<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss xmlns:atom='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' version='2.0'><channel><atom:id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602330226464385524</atom:id><lastBuildDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:00:18 +0000</lastBuildDate><title>Gathering Hope</title><description>Faith is daring the soul to go beyond what the eyes can see...</description><link>http://gatheringhope.blogspot.com/</link><managingEditor>blaircreek@hotmail.com (Gathering Hope)</managingEditor><generator>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>152</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602330226464385524.post-6352173047055302281</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:36:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-12-31T16:00:18.317-05:00</atom:updated><title>It's all about HIM</title><atom:summary type='text'>My word for Twenty Ten shall remain...Hope...as we live with it, and for it...He is jealous for me,Loves like a hurricane, I am a tree,Bending beneath the weight of his wind and mercy.When all of a sudden,I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory,And I realize just how beautiful You are,And how great Your affections are for me.And oh, how He loves us so,Oh how He loves us,How He loves </atom:summary><link>http://gatheringhope.blogspot.com/2009/12/its-all-about-him.html</link><author>blaircreek@hotmail.com (Gathering Hope)</author><thr:total xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602330226464385524.post-5178396589115313371</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:40:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-12-23T08:45:22.919-05:00</atom:updated><title></title><atom:summary type='text'></atom:summary><link>http://gatheringhope.blogspot.com/2009/12/httpwww.html</link><author>blaircreek@hotmail.com (Gathering Hope)</author><thr:total xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602330226464385524.post-4178541260947018414</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-12-14T22:02:34.408-05:00</atom:updated><title>Lost, hopeless</title><atom:summary type='text'>Coming very soon...the dark place I've spent much of the last few months.Hope, Light arrives...He's never late, always on time.</atom:summary><link>http://gatheringhope.blogspot.com/2009/12/lost-hopeless.html</link><author>blaircreek@hotmail.com (Gathering Hope)</author><thr:total xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602330226464385524.post-7832409430888245515</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:37:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-10-23T09:40:05.775-04:00</atom:updated><title>Rest inside...</title><atom:summary type='text'>You can HopeYou can RiseYou can StandHe's still got the whole world in his hand...The arms that hold the Universe are holding you tonight.  You can rest inside, it's gonna be allright.  And the voice that calms the raging sea is calling you his child.  Be still and know He's in control.  He will NEVER let you go...</atom:summary><link>http://gatheringhope.blogspot.com/2009/10/rest-inside.html</link><author>blaircreek@hotmail.com (Gathering Hope)</author><thr:total xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602330226464385524.post-7879670463313224984</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:55:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-10-05T11:15:21.699-04:00</atom:updated><title>Happy Birthday Cody</title><atom:summary type='text'>Happy Birthday Dilon Cody Harrell!  18 years ago, 3:39 a.m., Wednesday morning after 37 hours of labor...He is my light!!!</atom:summary><link>http://gatheringhope.blogspot.com/2009/10/happy-birthday-cody.html</link><author>blaircreek@hotmail.com (Gathering Hope)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2PcxIBOtX1g/SsoNbpt7avI/AAAAAAAAAw8/e-xz_7Wp-y0/s72-c/10532_1134530007471_1353941964_30322645_3879448_n.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'>5</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602330226464385524.post-6633477288236420075</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:45:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-08-21T10:37:14.481-04:00</atom:updated><title>words of courage from a faraway land...</title><atom:summary type='text'>Please visit Ann here...I know some about agoraphobia...fear, anxiety...I want that courage.God in Heaven give me courage for the day, Grace for the moment, Hope for tomorrow.</atom:summary><link>http://gatheringhope.blogspot.com/2009/08/words-of-courage-from-faraway-land.html</link><author>blaircreek@hotmail.com (Gathering Hope)</author><thr:total xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602330226464385524.post-6595126209797252347</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:21:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-08-12T18:17:38.708-04:00</atom:updated><title>Sharing a pattern...</title><atom:summary type='text'>This chart Honors all breast cancer survivors, and is in memory of those lost.During the naming of my chart business, Kim Argenzio won the drawing.  I chose to honor her sister, Kathy, who lost her battle, but won the Grand prize...she sits at the right hand now.  Healed in a perfect body.I love you Kimmie!  All those who are battling, and who have lost someone dear...this is for you.Deena, Cora,</atom:summary><link>http://gatheringhope.blogspot.com/2009/08/sharing-pattern.html</link><author>blaircreek@hotmail.com (Gathering Hope)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2PcxIBOtX1g/SoM_PJPW2fI/AAAAAAAAAwM/HWsGi2fi8Fg/s72-c/sherry+042.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'>4</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602330226464385524.post-4363393339359023770</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:08:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-08-07T00:09:31.410-04:00</atom:updated><title>I AM...</title><atom:summary type='text'>Inbox today from Jill-"God replied to Moses, 'I Am Who I Am.'"(Exodus 3:14, NLT)In the Bible, God has many names that describe His character and attributes. In the same way that someone named "Joe" might also be called "father" or "husband" or "the boss," God has names that describe Him and His relationship to His people.In the Old Testament, the Hebrew name for "God" was considered so holy that </atom:summary><link>http://gatheringhope.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-am.html</link><author>blaircreek@hotmail.com (Gathering Hope)</author><thr:total xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602330226464385524.post-5373035045660202885</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:15:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-08-05T11:21:34.235-04:00</atom:updated><title>Abiding in the Shadow of the Almighty</title><atom:summary type='text'>It is arrogant of us to have fear, because we are saying God can't handle it.  He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most Highshall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.I will say of the LORD,He is my refuge and my fortress:my God; in him will I trust.Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler,and from the noisome pestilence.He shall cover thee with his feathers,and under </atom:summary><link>http://gatheringhope.blogspot.com/2009/08/abiding-in-shadow-of-almighty.html</link><author>blaircreek@hotmail.com (Gathering Hope)</author><thr:total xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602330226464385524.post-586179027772481909</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:06:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-07-20T09:07:07.829-04:00</atom:updated><title></title><atom:summary type='text'>Jesse-Ray was saved yesterday at church...</atom:summary><link>http://gatheringhope.blogspot.com/2009/07/jesse-ray-was-saved-yesterday-at-church.html</link><author>blaircreek@hotmail.com (Gathering Hope)</author><thr:total xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'>3</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602330226464385524.post-2069467351118081077</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:40:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-07-18T12:01:16.908-04:00</atom:updated><title>Enduring...</title><atom:summary type='text'>God blesses the people who patiently endure testing. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.-Read James 1:2-17</atom:summary><link>http://gatheringhope.blogspot.com/2009/07/enduring.html</link><author>blaircreek@hotmail.com (Gathering Hope)</author><thr:total xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602330226464385524.post-1100350868014368819</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:20:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-06-26T19:22:29.531-04:00</atom:updated><title>Wonders...</title><atom:summary type='text'>He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted.  He bestows rain on the earth; he sends water upon the countryside.  The lowly he sets on high, and those who mourn are lifted to safety.  -Job 5:9-11</atom:summary><link>http://gatheringhope.blogspot.com/2009/06/wonders.html</link><author>blaircreek@hotmail.com (Gathering Hope)</author><thr:total xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602330226464385524.post-44148859121267432</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:42:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-06-20T21:48:44.421-04:00</atom:updated><title>So Much, So Little...</title><atom:summary type='text'>I do have so much to share with you.Last week Jesse-Ray was at 4-H camp.  First time he's been away from us.  I so missed him.We had flooding here at the house.  (I have pictures)I got the estimate for damage to my car - $4000.00.We are going to Washington fora family reunion/mini vacation.I'm almost finished with a free sampler chart.  Will be sharing it here later next week.  The title - "</atom:summary><link>http://gatheringhope.blogspot.com/2009/06/so-much-so-little.html</link><author>blaircreek@hotmail.com (Gathering Hope)</author><thr:total xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'>3</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602330226464385524.post-2308566816510282156</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 02:06:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-06-06T22:21:08.479-04:00</atom:updated><title>Can it be...</title><atom:summary type='text'>That I'm so very blessed with a Father in Heaven, who's Grace is Greater than my pain, an earthly Father who's spent his life for his girls, who's smile brightens the darkest day, a husband that was so clearly sent by God, to love me, honor me, be my best friend, love and care so deeply for our children.So we should celebrate this day every day, as I try to do. I am blessed-Why not read "The </atom:summary><link>http://gatheringhope.blogspot.com/2009/06/can-it-be.html</link><author>blaircreek@hotmail.com (Gathering Hope)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2PcxIBOtX1g/Sishj0en0mI/AAAAAAAAAvc/E6qXswjc_kE/s72-c/daddy-2009.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'>3</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602330226464385524.post-3565585092618319087</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:59:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-06-03T20:36:05.119-04:00</atom:updated><title>Neglect and the Pursuit of Happiness</title><atom:summary type='text'>Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.Looking into the ground, the beauty that once was, now filled with weeds, much like my soul.  Thoughts of disgust fill my insides as I look into the gardens, neglected, over-run.  I pray for God to send me words, speak to me, as I begin the process that will bring pain to back, arms and legs.  To give me Grace for the </atom:summary><link>http://gatheringhope.blogspot.com/2009/06/neglect-and-pursuit-of-happiness_02.html</link><author>blaircreek@hotmail.com (Gathering Hope)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2PcxIBOtX1g/SiXMeVE6hVI/AAAAAAAAAu0/N2OOW7beF2Q/s72-c/flower+gardens+001.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'>2</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602330226464385524.post-956880962088596795</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 02:13:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-05-17T22:16:28.095-04:00</atom:updated><title></title><atom:summary type='text'>Forgive Everyone for Everything...</atom:summary><link>http://gatheringhope.blogspot.com/2009/05/f-orgive-e-veryone-for-e-verything_17.html</link><author>blaircreek@hotmail.com (Gathering Hope)</author><thr:total xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602330226464385524.post-3253187061018053974</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 02:28:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-05-15T22:51:51.535-04:00</atom:updated><title>Finding Joy, Mercy...</title><atom:summary type='text'>Joy is the infallible sign of the Presence of GOD...Today Sheryl reminds me that Mercy is always running to me, to us, all of us-Romans 8: 38, 39(photos - Scotch Broom in bloom - Mamaw's Peony - a cutting from plants at her home place over 100 years old.  Planted six years ago...this is the first time this plant has bloomed.  More to come as they develop.</atom:summary><link>http://gatheringhope.blogspot.com/2009/05/j-oy-is-infallible-sign-of-presence-of.html</link><author>blaircreek@hotmail.com (Gathering Hope)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2PcxIBOtX1g/Sg4pILo0rlI/AAAAAAAAAt8/RA9pIonjwO4/s72-c/flower1-1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602330226464385524.post-4404291430879525132</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 00:03:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-05-13T20:44:08.958-04:00</atom:updated><title>Road Work Ahead...</title><atom:summary type='text'>The one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ.  -Philippians 1:6The title is catchy...the sign just before tells me to slow down-Although the story itself doesn't explain my situation, the title and scripture do.I have been packaging and mailing my sampler patterns for several days now.  I was in a hurry...not realizing that I had left out an </atom:summary><link>http://gatheringhope.blogspot.com/2009/05/road-work-ahead.html</link><author>blaircreek@hotmail.com (Gathering Hope)</author><thr:total xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602330226464385524.post-4460518311555285819</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-05-06T14:07:25.706-04:00</atom:updated><title>Producing Fruit...</title><atom:summary type='text'>It is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.-Philippians 2:13I have my sampler patterns ready...click on the picture to the right to see-By:Jane Ebersole (Pennsylvania, USA)While chatting with a friend, I mentioned that I had begun taking art classes and that I was not doing well because I am not naturally creative. My friend surprised me by saying, "Jane, the </atom:summary><link>http://gatheringhope.blogspot.com/2009/05/producing-fruit.html</link><author>blaircreek@hotmail.com (Gathering Hope)</author><thr:total xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602330226464385524.post-7166525376209822720</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:43:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-04-28T22:50:54.764-04:00</atom:updated><title>Here I am...</title><atom:summary type='text'>Thank you all for checking on me.  So much running here.I promise to share all the details soon.Here we are at Daddy's b-day/retirement party with Katie.  And there's one of Cody at Prom acting silly.  someone stuck their head in the picture last second:(  </atom:summary><link>http://gatheringhope.blogspot.com/2009/04/here-i-am.html</link><author>blaircreek@hotmail.com (Gathering Hope)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2PcxIBOtX1g/Sfe_sWcz9cI/AAAAAAAAAtk/bmoNAM91tdY/s72-c/april262009.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'>6</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602330226464385524.post-7333335978483555888</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:22:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-04-23T16:41:42.569-04:00</atom:updated><title>Seeking...</title><atom:summary type='text'>May I quote?"God's Word is a surgeon's scalpel--able to skillfully separate thoughts, intentions and motives--when it is read by one with a seeking heart."I was visiting - Whatever He Says - when I found this post from the archives.What exactly am I seeking?  Hoping for, wishing for.  If I seek only Him, his word, it will be a lamp unto my feet.  Mercy, Grace will be my reward.Today, what are you</atom:summary><link>http://gatheringhope.blogspot.com/2009/04/seeking.html</link><author>blaircreek@hotmail.com (Gathering Hope)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2PcxIBOtX1g/SfDSQCguEQI/AAAAAAAAAtU/R8uEc6CdQ5k/s72-c/click+tunnel.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602330226464385524.post-6999914670729172004</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:13:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-04-22T18:29:29.069-04:00</atom:updated><title>While I'm running, waiting...</title><atom:summary type='text'>"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."Birthday - 40 meRetirement &amp; Birthday celebration - DadWork -Baseball - Jesse-RaySoccer - Jesse-RayTrack - CodyTrack injury - CodyProm - CodyCody gets his braces</atom:summary><link>http://gatheringhope.blogspot.com/2009/04/etc.html</link><author>blaircreek@hotmail.com (Gathering Hope)</author><thr:total xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'>3</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602330226464385524.post-2127796593590386868</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:55:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-04-16T11:01:49.738-04:00</atom:updated><title>Confronted...</title><atom:summary type='text'>The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.  -Psalm 51:17James 3:2 says that we all fall in many ways. It's true, isn't it? No one could ever say, "Well, I've never failed the Lord."But what do you do when you're confronted with your sin? When God uses a messenger, a circumstance or His Word to hold up a mirror to you, what do you do in </atom:summary><link>http://gatheringhope.blogspot.com/2009/04/confronted.html</link><author>blaircreek@hotmail.com (Gathering Hope)</author><thr:total xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'>2</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602330226464385524.post-4312107136477683041</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:03:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-04-15T15:03:47.336-04:00</atom:updated><title></title><atom:summary type='text'>Happy Birthday Deena!!!</atom:summary><link>http://gatheringhope.blogspot.com/2009/04/happy-birthday-deena.html</link><author>blaircreek@hotmail.com (Gathering Hope)</author><thr:total xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602330226464385524.post-4294091307012288727</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 18:17:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-04-12T14:20:27.965-04:00</atom:updated><title>Return to Him...</title><atom:summary type='text'>He is risen...the tomb is empty.  He has gone to prepare a place for you...if it were not true He wouldn't have told you so.Are you ready for Him-Today, tomorrow, remember His sacrifice for you.</atom:summary><link>http://gatheringhope.blogspot.com/2009/04/return-to-him.html</link><author>blaircreek@hotmail.com (Gathering Hope)</author><thr:total xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'>1</thr:total></item></channel></rss>