Alabaster Box

Welcome to the newly renovated Alabaster Box!
I finally switched to a outside host in order to change the templates and add more features and such. I am really excited about this new look (which is subject to change) and hope you all like the makeover. There are still a few things out of order so [...]

Filed under: Uncategorized on November 23rd, 2008 | 12 Comments »

Greetings in the Name of our Savior!
I’m really excited to be here, participating in this awesome feature Kaysie includes on her blog! Thank you so much, Kaysie!
At any rate, my name is Noelle, and I’m almost fourteen years old. I live here in the Northwoods of Michigan with my loving parents and our two [...]

Filed under: Uncategorized on November 14th, 2008 | No Comments »

Well the month has almost passed me by and books are being finished. Early in the month I didn’t make a lot of time to read, but I have refocused and hope to finish at least a few books before this month is gone. Despite my tardy reading habits, my “book wish list” is steadily [...]

Filed under: Tea, Uncategorized on September 22nd, 2008 | 15 Comments »

In honor of my one year blogoversary, I have decided to do a small series on why I blog based on an excellent article by Abraham Piper. Even though the article was written to persuade pastors to blog, I have found the reasons and principles to be true for any Christian blogger.
Blogging is a great way to interact.
This aspect [...]

Filed under: Uncategorized on September 6th, 2008 | 4 Comments »

This week I have been studying in Philippians chapter 1, and through my course of study I have been amazed and inspired by Paul’s joyful perspective throughout his turbulent circumstances. Even from a casual reading of Philippians, the reader senses the joy and inner contentment Paul possesses that is unaffected by trials and distresses. He is brimming with [...]

Filed under: Devotional Life, Reflections, Scripture, Uncategorized on August 12th, 2008 | 8 Comments »

Welcome to this new series on Alabaster Box titled: Moments with Mom. In this series I will be discussing various topics with my own precious mother, who has far more wisdom than I could hope to have! She has guided and counseled me through the many seasons of life (and still faithfully does), and I want all [...]

Filed under: Uncategorized on July 15th, 2008 | 5 Comments »

“All Scripture is breathed out by God…”

I was thinking this morning about the Word of God described through this verse (2 Tim. 3:16). A flood of images came to mind with the beautiful description Paul gives. I just picture the cloud of fog that is created by exhaling on a cold morning. Or the thick mist [...]

Filed under: Reflections, Scripture, Uncategorized on June 18th, 2008 | 5 Comments »