Amanda Tero's Blog, page 87

Mr. Zip and the Capital Z | Book Review

About the Book
After a terrifically hard and terribly disappointing day before the Fourth of July, Peanut Johnson, wandering aimlessly down Main Street, stumbles upon The Capital Z, a This and That Shop. Stepping inside, he meets Mr. Aloysious Zip, the kind and eccentric shopkeeper, who introduces Peanut to a most wondrous place. There are toys and trinkets, model cars and miniature wagon trains, even memorabilia from days gone by—“reminders,” says Mr. Zip with an air of mystery.

Discovering “e...

Near to the Heart of God | Music Video

There is a place of quiet rest,Near to the heart of God.A place where sin cannot molest,Near to the heart of God.
There is a place of comfort sweet,Near to the heart of God.A place where we our Savior meet,Near to the heart of God.
There is a place of full release,Near to the heart of God.A place where all is joy and peace,Near to the heart of God.
O Jesus, blest Redeemer, Sent from the heart of God, Hold us who wait before Thee Near to the heart of God.
Words & Music: Cleland B. McAfeePiano sol...

Word Wednesday #103

Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD. Job 1:20-21
When we find ourselves facing small trials (compared to Job's), we whine instead of worship and blame God instead of blessing Him. Job had his perspective right: we deserve nothing and absolutely any good we hav...

Music Sight-readers Needed

Do you like new music? I'm praying about seriously diving into music editing so I can put more up on my website (www.withajoyfulnoise.com). I would like a few pianists to sightread for me and proof the music. I'll be having different levels from beginner to advanced. Are you interested or do you know someone who is? Sign up here  (or send the link to a pianist friend):  http://goo.gl/forms/UmkxgW9e80

Nigh to God

One day, in my Bible reading, I came across Hebrew 7:19, about drawing nigh to God. This verse made me curious about other references to drawing nigh to God. I was surprised that there weren't many references. But, the verses that there are have a powerful message!


For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for?  Deuteronomy 4:7Before and after this verse in Deuteronomy 4 is a reminder to keep God's laws. F...

Emily | Photoshoot

Last fall, I did Emily's senior pictures. Well, guess what? Here we are again with some cello fun! And boy did we have fun! 
This. This is THE picture of the photoshoot!


And then there's all these other beautiful pictures, because of my lovely subject. :)

And yes, we did put ourselves in some danger for this one ;) Jump on the street when cars aren't speeding through type thing...




If you were to have a photoshoot with your favorite instrument, what would it be?

Word Wednesday #102

And there remained among the children of Israel seven tribes, which had not yet received their inheritance. And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, How long are ye slack to go to possess the land, which the LORD God of your fathers hath given you? Joshua 18:2-3
There are times in our spiritual life that we are like the Israelites here. God has promised us peace, victory, strength, and so much more. Yet we do not have it because we do not move forward to claim what was promised to us....

Back in the Saddle | Book Review

About the Book
It’s been a long time since Colt Stafford shrugged off his cowboy legacy for shiny Manhattan loafers and a promising career on Wall Street. But when stock market manipulations leave him financially strapped, the oldest son of legendary rancher Sam Stafford decides to return to the sprawling Double S ranch in Gray’s Glen, Washington. He’s broke, but not broken, and it’s time to check in with his ailing father, and get his legs back under him by climbing into the saddle again.
&nbs...

Biblically Speaking - No Abominations in Heaven

Part 22 in my study on what is abomination in the sight of God.
Recap:Many believers have fallen into accepting that which is abomination in the sight of God. Unless we study God's Word to learn His Mind on what is abominable, how will we know to purge ourselves from abomination? Lord willing, I will be posting the fruits of my study on the word "abomination," but feel free to leap ahead of me and study it for yourself. What is an abomination to God?



No Abominations in HeavenRevelation 21:23-27...

Emilia | Photoshoot

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of photographing an incredibly adorable little six-month-old. Meet Emilia.

And yes, that's my pick of the 100+ images I took. :) So much story in that picture!
It truly is hard to pick "favorites" though...so here's just a glimpse of all that cuteness!








She looks as if she's just soaking in all that love!