Liebster Awards

Many thanks to Noémie and Paige for nominating me for the Liebster Award.  The Liebster Award is a way for bloggers to learn more about each other by asking 11 questions and posting 11 random facts about themselves.

11 Random Facts:

1. Until recently I didn't realize powdered peanut butter was available.  Just add water!

2. I was a 5-time Iowa Girls Chess Champion

3.  As a small child my dream job was owning a doughnut shop

4.  I play the piano, guitar, accordion, and harmonica

5.  I've read the Bible through 14 times

6.  I've seen limestone fence posts in Kansas.

 

7.  I've had my picture taken with a random vintage vehicle...

8. ...And on a friend's Harley Davidson.

9.  I'm 25% Thai.

10.  I've visited 20 U.S. States.

11.  When I was younger I told random people on the internet who asked how old I was that my age was the only positive real zero of the function f(x) = x^4-13x^3-29x^2-13x-30.

Noémie's questions:

1.  For what are you especially thankful to the Lord right now?

My family, good health, and peace.

2.  What is your favourite part about blogging?

Living what I write about! Blogging gives me a great excuse for visiting interesting places with my family where otherwise we would not think to go. My blog also gives me a place where I can express my views, and since I am my own editor all of my articles are accepted!

3.  What is your "liebster" possession?

My Bible.

4.  What is your favourite genre of music?

I like country and Southern gospel, Christian bluegrass, hymns, and peaceful worship music.

5.  If you could describe being a Christian to people, what word would you use?

Life!  "When Christ, who is our life, shall appear; then shall we also appear with Him in glory."  Jesus is our life, our joy, love, and peace; everything outside of Him is bondage and death.  

6.  Favourite tea?

I'm a water drinker.

7.  Which woman/man from the Bible inspires you the most?

Deborah is the woman who inspires me most because she was unafraid to judge Israel. She knew what God told her was true, and was so confident of this that she had the courage to go out with the army. Caleb is the man who inspires me most because he stood for what was right even when everyone else was rebellious and at 80 years old he boldly said, “Give me this mountain!” He claimed the promises of God and knew that God was with him.

8.  If you could change the colour of your hair, what would it be?

I embrace my rutilism. 

9.  Do you have any "hidden" talents?

Yodeling (though that was revealed in an earlier post).

10.  Would you describe yourself as a handy lady?

It depends.  

11.  Your biggest pet peeve?

Mosquitos, flies, hypocritical politicians, and weeds.

Paige's questions:

1. What is the long term goal for your blog?

To bless others and share my thoughts.

2. What have you enjoyed the most about blogging so far?

Visiting many fascinating locations with my family and reading your and other blogging friends' posts.

3. Peanut butter + chocolate or mint + chocolate?

Very tough question!  Mint and chocolate for ice cream; peanut butter and chocolate for everything else.

4. For your birthday, would you rather have your mom or sister cook you special meal or go out to eat?

Either would be great.

5. Series or stand alone books?

Stand alone books.

6. What version of the Bible do you prefer?

King James Version

7. Do you journal your studies in scripture?

No, but I occasionally take notes.

8. If you were to host a period costume event, what era would it be?

The 1950s.

9. Do you spend your day in bare feet, socks, or shoes?

Socks except when I'm working/outdoors or very hot.

10. If you could have a gift card to any clothing store, including online, what would it be for?

Theisens Farm Supply.  It's a great place to buy work gloves, boots, hats, and shoes.    

11. If I were to visit you in your hometown, what would be the first place you'd want me to see?

Our acreage, the soda fountain, and Pine Lake State Park.

My nominees (If they would like to participate) are Julia at Writing for His Glory and Sarah at Trusting in the Lord, and if you'd like to complete the award, consider yourself nominated as well!  I would love reading the answers of anyone who would like to participate!  My questions are:

1.  If you could have an expenses-paid vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

2.  What would you like to accomplish by the end of 2014?

3.  If you had a million dollars, how would you use it?

4.  What are your favorite foods?

5.  What are your favorite quotes and Bible verses?

6.  What is the best advice on life you can give in up to 3 sentences?

7.  If you could live in any time period, which would you choose?

8.  What is your dream car and your dream home?

9.  What languages can you speak?

10.  Do you have a current occupation; if not, what would your dream job be?

11. What cause(s) are you most opinionated about?

12.  Is there any quality you think the Lord is growing in you right now (e.g., patience, love, trust)?

Thanks again to Noémie and Paige for the nominations!