The road to success is not straight. There is a curve called Failure, a loop called Confusion, speed bumps called Friends, red lights called Enemies, caution lights called Family. You will have flats called Jobs. But, if you have a spare called Determination, an engine called Perseverance, insurance called Faith, a driver called Jesus, you will make it to a place called Success.
God determines who walks into your life....it's up to you to decide who you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go."When there is nothing left but God, that is when you find out that God is all you need.
"Happiness keeps You Sweet, Trials keep You Strong, Sorrows keep You Human, Failures keeps You Humble, Success keeps You Glowing, But Only God keeps You Going
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Joy In The Journey #5
It is so good to know that we as Christians serve a God who loves us and wants us to have a joyful, abundant filled life! Our part in this is for us to make God a priority in our lives so that we can receive the direction & wisdom from Him that we need in order to make the right choices that will lead us to His goodness. When God first created man & woman, He said they were to “Be fruitful, subdue the earth, & have dominion.” We are to strive to do the same.
In our busy society today it sometimes seems that, “Life is living us instead of us living life.” I believe that busyness is one of the enemies main tactics to keep us from enjoying the blessings of God, and also of our family and loved ones.
I have heard it said many times, “If you are too busy for God, then you are too busy.” I think we could say the same about our family relationships.
I don’t think there will ever be a person who will get to the end of their life and say, “I wish I had not given so much of my life to God” or “I wish I had not spent so much time & effort on loving my family.” That is not going to happen! However, I am sure there are plenty who get to the end of their life & wish they had done more for God & family.
Well there is nothing we can do about the past, but there is definitely something we can do about our own future. Maybe we should all take a look at how we are spending our valuable time & see if we could make some changes that will be more beneficial for God, us, and our families. I know I could!
In our busy society today it sometimes seems that, “Life is living us instead of us living life.” I believe that busyness is one of the enemies main tactics to keep us from enjoying the blessings of God, and also of our family and loved ones.
I have heard it said many times, “If you are too busy for God, then you are too busy.” I think we could say the same about our family relationships.
I don’t think there will ever be a person who will get to the end of their life and say, “I wish I had not given so much of my life to God” or “I wish I had not spent so much time & effort on loving my family.” That is not going to happen! However, I am sure there are plenty who get to the end of their life & wish they had done more for God & family.
Well there is nothing we can do about the past, but there is definitely something we can do about our own future. Maybe we should all take a look at how we are spending our valuable time & see if we could make some changes that will be more beneficial for God, us, and our families. I know I could!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Don't Worry ~ Norma
It has been a long day of phone calls. A couple of times I was on the phone, call waiting was beeping and the call phone was ringing. This was one of those days when I want to cry out,"Lord, why did you call me to be a goodlistener ?? During the day God gave me a message, seems so many are WORRIED !! Losing jobs, too many bills, not enough money to go round, Obama is President, what will happen ??
Jesus admonished us to not worry, he even said it was a sin. At one time in my life worry consumed me, I would become worried if I was not worrying about something.
When we worry God can not help us, as worry is a condition of the mind and does not mix with faith. How did I condition myself to not worry ? It was a time of learning to trust Him.
One day as I was reading Rom. 12 v 2, Paul talks about renewing our mind to the Word and not being conformed to this world. I had a Holy Ghost moment and saw clearly that as long as I was always worried my mind could not become renewed to His Word.
I have heard it said many times 90% of worry never happens and the 10% that does we could not stop or change the situation. It is our attitude and how we react that will weaken or strengthen us. I want to share a couple of things that I have used that have helped me to overcome worry.
1. Take worry apart, do not let your thoughts run away.
Find scriptures for the worrisome thoughts, memorize them, when you worry attack it with the verse, use it consistently, you will begin to see the thought fade away and come less often. This becomes a lifestyle and over time you will become victorious in this area.
2. There is no worry/problem/situation/trial bigger than God and His Word unless you allow it to be so.
The Word is the TRUTH and the TRUTH sets us FREE !!
3. Rise above the worry by using Bible principles, apply Scripture to your problems. Worry will lose its power over you. If you dwell on the problem too long you will become confused.
4. This is a process, as you make it a lifestyle it becomes easier to apply, you will begin to see your life take a turn, where you where you were once full of fear and worry you will now be able to find a place in the Word to fit your problem, pray and know the He is able to see you through no matter what it looks like in the natural.
God works in the Supernatural !! "Jesus said,"Without Me you can do nothing". It took me years to realize how true these Words are. My prayer is you will learn to attack worry with the truth of the Word.
Jesus said, "Without ME YOU can do NOTHING !"
Jesus admonished us to not worry, he even said it was a sin. At one time in my life worry consumed me, I would become worried if I was not worrying about something.
When we worry God can not help us, as worry is a condition of the mind and does not mix with faith. How did I condition myself to not worry ? It was a time of learning to trust Him.
One day as I was reading Rom. 12 v 2, Paul talks about renewing our mind to the Word and not being conformed to this world. I had a Holy Ghost moment and saw clearly that as long as I was always worried my mind could not become renewed to His Word.
I have heard it said many times 90% of worry never happens and the 10% that does we could not stop or change the situation. It is our attitude and how we react that will weaken or strengthen us. I want to share a couple of things that I have used that have helped me to overcome worry.
1. Take worry apart, do not let your thoughts run away.
Find scriptures for the worrisome thoughts, memorize them, when you worry attack it with the verse, use it consistently, you will begin to see the thought fade away and come less often. This becomes a lifestyle and over time you will become victorious in this area.
2. There is no worry/problem/situation/trial bigger than God and His Word unless you allow it to be so.
The Word is the TRUTH and the TRUTH sets us FREE !!
3. Rise above the worry by using Bible principles, apply Scripture to your problems. Worry will lose its power over you. If you dwell on the problem too long you will become confused.
4. This is a process, as you make it a lifestyle it becomes easier to apply, you will begin to see your life take a turn, where you where you were once full of fear and worry you will now be able to find a place in the Word to fit your problem, pray and know the He is able to see you through no matter what it looks like in the natural.
God works in the Supernatural !! "Jesus said,"Without Me you can do nothing". It took me years to realize how true these Words are. My prayer is you will learn to attack worry with the truth of the Word.
Jesus said, "Without ME YOU can do NOTHING !"
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Before they call........~ Althea
This is a beautiful story was written by a doctor who worked in South Africa .
One night I had worked hard to help a mother in the labor ward; but in spite of all we could do, she died, leaving us with a tiny, premature baby and a crying two-year-old daughter. We would have difficulty keeping the baby alive; as we had no incubator (we had no electricity to run an incubator).
We also had no special feeding facilities. Although we lived on the equator, nights were often chilly with treacherous drafts. One student midwife went for the box we had for such babies and the cotton wool that the baby would be wrapped in.
Another went to stoke up the fire and fill a hot water bottle. She came back shortly in distress to tell me that in filling the bottle, it had burst (rubber perishes easily in tropical climates).. 'And it is our last hot water bottle!' she exclaimed. As in the West, it is no good crying over spilled milk, so in Central Africa it might be considered no good crying over burst water bottles. They do not grow on trees, and there are no drugstores down forest pathways.
'All right,' I said, 'put the baby as near the fire as you safely can, and sleep between the baby and the door to keep it free from drafts Your job is to keep the baby warm.'
The following noon, as I did most days, I went to have prayers with any of the orphanage children who chose to gather with me. I gave the youngsters various suggestions of things to pray about and told them about the tiny baby. I explained our problem about keeping the baby warm enough,mentioning the hot water bottle, and that the baby could so easily die if it got chills. I also told them of the two-year-old sister, crying because her mother had died.
During prayer time, one ten -year-old girl, Ruth, prayed with the usual blunt conciseness of our African children. 'Please, God' she prayed, 'Send us a hot water bottle today. It'll be no good tomorrow, God, as the baby will be dead, so please send it this afternoon.'While I gasped inwardly at the audacity of the prayer, she added, 'And while You are about it, would You please send a dolly for the little girl so she'll know You really love her?'
As often with children's prayers, I was put on the spot. Could I honestly say 'Amen?' I just did not believe that God could do this.Oh, yes, I know that He can do everything; the Bible says so. But there are limits, aren't there? The only way God could answer this particular prayer would be by sending me a parcel from the homeland.
I had been in Africa for almost four years at that time, and I had never, ever, received a parcel from home.Anyway, if anyone did send me a parcel, who would put in a hot water bottle? I lived on the equator!
Halfway through the afternoon, while I was teaching in the nurses' training school, a message was sent that there was a car at my front door. By the time I reached home, the car had gone, but there on the verandah was a large 22-pound parcel. I felt tears pricking my eyes. I could not open the parcel alone, so I sent for the orphanage children. Together we pulled off the string, carefully undoing each knot. We folded the paper, taking care not to tear it unduly Excitement was mounting. Some thirty or forty pairs of eyes were focused on the large cardboard box.
From the top, I lifted out brightly-colored, knitted jerseys. Eyes sparkled as I gave them out. Then there were the knitted bandages for the leprosy patients, and the children looked a little bored.. Then came a box of mixed raisins and sultanas - that would make a batch of buns for the weekend.Then, as I put my hand in again, I felt the.....could it really be?I grasped it and pulled it out. Yes, a brand new, rubber hot water bottle. I cried.I had not asked God to send it; I had not truly believed that He could.
Ruth was in the front row of the children. She rushed forward, crying out, 'If God has sent the bottle, He must have sent the dolly, too!'Rummaging down to the bottom of the box, she pulled out the small, beautifully-dressed dolly. Her eyes shone! She had never doubted!
Looking up at me, she asked, 'Can I go over with you and give this dolly to that little girl, so she'll know that Jesus really loves her?'
'Of course,' I replied!
That parcel had been on the way for five whole months, packed up by my former Sunday school class, whose leader had heard and obeyed God's prompting to send a hot water bottle, even to the equator.
And one of the girls had put in a dolly for an African child - five months before, in answer to the believing prayer of a ten-year-old to bring it 'that afternoon.'
'Before they call, I will answer.' (Isaiah 65:24)
One night I had worked hard to help a mother in the labor ward; but in spite of all we could do, she died, leaving us with a tiny, premature baby and a crying two-year-old daughter. We would have difficulty keeping the baby alive; as we had no incubator (we had no electricity to run an incubator).
We also had no special feeding facilities. Although we lived on the equator, nights were often chilly with treacherous drafts. One student midwife went for the box we had for such babies and the cotton wool that the baby would be wrapped in.
Another went to stoke up the fire and fill a hot water bottle. She came back shortly in distress to tell me that in filling the bottle, it had burst (rubber perishes easily in tropical climates).. 'And it is our last hot water bottle!' she exclaimed. As in the West, it is no good crying over spilled milk, so in Central Africa it might be considered no good crying over burst water bottles. They do not grow on trees, and there are no drugstores down forest pathways.
'All right,' I said, 'put the baby as near the fire as you safely can, and sleep between the baby and the door to keep it free from drafts Your job is to keep the baby warm.'
The following noon, as I did most days, I went to have prayers with any of the orphanage children who chose to gather with me. I gave the youngsters various suggestions of things to pray about and told them about the tiny baby. I explained our problem about keeping the baby warm enough,mentioning the hot water bottle, and that the baby could so easily die if it got chills. I also told them of the two-year-old sister, crying because her mother had died.
During prayer time, one ten -year-old girl, Ruth, prayed with the usual blunt conciseness of our African children. 'Please, God' she prayed, 'Send us a hot water bottle today. It'll be no good tomorrow, God, as the baby will be dead, so please send it this afternoon.'While I gasped inwardly at the audacity of the prayer, she added, 'And while You are about it, would You please send a dolly for the little girl so she'll know You really love her?'
As often with children's prayers, I was put on the spot. Could I honestly say 'Amen?' I just did not believe that God could do this.Oh, yes, I know that He can do everything; the Bible says so. But there are limits, aren't there? The only way God could answer this particular prayer would be by sending me a parcel from the homeland.
I had been in Africa for almost four years at that time, and I had never, ever, received a parcel from home.Anyway, if anyone did send me a parcel, who would put in a hot water bottle? I lived on the equator!
Halfway through the afternoon, while I was teaching in the nurses' training school, a message was sent that there was a car at my front door. By the time I reached home, the car had gone, but there on the verandah was a large 22-pound parcel. I felt tears pricking my eyes. I could not open the parcel alone, so I sent for the orphanage children. Together we pulled off the string, carefully undoing each knot. We folded the paper, taking care not to tear it unduly Excitement was mounting. Some thirty or forty pairs of eyes were focused on the large cardboard box.
From the top, I lifted out brightly-colored, knitted jerseys. Eyes sparkled as I gave them out. Then there were the knitted bandages for the leprosy patients, and the children looked a little bored.. Then came a box of mixed raisins and sultanas - that would make a batch of buns for the weekend.Then, as I put my hand in again, I felt the.....could it really be?I grasped it and pulled it out. Yes, a brand new, rubber hot water bottle. I cried.I had not asked God to send it; I had not truly believed that He could.
Ruth was in the front row of the children. She rushed forward, crying out, 'If God has sent the bottle, He must have sent the dolly, too!'Rummaging down to the bottom of the box, she pulled out the small, beautifully-dressed dolly. Her eyes shone! She had never doubted!
Looking up at me, she asked, 'Can I go over with you and give this dolly to that little girl, so she'll know that Jesus really loves her?'
'Of course,' I replied!
That parcel had been on the way for five whole months, packed up by my former Sunday school class, whose leader had heard and obeyed God's prompting to send a hot water bottle, even to the equator.
And one of the girls had put in a dolly for an African child - five months before, in answer to the believing prayer of a ten-year-old to bring it 'that afternoon.'
'Before they call, I will answer.' (Isaiah 65:24)
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Joy In The Journey #4
I have been sharing in this article from a teaching I have been doing entitled, “Joy In The Journey.” Today I want to talk about a very key element in living the abundant life that God wants us to live. That element is FAITH! The Word of God lets us know that, “the just shall live by faith.” Faith is the way that we are able to receive the things we have need of from God to help us in this life. I am thankful for the gift of faith, which we have all been given.
We need faith in God to raise our children, to help in our relationships, to manage our finances, and in every area of our lives. When we exercise faith, God has the supernatural ability to meet our needs, solve our problems, get us out of troubling situations, open doors of opportunity, and give us divine direction. That all leads to a more abundant, joyful life!
The older I get the more I realize just how limited my own ability is! But, with God nothing is impossible. Colossians 1:4 in the amplified bible says this in talking about faith, “[the leaning of your entire human personality on Him in absolute trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness.]” We all need to learn more about leaning everything in our lives on Him! In fact, Heb 11:6 tells us, “Without faith it is impossible to please Him.”
He wants us to trust in His power, His wisdom & His goodness! Make a decision to exercise faith right in the middle of whatever you may be going through. When we do that, then He has the opportunity to show Himself strong on our behalf! Living a life of faith may not always be easy but, it will definitely help us to find “Joy In The Journey!!”
We need faith in God to raise our children, to help in our relationships, to manage our finances, and in every area of our lives. When we exercise faith, God has the supernatural ability to meet our needs, solve our problems, get us out of troubling situations, open doors of opportunity, and give us divine direction. That all leads to a more abundant, joyful life!
The older I get the more I realize just how limited my own ability is! But, with God nothing is impossible. Colossians 1:4 in the amplified bible says this in talking about faith, “[the leaning of your entire human personality on Him in absolute trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness.]” We all need to learn more about leaning everything in our lives on Him! In fact, Heb 11:6 tells us, “Without faith it is impossible to please Him.”
He wants us to trust in His power, His wisdom & His goodness! Make a decision to exercise faith right in the middle of whatever you may be going through. When we do that, then He has the opportunity to show Himself strong on our behalf! Living a life of faith may not always be easy but, it will definitely help us to find “Joy In The Journey!!”
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Joy In The Journey #3 ~ Cheryl
I have been talking about “Joy In The Journey.” I think it is important for us to realize that God loves us so much that He doesn’t want us to just struggle through life depressed & down & out. In fact Jesus came that we might have life AND have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10) I love that the Amplified bible says, “…Live life to the fullest, till it overflows.” That is not just talking about financially, but physically, spiritually & in every way.
The last 2 weeks I have said that in order for us to enjoy our life we must, make a choice to enjoy it, even in the routine, everyday times and also in the difficult times. I also said that we must not look at others lives & judge our own. Everyone has their own problems & weaknesses whether we see them or not.
Today I want to share what I feel is the most important aspect. That is to be sure to involve God in your everyday life! God never intended for us to struggle through life with only our own abilities & talents. He wants to be involved! He has strengths that we cannot possibly have on our own. My possibilities are so limited, but with God nothing is imposible!
When we involve Him daily through prayer & bible study, He can help us to have the wisdom to raise our children & handle our finances. He can give us the direction we need for our lives, and also the peace & strength we need to get through difficult situations. He will instruct us in making better choices. Better choices results in less regrets. There is no way to have true joy in our life without Him. He is the source of our joy!
Let me encourage you to ask God daily to be involved inyour life. Ps. 25:1 says, “Unto you O Lord , do I bring my life.” In John 15:11 Jesus says, “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” He never told us we would have a perfect life, in fact he told us in John 16:33, “ These things I have spoken to you that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” Praise the Lord for that!
The last 2 weeks I have said that in order for us to enjoy our life we must, make a choice to enjoy it, even in the routine, everyday times and also in the difficult times. I also said that we must not look at others lives & judge our own. Everyone has their own problems & weaknesses whether we see them or not.
Today I want to share what I feel is the most important aspect. That is to be sure to involve God in your everyday life! God never intended for us to struggle through life with only our own abilities & talents. He wants to be involved! He has strengths that we cannot possibly have on our own. My possibilities are so limited, but with God nothing is imposible!
When we involve Him daily through prayer & bible study, He can help us to have the wisdom to raise our children & handle our finances. He can give us the direction we need for our lives, and also the peace & strength we need to get through difficult situations. He will instruct us in making better choices. Better choices results in less regrets. There is no way to have true joy in our life without Him. He is the source of our joy!
Let me encourage you to ask God daily to be involved inyour life. Ps. 25:1 says, “Unto you O Lord , do I bring my life.” In John 15:11 Jesus says, “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” He never told us we would have a perfect life, in fact he told us in John 16:33, “ These things I have spoken to you that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” Praise the Lord for that!
Monday, November 3, 2008
A Merry Heart ~ Janet
INNOCENCE IS PRICELESS…
One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex standing in the foyer of the church staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names and small American flags mounted on either side of it. The six-year old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up, stood beside the little boy, and said quietly, 'Good morning Alex.'
'Good morning Pastor,' he replied, still focused on the plaque. 'Pastor, what is this? The pastor said, 'Well son, it's a memorial to all the young men and women who died in the service.' Soberly, they just stood together, staring at the large plaque.
Finally, little Alex's voice, barely audible and trembling with fear asked, 'Which service, the 8:30 or the 10:45?'
One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex standing in the foyer of the church staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names and small American flags mounted on either side of it. The six-year old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up, stood beside the little boy, and said quietly, 'Good morning Alex.'
'Good morning Pastor,' he replied, still focused on the plaque. 'Pastor, what is this? The pastor said, 'Well son, it's a memorial to all the young men and women who died in the service.' Soberly, they just stood together, staring at the large plaque.
Finally, little Alex's voice, barely audible and trembling with fear asked, 'Which service, the 8:30 or the 10:45?'
Friday, October 31, 2008
Joy In The Journey #2 ~ Cheryl
I want to continue sharing from a teaching I entitled, “Joy In The Journey!”Last week I was talking about how we must make a decision to find joy in every day. Even when it is a routine day, or a difficult day, we can find something good about it. MOST of life is just everyday routine. If we are always waiting for the next vacation, the next bonus, the kids to get grown, or our spouse to change, we could find that life is passing us by without us enjoying it. We have got to learn to do what Joyce Meyer says, “Learn to embrace the ordinary.”
Start the day out with a determination to enjoy your day! Abraham Lincoln said, “Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.”
Another mistake we can make that causes us to not enjoy our days, is when we compare our life with the life of others. The truth is that NO ONE has the perfect life!! Every life has its good & bad, ups & downs, strengths & weaknesses. It may look like the grass is greener on the other side but it could just be that is where the septic line is!
Every person has their problems, whether we see them or not. When we are spending our time wishing we had something someone else has, we are wasting what we ourselves have been blessed with! So don’t look at the life others lead & spend valuable time wishing you were them.
Remember your life is the ONLY life you can live! Decide to live it to the fullest & enjoy whatever you have to face for the day!
Start the day out with a determination to enjoy your day! Abraham Lincoln said, “Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.”
Another mistake we can make that causes us to not enjoy our days, is when we compare our life with the life of others. The truth is that NO ONE has the perfect life!! Every life has its good & bad, ups & downs, strengths & weaknesses. It may look like the grass is greener on the other side but it could just be that is where the septic line is!
Every person has their problems, whether we see them or not. When we are spending our time wishing we had something someone else has, we are wasting what we ourselves have been blessed with! So don’t look at the life others lead & spend valuable time wishing you were them.
Remember your life is the ONLY life you can live! Decide to live it to the fullest & enjoy whatever you have to face for the day!
Regroup, Refresh & Relax ~ Norma
In reflecting on my last posting I have been seeking for some spiritual answers to the our response
when all seems to be spinning out of control. I will share with you the what the Holy Spirit has been
showing me. We need more 3 R's in our life and I am not speaking on the old adage,"Readin,
Ritten, and Rithmetic". God spoke these 3 R's into my spirit, REGROUP, REFRESH, and RELAX.
REGROUP -- Get my priorities into proper perspective. Pray before I commit myself to projects. Just because
it is a Good idea does not mean it is a God idea. I do not have to say YES to everything asked of me.
I can be too busy ministering that I may miss the ministers plan for me is. Do not feel guilty if I can not do it all.
When I take on a project that He has not chosen for me I am most likely taking it away from the person He planned to do it.
REFRESH -- Take time out to renew my spirit daily, do not wait until I am in a dry place and then ask ,
"Where Are You God ?" I can not give out what I do not have. Set aside a time for prayer, praise, and study.
Seek out women who are uplifting and know how to come into agreement with me when I have special
needs. Always be available to pray : anytime, anywhere, anyplace. Be prepared for those HOLY GHOST
moments, to help another in their time of need. Always remember, "IT IS NOT ALL ABOUT ME !!"
RELAX -- When I am walking in His will and doing what I know He has called me to there will be
peace in my spirit. This does not mean everything will be ,"Coming Up Roses ",
I am still living life which brings brings all kinds of trials and tests, without them I will never GROW
to my fullest potential in HIM. I can relax in Him knowing when I walk through the trials and tests,
Keeping My Eyes on Jesus I will come out the Victor, giving Him the honor and glory.
So, at the present time I am activating these 3 principles into my life.
Regroup and check out my commitments, making sure they are ordained of God.
Refresh myself daily in taking time out to seek His perfect will for me in this season of my life.
Relax in the comfort of knowing I am not out of control, because I am giving my all to Him.
Until next time, LOOK TO JESUS !! He has ALL the answers you need.
when all seems to be spinning out of control. I will share with you the what the Holy Spirit has been
showing me. We need more 3 R's in our life and I am not speaking on the old adage,"Readin,
Ritten, and Rithmetic". God spoke these 3 R's into my spirit, REGROUP, REFRESH, and RELAX.
REGROUP -- Get my priorities into proper perspective. Pray before I commit myself to projects. Just because
it is a Good idea does not mean it is a God idea. I do not have to say YES to everything asked of me.
I can be too busy ministering that I may miss the ministers plan for me is. Do not feel guilty if I can not do it all.
When I take on a project that He has not chosen for me I am most likely taking it away from the person He planned to do it.
REFRESH -- Take time out to renew my spirit daily, do not wait until I am in a dry place and then ask ,
"Where Are You God ?" I can not give out what I do not have. Set aside a time for prayer, praise, and study.
Seek out women who are uplifting and know how to come into agreement with me when I have special
needs. Always be available to pray : anytime, anywhere, anyplace. Be prepared for those HOLY GHOST
moments, to help another in their time of need. Always remember, "IT IS NOT ALL ABOUT ME !!"
RELAX -- When I am walking in His will and doing what I know He has called me to there will be
peace in my spirit. This does not mean everything will be ,"Coming Up Roses ",
I am still living life which brings brings all kinds of trials and tests, without them I will never GROW
to my fullest potential in HIM. I can relax in Him knowing when I walk through the trials and tests,
Keeping My Eyes on Jesus I will come out the Victor, giving Him the honor and glory.
So, at the present time I am activating these 3 principles into my life.
Regroup and check out my commitments, making sure they are ordained of God.
Refresh myself daily in taking time out to seek His perfect will for me in this season of my life.
Relax in the comfort of knowing I am not out of control, because I am giving my all to Him.
Until next time, LOOK TO JESUS !! He has ALL the answers you need.
Friday, October 24, 2008
White Chili Recipe
Here's a new one for ya! I'm making this for dinner tonight.... my family loves it when the weather starts cooling off!
White Chili
You will need:
1 lb Ground Turkey
1 lb Chicken Breast (bite size pieces)
1 cup Chopped Onion
2 tbsp butter
Dash of Worcestershire
1 tbsp Dry Italian Salad Dressing
1 Clove Chopped Garlic
1 tsp Oregano
2 tbsp Ground Cumin
4 oz can Chopped Green Chilis
2 16 oz cans of Great Northern Beans
1 can Chicken Broth
In large skillet, brown onions & chicken in butter, worcestershire & dry Italian dressing. After onions start to turn transparent, add turkey and brown. In crockpot, add all other ingredients then stir in meat mixture. Simmer in crockpot for 4 hours or longer.... you can also cook this on the stove if you need a quicker meal.
To serve, spoon into bowl and add a spoon full of sour cream & top with grated cheese! Yummy!!
~AMY
White Chili
You will need:
1 lb Ground Turkey
1 lb Chicken Breast (bite size pieces)
1 cup Chopped Onion
2 tbsp butter
Dash of Worcestershire
1 tbsp Dry Italian Salad Dressing
1 Clove Chopped Garlic
1 tsp Oregano
2 tbsp Ground Cumin
4 oz can Chopped Green Chilis
2 16 oz cans of Great Northern Beans
1 can Chicken Broth
In large skillet, brown onions & chicken in butter, worcestershire & dry Italian dressing. After onions start to turn transparent, add turkey and brown. In crockpot, add all other ingredients then stir in meat mixture. Simmer in crockpot for 4 hours or longer.... you can also cook this on the stove if you need a quicker meal.
To serve, spoon into bowl and add a spoon full of sour cream & top with grated cheese! Yummy!!
~AMY
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Joy In The Journey ~Cheryl
Last week I began a teaching I entitled, “Joy In The Journey!” Many people spend their life looking for the next vacation, the next bonus, the kids to get grown, or even the next relationship, in order to have something enjoyable in life.
The fact is, that most of life is just everyday routine, just doing the things we have to do on a regular basis. You know, going to work, cleaning the house, cooking the meals, paying the bills and taking care of the kids. So, if we only enjoy the fun times, we will not have very much joy in our life.
What we have to do is make a decision that I am going to enjoy my day! Even in doing the mundane, routine things I have to do. The way to do that is to decide to look at the good things we have in our life instead of grumbling about the bad. We can always find someone who is worse off than us and, I believe we can always find some good in any situation.
Be thankful you have the ability to go to that job you may not really be happy with! Be thankful for that house you have got to clean! Find SOMETHING good about the spouse that is really not treating you like you want to be treated! Take some time to enjoy the children in your life!
This is the life you have, decide to enjoy it to the fullest!
The fact is, that most of life is just everyday routine, just doing the things we have to do on a regular basis. You know, going to work, cleaning the house, cooking the meals, paying the bills and taking care of the kids. So, if we only enjoy the fun times, we will not have very much joy in our life.
What we have to do is make a decision that I am going to enjoy my day! Even in doing the mundane, routine things I have to do. The way to do that is to decide to look at the good things we have in our life instead of grumbling about the bad. We can always find someone who is worse off than us and, I believe we can always find some good in any situation.
Be thankful you have the ability to go to that job you may not really be happy with! Be thankful for that house you have got to clean! Find SOMETHING good about the spouse that is really not treating you like you want to be treated! Take some time to enjoy the children in your life!
This is the life you have, decide to enjoy it to the fullest!
Monday, October 13, 2008
Words of Wisdom, For a Peace and Joy Filled Life ~ Norma
Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
A sharp tongue can cut my own throat.
If I want my dreams to come true, I mustn't oversleep.
Of all the things I wear, my expression is the most important.
The best vitamin for making friends..... B1.
The happiness of my life depends on the quality of my thoughts.
The heaviest thing I can carry is a grudge.
One thing I can give and still keep...is my word.
I lie the loudest when I lie to myself.
If I lack the courage to start, I have already finished.
One thing I can't recycle is wasted time.
Ideas won't work unless ' I ' do.
My mind is like a parachute...it functions only when open.
The 10 commandments are not a multiple choice.
The pursuit t of happiness is the chase of a lifetime!
It is never too late to become what I might have been.
Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who
treat you right.. Forget about the one's who don't.
Believe everything happens for a reason
If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands.
If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy,
they just promised it would be worth it
Friends are like balloons; once you let them go, you might not get them back.
Sometimes we get so busy with our own lives and problems
that we may not even notice that we've let them fly away.
Sometimes we are so caught up in who's right and who's wrong that we forgetwhat's right and wrong.
Sometimes we just don't realize what real friendship means until it is too late.
I don't want to let that happen so I'm gonna tie you to my heart so I never lose you.
A sharp tongue can cut my own throat.
If I want my dreams to come true, I mustn't oversleep.
Of all the things I wear, my expression is the most important.
The best vitamin for making friends..... B1.
The happiness of my life depends on the quality of my thoughts.
The heaviest thing I can carry is a grudge.
One thing I can give and still keep...is my word.
I lie the loudest when I lie to myself.
If I lack the courage to start, I have already finished.
One thing I can't recycle is wasted time.
Ideas won't work unless ' I ' do.
My mind is like a parachute...it functions only when open.
The 10 commandments are not a multiple choice.
The pursuit t of happiness is the chase of a lifetime!
It is never too late to become what I might have been.
Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who
treat you right.. Forget about the one's who don't.
Believe everything happens for a reason
If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands.
If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy,
they just promised it would be worth it
Friends are like balloons; once you let them go, you might not get them back.
Sometimes we get so busy with our own lives and problems
that we may not even notice that we've let them fly away.
Sometimes we are so caught up in who's right and who's wrong that we forgetwhat's right and wrong.
Sometimes we just don't realize what real friendship means until it is too late.
I don't want to let that happen so I'm gonna tie you to my heart so I never lose you.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Godly Women Will Multiply ~ Wanda
'Whatever you give a woman, she's going to multiply.
If you give her a house, she'll give you a home.
If you give her groceries, she'll give you a meal.
If you give her a smile, she'll give you her heart.
She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her.'
If you give her a house, she'll give you a home.
If you give her groceries, she'll give you a meal.
If you give her a smile, she'll give you her heart.
She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her.'
Friday, September 26, 2008
Hairbrush Experience ~Jodi
For those of you who do not know Beth Moore, she is an outstanding speaker and
Bible teacher, and the author of several excellent Bible studies. She and her
husband of a number of years live in Texas and have two grown daughters.
This is one of her experiences:
April 20, 2005, at the Airport in Knoxville , waiting to board the plane, I
had the Bible on my lap and was very intent upon what I was doing. I'd had a
marvelous morning with the Lord. I say this because I want to tell you it is a
scary thing to have the Spirit of God really working in you. You could end up
doing some things you never would have done otherwise. Life in the Spirit can be
dangerous for a thousand reasons not the least of which is your ego.
I tr ied to keep from staring, but he was such a strange sight. Humped over in
a wheelchair, he was skin and bones, dressed in clothes that obviously fit when
he was at least twenty pounds heavier. His knees protruded from his trousers,
and his shoulders looked like the coat hanger was still in his shirt. His hands
looked like tangled masses of veins and bones.
The strangest part of him was his hair and nails. Stringy, gray hair hung well
over his shoulders and down part of his back. His fingernails were long, clean
but strangely out of place on an old man.
I looked down at my Bible as fast as I could, discomfort burning my face. As I
tried to imagine what his story might have been, I found myself wondering if
I'd just had a Howard Hughes sighting. Then, I remembered that he was dead.
So this man in the airport....an impersonator maybe? Was a camera on us
somewhere? There I sat; trying to concen trate on the Word to keep from being
concerned about a thin slice
of humanity served on a wheelchair only a few seats from me. All the while, my
heart was growing more and more overwhelmed with a feeling for him.
Let's admit it. Curiosity is a heap more comfortable than true concern,
and suddenly I was awash with aching emotion for this bizarre-looking old man.
I had walked with God long enough to see the handwriting on the wall.
I've learned that when I begin to feel what God feels, something so contrary
to my natural feelings, something dramatic is bound to happen. And it may be
embarrassing.
I immediately began to resist because I could feel God working on my spirit
and I started arguing with God in my mind. "Oh, no, God, please, no."
I looked up at the ceiling as if I could stare straight through it into heaven
and said, "Don't make me witness to this man. Not right here and now.
Please. I'll do anything. Put me on the same plane, but don't make me
get up here and witness to this man in front of this gawking audience. Please, Lord!"
There I sat in the blue vinyl chair begging His Highness, "Please
don't make me witness to this man. Not now. I'll do it on the
plane." Then I heard it... "I don't want you to witness to him.
I want you to brush his hair."
The words were so clear, my heart leapt into my throat, and my thoughts spun
like a top. Do I witness to the man or brush his hair? No-brainier. I looked
straight back up at the ceiling and said, "God, as I live and breathe, I
want you to know I am ready to witness to this man. I'm on this Lord.
I'm your girl! You've never seen a woman witness to a
man faster in your life. What difference does it make if his hair is a mess if
he is not redeemed? I am going to witness to this man."
Again as clearly as I've ever heard an audible word, God seemed to write
this statement across the wall of my mind. "That is not what I said,=2
0Beth. I don't want you to witness to him. I want you to go brush his
hair."
I looked up at God and quipped, "I don't have a hairbrush. It's
in my suitcase on the plane. How am I supposed to brush his hair without a
hairbrush?" God was so insistent that I almost involuntarily began to walk
toward him as these thoughts came to me from God's word: "I will
thoroughly furnish you unto all good works." (2 Timothy 3:17)
I stumbled over to the wheelchair thinking I could use one myself. Even as I
retell this story, my pulse quickens and I feel those same butterflies. I knelt
down in front of the man and asked as demurely as possible, "Sir, may I
have the pleasure of brushing your hair?"
He looked back at me and said, "What did you say?"
"May I have the pleasure of brushing your hair?"
To which he responded in volume ten, "Little lady, if you expect me to
hear you, you're going to have to talk louder than that."
At this point, I took a deep breath and blurted out, "SIR , MAY I HAVE
THE PLEASURE OF BRUSHING YOUR HAIR?"
At which point every eye in the place darted right at me. I was the only thing
in the room looking more peculiar than old Mr. Longlocks. Face crimson and
forehead breaking out in a sweat, I watched him look up at me with absolute
shock on his face, and say, "If you really want to."
Are you kidding? Of course I didn't want to. But God didn't seem
interested in my personal preference right about then. He pressed on my heart
until I could utter the words, "Yes, sir, I would be pleased. But I have
one little problem. I don't have a hairbrush." "I have one in my
bag, "he responded.
I went around to the back of that wheelchair, and I got on my hands and knees
and unzipped the stranger's old carry-on, hardly believing what I was doing.
I stood up and started brushing the old man's hair. It was perfectly clean,
but it was tangled and matted. I don't do many things well, but20must admit
I've had notable experience untangling knotted hair mothering two little
girls. Like I'd done with either Amanda or Melissa in such a condition, I
began brushing at the very bottom of the strands, remembering to take my time not to pull.
A miraculous thing happened to me as I started brushing that old man's
hair. Everybody else in the room disappeared. There was no one alive for those
moments except that old man and me. I brushed and I brushed and I brushed until
every tangle was out of that hair I know this sounds so strange, but I've never
felt that kind of love for another soul in my
entire life. I believe with all my heart, I - for that few minutes - felt a
portion of the very love of God. That He had overtaken my heart for a little
while like someone renting a room and making Himself at home for a short while.
The emotions were so strong and so pure that I knew they had to be God's.
His hair was finally as soft and smooth as an infant's. I slipped the brush
back in the bag and went around the chair to face him. I got back down on my
knees, put my hands on his knees and said, "Sir, do you know my
Jesus?"
He said, "Yes, I do." Well, that figures, I thought.
He explained, "I've known Him since I married my bride. She
wouldn't marry me until I got to know the Savior." He said, "You
see, the problem is, I haven't seen my bride in months. I've had
open-heart surgery, and she's been too ill to come see me. I was sitting
here thinking to myself, what a mess I must be for my bride."
Only God knows how often He allows us to be part of a divine moment when
we're completely unaware of the significance. This, on the other hand, was
one of those rare encounters when I knew God had intervened in details only He
could have known. It was a God moment, and I'll neverforget it.
Our time came to board, and we were not on the same plane. I was
deeply ashamed of how I'd acted earlier and would have been so proud to have
accompanied him on that aircraft.
I still had a few minutes, and as I gathered my things to board, the airline
hostess returned from the corridor, tears streaming down her cheeks. She said,
"That old man's sitting on the plane, sobbing. Why did you do that? Wh
at made you do that?"
I said, "Do you know Jesus? He can be the bossiest thing!"
And we got to share.
I learned something about God that day. He knows if you're exhausted,
you're hungry, you're serving in the wrong place or it is time to move
on but you feel too responsible to budge. He knows if you're hurting or
feeling rejected. He knows if you're sick or drowning under a wave of
temptation. Or He knows if you just need your hair brushed. He sees you
as an individual. Tell Him your need!
I got on my own flight, sobs choking my throat, wondering how many
opportunities just like that one had I missed along the way. . . all because I
didn't want people to think I was strange. God didn't send me to that
old man. He sent that old man to me.
John 1:14 "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We Have
seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of
grace and truth."
Life shouldn't be a
journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and
well-preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up,
totally worn out, and loudly shouting, "Wow! What a ride! Thank You,
Lord!"
Don't tell God how big your troubles are - tell your troubles HOW BIG your
GOD is!
Bible teacher, and the author of several excellent Bible studies. She and her
husband of a number of years live in Texas and have two grown daughters.
This is one of her experiences:
April 20, 2005, at the Airport in Knoxville , waiting to board the plane, I
had the Bible on my lap and was very intent upon what I was doing. I'd had a
marvelous morning with the Lord. I say this because I want to tell you it is a
scary thing to have the Spirit of God really working in you. You could end up
doing some things you never would have done otherwise. Life in the Spirit can be
dangerous for a thousand reasons not the least of which is your ego.
I tr ied to keep from staring, but he was such a strange sight. Humped over in
a wheelchair, he was skin and bones, dressed in clothes that obviously fit when
he was at least twenty pounds heavier. His knees protruded from his trousers,
and his shoulders looked like the coat hanger was still in his shirt. His hands
looked like tangled masses of veins and bones.
The strangest part of him was his hair and nails. Stringy, gray hair hung well
over his shoulders and down part of his back. His fingernails were long, clean
but strangely out of place on an old man.
I looked down at my Bible as fast as I could, discomfort burning my face. As I
tried to imagine what his story might have been, I found myself wondering if
I'd just had a Howard Hughes sighting. Then, I remembered that he was dead.
So this man in the airport....an impersonator maybe? Was a camera on us
somewhere? There I sat; trying to concen trate on the Word to keep from being
concerned about a thin slice
of humanity served on a wheelchair only a few seats from me. All the while, my
heart was growing more and more overwhelmed with a feeling for him.
Let's admit it. Curiosity is a heap more comfortable than true concern,
and suddenly I was awash with aching emotion for this bizarre-looking old man.
I had walked with God long enough to see the handwriting on the wall.
I've learned that when I begin to feel what God feels, something so contrary
to my natural feelings, something dramatic is bound to happen. And it may be
embarrassing.
I immediately began to resist because I could feel God working on my spirit
and I started arguing with God in my mind. "Oh, no, God, please, no."
I looked up at the ceiling as if I could stare straight through it into heaven
and said, "Don't make me witness to this man. Not right here and now.
Please. I'll do anything. Put me on the same plane, but don't make me
get up here and witness to this man in front of this gawking audience. Please, Lord!"
There I sat in the blue vinyl chair begging His Highness, "Please
don't make me witness to this man. Not now. I'll do it on the
plane." Then I heard it... "I don't want you to witness to him.
I want you to brush his hair."
The words were so clear, my heart leapt into my throat, and my thoughts spun
like a top. Do I witness to the man or brush his hair? No-brainier. I looked
straight back up at the ceiling and said, "God, as I live and breathe, I
want you to know I am ready to witness to this man. I'm on this Lord.
I'm your girl! You've never seen a woman witness to a
man faster in your life. What difference does it make if his hair is a mess if
he is not redeemed? I am going to witness to this man."
Again as clearly as I've ever heard an audible word, God seemed to write
this statement across the wall of my mind. "That is not what I said,=2
0Beth. I don't want you to witness to him. I want you to go brush his
hair."
I looked up at God and quipped, "I don't have a hairbrush. It's
in my suitcase on the plane. How am I supposed to brush his hair without a
hairbrush?" God was so insistent that I almost involuntarily began to walk
toward him as these thoughts came to me from God's word: "I will
thoroughly furnish you unto all good works." (2 Timothy 3:17)
I stumbled over to the wheelchair thinking I could use one myself. Even as I
retell this story, my pulse quickens and I feel those same butterflies. I knelt
down in front of the man and asked as demurely as possible, "Sir, may I
have the pleasure of brushing your hair?"
He looked back at me and said, "What did you say?"
"May I have the pleasure of brushing your hair?"
To which he responded in volume ten, "Little lady, if you expect me to
hear you, you're going to have to talk louder than that."
At this point, I took a deep breath and blurted out, "SIR , MAY I HAVE
THE PLEASURE OF BRUSHING YOUR HAIR?"
At which point every eye in the place darted right at me. I was the only thing
in the room looking more peculiar than old Mr. Longlocks. Face crimson and
forehead breaking out in a sweat, I watched him look up at me with absolute
shock on his face, and say, "If you really want to."
Are you kidding? Of course I didn't want to. But God didn't seem
interested in my personal preference right about then. He pressed on my heart
until I could utter the words, "Yes, sir, I would be pleased. But I have
one little problem. I don't have a hairbrush." "I have one in my
bag, "he responded.
I went around to the back of that wheelchair, and I got on my hands and knees
and unzipped the stranger's old carry-on, hardly believing what I was doing.
I stood up and started brushing the old man's hair. It was perfectly clean,
but it was tangled and matted. I don't do many things well, but20must admit
I've had notable experience untangling knotted hair mothering two little
girls. Like I'd done with either Amanda or Melissa in such a condition, I
began brushing at the very bottom of the strands, remembering to take my time not to pull.
A miraculous thing happened to me as I started brushing that old man's
hair. Everybody else in the room disappeared. There was no one alive for those
moments except that old man and me. I brushed and I brushed and I brushed until
every tangle was out of that hair I know this sounds so strange, but I've never
felt that kind of love for another soul in my
entire life. I believe with all my heart, I - for that few minutes - felt a
portion of the very love of God. That He had overtaken my heart for a little
while like someone renting a room and making Himself at home for a short while.
The emotions were so strong and so pure that I knew they had to be God's.
His hair was finally as soft and smooth as an infant's. I slipped the brush
back in the bag and went around the chair to face him. I got back down on my
knees, put my hands on his knees and said, "Sir, do you know my
Jesus?"
He said, "Yes, I do." Well, that figures, I thought.
He explained, "I've known Him since I married my bride. She
wouldn't marry me until I got to know the Savior." He said, "You
see, the problem is, I haven't seen my bride in months. I've had
open-heart surgery, and she's been too ill to come see me. I was sitting
here thinking to myself, what a mess I must be for my bride."
Only God knows how often He allows us to be part of a divine moment when
we're completely unaware of the significance. This, on the other hand, was
one of those rare encounters when I knew God had intervened in details only He
could have known. It was a God moment, and I'll neverforget it.
Our time came to board, and we were not on the same plane. I was
deeply ashamed of how I'd acted earlier and would have been so proud to have
accompanied him on that aircraft.
I still had a few minutes, and as I gathered my things to board, the airline
hostess returned from the corridor, tears streaming down her cheeks. She said,
"That old man's sitting on the plane, sobbing. Why did you do that? Wh
at made you do that?"
I said, "Do you know Jesus? He can be the bossiest thing!"
And we got to share.
I learned something about God that day. He knows if you're exhausted,
you're hungry, you're serving in the wrong place or it is time to move
on but you feel too responsible to budge. He knows if you're hurting or
feeling rejected. He knows if you're sick or drowning under a wave of
temptation. Or He knows if you just need your hair brushed. He sees you
as an individual. Tell Him your need!
I got on my own flight, sobs choking my throat, wondering how many
opportunities just like that one had I missed along the way. . . all because I
didn't want people to think I was strange. God didn't send me to that
old man. He sent that old man to me.
John 1:14 "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We Have
seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of
grace and truth."
Life shouldn't be a
journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and
well-preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up,
totally worn out, and loudly shouting, "Wow! What a ride! Thank You,
Lord!"
Don't tell God how big your troubles are - tell your troubles HOW BIG your
GOD is!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Our Daily Walk ~ Norma
Our daily walk with Jesus is about the journey and not just the destination.
Recently I have felt like I am crawling and not walking and certainly not running as Paul so
aptly likened called our journey to a race. I see Christians in every phase of their journey
going through a major trial/test of one kind or another. My prayer time is
spent in praying for physical healing and emotional restoration for those I love.
We have been studying on Psalm 91 for several weeks on Wednesday evening and in light of
the turmoil in our lives in the natural I know Pastor is RIGHT on track with his teaching.
I am learning that God has provided protection for us no matter what trial/test pops
up in my life. It is not so much the trial/test as to how I react to them. My response, I believe can extend the situation or bring about a testimony of God's power in my life.
I often think HOW would I react to these trials/tests, IF I did not have a personal relationship
with Jesus? I only need to look at a world spinning out of control on most every level in the natural and
see how those who do not know Jesus react to what they hear and see on a daily basis.
So whether you are crawling, walking, or running in this journey of life, "KEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS".
Paul said those who finish the race are the victors, so I will see you at the finish line.
Recently I have felt like I am crawling and not walking and certainly not running as Paul so
aptly likened called our journey to a race. I see Christians in every phase of their journey
going through a major trial/test of one kind or another. My prayer time is
spent in praying for physical healing and emotional restoration for those I love.
We have been studying on Psalm 91 for several weeks on Wednesday evening and in light of
the turmoil in our lives in the natural I know Pastor is RIGHT on track with his teaching.
I am learning that God has provided protection for us no matter what trial/test pops
up in my life. It is not so much the trial/test as to how I react to them. My response, I believe can extend the situation or bring about a testimony of God's power in my life.
I often think HOW would I react to these trials/tests, IF I did not have a personal relationship
with Jesus? I only need to look at a world spinning out of control on most every level in the natural and
see how those who do not know Jesus react to what they hear and see on a daily basis.
So whether you are crawling, walking, or running in this journey of life, "KEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS".
Paul said those who finish the race are the victors, so I will see you at the finish line.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
My Top 10 ~ Norma
No Matter Who Wins the Election all of this will still hold true ...
1. The Bible will still have all the answers.
2. Prayer will still work.
3. The Holy Spirit will still move.
4. God will still inhabit the praises of His people.
5. There will still be God-anointed preaching.
6. There will still be singing of praise to God.
7. God will still pour out blessings upon His people.
8. There will still be room at the Cross.
9. Jesus will still love you.
10. Jesus will still save the lost.
ISN'T IT GREAT TO KNOW WHO IS STILL AND ALWAYS IN CONTROL ... AMEN !!
1. The Bible will still have all the answers.
2. Prayer will still work.
3. The Holy Spirit will still move.
4. God will still inhabit the praises of His people.
5. There will still be God-anointed preaching.
6. There will still be singing of praise to God.
7. God will still pour out blessings upon His people.
8. There will still be room at the Cross.
9. Jesus will still love you.
10. Jesus will still save the lost.
ISN'T IT GREAT TO KNOW WHO IS STILL AND ALWAYS IN CONTROL ... AMEN !!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Our Father's GPS!! ~Cheryl
A couple of years ago we purchased a GPS system. We had flown to California & rented a car that had one. It was such a help to us to find the directions we needed, and also to find the shopping & eating places we wanted to find. So…when we returned, we just had to have one!
I was thinking about that just today and it occurred to me how that we sometimes have no idea what direction we are headed in life. We don’t know which way to turn next, we don’t know how to find the place we are desiring to go! But then I thought,….. thank God that He has not left us to wander around aimlessly! He has given us our own personal GPS system, which is His Word and His precious Holy Spirit on the inside of us!!!
We all find times in our life that we just don’t know what to do next! What do we do about our marriages, our children, our career, or our finances. Let me encourage you today! God has directions for you! Get into the Word of God daily! Learn to be aware of His wonderful presence & direction by His Holy Spirit.
He so much wants to lead us in the right direction! Following Him will always lead us into blessings!!!
I was thinking about that just today and it occurred to me how that we sometimes have no idea what direction we are headed in life. We don’t know which way to turn next, we don’t know how to find the place we are desiring to go! But then I thought,….. thank God that He has not left us to wander around aimlessly! He has given us our own personal GPS system, which is His Word and His precious Holy Spirit on the inside of us!!!
We all find times in our life that we just don’t know what to do next! What do we do about our marriages, our children, our career, or our finances. Let me encourage you today! God has directions for you! Get into the Word of God daily! Learn to be aware of His wonderful presence & direction by His Holy Spirit.
He so much wants to lead us in the right direction! Following Him will always lead us into blessings!!!
Friday, September 5, 2008
Family Matters
Communication is a skill to be learned and practiced. It is a vital component of every relationship, especially marriage.
Prov. 15:1 says, "A soft answer turns away wrath; But a grievous word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise utters knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools pours out folly"
Have you ever just said the wrong thing at the wrong time? Or tried to say something & it just didn’t come across to the other person like you wanted it to?
If that is the case then the question is, how do we communicate effectively? Those who do research on such things as relationships and communication, tell us that a message is communicated in three ways:
1. Content measures about 7% of the total communication. The actual words of the message make up less than 10% of what we say.
2. The tone of voice measures 38% of total communication. Notice that the way we say things, i.e. tone of voice, has almost five times the impact of the actual words. One statement may be given a completely different meaning simply by changing the tone of voice.
3. Non-verbal communication is about 55% of the total communication. By far, the most important part of communication is what we call "body language." Facial expressions, hands on the hips, a cocked head give a different meaning to the actual content of the message.
It is most important that all three components match.
Suppose the message is "I love you" but the eyes are looking at the ceiling, the shoulders are slumped and the voice trails off. The content ("I love you") is fine but the overall communication says something else. If all three match, people will not only understand but will also believe what they hear us say.
Good communications skills have to be learned, so let me encourage you to study the various levels of communication and think about how you can communicate better with your spouse or loved ones.
Prov. 15:1 says, "A soft answer turns away wrath; But a grievous word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise utters knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools pours out folly"
Have you ever just said the wrong thing at the wrong time? Or tried to say something & it just didn’t come across to the other person like you wanted it to?
If that is the case then the question is, how do we communicate effectively? Those who do research on such things as relationships and communication, tell us that a message is communicated in three ways:
1. Content measures about 7% of the total communication. The actual words of the message make up less than 10% of what we say.
2. The tone of voice measures 38% of total communication. Notice that the way we say things, i.e. tone of voice, has almost five times the impact of the actual words. One statement may be given a completely different meaning simply by changing the tone of voice.
3. Non-verbal communication is about 55% of the total communication. By far, the most important part of communication is what we call "body language." Facial expressions, hands on the hips, a cocked head give a different meaning to the actual content of the message.
It is most important that all three components match.
Suppose the message is "I love you" but the eyes are looking at the ceiling, the shoulders are slumped and the voice trails off. The content ("I love you") is fine but the overall communication says something else. If all three match, people will not only understand but will also believe what they hear us say.
Good communications skills have to be learned, so let me encourage you to study the various levels of communication and think about how you can communicate better with your spouse or loved ones.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
Jodi Cox fixed this yummy Chicken Pot Pie recipe for our Pastors after Pastor Cheryl's surgery and they LOVED it, so.... I thought I'd share it with you ladies:
Jodi's Chicken Pot Pie
1 10 3/4 oz. can chicken broth
1 1/3 cups water, divided
1 16 oz. bag frozen veggies
1 medium chopped onion
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup flour
1 refrigerated piecrust
2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
Combine broth & 1 cup water in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil & add frozen veggies. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large skillet, melt butter. Add onions & saute until softened. Stir in broth mixture. Whisk remaining water into the flour until smooth. Whisk into vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil. Stir chicken into vegetable mixture & transfer to the a baking dish. Place crust over filling. Bake about 20 minutes.
Thanks Jodi!!
~AMY
Jodi's Chicken Pot Pie
1 10 3/4 oz. can chicken broth
1 1/3 cups water, divided
1 16 oz. bag frozen veggies
1 medium chopped onion
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup flour
1 refrigerated piecrust
2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
Combine broth & 1 cup water in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil & add frozen veggies. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large skillet, melt butter. Add onions & saute until softened. Stir in broth mixture. Whisk remaining water into the flour until smooth. Whisk into vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil. Stir chicken into vegetable mixture & transfer to the a baking dish. Place crust over filling. Bake about 20 minutes.
Thanks Jodi!!
~AMY
Word for the Day
Read: Matthew 25: 14-30
Like in this story, we shouldn’t bury our talent. God has gifted each one of us with a particular talent. We need to use it for the benefit of the kingdom of God, so it will bless and encourage others. By allowing our talents to be utilized, not only can we have a big impact on someone else’s life, but we can also be blessed ourselves. We find great fulfilment in what we do. And we should do, for we were born for it.
Our lives shouldn’t just consist of work, sleep and the menial tasks of everyday life. We need to use the talents God has given us to make a difference in our world. Even if it’s some quirky gift we think no one would be interested in, we need to find ways in which we can use it.
As we use the talents God has given us, He brings increase. Just like the two others in this story, who went off and used the talents that were given to them, God brought increase. In both cases it was doubled. God will use us in far more ways than we ever dreamed of, and expand our borders so many people can be blessed as a result.
May we not be like the one that did nothing with the talent given him - only to hide it. Whatever it is that God has blessed you with, consider using it to glorify God. After all, He created you to be used in this way.
By M.S.Lowndes
Like in this story, we shouldn’t bury our talent. God has gifted each one of us with a particular talent. We need to use it for the benefit of the kingdom of God, so it will bless and encourage others. By allowing our talents to be utilized, not only can we have a big impact on someone else’s life, but we can also be blessed ourselves. We find great fulfilment in what we do. And we should do, for we were born for it.
Our lives shouldn’t just consist of work, sleep and the menial tasks of everyday life. We need to use the talents God has given us to make a difference in our world. Even if it’s some quirky gift we think no one would be interested in, we need to find ways in which we can use it.
As we use the talents God has given us, He brings increase. Just like the two others in this story, who went off and used the talents that were given to them, God brought increase. In both cases it was doubled. God will use us in far more ways than we ever dreamed of, and expand our borders so many people can be blessed as a result.
May we not be like the one that did nothing with the talent given him - only to hide it. Whatever it is that God has blessed you with, consider using it to glorify God. After all, He created you to be used in this way.
By M.S.Lowndes
PUMPKIN -APPLE BREAD
I personally haven't made this one yet, but it sounds great for Fall!
PUMPKIN - APPLE BREAD
Ingredients:
2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 large egg
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 apple, peeled, cored and grated
1/2 cup canned pumpkin pureee
1 teaspoon of confectioner's ugar
1 - Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, spray a 9X5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray
2 - In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice. In a small bowl, beat the egg; add the buttermilk, apple and pumpkin. Pour over the flour mix; stir until just blended (do not overmix.)
3 - Spoon into the pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean..... 1 to 1 1/4 hours
4 - Cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes, remove from the pan and cool completely on the rack. Dust with the confectioner's sugar.
PUMPKIN - APPLE BREAD
Ingredients:
2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 large egg
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 apple, peeled, cored and grated
1/2 cup canned pumpkin pureee
1 teaspoon of confectioner's ugar
1 - Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, spray a 9X5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray
2 - In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice. In a small bowl, beat the egg; add the buttermilk, apple and pumpkin. Pour over the flour mix; stir until just blended (do not overmix.)
3 - Spoon into the pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean..... 1 to 1 1/4 hours
4 - Cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes, remove from the pan and cool completely on the rack. Dust with the confectioner's sugar.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Thank you for your prayers!!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has called, sent cards, & prayed for me for the last couple of weeks. I am doing well & praising God for His love, strength, & His powerful Word! This community is amazing & always willing to reach out to help & touch those who need it.
My family & church has been a constant source of love & encouragement to me, & for that I am so thankful!
Of course, going through difficult things in our life is never easy! We all wish we or our loved ones did not have to face some things that we do.
However, I do believe with all my heart that no matter what we may face in this life that it never changes God, His Word, or His will for our lives! He is the same & He is always faithful to His people.
Our job is to stay connected with Him & allow Him to strengthen & help us through the things we do have to go through. When we do that, I believe we will come out stronger on the other side of the situation. We are not responsible for God’s part! He has already done His part! We just need to do our part.
Remember this, “Life is 10% what happens to us & 90 % how we respond to what happens to us !”
My family & church has been a constant source of love & encouragement to me, & for that I am so thankful!
Of course, going through difficult things in our life is never easy! We all wish we or our loved ones did not have to face some things that we do.
However, I do believe with all my heart that no matter what we may face in this life that it never changes God, His Word, or His will for our lives! He is the same & He is always faithful to His people.
Our job is to stay connected with Him & allow Him to strengthen & help us through the things we do have to go through. When we do that, I believe we will come out stronger on the other side of the situation. We are not responsible for God’s part! He has already done His part! We just need to do our part.
Remember this, “Life is 10% what happens to us & 90 % how we respond to what happens to us !”
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Why God Made Moms
Answers given by 2nd grade school children to the following questions.
Why did God make mothers?
1. She's the only one who knows where the scotch tape is.
2. Mostly to clean the house.
3. To help us out of there when we were getting born.
How did God make mothers?
1. He used dirt, just like for the rest of us.
2. Magic plus super powers and a lot of stirring.
3. God made my Mom just the same like he made me. He just used bigger parts.
What ingredients are mothers made of ?
1. God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice in the world and one dab of mean.
2. They had to get their start from men's bones. Then they mostly use string, I think.
Why did God give you your mother and not some other mom?
1. We're related.
2. God knew she likes me a lot more than other people's moms like me.
What kind of little girl w as your mom?
1. My Mom has always been my mom and none of that other stuff.
2. I don't know because I wasn't there, but my guess would be pretty bossy.
3. They say she used to be nice.
What did mom need to know about dad before she married him?
1. His last name.
2. She had to know his background. Like is he a crook? Does he get dr unk on beer?
3. Does he make at least $800 a year? Did he say NO to drugs and YES to chores?
Why did your mom marry your dad?
1. My dad makes the best spaghetti in the world. And my Mom eats a lot.
2. She got too old to do anything else with him.
3. My grandma says that Mom didn't have her thinking cap on.
Who's the boss at your house?
1. Mom doesn't want to be boss, but she has to because dad's such a goof ball.
2. Mom. You can tell by room inspection. She sees the stuff under th e bed.
3. I guess Mom is, but only because she has a lot more to do than dad.
What's the difference between moms & dads?
1. Moms work at work and work at home and dads just go to work at work.
2. Moms know how to talk to teachers without scaring them
3. Dads are taller & stronger, but moms have all the real power 'cause that's who you got to ask if you want to sleep over at your friend's.
4. Moms have magic; they make you feel better without medicine.
What does your mom do in her spare time?
1. Mothers don't do spare time.
2. To hear her tell it, she pays bills all day long.
What would it take to make your mom perfect?
1. On the inside she's already perfect. Outside, I think some kind of plastic surgery.
2. Dye it. You know her hair. I'd dye it, maybe blue.
If you could change one thing about your mom, what would it be?
1. She has this weird thing about me keeping my room clean. I'd get rid of that.
2. I'd make my mom smarter. Then she would know it was my sister who did it and not me.
3. I would like for her to get rid of those invisible eyes on the back of her head.
Why did God make mothers?
1. She's the only one who knows where the scotch tape is.
2. Mostly to clean the house.
3. To help us out of there when we were getting born.
How did God make mothers?
1. He used dirt, just like for the rest of us.
2. Magic plus super powers and a lot of stirring.
3. God made my Mom just the same like he made me. He just used bigger parts.
What ingredients are mothers made of ?
1. God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice in the world and one dab of mean.
2. They had to get their start from men's bones. Then they mostly use string, I think.
Why did God give you your mother and not some other mom?
1. We're related.
2. God knew she likes me a lot more than other people's moms like me.
What kind of little girl w as your mom?
1. My Mom has always been my mom and none of that other stuff.
2. I don't know because I wasn't there, but my guess would be pretty bossy.
3. They say she used to be nice.
What did mom need to know about dad before she married him?
1. His last name.
2. She had to know his background. Like is he a crook? Does he get dr unk on beer?
3. Does he make at least $800 a year? Did he say NO to drugs and YES to chores?
Why did your mom marry your dad?
1. My dad makes the best spaghetti in the world. And my Mom eats a lot.
2. She got too old to do anything else with him.
3. My grandma says that Mom didn't have her thinking cap on.
Who's the boss at your house?
1. Mom doesn't want to be boss, but she has to because dad's such a goof ball.
2. Mom. You can tell by room inspection. She sees the stuff under th e bed.
3. I guess Mom is, but only because she has a lot more to do than dad.
What's the difference between moms & dads?
1. Moms work at work and work at home and dads just go to work at work.
2. Moms know how to talk to teachers without scaring them
3. Dads are taller & stronger, but moms have all the real power 'cause that's who you got to ask if you want to sleep over at your friend's.
4. Moms have magic; they make you feel better without medicine.
What does your mom do in her spare time?
1. Mothers don't do spare time.
2. To hear her tell it, she pays bills all day long.
What would it take to make your mom perfect?
1. On the inside she's already perfect. Outside, I think some kind of plastic surgery.
2. Dye it. You know her hair. I'd dye it, maybe blue.
If you could change one thing about your mom, what would it be?
1. She has this weird thing about me keeping my room clean. I'd get rid of that.
2. I'd make my mom smarter. Then she would know it was my sister who did it and not me.
3. I would like for her to get rid of those invisible eyes on the back of her head.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Family Matters - Buffalo Express
I am so thankful for God and His Word!! Even in times when there are troubles we are facing, God and His Word is still the same. Isaiah 26:3 says, He will keep us in perfect peace when our mind is stayed on Him.
You may be thinking, “My life is anything but peaceful right now! There are things going on in my family, in my health, in my finances and I don’t know what to do about it!“
I have flown several times when while in the air, we experienced what we call turbulence. But, praise the Lord, we didn’t crash! Remember, just because you are going through some things that may be shaking you up right now doesn’t mean you are done for!
During times when we begin to worry or fret, we need to stop, take a step back and refocus on God’s Word.
There is a way to have peace right in the middle of our storms!! God will give His perfect peace but, our part is to keep our focus on Him and His Word and continue to trust in Him regardless how shaky things may get!
You may be thinking, “My life is anything but peaceful right now! There are things going on in my family, in my health, in my finances and I don’t know what to do about it!“
I have flown several times when while in the air, we experienced what we call turbulence. But, praise the Lord, we didn’t crash! Remember, just because you are going through some things that may be shaking you up right now doesn’t mean you are done for!
During times when we begin to worry or fret, we need to stop, take a step back and refocus on God’s Word.
There is a way to have peace right in the middle of our storms!! God will give His perfect peace but, our part is to keep our focus on Him and His Word and continue to trust in Him regardless how shaky things may get!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Louie Giglio - Laminin {Doris}
This will really bless you!
You may need to pause the music at the bottom of the page!
You may need to pause the music at the bottom of the page!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
BEAUTIFUL CHRISTIAN SISTER
BEAUTIFUL CHRISTIAN SISTER
By Maya Angelou
'A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ
that a man should have to seek Him first to find her.'
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not shouting
'I'm clean livin''
I'm whispering 'I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven.'
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible but, God believes I am worth it.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I still feel the sting of pain..
I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner Who received God's good grace, somehow!
By Maya Angelou
'A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ
that a man should have to seek Him first to find her.'
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not shouting
'I'm clean livin''
I'm whispering 'I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven.'
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible but, God believes I am worth it.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I still feel the sting of pain..
I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner Who received God's good grace, somehow!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
A Merry Heart ~Cheryl
Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, 'Why is the bride dressed in white?''
The mother replied, 'Because white is the color of happiness, and today is the happiest day of her life.'
The child thought about this for a moment then said, 'So why is the groom wearing black?'
The mother replied, 'Because white is the color of happiness, and today is the happiest day of her life.'
The child thought about this for a moment then said, 'So why is the groom wearing black?'
Friday, July 18, 2008
Family Matters ~ Cheryl
I have taken some excerpts from an article from Kids Health that gives 9 steps to more effective parenting & have added my own thoughts, which I will share the last three today. Hopefully these will help us to tackle our child raising responsibilities & enjoy our children even more. The last 2 weeks we talked about steps 1-6.
#1.Nuture your child’s self esteem.
#2. Catch your child being good.
#3. Set limits & be consistent with your discipline.
#4. Make time for your children.
#5. Make communication a priority.
#6. Be a good role model.
#7. Be flexible & willing to adjust. If you find you are frequently feeling “let down” by your child’s behavior, it may be because you are having unrealistic expectations of them. Be sure you are not expecting more than they are physically or mentally capable of giving.
Also, as your child changes, you will gradually have to change your parenting style. Chances are, what works for your child now, won’t work in a year or two.
#8. Show that your love is unconditional. As a parent, you are responsible for correcting and guiding your child. But, the way you express your correction will make all the difference in how the child receives it. Avoid blaming, criticizing, or fault finding, which undermines self -esteem, and can lead to resentment. Be sure that your expectations are clear, but that they know they are loved even when they make mistakes.
#9. Be aware of your own needs and limitations as a parent. Face it! None of us are perfect parents. We all have strengths and weaknesses. You do not have to have all the answers in order to be considered a good parent. Be willing to admit that. A lot of parents don’t understand that one of the best things they can do for their children is to do things that make you happy as a person and as a couple. Focusing on your own needs at times does not make you selfish. If we are miserable people, we will likely be miserable parents. So take time to care about your own well being.
#1.Nuture your child’s self esteem.
#2. Catch your child being good.
#3. Set limits & be consistent with your discipline.
#4. Make time for your children.
#5. Make communication a priority.
#6. Be a good role model.
#7. Be flexible & willing to adjust. If you find you are frequently feeling “let down” by your child’s behavior, it may be because you are having unrealistic expectations of them. Be sure you are not expecting more than they are physically or mentally capable of giving.
Also, as your child changes, you will gradually have to change your parenting style. Chances are, what works for your child now, won’t work in a year or two.
#8. Show that your love is unconditional. As a parent, you are responsible for correcting and guiding your child. But, the way you express your correction will make all the difference in how the child receives it. Avoid blaming, criticizing, or fault finding, which undermines self -esteem, and can lead to resentment. Be sure that your expectations are clear, but that they know they are loved even when they make mistakes.
#9. Be aware of your own needs and limitations as a parent. Face it! None of us are perfect parents. We all have strengths and weaknesses. You do not have to have all the answers in order to be considered a good parent. Be willing to admit that. A lot of parents don’t understand that one of the best things they can do for their children is to do things that make you happy as a person and as a couple. Focusing on your own needs at times does not make you selfish. If we are miserable people, we will likely be miserable parents. So take time to care about your own well being.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Attitude is Everything....~Janet
'ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING'
Wonderful story.....
Eleven people were hanging on a rope under a
helicopter, ten men and one woman. The rope was not
strong enough to carry them all, so they decided
that one had to leave, because otherwise they were
all going to fall. They weren't able to name that
person, until the woman gave a very touching speech.
She said that she would voluntarily let go of the
rope, because, as a woman, she was used to giving up
everything for her husband and kids or for men in
general, and was used to always making sacrifices
with little in return.
As soon as she finished her speech,
all the men started clapping.
Wonderful story.....
Eleven people were hanging on a rope under a
helicopter, ten men and one woman. The rope was not
strong enough to carry them all, so they decided
that one had to leave, because otherwise they were
all going to fall. They weren't able to name that
person, until the woman gave a very touching speech.
She said that she would voluntarily let go of the
rope, because, as a woman, she was used to giving up
everything for her husband and kids or for men in
general, and was used to always making sacrifices
with little in return.
As soon as she finished her speech,
all the men started clapping.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Family Matters ~ Cheryl
I have taken some excerpts from an article from Kids Health that gives 9 steps to more effective parenting & have added my own thoughts, which I will share over several weeks. Hopefully these will help us to tackle our child raising responsibilities & enjoy our children even more. Last week we talked about steps 1-3.
#1.Nuture your child’s self esteem.
#2. Catch your child being good.
#3. Set limits & be consistent with your discipline.
This week I will share steps 4 - 6.
#4. Make time for your children. This is certainly a difficult thing with everyone being so busy, but it is also a very important thing. It will so be worth the effort to take time to do little things with your children. Just taking the time to have a conversation & really listening to what they are saying will mean a lot to them. Family activities give children a feeling of security. Look for ways to connect with your child. Just popping popcorn , having a meal, playing a game, or going for a walk will make great memories for them. Remember that as they get older there will be even less time with them, so use those windows of opportunity while you can. Time is attention and everyone needs attention!
#5. Make communication a priority. Take time to explain things on their level of understanding. Make expectations clear & be sure they understand the consequences of their choices & actions. Don’t ignore little problems, tackle the mole hills before they become mountains. Take time to communicate your beliefs & values to them while they are young.
#6. Be a good role model. Be constantly aware that you are being observed by your children!! Model the traits you want to see in your child: respect, friendliness, honesty, kindness, love & tolerance. Exhibit unselfish behavior. Express thanks and offer compliments. Remember children are more likely to do what you do, than do what you say!
#1.Nuture your child’s self esteem.
#2. Catch your child being good.
#3. Set limits & be consistent with your discipline.
This week I will share steps 4 - 6.
#4. Make time for your children. This is certainly a difficult thing with everyone being so busy, but it is also a very important thing. It will so be worth the effort to take time to do little things with your children. Just taking the time to have a conversation & really listening to what they are saying will mean a lot to them. Family activities give children a feeling of security. Look for ways to connect with your child. Just popping popcorn , having a meal, playing a game, or going for a walk will make great memories for them. Remember that as they get older there will be even less time with them, so use those windows of opportunity while you can. Time is attention and everyone needs attention!
#5. Make communication a priority. Take time to explain things on their level of understanding. Make expectations clear & be sure they understand the consequences of their choices & actions. Don’t ignore little problems, tackle the mole hills before they become mountains. Take time to communicate your beliefs & values to them while they are young.
#6. Be a good role model. Be constantly aware that you are being observed by your children!! Model the traits you want to see in your child: respect, friendliness, honesty, kindness, love & tolerance. Exhibit unselfish behavior. Express thanks and offer compliments. Remember children are more likely to do what you do, than do what you say!
Monday, June 30, 2008
Sisters ~ Tami Waters
THIS SAYS IT ALL:
Time passes.
Life happens.
Distance separates.
Children grow up.
Jobs come and go.
Love waxes and wanes.
Men don't do what they're supposed to do.
Hearts break.
Parents die.
Colleagues forget favors.
Careers end.
BUT.........
Sisters are there,
no matter how much time and how
many miles are between you.
A girl friend is never farther away
than needing her can reach.
When you have to walk that lonesome valley and you
have to walk it by yourself, the women in your life
will be on the valley's rim, cheering you on,
praying for you, pulling for you, intervening on
your behalf, and waiting with open arms at the
valley's end.
Sometimes, they will even break the rules and walk
beside you...Or come in and carry you out.
Girlfriends, daughters, granddaughters,
daughters-in-law, sisters, sisters-in-law, Mothers,
Grandmothers, aunties, nieces, cousins, and extended
family, all bless our life!
The world wouldn't be the same without women, and
neither would I. When we began this adventure called
womanhood, we had no idea of the incredible joys or
sorrows that lay ahead. Nor did we know how much we
would need each other.
Every day, we need each other still.
Time passes.
Life happens.
Distance separates.
Children grow up.
Jobs come and go.
Love waxes and wanes.
Men don't do what they're supposed to do.
Hearts break.
Parents die.
Colleagues forget favors.
Careers end.
BUT.........
Sisters are there,
no matter how much time and how
many miles are between you.
A girl friend is never farther away
than needing her can reach.
When you have to walk that lonesome valley and you
have to walk it by yourself, the women in your life
will be on the valley's rim, cheering you on,
praying for you, pulling for you, intervening on
your behalf, and waiting with open arms at the
valley's end.
Sometimes, they will even break the rules and walk
beside you...Or come in and carry you out.
Girlfriends, daughters, granddaughters,
daughters-in-law, sisters, sisters-in-law, Mothers,
Grandmothers, aunties, nieces, cousins, and extended
family, all bless our life!
The world wouldn't be the same without women, and
neither would I. When we began this adventure called
womanhood, we had no idea of the incredible joys or
sorrows that lay ahead. Nor did we know how much we
would need each other.
Every day, we need each other still.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Family Matters ~ Cheryl
Being a parent is one of the toughest yet most fulfilling jobs on earth. It is also one for which most people feel the least prepared. I have taken some excerpts from an article from Kids Health that gives 9 steps to more effective parenting which I will share over several weeks.
Hopefully these will help us to tackle our child raising responsibilities & enjoy our children even more.
#1.Nuture your child’s self esteem. Your words and actions as parents affect your child’s developing self image more than anything else in the world. Praising your child for his or her accomplishments, however small, will make them feel proud, capable, and independent. However, belittling your child or comparing them unfavorably to another child will make them feel worthless.
#2. Catch your child being good. If most of us stopped to think, we would probably realize how many times we react negatively to our children in any given day. Ask yourself if you are criticizing more than you are complimenting? Then make a point of finding something to praise your child about every day. You will find that your love, hugs, and compliments can work wonders!! Soon you may find you are “growing” the behavior you would like to see.
#3. Set limits & be consistent with your discipline. Discipline is necessary in every household. Establishing rules will help children understand your expectations and develop self control. I really believe that children feel safer & more loved when rules are established and kept. A common mistake parents make is failure to follow through with consequences when rules are broken. You can’t discipline a child for talking back one day, and ignore it the next. Being consistent teaches your child what is expected.
Hopefully these will help us to tackle our child raising responsibilities & enjoy our children even more.
#1.Nuture your child’s self esteem. Your words and actions as parents affect your child’s developing self image more than anything else in the world. Praising your child for his or her accomplishments, however small, will make them feel proud, capable, and independent. However, belittling your child or comparing them unfavorably to another child will make them feel worthless.
#2. Catch your child being good. If most of us stopped to think, we would probably realize how many times we react negatively to our children in any given day. Ask yourself if you are criticizing more than you are complimenting? Then make a point of finding something to praise your child about every day. You will find that your love, hugs, and compliments can work wonders!! Soon you may find you are “growing” the behavior you would like to see.
#3. Set limits & be consistent with your discipline. Discipline is necessary in every household. Establishing rules will help children understand your expectations and develop self control. I really believe that children feel safer & more loved when rules are established and kept. A common mistake parents make is failure to follow through with consequences when rules are broken. You can’t discipline a child for talking back one day, and ignore it the next. Being consistent teaches your child what is expected.
A prayer For You ~Doris Parker
Praying for you:
May today be all you need it to be.
May the Peace of God and the freshness of the Holy Spirit rest in your thoughts, rule in your dreams tonight, and conquer all your fears.
May God manifest himself today in ways you have never experienced.
May your joys be fulfilled, your dreams be closer, and your prayers be answered.
I pray that faith enters a new height for you;
I pray that your territory is enlarged.
I pray for peace, healing, health, happiness, prosperity, joy, true and undying love for God to fill every particle of your life now and always.
In Jesus' Name, AMEN!!!!!
May today be all you need it to be.
May the Peace of God and the freshness of the Holy Spirit rest in your thoughts, rule in your dreams tonight, and conquer all your fears.
May God manifest himself today in ways you have never experienced.
May your joys be fulfilled, your dreams be closer, and your prayers be answered.
I pray that faith enters a new height for you;
I pray that your territory is enlarged.
I pray for peace, healing, health, happiness, prosperity, joy, true and undying love for God to fill every particle of your life now and always.
In Jesus' Name, AMEN!!!!!
Friday, June 20, 2008
Word For The Day ~ Cheryl
Wanted to share something with you that was in a book called God Calling which was given to me by a sweet christian lady. It really ministered to me! Think about it:
"It is not life and it's difficulties you have to conquer, only the self in you."
"It is not life and it's difficulties you have to conquer, only the self in you."
A Merry Heart ~ Cheryl
A Florida senior citizen drove his brand new Corvette convertible out of the dealership. Taking off down the road, he pushed it to 80 mph, enjoying the wind blowing through what little hair he had left.
'Amazing,' he thought as he flew down I-75, pushing the pedal even more.
Looking in his rear view mirror, he saw the state trooper behind him, blue lights flashing and siren blaring. He floored it to 100mph, then 110, then 120.
Suddenly he thought, 'What am I doing? I'm too old for this!' and he pulled over to await the trooper's arrival.
Pulling in behind him, the trooper walked up to the Corvette, looked at his watch and said, 'Sir, my shift ends in 30 minutes. Today is Friday. If you can give me a reason for speeding that I've never heard before, I'll let you go.'
The old gentleman paused and said, 'Three years ago, my wife ran off with a Florida State Trooper. I thought you were bringing her back.'
'You have a good day, Sir,' replied the trooper.
'Amazing,' he thought as he flew down I-75, pushing the pedal even more.
Looking in his rear view mirror, he saw the state trooper behind him, blue lights flashing and siren blaring. He floored it to 100mph, then 110, then 120.
Suddenly he thought, 'What am I doing? I'm too old for this!' and he pulled over to await the trooper's arrival.
Pulling in behind him, the trooper walked up to the Corvette, looked at his watch and said, 'Sir, my shift ends in 30 minutes. Today is Friday. If you can give me a reason for speeding that I've never heard before, I'll let you go.'
The old gentleman paused and said, 'Three years ago, my wife ran off with a Florida State Trooper. I thought you were bringing her back.'
'You have a good day, Sir,' replied the trooper.
Monday, June 16, 2008
A Merry Heart {Well Kinda} ~Cheryl
The boss wondered why one of his most valued employees had not phoned in sick one day. Having an urgent problem with one of the main computers, he dialed the employee's home phone number and was greeted with a child's whisper. ' Hello ? '
'Is your daddy home?' he asked.
' Yes ,' whispered the small voice.
May I talk with him?'
The child whispered, ' No .'
Surprised and wanting to talk with an adult, the boss asked, 'Is your Mommy there?'
'Yes. '
'May I talk with her?'
Again the small voice whispered, ' No .'
Hoping there was somebody with whom he could leave a message, the boss asked, 'Is anybody else there?'
' Yes ,' whispered the child, ' a policeman '.
Wondering what a cop would be doing at his employee's home, the boss asked, 'May I speak with the policeman?'
' No, he's busy ', whispered the child.
'Busy doing what?'
' Talking to Daddy and Mommy and the Fireman ,' came the whispered answer.
Growing more worried as he heard a loud noise in the background through the earpiece on the phone, the boss asked, 'What is that noise?'
' A helicopter ' answered the whispering voice.
'What is going on there?' demanded the boss, now truly apprehensive.
Again, whispering, the child answered, ' The search team just landed a helicopter .'
Alarmed, concerned and a little frustrated the boss asked, 'What are they searching for?'
Still whispering, the young voice replied with a muffled giggle...
' ME .'
'Is your daddy home?' he asked.
' Yes ,' whispered the small voice.
May I talk with him?'
The child whispered, ' No .'
Surprised and wanting to talk with an adult, the boss asked, 'Is your Mommy there?'
'Yes. '
'May I talk with her?'
Again the small voice whispered, ' No .'
Hoping there was somebody with whom he could leave a message, the boss asked, 'Is anybody else there?'
' Yes ,' whispered the child, ' a policeman '.
Wondering what a cop would be doing at his employee's home, the boss asked, 'May I speak with the policeman?'
' No, he's busy ', whispered the child.
'Busy doing what?'
' Talking to Daddy and Mommy and the Fireman ,' came the whispered answer.
Growing more worried as he heard a loud noise in the background through the earpiece on the phone, the boss asked, 'What is that noise?'
' A helicopter ' answered the whispering voice.
'What is going on there?' demanded the boss, now truly apprehensive.
Again, whispering, the child answered, ' The search team just landed a helicopter .'
Alarmed, concerned and a little frustrated the boss asked, 'What are they searching for?'
Still whispering, the young voice replied with a muffled giggle...
' ME .'
Thursday, June 12, 2008
The Burning Hut ~Cheryl
The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming.
Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and to store his few possessions. But then one day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky.
The worst had happened; everything was lost. He was stunned with grief and anger.
"God, how could you do this to me!" he cried.
Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him.
"How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers.
"We saw your smoke signal," they replied.
One of the lessons of this story is for us to keep trusting God even when it looks like the very worst thing that could happen has. God can still turn around our worst situations & make them good! We probably just don’t know how He is going to do it!!
Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and to store his few possessions. But then one day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky.
The worst had happened; everything was lost. He was stunned with grief and anger.
"God, how could you do this to me!" he cried.
Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him.
"How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers.
"We saw your smoke signal," they replied.
One of the lessons of this story is for us to keep trusting God even when it looks like the very worst thing that could happen has. God can still turn around our worst situations & make them good! We probably just don’t know how He is going to do it!!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Poem by Wanda Williams
A poem of peaceful thought. We as Christians need to announce to the world the message in this poem. With the understanding of these words souls can be won to Christ. The very breath of friends and neighbors saved for eternity. If we will just let them know what a wonderful, beautiful place the Kingdom of God is and will be for all those who commit to Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
Heaven Is My Home
Wanda L Williams
The time is drawing nigh
For God's children to go home.
The gates of pearl are opening
As the angles sing their song.
Weep no more my children
For the streets of gold are warm.
Your house is lit with laughter
And your family feels no harm.
There will be no more suffering
As Gabriel blows his horn.
The gates of pearl are opening
For God's children to go home.
Heaven Is My Home
Wanda L Williams
The time is drawing nigh
For God's children to go home.
The gates of pearl are opening
As the angles sing their song.
Weep no more my children
For the streets of gold are warm.
Your house is lit with laughter
And your family feels no harm.
There will be no more suffering
As Gabriel blows his horn.
The gates of pearl are opening
For God's children to go home.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Word for the Day ~ Wanda
Just a thought about how we as adults weather the storms in our life.
When lightening strikes do we look up and smile or do we cringe then run for cover.
As Christians, God's Word should never be any further than from our heart to our mouth. Prayer not fear should be the first to enter our heart and mind. With prayer comes peace and with peace a smile.
May God bless you as you weather the storms of your life and don't forget to smile. Wanda
A little girl walked to and from school daily. Though the weather that
morning was questionable and clouds were forming, she made her daily
trek to the elementary school. As the afternoon progressed, the winds
whipped up, along with thunder and lightning. The mother of the little
girl felt concerned that her daughter would be frightened as she walked
home from school and she herself feared that the electrical storm might
harm her child.
Full of concern, the mother quickly got into her car and drove along the
route to her child's school. As she did so, she saw her little girl
walking along, but at each flash of lightning, the child would stop,
look up and smile. Another and an other were to follow quickly and with
each the little girl would look at the streak of light and smile.
When the mother's car drew up beside the child she lowered the window
and called to her, 'What are you doing?' The child answered, 'I am
trying to look pretty. God keeps taking my picture.'
'Author Unknown'
When lightening strikes do we look up and smile or do we cringe then run for cover.
As Christians, God's Word should never be any further than from our heart to our mouth. Prayer not fear should be the first to enter our heart and mind. With prayer comes peace and with peace a smile.
May God bless you as you weather the storms of your life and don't forget to smile. Wanda
A little girl walked to and from school daily. Though the weather that
morning was questionable and clouds were forming, she made her daily
trek to the elementary school. As the afternoon progressed, the winds
whipped up, along with thunder and lightning. The mother of the little
girl felt concerned that her daughter would be frightened as she walked
home from school and she herself feared that the electrical storm might
harm her child.
Full of concern, the mother quickly got into her car and drove along the
route to her child's school. As she did so, she saw her little girl
walking along, but at each flash of lightning, the child would stop,
look up and smile. Another and an other were to follow quickly and with
each the little girl would look at the streak of light and smile.
When the mother's car drew up beside the child she lowered the window
and called to her, 'What are you doing?' The child answered, 'I am
trying to look pretty. God keeps taking my picture.'
'Author Unknown'
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Somebody Said ~Wanda
SOMEBODY SAID
Somebody said that somebody said,
Trouble was caused and suspicion fed.
Somebody passed on an idle word,
Somebody repeated what somebody had heard.
There has been many a broken heart,
Many a marriage has fallen apart.
Many relationships have been changed,
Many a neighbor has been estranged.
In many a home where peace once reigned,
Affection and loyalty have been strained.
And many a life is now incomplete,
All because somebody was indiscreet.
Many a friendship has been wrecked,
Through gossip unfounded and unchecked.
Mischief was made and a rumor spread,
Because somebody said that somebody said
Somebody said that somebody said,
Trouble was caused and suspicion fed.
Somebody passed on an idle word,
Somebody repeated what somebody had heard.
There has been many a broken heart,
Many a marriage has fallen apart.
Many relationships have been changed,
Many a neighbor has been estranged.
In many a home where peace once reigned,
Affection and loyalty have been strained.
And many a life is now incomplete,
All because somebody was indiscreet.
Many a friendship has been wrecked,
Through gossip unfounded and unchecked.
Mischief was made and a rumor spread,
Because somebody said that somebody said
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Two Little Boys ~ Cheryl
Two little boys, ages 8 and 10, were excessively mischievous. They
were always getting into trouble and their parents knew all about it.
If any mischief occurred in their town, the two boys were probably
involved.
The boys' mother heard that a preacher in town had been successful in
disciplining children, so she asked if he would speak with her boys.
The preacher agreed, but he asked to see them individually. So the
mother sent the 8 year old first, in the morning, with the older boy
to see the preacher in the afternoon.
The preacher, a huge man with a booming voice, sat the younger boy
down and asked him sternly, 'Do you know where God is, son?'
The boy's mouth dropped open, but he made no response, sitting there
wide-eyed with his mouth hanging open.
So the preacher repeated the question in an even sterner tone, 'Where is
God?'
Again, the boy made no attempt to answer. The preacher raised his
voice even more and shook his finger in the boy's face and bellowed,
'Where is God?'
The boy screamed and bolted from the room, ran directly home and dove
into his closet, slamming the door behind him.
When his older brother found him in the closet, he asked, 'What happened?'
The younger brother, gasping for breath, replied, 'We are in BIG
trouble this time,'
'GOD is missing, and they think we did it!!!!
were always getting into trouble and their parents knew all about it.
If any mischief occurred in their town, the two boys were probably
involved.
The boys' mother heard that a preacher in town had been successful in
disciplining children, so she asked if he would speak with her boys.
The preacher agreed, but he asked to see them individually. So the
mother sent the 8 year old first, in the morning, with the older boy
to see the preacher in the afternoon.
The preacher, a huge man with a booming voice, sat the younger boy
down and asked him sternly, 'Do you know where God is, son?'
The boy's mouth dropped open, but he made no response, sitting there
wide-eyed with his mouth hanging open.
So the preacher repeated the question in an even sterner tone, 'Where is
God?'
Again, the boy made no attempt to answer. The preacher raised his
voice even more and shook his finger in the boy's face and bellowed,
'Where is God?'
The boy screamed and bolted from the room, ran directly home and dove
into his closet, slamming the door behind him.
When his older brother found him in the closet, he asked, 'What happened?'
The younger brother, gasping for breath, replied, 'We are in BIG
trouble this time,'
'GOD is missing, and they think we did it!!!!
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Happy Mothers Day! ~Cheryl
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears,
The figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair.
The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes,
Because that is the doorway to her heart, the place her love resides.
The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole,
But true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul.
It is the caring that she lovingly gives,
The passion that she shows,
And the beauty of a woman with passing years only grows!
The figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair.
The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes,
Because that is the doorway to her heart, the place her love resides.
The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole,
But true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul.
It is the caring that she lovingly gives,
The passion that she shows,
And the beauty of a woman with passing years only grows!
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Word For The Day ~Cheryl
“Order my steps by Your word, and let no iniquity have dominion over me.” (Psalm 119:133)
So we’ve come to realize that all of us are not exactly Martha Stewarts where our homes are concerned. With church, work, soccer practices, school plays, etc., thoughts of making homemade pastry crusts for individual pot pies or growing our own herbs and spices for cooking may be somewhat on the insane side. However, as Christians our homes should be a refuge from the clamor of the outside world, both spiritually and naturally. So, how do we fit order in our daily schedules?
1. Use extra minutes wisely. Instead of sitting on the couch another 5 minutes after the evening news, allot that 5 minutes to re-organizing a drawer. If you don’t need what’s in there, throw it out. Avoid wasting time deciding what you really need and what you don’t. If it hasn’t been used in the recent past, toss it or give it away. Minutes are precious and can be lifesavers if we’ll use them wisely.
2. Do a run through of your house before going to sleep at night. One quick walk-through of picking up toys, shoes, etc. will save you an entire day’s work on the weekend. It will also help create a more welcoming environment the next morning so that your focus can be on your daily devotional rather than the things that need to be done around the house.
3. Collect donation items on an ongoing basis. Keep a small box with a lid on it where you can put things that need to be given away. If you’re in doubt, throw it out. After a little time, if you haven’t needed what’s in the box, take it to a local charity and give it away.
4. See your cleaning and organization as strategies for creating a peaceful and productive home. Messiness manifests in ongoing clutter and disorganization. Keeping a home orderly has biblical support. It can be a way of honoring your mate, creating a spiritual heritage for our children, or by allowing you to concentrate on spiritual things. Without the piles, life doesn’t seem so out of control. As a family, you’ll be able to enjoy the home and time that God has given to you.
So we’ve come to realize that all of us are not exactly Martha Stewarts where our homes are concerned. With church, work, soccer practices, school plays, etc., thoughts of making homemade pastry crusts for individual pot pies or growing our own herbs and spices for cooking may be somewhat on the insane side. However, as Christians our homes should be a refuge from the clamor of the outside world, both spiritually and naturally. So, how do we fit order in our daily schedules?
1. Use extra minutes wisely. Instead of sitting on the couch another 5 minutes after the evening news, allot that 5 minutes to re-organizing a drawer. If you don’t need what’s in there, throw it out. Avoid wasting time deciding what you really need and what you don’t. If it hasn’t been used in the recent past, toss it or give it away. Minutes are precious and can be lifesavers if we’ll use them wisely.
2. Do a run through of your house before going to sleep at night. One quick walk-through of picking up toys, shoes, etc. will save you an entire day’s work on the weekend. It will also help create a more welcoming environment the next morning so that your focus can be on your daily devotional rather than the things that need to be done around the house.
3. Collect donation items on an ongoing basis. Keep a small box with a lid on it where you can put things that need to be given away. If you’re in doubt, throw it out. After a little time, if you haven’t needed what’s in the box, take it to a local charity and give it away.
4. See your cleaning and organization as strategies for creating a peaceful and productive home. Messiness manifests in ongoing clutter and disorganization. Keeping a home orderly has biblical support. It can be a way of honoring your mate, creating a spiritual heritage for our children, or by allowing you to concentrate on spiritual things. Without the piles, life doesn’t seem so out of control. As a family, you’ll be able to enjoy the home and time that God has given to you.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Word For The Day ~ HoneyBee
'Point ot Ponder':
Faithlessness will cause you to look at what you are going through, while faithfulness will cause you to look at what you are going to!
Faithlessness will cause you to look at what you are going through, while faithfulness will cause you to look at what you are going to!
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Word For The Day ~ Althea
This was written by my son who passed away March,2007 at the age of 42.
so this is in memory of Michael who is resting in the arms of Jesus, who will forever be in my heart. He wrote this poem to all the mothers at
miracle christian center church.
so this is in memory of Michael who is resting in the arms of Jesus, who will forever be in my heart. He wrote this poem to all the mothers at
miracle christian center church.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Household Hint ~Norma
When you go to buy bread in the grocery store, have you ever wondered which is the freshest, so you 'squeeze' for freshness or softness? Did you know that bread is delivered fresh to the stores five days a week? Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Each day has a different color twist tie. They are:
Monday = Blue,
Tuesday = Green,
Thursday = Red
Friday = White
Saturday = Yellow.
So if today was Thursday, you would want red twist tie; not white which is Fridays (almost a week old)! The colors go alphabetically by color Blue- Green - Red - White - Yellow, Monday through Saturday. Very easy to remember. I thought this was interesting. I looked in the grocery store and the bread wrappers DO have different twist ties, and even the ones with the plastic clips have different colors. You learn something new everyday! Enjoy fresh bread when you buy bread with the right color on the day you are shopping.
Monday = Blue,
Tuesday = Green,
Thursday = Red
Friday = White
Saturday = Yellow.
So if today was Thursday, you would want red twist tie; not white which is Fridays (almost a week old)! The colors go alphabetically by color Blue- Green - Red - White - Yellow, Monday through Saturday. Very easy to remember. I thought this was interesting. I looked in the grocery store and the bread wrappers DO have different twist ties, and even the ones with the plastic clips have different colors. You learn something new everyday! Enjoy fresh bread when you buy bread with the right color on the day you are shopping.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
A Merry Heart
A police recruit was asked during the exam, 'What would you do if you had to arrest your own mother?'
He answered, 'Call for backup.'
He answered, 'Call for backup.'
Word For The Day ~ Wanda
"Fears cannot survive without your full attention."
So simple but so true, once you begin to speak
to your fear by releasing the Word of God your
fear leaves.
Just a little hint ; let your faith work for you. Speak
to that mountain and it will move.
(Mat. 17:20) So Jesus said to them, "Because
of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you
have faith as a mustard see, you will say to this
mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move;
and nothing will be impossible for you."
Fear must go when it is faced with the Word of God.
Wanda
So simple but so true, once you begin to speak
to your fear by releasing the Word of God your
fear leaves.
Just a little hint ; let your faith work for you. Speak
to that mountain and it will move.
(Mat. 17:20) So Jesus said to them, "Because
of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you
have faith as a mustard see, you will say to this
mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move;
and nothing will be impossible for you."
Fear must go when it is faced with the Word of God.
Wanda
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
A Merry Heart ~ Cheryl
A mom was concerned about her kindergarten
son walking to school. He didn't want his mother
to walk with him. She wanted to give him the
feeling that he had some independence but yet
know that he was safe.
So she had an idea of how to h andle it. She asked
a neighbor if she would please follow him to school
in the mornings, staying at a distance, so he probably
wouldn't notice her.
She said that since she was up early with her
toddler anyway, it would be a good way for them
to get some exercise as well, so she agreed.
The next school day, the neighbor and her little girl
set out following behind Timmy as he walked to
school with another neighbor girl he knew. She did
this for the whole week.
As the two walked and chatted, kicking stones and
twigs, Timmy's little friend noticed the same lady was
following them as she seemed to do every day all
week.
Finally she said to Timmy, "Have you
noticed that lady following us to school all week?
Do you know her?"
Timmy nonchalantly replied,
"Yeah, I know who she is." The little girl said,
"Well,
who is she?"
"That's just Shirley Goodnest," Timmy replied, "and
her daughter Marcy."
"Shirley Goodnest? Who the heck is she and why is
she following us? "
"Well," Timmy explained, "every night my Mom
makes me say the 23rd Psalm with my prayers, 'cuz
she worries about me so much. And in the Psalm, it
says, 'Shirley Goodnest and Marcy shall follow me
all the days of my life', so I guess I'll just have to get
used to it!"
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His
face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you; the
Lord lift His countenance upon you, and give you
peace.
May Shirley Goodnest and Marcy be with you today
and always.
son walking to school. He didn't want his mother
to walk with him. She wanted to give him the
feeling that he had some independence but yet
know that he was safe.
So she had an idea of how to h andle it. She asked
a neighbor if she would please follow him to school
in the mornings, staying at a distance, so he probably
wouldn't notice her.
She said that since she was up early with her
toddler anyway, it would be a good way for them
to get some exercise as well, so she agreed.
The next school day, the neighbor and her little girl
set out following behind Timmy as he walked to
school with another neighbor girl he knew. She did
this for the whole week.
As the two walked and chatted, kicking stones and
twigs, Timmy's little friend noticed the same lady was
following them as she seemed to do every day all
week.
Finally she said to Timmy, "Have you
noticed that lady following us to school all week?
Do you know her?"
Timmy nonchalantly replied,
"Yeah, I know who she is." The little girl said,
"Well,
who is she?"
"That's just Shirley Goodnest," Timmy replied, "and
her daughter Marcy."
"Shirley Goodnest? Who the heck is she and why is
she following us? "
"Well," Timmy explained, "every night my Mom
makes me say the 23rd Psalm with my prayers, 'cuz
she worries about me so much. And in the Psalm, it
says, 'Shirley Goodnest and Marcy shall follow me
all the days of my life', so I guess I'll just have to get
used to it!"
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His
face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you; the
Lord lift His countenance upon you, and give you
peace.
May Shirley Goodnest and Marcy be with you today
and always.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Family Matters ~ Pastor Cheryl
Before I was a Mom - I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom - I had never been puked on. Pooped on. Chewed on. Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts. I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom - I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests.
Or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom - I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put him down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom - I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.
Before I was a Mom -I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache,
the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.
Before I was a Mom - I had never been puked on. Pooped on. Chewed on. Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts. I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom - I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests.
Or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom - I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put him down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom - I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.
Before I was a Mom -I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache,
the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Word for the Day ~ HoneyBee
Faith is not just in believing that God can, but in knowing that He will!
Have a blessed day!
Have a blessed day!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Word For The Day ~Cheryl
I read this story & thought it would be a great lesson for us all.
“I had the meanest mother in the world.
While other kids had candy for breakfast, I had to eat my cereal, eggs and toast.
While other kids had cakes and candy for lunch, I had a sandwich.
As you can guess, my supper was different from other kids’ supper too.
My mother was so mean that she insisted on knowing where we were at all times.
You’d think we were in prison or something.
She had to know who our friends were and what we were doing.
I am ashamed to admit this, but my Mother actually had the nerve
to break the child labor laws. She made us work.
We had to wash dishes, make the beds and learn how to cook and clean.
I think my mother must have stayed awake at night
thinking of things for us kids to do.
And, she insisted that we tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
She never let me get away with anything.
By the time we were teenagers, my mother was even wiser
and our life became even more unbearable.
She would embarrass us by insisting that our friends come to the door
instead of tooting the car horn for us to come running.
And she always insisted that we be home early on school nights
and never let us stay out late on weekends like all our other friends.
On Sundays, there was no option except church.
We missed so much fun.
Mother was so mean that she refused to let us date at the mature age of 13 or 14,
like so many of our friends did. Instead, we had to wait until we were 16.
She kept telling us that there was a lot of time –
and that we needed to grow up a bit first.
Mother really raised a bunch of squares.
None of us was arrested for shoplifting or busted for drugs.
Today, I am employed, healthy, and have a relationship with God.
Who do I have to thank for this?
THE MEANEST (AND MOST WONDERFUL) MOTHER IN THE WORLD!”
“I had the meanest mother in the world.
While other kids had candy for breakfast, I had to eat my cereal, eggs and toast.
While other kids had cakes and candy for lunch, I had a sandwich.
As you can guess, my supper was different from other kids’ supper too.
My mother was so mean that she insisted on knowing where we were at all times.
You’d think we were in prison or something.
She had to know who our friends were and what we were doing.
I am ashamed to admit this, but my Mother actually had the nerve
to break the child labor laws. She made us work.
We had to wash dishes, make the beds and learn how to cook and clean.
I think my mother must have stayed awake at night
thinking of things for us kids to do.
And, she insisted that we tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
She never let me get away with anything.
By the time we were teenagers, my mother was even wiser
and our life became even more unbearable.
She would embarrass us by insisting that our friends come to the door
instead of tooting the car horn for us to come running.
And she always insisted that we be home early on school nights
and never let us stay out late on weekends like all our other friends.
On Sundays, there was no option except church.
We missed so much fun.
Mother was so mean that she refused to let us date at the mature age of 13 or 14,
like so many of our friends did. Instead, we had to wait until we were 16.
She kept telling us that there was a lot of time –
and that we needed to grow up a bit first.
Mother really raised a bunch of squares.
None of us was arrested for shoplifting or busted for drugs.
Today, I am employed, healthy, and have a relationship with God.
Who do I have to thank for this?
THE MEANEST (AND MOST WONDERFUL) MOTHER IN THE WORLD!”
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Resume of Jesus ~Norma
My name is Jesus -The Christ. Many call me Lord! I've sent you my resume because I'm seeking the top management position in your heart. Please consider my accomplishments as set forth in my resume.
Qualifications:
I founded the earth and established the heavens, (See Proverbs 3:19) * I formed man from the dust of the ground, (See Genesis 2:7) * I breathed into man the breath of life, (See Genesis 2:7) * I redeemed man from the curse of the law, (See Galatians 3:13) * The blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant comes upon your life through me, (See Galatians 3:14)
Occupational Background:
I've only had one employer, (See Luke 2:49). * I've never been tardy, absent, disobedient, slothful or disrespectful. * My employer has nothing but rave reviews for me, (See Matthew 3:15-17)
Skills and Work Experience:
Some of my skills and work experiences include: empowering the poor to be poor no more, healing the brokenhearted, setting the captives free, healing the sick, restoring sight to the blind and setting at liberty them that are bruised, (See Luke 4:18). * I am a Wonderful Counselor, (See Isaiah 9:6). People who listen to me shall dwell safely and shall not fear evil, (See Proverbs 1:33). * Most importantly, I have the authority, ability and power to cleanse you of your sins, (See I John 1:7-9)
Educational Background and Major Accomplishments:
I was an active participant in the greatest Summit Meeting of all times, (See Genesis 1:26). * I laid down my life so that you may live, (See II Corinthians 5:15). * I defeated the archenemy of God and mankind and made a show of them openly, (See Colossians 2:15). * I've miraculously fed the poor, healed the sick and raised the dead! * There are many more major accomplishments, too many to mention here. You can read them on my website, which is located at: www dot - the BIBLE. You don't need an Internet connection or computer to access my website.
References:
Believers and followers worldwide will testify to my divine healings, salvation, deliverance, miracles, restoration and supernatural guidance
In Summation:
Now that you've read my resume, I'm confident that I'm the only candidate uniquely qualified to fill this vital position in your heart. In summation, I will properly direct your paths, (See Proverbs 3:5-6), and lead you into everlasting life, (See John 6:47). When can I start? Time is of the essence, (See Hebrews 3:15). Send this resume to everyone you know! You never know who may have an opening! Thanks for your help and may God bless you!
Qualifications:
I founded the earth and established the heavens, (See Proverbs 3:19) * I formed man from the dust of the ground, (See Genesis 2:7) * I breathed into man the breath of life, (See Genesis 2:7) * I redeemed man from the curse of the law, (See Galatians 3:13) * The blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant comes upon your life through me, (See Galatians 3:14)
Occupational Background:
I've only had one employer, (See Luke 2:49). * I've never been tardy, absent, disobedient, slothful or disrespectful. * My employer has nothing but rave reviews for me, (See Matthew 3:15-17)
Skills and Work Experience:
Some of my skills and work experiences include: empowering the poor to be poor no more, healing the brokenhearted, setting the captives free, healing the sick, restoring sight to the blind and setting at liberty them that are bruised, (See Luke 4:18). * I am a Wonderful Counselor, (See Isaiah 9:6). People who listen to me shall dwell safely and shall not fear evil, (See Proverbs 1:33). * Most importantly, I have the authority, ability and power to cleanse you of your sins, (See I John 1:7-9)
Educational Background and Major Accomplishments:
I was an active participant in the greatest Summit Meeting of all times, (See Genesis 1:26). * I laid down my life so that you may live, (See II Corinthians 5:15). * I defeated the archenemy of God and mankind and made a show of them openly, (See Colossians 2:15). * I've miraculously fed the poor, healed the sick and raised the dead! * There are many more major accomplishments, too many to mention here. You can read them on my website, which is located at: www dot - the BIBLE. You don't need an Internet connection or computer to access my website.
References:
Believers and followers worldwide will testify to my divine healings, salvation, deliverance, miracles, restoration and supernatural guidance
In Summation:
Now that you've read my resume, I'm confident that I'm the only candidate uniquely qualified to fill this vital position in your heart. In summation, I will properly direct your paths, (See Proverbs 3:5-6), and lead you into everlasting life, (See John 6:47). When can I start? Time is of the essence, (See Hebrews 3:15). Send this resume to everyone you know! You never know who may have an opening! Thanks for your help and may God bless you!
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Annual Spring Women's Conference
Don't miss our Annual Spring Women's Conference April 18-19!!!! It is going to be awesome! Our special guest minister will be Mary Jean Pidgeon from Houston!
Mary Jean Pidgeon is a wife, the mother of three grown sons and Mamé to eight grandchildren.
Mary Jean is an ordained minister with the Heritage of Faith Ministerial Association and the author of a book entitled WOMAN: Her Purpose, Position & Power. As the founder of Restoration of Women’s Virtues, a ministry to support and strengthen women, she trains women in their original purpose and power for service to the Lord Jesus Christ. A creative and refreshing teacher of God’s Word, Mary Jean reaches people from all denominations through radio, television, seminars, and Bible studies and has traveled internationally with a life-changing message from God’s Word. Her life message would be the “resurrection power of Jesus Christ”.
Married to Pastor Jack R. Pidgeon, Mary Jean works alongside her husband at West Houston Christian Center on the southwest side of Houston, Texas.
Mary Jean Pidgeon is a wife, the mother of three grown sons and Mamé to eight grandchildren.
Mary Jean is an ordained minister with the Heritage of Faith Ministerial Association and the author of a book entitled WOMAN: Her Purpose, Position & Power. As the founder of Restoration of Women’s Virtues, a ministry to support and strengthen women, she trains women in their original purpose and power for service to the Lord Jesus Christ. A creative and refreshing teacher of God’s Word, Mary Jean reaches people from all denominations through radio, television, seminars, and Bible studies and has traveled internationally with a life-changing message from God’s Word. Her life message would be the “resurrection power of Jesus Christ”.
Married to Pastor Jack R. Pidgeon, Mary Jean works alongside her husband at West Houston Christian Center on the southwest side of Houston, Texas.
Word For The Day ~HoneyBee
Thought for the day:
From my little book, God Speaks!
"If we don't communicate, you haven't got a prayer."
-God
From my little book, God Speaks!
"If we don't communicate, you haven't got a prayer."
-God
Thursday, April 10, 2008
A Merry Heart ~Ronda
THREE WOMEN, TWO YOUNGER AND ONE A SENIOR CITIZEN,
WERE SITTING NAKED IN A SAUNA.
SUDDENLY THERE WAS A BEEPING SOUND. THE YOUNG WOMAN PRESSED HER FOREARM AND THE
BEEP STOPPED. THE OTHERS LOOKED AT HER QUESTIONINGLY. "THAT WAS MY PAGER ,SHE SAID. I HAVE A MICROCHIP UNDER THE SKIN OF MY ARM."
A FEW MINUTES LATER, A PHONE RANG. THE SECOND YOUNG WOMAN LIFTED HER PALM TO HER
EAR. WHEN SHE FINISHED, SHE EXPLAINED, "THAT WAS MY MOBILE PHONE ,I HAVE A
MICROCHIP IN MY HAND."
THE OLDER WOMAN FELT VERY LOW-TECH. NOT TO BE OUT DONE, SHE DECIDED SHE HAD TO DO SOMETHING JUST AS IMPRESSIVE. SHE STEPPED OUT OF THE SAUNA AND WENT TO THE BATHROOM.
SHE RETURNED WITH A PIECE OF TOILET PAPER HANGING FROM HER REAR END. THE OTHERS
RAISED THEIR EYEBROWS AND STARED AT HER. THE OLDER WOMAN FINALLY SAID......... "
WELL, WILL YOU LOOK AT THAT... I'M GETTING A FAX " !!
WERE SITTING NAKED IN A SAUNA.
SUDDENLY THERE WAS A BEEPING SOUND. THE YOUNG WOMAN PRESSED HER FOREARM AND THE
BEEP STOPPED. THE OTHERS LOOKED AT HER QUESTIONINGLY. "THAT WAS MY PAGER ,SHE SAID. I HAVE A MICROCHIP UNDER THE SKIN OF MY ARM."
A FEW MINUTES LATER, A PHONE RANG. THE SECOND YOUNG WOMAN LIFTED HER PALM TO HER
EAR. WHEN SHE FINISHED, SHE EXPLAINED, "THAT WAS MY MOBILE PHONE ,I HAVE A
MICROCHIP IN MY HAND."
THE OLDER WOMAN FELT VERY LOW-TECH. NOT TO BE OUT DONE, SHE DECIDED SHE HAD TO DO SOMETHING JUST AS IMPRESSIVE. SHE STEPPED OUT OF THE SAUNA AND WENT TO THE BATHROOM.
SHE RETURNED WITH A PIECE OF TOILET PAPER HANGING FROM HER REAR END. THE OTHERS
RAISED THEIR EYEBROWS AND STARED AT HER. THE OLDER WOMAN FINALLY SAID......... "
WELL, WILL YOU LOOK AT THAT... I'M GETTING A FAX " !!
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Word For The Day ~ Norma
What SHAPE are you in?
With the arrival of spring I begin to think about getting my physical body into shape for summer.
How can I best lose those few extra pounds I picked up over the winter ?
I begin to cut back on the sugar, eat smaller portions and try to get in some walking and stretching exercises.
As I was walking one day I began to think about my spiritual shape. How do I maintain proper "Spiritual Shape?"
S ~ Spiritual Gifts / Do not allow my Spiritual gifts go unused, they may become rusty.
H ~Heart of Passion/Do not let go of my desire for the Word.
A~ Abilities/ How can my natural abilities be used for God?
P~ Personality / Do I present an attitude of peace and love to others?
E~ Experiences/ Do I turn my trials into testimonies ?
This Spring as I work to get my body back into shape.
I am also working on improving my Spiritual Shape !!
Won't you join me?
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
A Merry Heart
Eleven people were hanging on a rope, under a helicopter.
10 men and 1 woman.
The rope was not strong enough to carry them all,
so they decided that 1 had to leave,
Because otherwise they were all going to fall.
They weren't able to choose that person,
Until the woman gave a very touching speech
She said that she would voluntarily.......... let go of the
rope,
Because, as a woman, she was used to giving up
everything for her husband and kids or for men in
general, and was used to always making sacrifices
with little in return.
As soon as she finished her speech,
.........All the men started clapping !!!!!!!!!
10 men and 1 woman.
The rope was not strong enough to carry them all,
so they decided that 1 had to leave,
Because otherwise they were all going to fall.
They weren't able to choose that person,
Until the woman gave a very touching speech
She said that she would voluntarily.......... let go of the
rope,
Because, as a woman, she was used to giving up
everything for her husband and kids or for men in
general, and was used to always making sacrifices
with little in return.
As soon as she finished her speech,
.........All the men started clapping !!!!!!!!!
Monday, April 7, 2008
Word for the Day ~ Norma
The Greatest Man in History . . .
Jesus had no servants, yet they called Him Master.
Had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher.
Had no medicines, yet they called Him Healer.
He had no army, yet kings feared Him.
He won no military battles, yet He conquered the world.
He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him.
He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today.
I feel honored to serve such a Leader who loves us!
Jesus had no servants, yet they called Him Master.
Had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher.
Had no medicines, yet they called Him Healer.
He had no army, yet kings feared Him.
He won no military battles, yet He conquered the world.
He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him.
He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today.
I feel honored to serve such a Leader who loves us!
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Word For The Day ~ Wanda
I found this in a book I was reading not long ago and it just stuck there in the brain somewhere. Thought you might like it.
"He who seeks the Father more than anything he can give, is likely to have what he asks, for he is not likely to ask amiss." 'George McDonald
Have a fruitful day and enjoy each task that He sets before you this day.
~Wanda
"He who seeks the Father more than anything he can give, is likely to have what he asks, for he is not likely to ask amiss." 'George McDonald
Have a fruitful day and enjoy each task that He sets before you this day.
~Wanda
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
A Merry Heart
Cute mom story....
I was out walking with my 4 year old daughter. She picked up something
off the ground and started to put it in her mouth. I took the item away
from her and I asked her not to do that. 'Why?' my daughter asked.
'Because it's been on the ground, you don't know where it's been, it's
dirty, and probably has germs' I replied. At this point, my daughter
looked at me with total admiration and asked, 'Momma, how do you know
all this stuff, you are so smart.' I was thinking quickly. 'All moms
know this stuff. It's on the Mom Test. You have to know it, or they
don't let you be a Mom.' We walked along in silence for 2 or 3 minutes,
but she was evidently pondering this new information. 'OH...I get it!'
she beamed, 'So if you don't pass the test you have to be the dad.
''Exactly' I replied back with a big smile on my face.
I was out walking with my 4 year old daughter. She picked up something
off the ground and started to put it in her mouth. I took the item away
from her and I asked her not to do that. 'Why?' my daughter asked.
'Because it's been on the ground, you don't know where it's been, it's
dirty, and probably has germs' I replied. At this point, my daughter
looked at me with total admiration and asked, 'Momma, how do you know
all this stuff, you are so smart.' I was thinking quickly. 'All moms
know this stuff. It's on the Mom Test. You have to know it, or they
don't let you be a Mom.' We walked along in silence for 2 or 3 minutes,
but she was evidently pondering this new information. 'OH...I get it!'
she beamed, 'So if you don't pass the test you have to be the dad.
''Exactly' I replied back with a big smile on my face.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Word For The Day
The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip.
You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read straight through, and you'll get the point.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do? The point is , none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.
These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields.
But the applause dies.. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten.
Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.!
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
The lesson ? :
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials.. the most money...or the most awards.
They simply are the ones who care the most.
~Janet
You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read straight through, and you'll get the point.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do? The point is , none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.
These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields.
But the applause dies.. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten.
Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.!
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
The lesson ? :
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials.. the most money...or the most awards.
They simply are the ones who care the most.
~Janet
Friday, March 28, 2008
Colortest - Try it!
This is pretty neat! See how you do with the colors! Have fun!
It takes an average of 5 tries to get to 100%. Follow the directions!
It's harder than it seems, as it should be!
Click here: http://www.humorsphere.com/fun/8787/colortest.swf
Comment & let us know how you did!!!!!
It takes an average of 5 tries to get to 100%. Follow the directions!
It's harder than it seems, as it should be!
Click here: http://www.humorsphere.com/fun/8787/colortest.swf
Comment & let us know how you did!!!!!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
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