Sunday, November 27, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Shaping Community, Father's Way!
Today, more than ever, we need to reach out to our senior neighbors. Hard times are lightly touching some of us, but others are being knocked out by this uncertain financial passage. The seniors in your community are not going to announce their battle weariness, so be on the lookout for ways you can help.
For example, Mrs. Jones used to knock on your door to see if you needed anything at the grocer's, since she was walking over for her own groceries. Have you noticed she no longer does that? Check on her, make sure she is eating a healthy meal at least two times a day. Her funds may have gotten so low, that grocery shopping isn't a priority.
"......it is more blessed to give than receive." Acts 20:35
Giving is a sentiment that runs through-out Bible scripture. Our Father gives and he expects you to give also!
"Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver." 2Cor.9:7
So as with our neighbor Mrs. Jones, who I previously mentioned, not only would you make sure she had at least two meals a day, you'd sit and eat one of those meals with her. Talking with her and being a bright spot in her day, labels you not only a giver, but cheerful giver.
We shape our community by being hands-on role models. If you can read, you have a gift to give. If you can knit, write a letter, fetch a glass of water, cover a pair of aching knees with a blanket, then you have a gift to give your senior neighbor.
For example, Mrs. Jones used to knock on your door to see if you needed anything at the grocer's, since she was walking over for her own groceries. Have you noticed she no longer does that? Check on her, make sure she is eating a healthy meal at least two times a day. Her funds may have gotten so low, that grocery shopping isn't a priority.
"......it is more blessed to give than receive." Acts 20:35
Giving is a sentiment that runs through-out Bible scripture. Our Father gives and he expects you to give also!
"Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver." 2Cor.9:7
So as with our neighbor Mrs. Jones, who I previously mentioned, not only would you make sure she had at least two meals a day, you'd sit and eat one of those meals with her. Talking with her and being a bright spot in her day, labels you not only a giver, but cheerful giver.
We shape our community by being hands-on role models. If you can read, you have a gift to give. If you can knit, write a letter, fetch a glass of water, cover a pair of aching knees with a blanket, then you have a gift to give your senior neighbor.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
You'll see what you mean to me!
Father gives so many gifts but one of the best things that can happen is when Father thinks the best of you to give you a heaven sent family. When your blood family abuses you and strips away your life with dark spirits, Father can restore and put you with a clean family...one full of love and light.
Father, thank-you for Katt, Ken, Mariah, Maia, Itiel, Bonnie, Senetta, Mike, Eddie, David, LaToya, Tracy, Charla, David, Eric, Chris, and Dian!
How great thou art!
Father, thank-you for Katt, Ken, Mariah, Maia, Itiel, Bonnie, Senetta, Mike, Eddie, David, LaToya, Tracy, Charla, David, Eric, Chris, and Dian!
How great thou art!
Snow, Ice, and wind!! Oh my!!!!
Ah winter, here you come again! To boost circulation and give your skin a healthy glow, a fragrant scrub is the way to go!
Fight that winter blah, with a Lavender Salt Scrub
2 tbsp. sea salt
1 tsp. dried lavender flowers
2 tbsp. almond oil
2 drops of lavender essential oil
Use a pestle and mortar( go ahead! purchase one from the drugstore) to grind the sea salt and lavender flowers to fine powders.
Mix all ingredients into a paste and use immediately.
Maybe you can't stop 'ole man winter, but you CAN greet him smelling good and satiny smooth!
Fight that winter blah, with a Lavender Salt Scrub
2 tbsp. sea salt
1 tsp. dried lavender flowers
2 tbsp. almond oil
2 drops of lavender essential oil
Use a pestle and mortar( go ahead! purchase one from the drugstore) to grind the sea salt and lavender flowers to fine powders.
Mix all ingredients into a paste and use immediately.
Maybe you can't stop 'ole man winter, but you CAN greet him smelling good and satiny smooth!
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Down in the dumps? Get creative and get lifted!
Feeling defeated? This may be the best time to write that award-winning song or create that mosaic plate you saw featured in the arts section of the Daily News!
Being original and imaginative releases your mind from the dullness of your everyday agenda and helps to put some color, some meaning into it!
Expose "I am vibrant!", in that painting, handmade earring set or wood carving!
Being original and imaginative releases your mind from the dullness of your everyday agenda and helps to put some color, some meaning into it!
Expose "I am vibrant!", in that painting, handmade earring set or wood carving!
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Emotional.
Leading with your emotions, alone, is bound to cause you some problems. Don't let how you "feel" determine your actions. People who don't have your best interests at heart will manipulate you for their purposes. Don't leave out common sense and cognitive thinking when making decisions.
Yes, put your heart into all of your personal and business dealings...compassion and apathy IS needed. But leaving out sound judgement based on facts will be detrimental to your well being.
Yes, put your heart into all of your personal and business dealings...compassion and apathy IS needed. But leaving out sound judgement based on facts will be detrimental to your well being.
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