffey and K. Marie Adams; The Crown & Covenant Trilogy and Hostage Lands by Douglas Bond; The Ultimate Proof of Creation by Jason Lisle; Morning and Evening by Charles Spurgeon; etc. I highly recommend these books! 📖😃
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Congrats brother! God bless!
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Thank you, Brother Ryan!! God bless you and your family, too!! 🙂
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Great job and thanks so much for the nomination!! I’ll try to get to it soon. 😊
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Thank you very much, Keziah! And you’re welcome! Take your time and I’m looking forward to seeing your answers! 🙂
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Thanks so much!! 🙂
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No problem! 🙂
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Congrats!!!! I enjoyed reading all your wonderful answers!
Thanks so much for the nomination! I hope to do it soon!
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Thank you so much for reading!! You’re welcome, Lydia! There’s no hurry on it! Have fun! 🙂
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You’re welcome!!!
I finished doing it and now I just have to post it when it fits in the schedule!
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OK!! That’s great!! I can’t wait to see your answers! 🙂 🙂
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🙂 🙂 🙂
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Very good. And congratulations.
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Thank you very much, Bonnie!! 🙂
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Congrats Josh!🥳🎉 You had great answers! Swimming is still hard for me…I’m not so good at it, but I can swim a little.
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Thank you so much, Renee!! 🙂 I have gone to swimming lessons when I was little and I never really got used to the water. 😦
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It’s all good! Swimming isn’t for everybody. Luckily there are other hobbies in this world to partake of!
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Thank you for your thoughts, Renee!! 🙂
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Thank you so much for this! I have a lot of award posts to do, and haven’t been faithful in my blogging, but I hope to get to this sometime soon!! 😊
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You’re very welcome, Lydia! There’s no hurry at all! 🙂
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Thankss!!! 😃
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Nice answers
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Thank you, Mr. Holliman! And thank you for the nomination! 🙂
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😁
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Double congratulations
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Thank you, Sheree!! It was fun to do! 🙂
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Congratulations 🥳🥳
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Thank you very much, Ayesha!! 🙂
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No problemo 😉
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Congratulations
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Thank you, Luisa!! 🙂
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Fun! Loved reading the answers. Very cool that you speak Japanese!!! 😀
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Thank you very much for reading, Rosy! I live in Japan! God bless you always! 🙂
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You’re welcome! WOW, that’s so neat! 😀
Thanks, you too!
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Thank you! 🙂
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