tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70719111963245307672024-03-14T13:48:55.723-05:00Titus 2 WomenWomen Encouraging WomenAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042596475729255675noreply@blogger.comBlogger1273125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071911196324530767.post-72701121469698231532019-02-15T11:00:00.000-06:002019-02-15T11:32:35.775-06:00Keep The Home Fires Burning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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(Written by my hubby)</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Physical intimacy in marriage is like </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">If you let the fire go all the way out, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">it is very hard to restart. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">But if you keep some coals burning all day...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">the fire will restart rapidly. </span>~VEH</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">How you achieve this is to prioritize him with spending time alone together, </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">compliment </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">and affirm him, </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">kiss often, lighten up & joke around, </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">make contact throughout the day, send flirty texts and leave notes for each other. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Ladies, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">It's about to get hot, hot, hot!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i>I have found the one whom my soul loves. </i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Song of Solomon 3:4</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Rejoice in the wife (husband) of your youth.</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Proverbs 5:18</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042596475729255675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071911196324530767.post-9095873359180815572019-01-18T10:30:00.000-06:002019-01-18T13:26:34.423-06:00Romancing The Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have a challenge for you and please seriously consider </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">because it works! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Much romance, intimacy, and connection are on the horizon and such perfect timing coming up on Valentines Day....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Come on, Ladies!! Join along and let the warm fuzzies begin.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">The 15 Second Kiss Challenge</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">and it will do amazing things for you as a couple.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add reminders to your phone and add them on both morning and night, so you are sure not to miss a day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I have found the one whom my soul loves.</b> </span><br />
Song of Solomon 3:4</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine.</span></b><br />
Song of Solomon 6:3</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042596475729255675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071911196324530767.post-28782010070442908242018-12-28T12:00:00.000-06:002018-12-28T12:00:00.181-06:00Lay Down Your Weapons, My Friend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can either choose pride/ego or you can choose LOVE.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Love is best every time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Allow yourself the opportunity to have special relationships that are deep, meaningful and lasting. How are you</span><span style="font-size: large;"> obstructing the intimacy in your own relationships?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Protective walls for example. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Those of us who have been hurt before or just have a fear of being vulnerable will certainly use self-protective ways to guard him or herself. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Those walls seem like a great idea until we realize they keep us from getting hurt, yes</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">but they also keep out special friendships and romantic love as well. That just leaves you all alone and isolated...not your planned result, I'm sure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"When you trust God to defend you, you don't need to defend yourself." </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">-The Bait of Satan book by John Bevere</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This New Year is full of possibilities and</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">it's time to break out of your self-imposed prison and trust God to bring you into amazing relationships and fond memories. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Trade out JOY for Fear this new year </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">and stop taking the bait of Satan. Those lies he feeds you, when you take them and dwell there just destroy your own life for him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Believe Your Beliefs</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Doubt Your Doubts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Come back to the land of the living.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It's Time To Live & Love Again, Beloved.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now, don't go doing this in your own flesh. Ask the Lord to lead you in the right direction. Surrender your protectiveness and weapons. It's time to die to the flesh (crucify the flesh). Begin anew walking in The Spirit where there is life and light.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pray for new friends and the right people to come into your life because He knows better than us what we need.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">No more </span><span style="font-size: large;">frustration</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> no more yelling at the dog</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">no more feeling less than</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">no more living like you can't keep up</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">no more starting each day in the negative</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">no more being controlled by darkness, my dear...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">NO MORE.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>"You have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority."</i> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;">Colossians 2:10</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, even as God in Christ forgave you."</i> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;">Ephesians 4:31-32</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">"Yet we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." </span></i><span style="font-size: medium;">Romans 8:37</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>"So we may boldly say: The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?"</i> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;">Hebrews 13:6</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>"Which of you, if your son asks for bread would give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you then, though you are evil , know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!"</i> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;">Matthew 7:9-11</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><i style="font-size: x-large;">"For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life." </i>Galatians 6:8</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>"For the law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death."</i> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;">Romans 8:2</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042596475729255675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071911196324530767.post-72858469046216622062018-12-21T10:00:00.000-06:002018-12-21T10:00:05.881-06:00 Where Is Your Focus?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I <u>had</u> to make peace with certain things that kept springing up and stealing my joy. There was not just a lack of joy, it was unforgiveness in my heart that was leaving an open door. This open door allowed the tormentor access and with that brought judgement, bitterness, hate, and gossip into my heart which all have grave consequences. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh, Let me tell you...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was certainly tormented, but the saddest part was that I had allowed it. Once this way of being becomes habitual, it takes on a life of itself and steals from you a little more each day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Carrying those burdens and re-living those hurts only destroys our life and relationships. Take back the ground your enemy has stolen and do it today. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Confess the bitterness and unforgiveness to God and let it go. Close that door and turn from that broken form of self-protection. Allow the Lord, The Great I Am to be your protector. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The smallest steps will soon become miles if you just keep moving. Don't look back, Beloved, you're not going that way. We must let go of something to move forward. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What has been holding you back?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Worrying is like praying for something that you don't want to happen." </span>~Robert Downey Jr.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just remember: Hurt people hurt people.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Soon you'll be immune to absorbing what others do. So now, moving right along and...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2019 is looking a Whole Lot Brighter!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>"But I say to those who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.....Be merciful, even as your father is merciful." </i></span></div>
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Luke 6:27, 28, & 36</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>"Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart."</i></span> Proverbs 3:3</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh, the Holidays! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh, how magical and special...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">O' What Fun!? Or is it..</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">O' What Drama. O' What Disfunction. O' What Awkwardness...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Christmas with the extended family can be stressful, especially when the flesh is involved. </span><span style="font-size: large;">If you host or show up thinking only of yourself that is a sure recipe for disaster. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The evil one is the tormenter and author of failed relationships, estrangement, wounded hearts, distrust, hurt, destruction, and</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"There is one simple but all-inclusive guide the Word of God gives to regulate our walk with Jesus and make us know when sin has come in. Colossians 3:15 says, "Let the peace of God rule in your hearts." Everything that disturbs the peace of God in our hearts is sin, no matter how small it is, and no matter how little like sin it may at first appear to be." (Excerpt from the book, Calvary Road by Roy Hession)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"For he himself is our peace, who has made us both and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven." </span>Ephesians 2:14</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for God's wrath. For it is written: "Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord." </span>Romans 12:19</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~And, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This movie clip says it all about a couple about to throw it all away...but wait just a second. There's a history here and it's worth it</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week marks our 25th Wedding Anniversary. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These 25 years are full of testimony of our doing life, having children, our failures...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">but mostly of God's amazing grace.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We started out strong with a short courtship and a sweet wedding full of supportive friends and family. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 year after the wedding we moved out of town away from both sides of the family. We got settled and focused on having children and eventually had our first child, a son, and soon after our daughter arrived and eventually a 3rd child, a son--</span><span style="font-size: large;">PURE JOY!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Life is so busy and all-consuming with young children and not having a close proximity relative to offer support, comfort or to babysit and also my husband worked lots and traveled for a living... and it started to wear on me....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I began to realize that our marriage was not great. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Because of all this, He and I were rarely making time for each other and our relationship grew distant, lonely and cold. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Somewhere around here is where I started allowing seeds of doubt and discouragement take root. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So much of what I have learned over these years and, yes, thru suffering is... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">....that the lies of the enemy created in me a Wounded Heart, I began to have a very critical spirit. This was my broken way of defending myself, I guess. I felt powerless and this was the worlds way I tried to change things. As Cindy Hughes said that jumped out at me, "I was looking inward." I couldn't see the truth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was critical of my husband with my actions, my attitude, my facial expressions and body language and I was a professional finger-pointer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also became critical of my oldest child who was very strong-willed and difficult to parent. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Each gifting has an opposite, a counterfeit... My spiritual gift is Encouragement and the opposite of it is a negative and critical spirit.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">BUT God...</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> slowly but surely brought me out of the pit of slavery and lies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Healing started with: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1.) Forgiveness. I had to clean my heart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I learned that my Love Language was not the same as his. I had wrongly felt that he did not love me bc he didn't focus on what I needed (nor I his). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3.) I was the self-help book QUEEN. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A book called FOR WOMEN ONLY The Inner Lives of Men gave me so much revelation!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> If I used a sharp tongue, I had to start back at one...I couldn't make it to Day 3. My eyes were opening to all the damage I was doing and I had to stop focusing on others behavior. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">5.) Not agreeing with the lies of our enemy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But through my very broken obedience, my husband quickly began responding positively. Out of nowhere he began complimenting me and holding doors for me and we started dating again. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know looking back how wrong my perspective was. Disappointment was a cloak that I wore continually and it tainted everything, even in good times I could still find things to be disappointed about.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I now <u>choose</u> to wear rose colored glasses in lieu of the lens of disappointment.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">God literally showed me one specific day how it would feel if he were to leave me and would if I continued to be so unhappy and miserable. <span class="s1"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I now see truth and ALL his beauty and enjoy him and my son immensely.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Of all the home remedies, a good wife is best."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"I want to see beauty. In the ugly, in the sink, in the suffering, in the daily, in all the days before I die, the moments before I sleep."<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">We demolish arguments and every pretention that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.</i></b><span class="s2"><b><i> </i></b></span><b><i>And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. </i></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>The Lord asked, "Is it right for you to be angry?"</i><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Words are free, </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful." </i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Each time we choose a loving response over a negative reaction we are sowing seeds of blessings that WILL produce. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Choosing to</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">love unconditionally </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">makes your home, marriage, and family </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a haven and a blessing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The more you look at their positives and let go of those petty things, the more your home will have joy. A joyful home and family is where your loved ones want to be together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This holiday season is a great time to look outward at how you can be a blessing to others. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>"The son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and give his life as a ransom for many."</i></b> Matthew 20:28</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control."</i></b> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Galatians 5:22-23</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>"So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh."</i></b> Galatians 5:16</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042596475729255675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071911196324530767.post-3000011301064941372018-11-09T11:00:00.000-06:002018-11-09T19:11:44.151-06:00It Began With A Lie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lies are whispered to you at a precise moment by a skilled deceiver. That lie, if not rejected, becomes a thought and if we dwell on that thought, it can be a reality that can pave way for disaster.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To act of the lie is where the trouble starts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Whether it's adultery, murder, lust, or pride...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">the choice is yours, but it started with a lie.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>"We take captive every thought and make it obedient to Christ."</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." </span></i><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">John 10:10</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042596475729255675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071911196324530767.post-28428736216966206322018-11-02T12:30:00.000-05:002018-11-02T12:51:43.917-05:00Reignite Your Dream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">What exactly has caused your fire to dim? What is keeping you from believing in your dream again? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Is it fear of being disappointed? Fear of getting your hopes up just to be let down? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, my friend...Fear is NOT your friend and </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">definitely not from God. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lean into your Heavenly Father and dare ask Him to reignite your passion and squash your unbelief.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's TIME</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">to unbox your dreams and walk confidently into your future. Just ask the Lord, the author of your dreams, to breathe life into what you are called to do.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do not expect others to get on board immediately and do not get detoured if they don't.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Rest in Him. Take captive every thought and make it obedient to Christ.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 Corinthians 4:18</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">He replied, "Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, Move from here to there, and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." Matthew 17:20</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Each of you should use whatever gifts you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in it's various forms." </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 Peter 4:10</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Isaiah 26:3</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>"With God all things are possible."</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Matthew 19:26</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As wives and mothers, so much rests on our ability to believe the absolute best in our husband and children. We are the ones that set and keep the atmosphere in our environment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A man that gets consistent positive affirmation from his wife has a confidence that shows clearly in his work and performance. Speaking against your husband in any way is disrespectful, will un-motivate, and will definitely emasculate him. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Emasculate means: </span><i><span style="font-size: large;">to deprive a man of his role or identity</span><span style="font-size: large;">. </span></i><span style="font-size: large;">When this occurs, eventually he will leave or quit trying altogether.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The problem is not him by the way, the problem is</span><span style="font-size: large;"> your fear or control and a definite lack of faith.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>"Every wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down."</i></b> Proverbs 14:1</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>"Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life."</b></i> Proverbs 4:23</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>"Depart from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it."</i></b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>"Life and death are in the power of the tongue..."</i></b> Proverbs 18:21</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">Life giving words and encouragement are the answer in parenting. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">GENTLY instruct children in the way they should go. CALMLY correct them, in love. What are we teaching if we loose it ourselves...or worse, label them and call names??<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">Listen up parents and teachers, build up children and listen to them--carefully listen. They will give you signs and red flags when you are losing their heart. My son would say things like, "You love her more" and "Your little princess" and such because his sister was compliant instead of strong-willed like he was.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">So, instead of me stopping in my tracks and saying, "Noooooo way, Honey! In no way is she more loved or more valued than you are." I would mistakenly brush off his remarks. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">I wish instead of sending him to his room, I should have taken him on a walk to INTENTIONALLY cancel the lies he was hearing.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">Draw near and lean into those those that are pushing back. I believe it is a test to see: How much do you love me? How valuable am I??</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">Unfortunately, I agreed with what the enemy (and his fear) was telling him by my actions. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">Parents I beg you to slow down, and see REALLY SEE your child. Tell him/her every stinking chance you get how special they are in your eyes and in God's.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When two magnets are facing the right direction the magnetic pull is so strong that they immediately attach together. When the magnets are facing the wrong way there is a strong force that literally keeps them apart no matter how hard you try.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is a very important comparison here that is so true. In marriage, hurt and resentment cause husband and wife to be like the magnets facing the wrong way. Forgiveness will bring you back facing the right way and like the magnets, you become inseparable. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am beyond thankful that God and my husband have not given up on me. And because of this, we will soon celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary!! (All the praise hands!!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As a young bride, I would have certainly wanted a big trip or a piece of jewelry on this upcoming big day. Only, now that we are here... I am just happy and so blessed that we are a family. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Over the years, we have watched many of our friends and colleagues walk away from their marriages. In some instances, I can see where it all went wrong and how easily that could have been us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~Date nights as often as possible.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~Hang out together with other married couples. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~Have common hobbies like camping, cycling, working out, wine tasting, concerts, boating...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~Don't over-react (my big one).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~Communicate and share your heart for intimacy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~Tell the other sweet things that come to mind.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~There's a history that only you two have and know, so s</span><span style="font-size: large;">hare inside jokes and funny things often.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~Do sweet little things for each other.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~Hold your tongue to complaining or criticism.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~Be each others biggest fan and confidante.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~Do & say the right thing, even when they don't deserve it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~Kiss (and often).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~Pray together and for each other.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~With every good choice you are keeping your bond.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~The "what about me" went out the window at "I Do."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~Your facial expressions and body language express more than you say, so light up when you see them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~Believe in this...it will profit you much.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~Do not point fingers or hold a record of wrongs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~Know the importance of physical connection often.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042596475729255675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071911196324530767.post-90474226386041713252018-09-07T14:15:00.000-05:002018-09-07T14:15:09.382-05:00Salvation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Salvation</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>grace</u>: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">the free unmerited favor of God, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">as manifested in the </span><span style="font-size: large;">salvation</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> of sinners and the </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">bestowed of blessings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>"For by <u>grace</u> you have been saved by <u>faith</u> (in Jesus). And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not the result of works, so that no one may boast." </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Ephesians 2:8-9</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>"And because of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption..." </i>1 Corinthians 3:10</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>"He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him." </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 Corinthians 5:21</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>"For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.</i>" Romans 10:4</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>"This Jesus is the stone that was rejected has now become the cornerstone. Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Acts 4:11-12</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>"For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."</i> Revelation 7:17</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042596475729255675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071911196324530767.post-84768021305053188882018-08-31T18:30:00.000-05:002018-08-31T18:30:05.236-05:00Connected To The Source<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Feeling drained? Do You feel like you are just spinning your wheels and not getting anywhere?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Have you ever looked down and saw that your charge cord was plugged into your phone or computer, but not the outlet in the wall? What good is it if the plug is just laying on the floor?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How often do we operate each day in our own power and not connected to our Source of Power? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">If we make a point to seek God's Face and give him the reigns of our daily things, he will certainly lead us in the way we should go.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Trust God at His word, and Plug in!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>"..but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."</i></b> Isaiah 40:31</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042596475729255675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071911196324530767.post-49420224084203206282018-08-24T12:40:00.000-05:002018-11-18T13:28:34.634-06:00The Power of Habit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Power of Habit</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"It's frequent repetition that causes natural tendency."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~Aristotle</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Intentional living </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Whether we are talking about the way you operate in your thought life, health, relationships, your school work,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> your career, or spiritual life...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">it's our daily choices that make all these things either a </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">great blessing or a burden.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The results are just the consequences of our very own choices. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first step is usually the hardest, decide you want to change something (or everything!) and make the first move.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Check out Mel Robbins' The 5 Second Rule...so motivating and with a simple little trick she created that worked for her and lots of others since she has shared her passion. You can find her on TED Talks, Youtube, Podcasts, and/or read her book.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This works both directions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It all begins in our thoughts. God's word says to:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(Romans 12:2)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> Renew Our mind </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(Romans 12:2)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love what one wise friend told me when I complained to her that I'll never be addicted to going to the gym. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Her answer changed everything for me....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"You don't get addicted to going to the gym,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">you get addicted to the results."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">ummmmm.....wow. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">GAME CHANGER. And as simple as that. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">BOOM! Challenge accepted. I am now a regular at our local gym, and cannot imagine not going several times a week. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I now seriously love the results, the friends I've made at the gym, and mostly pushing through my mental blocks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>"No, I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should."</i></b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~1 Corinthians 9:27</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042596475729255675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071911196324530767.post-73885982159137685822018-08-17T11:00:00.000-05:002018-11-18T13:30:34.206-06:00Eliminate Distractions For A Better Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Eliminate Distractions For A Better Life</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Distraction can be a death sentence for many healthy and good things. Be aware that t</span><span style="font-size: large;">here are so many business models that are based solely on getting you habitually addicted to their product or service. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just to name a few off the top of my head: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Social Media, Television, Computer Games, The Food Industry (processed food), and Pharmaceuticals. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once you come to terms with what you sacrifice for these things it's much easier to say no to them. What do you think that you are you giving up for the habitual use of these things? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The mindless usage of such things keep us from the creative use of our brain, from getting work done, connecting with our spouse and children, fun memories with friends, getting exercise, </span><span style="font-size: large;">and time in God's word.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Set limits or a timer when you use things like Social Media. This will help to not to get sucked into that black hole just to look up an hour or more later. I have a dear friend who won't open any social media if her family is in the same room. Take the app off your main screen, turn off the notifications, and limit your use to a certain hour a day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Instead of staying up late surfing the internet, read a story or devotional to your child. And PLEASE, please go to bed at the same time as your spouse and save energy for him--</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">it is vital for your relationship. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Schedule your workouts, make meal plans, and have quality time with your valuable relationships. You will begin to start reaping the amazing rewards today. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You won't regret the investments you make into your life, health, and family. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Better make it count 'cause you can't get it back.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Escapism</b>: <i>noun</i> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy. Habitual diversion of the mind to purely imaginative activity or entertainment as an escape from reality or routine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>"Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses."</i></b> Deuteronomy 30:19</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042596475729255675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071911196324530767.post-34337867937966574282018-08-10T10:15:00.000-05:002018-08-10T10:22:35.099-05:00Feeling Alone or Isolated?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Feeling Alone or Isolated?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been there... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">it's not fun to feel like you don't connect to anyone. You would love to have a few sweet friendships and some people to do life with. Friends are certainly the spice of life and worth changing a few important mindsets to get there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few ideas to help you...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~Say YES to invitations! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Definitely</span><span style="font-size: large;">, Show up! No excuses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not only will you surprisingly enjoy yourself, but you will get invited back if you won't decline.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~Stop overthinking</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...really, just stop.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~Don't presume things</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> that are just not true. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">ex: "They don't like me." or "We have nothing in common."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~Pray for opportunities</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> to meet others and make connections.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">However that may look, but it could be to bake cookies and introduce yourself to a new neighbor...give her a card with your number so she can call if she needs anything.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>"Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also the interests of others."</i></b> </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042596475729255675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071911196324530767.post-85540889636618369722018-08-03T11:30:00.000-05:002018-08-03T13:39:32.249-05:00 Don't Play The Blame Game<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">When we concentrate our focus on others being to blame for our problems, </span><span style="font-size: large;">hurt, or suffering we are just making excuses for holding onto hurt. Blaming others is a waste of time and just keeps us stuck to grow more and more bitter. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of the best things I ever did was to officially stop for good pointing the finger at others. When I finally stopped doing this, but gave grace and forgiveness instead, these relationships drastically improved or just no longer affected me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Refuse to get baited into their game, or even worse, presume something to be upset about when it's really nothing at all.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You see, the blame game is keeping a record of wrongs and the bible clearly says we should not do that. I look inward and ask the Lord, "What is my part in this?" I have to make certain that my heart is right and that I'm not carrying bitterness, resentfulness, or unforgiveness. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am only responsible for me. I release the others to the Lord, and he is my defender. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i>"Do not conform to the pattern of this world,</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i>but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Webster's defines renew as; "To begin something again especially with more force and enthusiasm." Things we can renew might be a magazine subscription, library book, or a friendship. However, God's word tells us that we should take the time to renew our minds. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As we experience daily life we are showered with ads, songs and other things that show us how the world wants us to live. Many of these suggestions are against what God's will is for our life. The only way to separate worldly ideas for life, from the truth of how we should live, is to take the time to read Scripture or listen to Godly people / preaching.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The precious moments we spend investing in renewing our minds give us the strength we need to be transformed into holy people of God, we are the Saints spoken of in the New Testament. It is worthy of our attempts to live up to our calling.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Mind</b>: <i>Read Scripture.</i> Each day read a short passage of Scripture. You can use a daily reading plan, a favorite devotional or try reading one Psalm and a Proverb.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How do you think and speak? Mindsets are so very powerful. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">How you view and speak of yourself, your marriage, your work, your loved ones, and your body is how your life will go accordingly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The lies of the enemy are ever-so-sly, he gets his hooks in by getting you to believe what he baits you with and he slowly takes control. The most tragic part is that he does it with our permission. We freely relinquish over our power and thoughts by giving up ground in our heads that becomes his playground. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stop speaking death over yourself and situation. Just stop. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Optimism is your new best friend. Write and speak affirmations and gratefulness that line up with where you want to be... ex: "I enjoy being healthy and active." It's not, "I'm limited to what I can eat." But instead it's, "I enjoy doing what is good for me." </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Say out loud: In Jesus name and by the Blood of Jesus evil must go. Ask God to forgive you for allowing evil thoughts to manipulate you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"I am a beloved Child of God." </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"I am a Daughter of the King of Kings."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"I am Worthy!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"I am miraculously healed!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"I am a good friend, sister, co-worker, mother, and daughter."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dr. Caroline Leaf has written great books on the brain and toxic thoughts, consider her resources as you walk in freedom.</span></div>
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<i><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"The LORD is my Shepherd, I shall not want.</span></b></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have read the 23rd Psalm about a thousand times over my life, it was actually the very first passage of Scripture my father made me memorize as a child. However, I never noticed the word "makes" as in <i>forces</i> me to lie down and take a rest. I never noticed, that is, until I was actually forced to take a rest.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This world is crazy! We live at a such a fast pace with loads of stress and everyone wants something from us. It has become so normal that we often don't even realize how much we have checked out and are living on autopilot to just survive. This is the way I was living while attempting to finish my master's degree from seminary while trying to maintain a home, husband and three children, and volunteer at church, and volunteer at my kid's school, and on and on and oh my goodness!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This is where God comes in and says, "Guess what? You need a rest. I am going to 'make' you 'lie down in green pastures.' Unfortunately those green pastures may look a little brown to us. Like those times that we are laid off from a job or experience a sickness or lose an opportunity that we wanted. Things may look pretty desperate actually, but just remember, God is always in control. He wants only good things for His children and we must trust in Him alone. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Mind:</b> <u><i>Whatever.</i></u> The most important thing you can do to restore your mind is to think good thoughts and fill your mind with good things. Scripture tells us that <b>"Whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent, or worthy of praise, think about these things." Philippians 4:8</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Body:</b> <u><i>Nutrition</i></u>. Your body craves good nutrition. This week consider trying to eat more things that were alive than were processed. Fill your fridge with eye catching fruits and veggies like carrots, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, blueberries and strawberries. Reach for these at snack time and remember to drink lots and lots of water.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Soul:</b> <i><u>Prayer & Meditation</u>.</i> Pray that God will restore you in many different ways. Meditate on the verse, <i><b>"Be still and know that I AM God." Psalm 46:10</b></i> as well as the 23rd Psalm. Repeat these verses back to yourself before your prayers. Actually be still and imagine yourself in the presence of God Almighty, your Heavenly Father and King of Kings. He is trust worthy and able to do all things. He is in control of the world, and of your life. Imagine yourself lying down in green pastures next to beautifully still waters.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>Video Suggestion</i>: <b>Restore Me</b> by Anthony Evans <a href="https://youtu.be/avGv-fP7MZs" target="_blank">View Here</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>This week's Scripture reading</i>: <i><b>Philippians 1:19-30 <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+1%3A19-30&version=ESV" target="_blank">Read Here</a></b></i></span></div>
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