10 Valentine's Day Gifts Decoded

10 Valentine's Day Gifts Decoded
By MarieClaire.com
Ever wonder what that random, possibly heartfelt but possibly picked-up-at-the-corner-deli present really means? This Valentine’s Day, we dissect the hidden meaning behind everything from chocolates to jewelry so you know exactly what you’re getting.



He got you: A heart-shaped box of chocolates from the supermarket.
He’s saying: "I forgot it’s Valentine's Day."



He got you: Jewelry or a watch.
He’s saying: "I'm not super-creative, but hey, I tried. Don't worry, I probably won't notice if you exchange it for something that's more your style."

He got you: A surprise weekend getaway to a quaint little bed-and-breakfast.
He’s saying: "I'm hoping you like me enough to deal with being in the same room as my snoring — I know I like you enough to put up with yours."

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He got you: Every season of your favorite guilty-pleasure TV show.
He’s saying: "I like you more than I hate Ross and Rachel."

He got you: Anything homemade.
He’s saying: "I'm crazy about you — and I've got the Krazy Glue-splattered furniture and staple scars on my hands to prove it."

He got you: A greeting card.
He’s saying: "I don’t think it’s worth spending money on a Hallmark holiday, but, ironically, this Hallmark card is the cheapest thing I could find."



He got you: A relationship scrapbook, complete with photos of you together and ticket stubs from all the shows you've seen.
He’s saying: "I’m a cheesy romantic."

He got you: A pet for the two of you.
He’s saying: "Let's pick a name together — I want to make sure you don't choose one that I've reserved for our future children."



He got you: Kitchen appliances you didn't request.
He’s saying: "These spatulas are as close to a bouquet of flowers as you'll ever get from me."

He got you: A voicemail on Feb. 15, apologizing for forgetting about Valentine's Day.
He’s saying: "When you're done bad-mouthing me to all your friends, please, please give me a call back so I can grovel."

Quoted: http://shopping.yahoo.com/articles/yshoppingarticles/513/10-valentines-day-gifts-decoded/

Sin's Humiliation

In the Bible, there are many places that speak of God exalting the humble. Humility is a character trait that is valued by our heavenly Father, but we must realize that when we sin and refuse to repent, our arrogance will lead to our own humiliation.

The sinner sets a high price upon himself (Proverbs 26:16), but God has low thoughts of him, and looks upon him with a despicable eye (Daniel 11:21). That you may see how low a sinner is fallen in God's account, the Lord compares him to dross (Psalm 119:119); to chaff (Psalm 1:40); to a pot boiling with scum (Ezekiel 24:6); to a dog (2 Peter 2:22), which under the Law was unclean; to a serpent (Matthew 23:33), which is a cursed creature. Nay, he is worse than a serpent, for the poison of a serpent is what God has put into it, but a wicked man has that which the devil has put into him! Acts 5:3 says, "Why has Satan filled your heart?"

It is only by God's grace that He would humble the arrogant. God could choose to leave the prideful alone, but to discipline them is to express God's grace and mercy. God disciplines those He loves, much like our parents would discipline us but not the kids next door. If you can recognize that there is unrepentant sin in your life, why not take the time to ask for forgiveness today?

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