Monday, November 29, 2010

Quotes

Even though you may not understand how God works, you know he does.
— Max Lucado

Sunday, November 28, 2010

verse to reflect on...

He is for you, never against you...Be filled with hope!
~ revised version of Romans 8:31

Saturday, November 27, 2010

donating plasma

This week I donated plasma...for the first session on Wednesday and my second session today.  The center that I went to is one in dowtown Fort Worth and I know a nurse that works there, I used to work with her at the Pediatric Clinic.  You get paid $35 for the first donation and $45 for the second donation done in a 7 day window.  You can donate every 7 days and get paid more for your second donation then your first ($20 - $25 for the 1st and $30 to $35 for the 2nd depending on your weight).  They send the units off in sets of 2 so that is why they encourage the donations as they have it structured.  I did really well the first day...got a little sleepy while doing it but other than that I was fine. I came home and slept for 30 minutes and felt refreshed.  Today, I have been more tired and I think it is because of staying up late and being so busy on Thanksgiving let alone the stress that has gone on the last few days with Terry.  I have taken two 90 minute naps and still feel tired, but I want to make sure I sleep tonight.  I am planning to do this bi-weekly for now as I am not sure my body can do it each week, but it would bring in $50 to $55 a week if I can.  The income is not taxable and doesn't take too much time to do, so I plan to try to do it as much as I can and not put stress on my body.  I am told you only get $15 to donate blood, plus if you do that, then you can't donate plasma but every 58 days.  I am told to do this is actually good for your body as it forces it to make new.  I want to research it a bit more to find out what all the benefits are besides helping out the healthcare system and a way to make money.

Have you donated plasma before?  Would you consider it?  If not, why?

Terry arrived in CA

Terry has made it to California to live on my parents property. He pretty much drove straight thru and didn't have any issues other than 5th gear not working for him.  Please continue to pray for him. Time will tell what choices he will make.

Friday, November 26, 2010

Terry


I will miss you.  I tried so hard to help you.  Encourage you.  Show you Patience and Love.  Help you see the truth.  Walk you thru new concepts. 

I have faced a wide range of emotions the last 24hrs...anger, to feeling crushed, to pity, to sadness. I knew things were not good...you have pulled away the last 6 weeks, only come to Sunday meetings the last 3 weeks, not been taking your medicine, been defiant to others. etc. When do I push thru your walls and when do I give you space?  When do I insist you need time with friends & fellowship and when do I let you make your own choices and reap the results?  I know I am not responsible, but I feel like maybe I have not made as much effort the last 3 months since I was unemployed. It has been a lot harder, I must admit and I have not been as focused about calling you or having you over, though when I did you either refused or were angry at me.  My heart is grieved, my soul achs, I am sad, but God's word is true...the way of the transgressor is hard. I love you Terry and would be glad to reach out and help you yet again, if you want to serve the Lord, but I will not support a lifestyle that doesn't involve the wisdom and instruction of God.  You had an incredible opportunity that you have thrown away. A place to live, a life of peace, an abundance of council, a job to make money, support from disability and christian fellowship. Until you learn some lessons and face making some tough decisions, you will continue to have a hard life.

I love you more than you know...this has been really hard for me to see you go!  My prayers are with you and for you to come to the end and start a new beginning!

Terry is gone...

to??? Please pray for him.

He came by my house at 3.15pm or so this afternoon and swept out my garage and shed. I had asked him to do this for me a few weeks ago and he hasn't done it. He knew that if he did, I would pay him to do it. I also packed up two small sacks of food for him to take with him: cheese, pepperoni, olives, applesauce, carrots, pudding, angel bisquit, peanut butter crackers, trail mix, banana, cookies, candy, granola bars, water, and dr pepper. I told him that I love him, am sorry he has made these choices, wish I could offer him a place with me but in light of his choices, I can't. He said he understood. I asked him what else I could have done to help this last year, he told me to quit asking him that, "You have done everything, I have shoved you away and still am". I was surprised he was that clear. He had some self pity moments, frustrated that he has nowhere to go & feeling like all he is is a failure. He said mom & dad are very mad at several here who have tried to help him, that they don't understand mental illness. I told Terry that doing drugs has NOTHING to do with mental illness. I believe Terry needs medicine to cope with his panic attacks and depression, but he is not mentally ill. He is a very capable young man who has made choices to quit and give up. He wanted me to tell him what to do from here, whether to go back to CA or to VA to be with Mindy. He said he can't make decisions. I told him that is not true. He has made decisions all along. Yesterday he chose not to join me at Tom & Jo's for Thanksgiving. The day before he chose to use drugs. He has been deciding that his job was not a real job, not worth it and when he didn't want to work, he wouldn't...so he lost it. He chose to attempt suicide. I told him, decisions sometimes are hard for me to make too, but he has choices...I have choices and we have to get council and pray about things, but when we do, we must adhere be self disciplined and do to what we are told. I told him whether he realizes it, likes it or not, he is responsible for himself and has been, he just is trying to find ways to cop out. I told him again today as I told him yesterday, he is at a crossroads. He can choose to serve himself and live the street life or he can choose to serve the Lord. It will be a lot tougher now, because he has made some really bad choices, but he can still do it if he wants to.  As he pulled away in his car, he broke down sobbing.

Please pray for him.

Black Friday Shopping 2010

Believe it or not, I have NEVER done the Black Friday shopping experience.  I love to shop...but I really hate crowds of pushy and crazy people. 


I had spent the day out at Tom & Jo's and stopped by Jeff's to talk on my drive home and Elizabeth and Jean were pouring over the ads to plan their Black Friday shopping spree.  They asked if I was going and I said, no, I think you can get some really great deals without the craziness, but if they saw any pans I did need those.  Well, when I got home at 1am, I decided to check out www.black-friday.net/online for any great deals.  I had learned about the page from a friend on Facebook and I searched the site for the greatest pan Black Friday deals at Kohls, Target, and JCPenny's.  I saw some really great deals in a JCPenny's ad and so I thought I might go out today and check them out, but wasn't sure as I wasn't sure I wanted to experience the Black Friday shopping thing at all.  Well, I woke up at 7.30am and decided to jump in the shower and head straigt to JCPenny's before the day got on.  I found two different sets and compared the prices, pieces and options.  I went with these below by cooks, a 10 pc set classic hard anodized.  I am very happy with them...they were normally $199.99 for $89.88.  I only wish I had a double broiler - though I have never had one I think I would use one.  It actually came with the 13 pc set (the next box size up), but the pans were much bigger and I really didn't need more than the 10 pc set.  I bought the 5 quart covered sauteuse seperately at 50% off, normally $79.99 for $39.99.  I didn't care for the stock pot or the double burner pan, so I opted not to purchase those, which were the only other two pans available seperately.  Anyways, I was very pleased as I used the $100 given to me by my GranmaOmi and $25 gift card from Uncle Shawn & Aunt Connie, so I was out no money!  I will let you know what I think of them after I use them...but was pretty impressed when I washed and dried them up!


Thanksgiving @Tom&Jo's

Terry & I were invited by Drex & Bethany to do Thanksgiving with them.  At the time of the invite, they were not sure what they would be doing but they said they would let us know and it ended being with Tom & Jo.


I volunteered to make the mashed potatoes.  Jo informed me that her family LOVES mashed potatoes and to make sure that I made plenty.  She told me this twice and stressed how much they eat LOTS of mashed potatoes.  So, I did research on the internet.  They said to allow a potatoe a person or 5lbs of potatoes for 10 people and they were roughly planning on 40 people, so I did 20lbs of mashed potatoes.  I was originally just going to make them as my mom did, but decided to change and make the recipe from Pioneer Woman's Delicious, Creamy Mashed Potatoes.  It was hard work, my house was steamy and I was pressed to get this all done and be ready to leave by 11am for a noon arrival...and I didn't make it, I left at 11.30am.  I had called Terry 4 times to see if he was coming and wanted to ride with me, but he ignored the calls and text messages.  I headed to Pecan Plantation to have dinner with everyone at Tom & Jo's.  Lots and lots of people were there:  Tom & JoLinda, Steve & Kay, Dave & Charlotte, Drex & Bethany, Jon & Melanie, Grandaddy & Phyllis, Alan & Jenny, Jon & Tracy, Derrek & Jill, Stanley & Kendra, Michelle, me, Anthony, James & Garret...and all the kids associated with these families!  We had sooooo much food...as you can tell from the pictures below.  We had so MANY mashed potatoes...we only used half of them!  In the evening, Phil & Amanda, Brian & Shelley, and Gilbert & Connie came. 


It was a fun day...in spite of the sadness with the phone call from Terry at 3pm with the news of his decisions to use drugs the night before.  He missed out on a great opportunity and a way to enter in and enjoy christian fellowship, love & support.  I stopped by Jeff's house on the way home to discuss the situation with Terry.  I got home very late but before I did, I researched the Black Friday deals on pots & pans.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

pray for Terry

Terry has made some bad choices and he needs our prayers.  My heart achs for him, but he has turned away from the opportunities and help that he has received in the last year.  He now is facing consequences and I don't know what will happen from here.  The way of the transgressor is hard.  He is at a crossroads to decide does he want the street life or does he want to serve the Lord?  It will be harder now that he has made his life more complicated, but he can still do it if he chooses to!  Please pray for him.

Monday, November 22, 2010

Quotes

Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate.
-Albert Schweitzer

Saturday, November 20, 2010

dinner to a friend...

This month, I did something different...instead of having company for lunch...I took dinner to a friend who had surgery recently and is trying to recover.  The plans were made late in the day, so I had to do some last minute planning.  I worked until 3pm and then had 3 errands, the last one being the grocery store. I got a few needed supplies and rushed home to prepare and cook the meal.

Menu:
Chicken in a Pablano Pepper Cream Sauce topped with cheese (I do not know the name of this dish...but I have had it out at some mexican restaurants and LOVED it - so I improvised and made my own!)
Gnochi
Steamed Sugared Carrots
Aspargus
Black Beans topped with Feta Cheese
Asiago Bread
Pickles & Olives

I took the food over to Manual & Renee (they are staying at Brent & Jennifer's while they are gone).  We ate pretty much as soon as I arrived and chatted all dinner and then moved to the couches in the living room.  Maryssa did all the clean up.  :)  I helped her get Jennifer's batch of Kombucha going and then headed home.  So much fun to cook for more than one person!  Get well Renee!

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Friday, November 19, 2010

verse to reflect on...

Romans 8:31 is God's way of reminding us to turn it all over to Him. "If God be for you, who can be against you?" Friends, God is for you! He is all you need. Let go and let God!

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Quotes

Don't be a carbon copy of someone else; make your own impression.

song ~ take time to be holy

Take Time to Be Holy
by William D Longstaff

Take time to be holy, speak oft with thy Lord;
Abide in Him always, and feed on His Word.
Make friends of God’s children, help those who are weak,
Forgetting in nothing His blessing to seek.


Take time to be holy, the world rushes on;
Spend much time in secret, with Jesus alone.
By looking to Jesus, like Him thou shalt be;
Thy friends in thy conduct His likeness shall see.


Take time to be holy, let Him be thy Guide;
And run not before Him, whatever betide.
In joy or in sorrow, still follow the Lord,
And, looking to Jesus, still trust in His Word.


Take time to be holy, be calm in thy soul,
Each thought and each motive beneath His control.
Thus led by His Spirit to fountains of love,
Thou soon shalt be fitted for service above.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Quotes

The past does not have to be your prison. You have a voice in your destiny. You have a say in your life. You have a choice in the path you take.
— Max Lucado

Sunday, November 14, 2010

someone likes my cushy pillows...

Blair & Ashley are staying with me for 3 days...we are so looking forward to the time!  We were trying to remember how long it has been since we did this and we think it has been like 6 or 7 years...so we are very excited to hang out together!  The girls came over this morning and unloaded their things.  We got Maggie comfortable and zipped up in her crate...then headed out to meeting and then out to sushi for lunch with Jody & Linda.  When we came home, this is how I found my bed.  I immediatey laughed out right...the girls were like " What, what???  I said, "Come look!"  


Maggie making a cushy sleeping spot...
 We all laughed and laughed...I had to take a picture and text Jenn. We are not sure how she got out, but Maggie made herself at home and LOVED was thrilled with my pillows too.  I think it is hillarious how she made sure she would have two pillows on either side of her.  :)  Girl after my own heart! 

Just so you get the idea of how cushy she made this spot for herself, this is how my bed normally looks:

The Bed with pillows...all made up

Here she is sleeping on the pillow out by us in the living room...


oh yah...gotta have my pillow!!!
 

Day 7 - Proberbs 31 Challenge

This is the last day of this challenge...

A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds. Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it.  Never spiteful, she treats him generously all her life long.  She shops around for the best yarns and cottons, and enjoys knitting and sewing.  She's like a trading ship that sails to faraway places and brings back exotic surprises.  She's up before dawn, preparing breakfast for her family and organizing her day.  She looks over a field and buys it, then, with money she's put aside, plants a garden.  First thing in the morning, she dresses for work, rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started.  She senses the worth of her work, is in no hurry to call it quits for the day.  She's skilled in the crafts of home and hearth, diligent in homemaking.  She's quick to assist anyone in need, reaches out to help the poor.  She doesn't worry about her family when it snows; their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear.  She makes her own clothing, and dresses in colorful linens and silks.  Her husband is greatly respected when he deliberates with the city fathers.  She designs gowns and sells them, brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops.  Her clothes are well-made and elegant, and she always faces tomorrow with a smile.  When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say, and she always says it kindly.  She keeps an eye on everyone in her household, and keeps them all busy and productive.  Her children respect and bless her; her husband joins in with words of praise:  "Many women have done wonderful things, but you've outclassed them all!" Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades.  The woman to be admired and praised is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God. Give her everything she deserves!  Festoon her life with praises!   [The Message]

My nuggets from today:
she senses the worth of her work & lives in the Fear-of-God

(see original post for this Proverbs 31 Challenge)

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Day 6 - Proberbs 31 Challenge

after receiving a tip from a girlfriend, I have reviewed today's reading in the Amplified Version

10 A capable, intelligent, and virtuous woman--who is he who can find her? She is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls. 11 The heart of her husband trusts in her confidently and relies on and believes in her securely, so that he has no lack of [honest] gain or need of [dishonest] spoil. 12 She comforts, encourages, and does him only good as long as there is life within her. 13 She seeks out wool and flax and works with willing hands [to develop it]. 14 She is like the merchant ships loaded with foodstuffs; she brings her household's food from a far [country]. 15 She rises while it is yet night and gets [spiritual] food for her household and assigns her maids their tasks. 16 She considers a [new] field before she buys or accepts it [expanding prudently and not courting neglect of her present duties by assuming other duties]; with her savings [of time and strength] she plants fruitful vines in her vineyard. [S. of Sol. 8:12.] 17 She girds herself with strength [spiritual, mental, and physical fitness for her God-given task] and makes her arms strong and firm. 18 She tastes and sees that her gain from work [with and for God] is good; her lamp goes not out, but it burns on continually through the night [of trouble, privation, or sorrow, warning away fear, doubt, and distrust]. 19 She lays her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. 20 She opens her hand to the poor, yes, she reaches out her filled hands to the needy [whether in body, mind, or spirit]. 21 She fears not the snow for her family, for all her household are doubly clothed in scarlet. 22 She makes for herself coverlets, cushions, and rugs of tapestry. Her clothing is of linen, pure and fine, and of purple [such as that of which the clothing of the priests and the hallowed cloths of the temple were made]. 23 Her husband is known in the [city's] gates, when he sits among the elders of the land. 24 She makes fine linen garments and leads others to buy them; she delivers to the merchants girdles [or sashes that free one up for service]. 25 Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure; she rejoices over the future [the latter day or time to come, knowing that she and her family are in readiness for it]! 26 She opens her mouth in skillful and godly Wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness [giving counsel and instruction]. 27 She looks well to how things go in her household, and the bread of idleness (gossip, discontent, and self-pity) she will not eat. 28 Her children rise up and call her blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied); and her husband boasts of and praises her, [saying], 29 Many daughters have done virtuously, nobly, and well [with the strength of character that is steadfast in goodness], but you excel them all. 30 Charm and grace are deceptive, and beauty is vain [because it is not lasting], but a woman who reverently and worshipfully fears the Lord, she shall be praised! 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates [of the city]!  [Amplified Version]

My nuggets from today:
vs 10 {be a} capable, intelligent & virtuous woman
vs 17 She girds herself with strength {spiritual, mental, and physical fitness for her God-given task}

(see original post for this Proverbs 31 Challenge)

Friday, November 12, 2010

Day 5 - Proberbs 31 Challenge

My nuggets from today:
vs 20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.

http://www.dictionary.com/
needy = in a condition of need or want; poverty-stricken; impoverished; extremely poor; destitute

(see original post for this Proverbs 31 Challenge)

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Day 4 - Proberbs 31 Challenge

My nuggets from today:
vs 17 She sets about her work vigorously. TNIV
vs 26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instrution is on her tongue. TNIV

I know that these two verses spoke to me on Day 1 & Day 2...bu I read in a different translation and they spoke to me, yet again. 

http://www.dictionary.com/

Vigorously = full of or characterized by vigor; strong, active, robust; energetic, forceful;
powerful in action or effect. 

Faithful = strict or thorough in the performance of duty; true to one's word, promises, vows, etc; steady in allegiance or affection, loyal, constant; reliable, trusted, or believed; adhering or true to fact, a standard, or an original, accurate; obsolete, full of faith, believing.

(see original post for this Proverbs 31 Challenge)

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

song ~ no matter what

No Matter What
by Kerrie Roberts

I’m running back to Your promises
one more time
Lord that’s all I can hold on to
I gotta say this has taken me
by surprise,
but nothing surprises You
Before a heartache
can ever touch my life
It has to go through Your hands
And even though I
keep asking why,
I keep asking why


No matter what,
I’m gonna love You
No matter what
I’m gonna need You
I know that You can find a way to keep me from the pain
But if not, if not, I’ll trust You
no matter what,
no matter what


When I’m stuck and there’s nothing else
by myself
I’m just sitting in silence
There’s no way I can make it
without Your help,
I won’t even try it
I know You have Your reasons
for everything
so I will keep believing
whatever I might be feeling,
God You are my hope
and You will be my strength


No matter what,
I’m gonna love You
No matter what
I’m gonna need You
I know You can find a way to keep me from the pain
But if not, if not,
I’ll trust You
no matter what,
no matter what


Anything I don’t have
You can give it to me,
but it’s OK if You don’t
I’m not here for those things
The touch of Your love is enough on its own


No matter what
I still love You
and I’m gonna need You
No matter what
I’m gonna love You,
no matter what
I’m gonna need You
I know that You can find a way to keep me from the pain
But if not, if not,
I’ll trust You
I know You can find a way to keep me from the pain
But if not, but if not,
I’ll trust You
No matter what
No matter no matter what
No matter no matter what
No matter no matter what

Day 3 - Proberbs 31 Challenge

10 Who can find a wife with a strong character? She is worth far more than jewels.  11 Her husband trusts her with all his heart, and he does not lack anything good.  12 She helps him and never harms him all the days of her life.  13 She seeks out wool and linen with care and works with willing hands. 14 She is like merchant ships. She brings her food from far away.  15 She wakes up while it is still dark and gives food to her family and portions of food to her female slaves. 16 She picks out a field and buys it. She plants a vineyard from the profits she has earned. 17 She puts on strength like a belt and goes to work with energy. 18 She sees that she is making a good profit.  Her lamp burns late at night.  19 She puts her hands on the distaff, and her fingers hold a spindle.  20 She opens her hands to oppressed people and stretches them out to needy people.  21 She does not fear for her family when it snows because her whole family has a double layer of clothing.  22 She makes quilts for herself.  Her clothes are made of linen and purple cloth.  23 Her husband is known at the city gates when he sits with the leaders of the land.  24 She makes linen garments and sells them and delivers belts to the merchants.  25 She dresses with strength and nobility, and she smiles at the future.  26 She speaks with wisdom, and on her tongue there is tender instruction.  27 She keeps a close eye on the conduct of her family, and she does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children and her husband stand up and bless her. In addition, he sings her praises, by saying, 29 ‘Many women have done noble work, but you have surpassed them all!’ 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty evaporates, but a woman who has the fear of the Lord should be praised.  31 Reward her for that she has done, and let her achievements praise her at the city gates.  [Gods Word translation]
 
My nuggets from today:
17 She puts on strength like a belt and goes to work with energy.
25 She dresses with strength and nobility.
 
(see original post for this Proverbs 31 Challenge)

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Day 2 - Proberbs 31 Challenge

10 A truly good wife is the most precious treasure a man can find! 11 Her husband depends on her, and she never lets him down. 12 She is good to him every day of her life, 13 and with her own hands she gladly makes clothes. 14 She is like a sailing ship that brings food from across the sea. 15 She gets up before daylight to prepare food for her family and for her servants. 16 She knows how to buy land and how to plant a vineyard, 17 and she always works hard. 18 She knows when to buy or sell, and she stays busy until late at night. 19 She spins her own cloth, 20 and she helps the poor and the needy. 21 Her family has warm clothing, and so she doesn't worry when it snows. 22 She does her own sewing, and everything she wears is beautiful. 23 Her husband is a well-known and respected leader in the city. 24 She makes clothes to sell to the shop owners. 25 She is strong and graceful, as well as cheerful about the future. 26 Her words are sensible, and her advice is thoughtful. 27 She takes good care of her family and is never lazy.  28 Her children praise her, and with great pride her husband says, 29 "There are many good women, but you are the best!" 30 Charm can be deceiving, and beauty fades away, but a woman who honors the LORD deserves to be praised. 31 Show her respect - praise her in public for what she has done.  [Contemporary English Version]

My nuggets from today:
vs 25 She is cheerful about the future.
vs 26 Her advice is thoughtful.

(see original post for this Proverbs 31 Challenge)

Monday, November 8, 2010

Day 1 - Proberbs 31 Challenge

I am doing a Proverbs 31 Challenge (see post).  As I read the chapter today, verse 18 caught my eye and I looked it up in a few versions: 


18 She makes sure her dealings are profitable; her lamp burns late into the night.  NLT


18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. KJV


18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. NIV


18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is profitable: Her lamp goeth not out by night. ASV


18 She perceiveth that her earning is good; her lamp goeth not out by night. Darby's


18 She sees that her marketing is of profit to her: her light does not go out by night. Bible in Basic English


18 She knows when to buy or sell, and she stays busy until late at night. CEV


My nuggets from today:
This spoke to me in several ways with operating my business.  I want to reflect on this some more...more thoughts to come!

Proverbs 31 Challenge


One of my friends posted this Proverbs 31 Challenge...and I am going to participate. Read the details of how all this evolved here.

1. Print off Proverbs 31:10-31.
2. Read it every day before you leave your room.
3. For 7 days (this is just to give you a start) be the Proverbs 31 Woman.
4. Record your days on your blog and use the button on the side bar. (I don't know how to do this)
5. Leave a comment at http://lifewiththeroyclan.blogspot.com/2010/11/challenge-for-us-ladies.html every day that you write your experiences and be ure to give her the link to your blog!

Join in the fun! I am starting this challenge on Monday November the 8th along with Ashley!

Sunday, November 7, 2010

verse to reflect on...

Life can be uncomfortable. Sometimes hard work goes unrewarded. Work hard anyway. Taking the narrow path is difficult. Take it anyway. Going against the crowd takes courage. Go anyway. Standing up for what you believe in can be lonely. Stand up anyway. Jesus has stood where you stand, and He stands with you now. He will never ask you to do anything He hasn't done Himself.

So if you are suffering according to God's will, keep on doing what is right, and trust yourself to the God who made you, for He will never fail you ~ 1 Peter 4:19

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Quotes

The only thing you can control is your own effort.  ― Theodora van den Beld

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Don't Just Count Your Years, Make Your Years Count -Ernest Meyers

What matters most in life is often viewed as peripheral to the things that we usually focus on.  Passion takes a backseat to production, wellness to working, and balance to busyness.  The old adage that "life is not a dress rehearsal" is so true, and yet we act in the contrary by putting off what is truely important or indulging in things that are not. On your birthday, stop focusing on your age and start meditating on your life at this exact moment.  How can you make it better?  During the next year, reshuffle your priorites.  Spend more time with family and friends, take care of your body and health by eating well and exercising regularly, and offer to help others in need.  Discover what matters most to you, and make your daily life a true reflection of those ideas, beliefs, and attitudes.

Have a Happy and Healthy Birthday
- Team Spark People

Monday, November 1, 2010

Quotes

What you and I might rate as an absolute disaster, God may rate as a pimple-level problem that will pass. He views your life the way you view a movie after you've read the book. When something bad happens, you feel the air sucked out of the theater. Everyone else gasps at the crisis on the screen. Not you. Why? You've read the book. You know how the good guy gets out of the tight spot. God views your life with the same confidence. He's not only read your story...he wrote it.
— Max Lucado