Bible Reading Plan

Bible Reading

We are on the thresh hold of another new year.

It is a new beginning of so many things.

It is a great time to re-examine  your daily Bible reading

Schedule. Or maybe to use a new Bible all together.

I have just started a new Bible study myself, it will help me

to get focused. I need to get back on track, after the busy

holidays. My morning time with the Lord needs to be

Refreshed and organized,

Here is a list of a few ideas:

1. Clean off the area you will be using (desk, table etc.)
2. Get a new journal for notes and prayer request.
3. Have your concordance and a dictionary handy.
4. Have a good pen and a highlighter.
5. Choose a couple of good devotionals to read.
6. Get yourself a copy of a Bible reading chart.
7.  Use a Bible you can write and highlight in.

Make a place ready to meet with Him.
May you cherish your quiet time,
and it becomes a treasure to you.

Be a wise woman and seek Him daily!

Here is a web site to print out a Bible reading plan
For this New Year 
Bible Reading Plans

Go to Discipleship Journal
There are 4 different plans to choose from.
Print and enjoy!

Blessings, Roxy

Christmas Day

The Stable
Where Christmas Started

Oh come let us adore Him





May you find comfort in
this season.


Salvation that gives purpose of living.
Thanksgiving that beholds God

Hope that keeps us in Christ until heaven or until He returns

Truth that will prevail over every false thing
Faith that does the impossible for God
Light that defeats all darkness
Joy that is strength beyond conditions or feelings
Freedom to please & glorify God with your life
Peace that ministers rest of heart, trusting in God's Word
Forgiveness beyond human ability that heals relationships
Blessings that ministers generosity
Life eternal that conquered death, hate and hell
An everlasting Love that redeems to full GLORY


This amazing poem is from a friend!

Thank-you to all
who share the gospel!



May the warmth of His love fill you

Blessings, Roxy

Home For The Holidays

Christmas Reflections

 

I'll Be Home For Christmas.

You can count on me.

I'll be home for Christmas

If only in my dreams...

 

Blessings, Roxy

 

 



SWEET WORDS

 

Happy First Day of Winter

 

Today is the new beginning of another season.

May we not grow weary in doing good.

 

We are in the last few days of Christmas preparation's,

and baking and wrapping and visiting friends.

Family members may be arriving for Christmas.

 

It may seem like something is coming to an end,

Ye, another season and new beginning is come.

 

I always like to make a challenge

for myself, each new season.

This season is to:

Be mindful of my words...

 

SWEET WORDS

 

Put on tender mercies,

kindness, humility,

meekness, longsuffering.

Colossians 3:12

 

Sometimes in the hurry and bustle

we can become careless and hurt those

we love ,with our words.

Like one gals blog she said lets not be Grinchy

 

Instead of hurling angry words

That wound and stir up strife,

Use words of kindness, filled with love,

That heals and nourish life. -Sper

 

I pray everyday that the Lord

would set a guard over my mouth.

 

Blessings To All, Roxy

 

 



Happily Married

Christmas Memories

 

When I stop to think of all the Christmas's past. my heart

wells with love.

For because of God's great mercy He gave me

a husband that loved me well.

 

It was not always as great as it is now.

But there was so many things we did not understand, or know about

in those first couple of years.

 

A great marriage is a relationship

that must be nourished and prayed over daily.

It is learning to love and esteem the other better then yourself.

 

It is about putting them first and his needs.

 

Dying to myself was most painful as a young

self centered spunky gal.

 

As a newly married women I had no one to mentor me in

 the skills of being a Godly women.

And most importantly a Godly wife.

 

We both new something was not right, but we had no

examples to follow and we had no maturity

in the word of God.

 

But in God's great mercy he made us aware of a  conference,

that was for marriages.

We went and it was a whole weekend filled with:

How to have a Godly Marriage.

 

What we learned that weekend was truly a gift from the Lord.

The truth is not always easy.

But the truth will always bring life , love and hope.

 

My desire and prayer as I walk in this marriage,

is to be an example to others.

And to have an encouraging word.

 

Marriage is what God had in His heart,

so we had someone to share this life with.

 

Encourage yourself in your own marriage,

and make the effort to honor and cherish your mate.

 

Ask God for the help and resources you may need,

to make your marriage strong, and wonderful.

I still reach for my books to read about how to be a Godly wife.

It is like a good recipe, tried and true,

yet at times you need to add a little pinch of this,

or a dash of that.

 

Blessings,Roxy



Jolly St. Nick

Jolly St.Nick

 

I so enjoy the idea of the history of

St. Nicholas.

What the whole history is I don't know,

but the concept is the idea of giving.

 

It is wonderful to give!

Yet this can be a time where we give things that are

just stuff.

 

What is it that people really need?

 

"Not toys or stuff"

 

But rather something that will not perish

or fad away.

 

I want to shout from the roof tops to tell everyone,

of the wonderful gift, that was given to me.

 

My heart jumps with laughter and glee:

For my saviour

JESUS CHRIST

saved me!

 

So, now let me give YOU,

the gift he has given me.

 

Ask Jesus to come into your heart,

and ask Him to lead you and guide you

in His narrow way.

 

Now, you will know the most famous

giver of ALL.

For God so loved the world he gave his one and only Son,
that whoever believes in him shall not perish
but have eternal life.
John 3:16

Have a blessed Christmas everyone!

 

Blessings, Roxy

 

Sweetest Season Of All

Sweet Friends

Happy Holidays

There is just such a sweetness of
friends and family
during this joyous time of year!

Make time for your friends
this holiday season.
For they are your gifts from God.

You can just feel the excitement...

The children ,
there eyes really do light up with
anticipation.

There sweetness helps me to not stress!

May we make the time to be a blessing to
someone this time of year.

Enjoy watching Christmas movies!
and
sip a cup of spice tea or hot chocolate,
and address your Christmas cards.

Take pleasure in this season,
and remind yourself this one thing:

JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON

Make wonderful happy memories.

This picture makes me think of the days
that were innocent and much more friendly.

A picture does paint a thousand words!

Merry Christmas

Blessings, Roxy

Hubbies Day

I Told You There Would Be Days Like This!

 

 

I just wanted to give a glimpse of my hubbies day yesterday.

 

Honey, I am gonna take your car in for an oil change.

I am gonna get new wiper blades put on also,

just in case we ever get any moisture.

 

Ok, I say to him.

 

He leaves early morning with no breakfast,

I say honey aren't you gonna eat?

No I will just grab a cinnamon roll.

 

An hour later the phone rings...

Well Rox, your two front tires are shot,

"What! we put two new ones on just last year

they were suppose to last a long time"

 

Well, the alignment was out on your car and now there ruined.

 

Ok, I say to him.

 

An hour later the phone rings...

Well Rox , your brakes are shot on your car!

 

"What you gotta be kidding me"

 

Well your brake pads are shot also on all four wheels.

and the rotors are ruined on the back.

I am gonna have to go to the bank!

 

An hour later the phone rings...

 

Can you come get me?

 It's gonna take a few hours to get the brakes done.

 

I drive into town and pick him up at the garage.

 We go eat as he is starved.

 

We had a nice lunch and we talked.

We had to laugh,

as you have all had one of those days.

 

I did get my oil changed :)

 

 

My hubby takes such good care of me!

 

Blessings, Roxy

 

Christmas Elf

Christmas Elf

All I want for Christmas is

this little elf!

 

He is a perfect size.

Jolly

Gives hugs and kisses

Brings joy

Smiles a lot!

 

This is the perfect gift!!

 

 

Merry Christmas

 

 

Make your holidays filled with

His

Peace!

 

 

This is my sweet grandson first Christmas.

 

Blessings, Roxy

Divine Weapons

Choose Your Weapon!

The Word tell us we have weapons not of  this world.

Praise God!

We are in need of back-up, to know someone has your back,
is very reassuring!

For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does.
The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world.
On the contrary, they have divine power to
demolish strongholds.
2Corinthians 10:3-4

And your back-up is:
The Glory of the Lord!
For the Lord is your rear guard.

As we come out of the season of Thanksgiving,
and counting your blessings.
May we move into this Season
of Comfort and JOY.
Choose JOY!

Blessings, Roxy
 

Funny Girl...

Now This is Funny

I Really needed a good laugh!

Sometimes a girl just needs a good belly laugh :)

It is a proven fact, laughter is good medicine...
They're our some people that look like they may need a spoonful
Of good medicine.

I really do enjoy a good cup of coffee!

You can find so many facts supporting the benefits of 
Drinking it for health support now days.
But I think just the ritual of making a pot of coffee,
is soothing and comforting.

The world has so many things that want to bring,
worry and stress upon our hearts and home.
So if we can find some comfort and peace
And maybe a good laugh over a cup of coffee;
This my friend is a good thing...

A  cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up
the bones.
Proverbs 17:22

Blessings, Roxy

Taking Pleasure

"You Say It's Your Birthday"

Happy Birthday!

This is the day the Lord has made I will rejoice and be glad in it.

I must admit I have had more pumpkin pies for my
birthday  with candles in it then I can count.
Because my birthday has either fallen on Thanksgiving day, 
or has been in the same week,
my whole life.

I have always had to pray my way through the
holidays.  I believe there are just some
things attached to birthdays, and holidays.

But praise God he has given us freedom,
and the ability to overcome.

It is not like something bad happened to me.
It is more like a false expectation, I put on it!

So, I rejoice knowing that I can walk in freedom
And enjoy this Birthday,
because of His grace.

Also, I have been learning to take pleasure
in the holidays.

Every year has been more of a release,
to be in Him.
And not allow my hold to a false
expectations to take control.

Being transparent has helped.
Let us not hold ourselves in high esteem,
but rather humble ourselves.
That He may exalt us in do time.

Blessings, Roxy

A living Example

My Oldest Grand Daughter an my Youngest Grandson

 

 

Big sister is reading to her little brother.

 

I must admit it makes my heart feel so full, to see the love and care she is showing her little brother.  We live in such a day that we do not give the example and the home life to teach this to our children anymore.  With older siblings off to school or the wee ones in day care.  But thank God more and more families our working at keeping the family together.  And it is our biblical duty from the scriptures to help mentor, our daughters and encourage them in their pursuit to stay at home.

 

And to also thank our sons for allowing them to do so.

 

I realize we all can not stay at home!

But as I have said many times it is where your heart is !

 

May we all pursue to keep the home fires burning.

May our children say: There's NO place like home.

No matter how old or how far they live away:)

 

Blessings, Roxy

Count Your Blessings

Gobble- Gobble!

 

Happy Thanksgiving

 

I am taking this time and counting my blessings!

 

It is so important to give thanks,

it truly opens the heart.

 

You cannot be counting your blessings,and

be un-thankful at the same time.

So choose blessings!

 

Count your blessings:

Name them one by one,
 

1.God choosing and loving me.

2.Having a husband that serves Christ.

3.Having family.

4.Having friends.

5.Being a grandma

6.Being able to study God's Word.

7.Having a home to live in.

8.Being healthy and strong.

9.To be able to worship freely.

10.To be able to love others.

 

He blesses the house of the righteous.

Proverbs 3:33b

 

Blessings, Roxy

Kitchen Skills

  Making Pies

 

This picture just brings back such a sweet idea

of home and family.

 

I  myself can never get past the wholesome heart,

that was always intended for the family.

 

And it did take heart!

Not the (only myself) attitude.

 

These skills were not just there by osmosis,

but rather taught and practiced in the home.

 

As women, wives and mothers,

we have a custom and heritage we must keep alive!

PIES

 

Apple pie

Pumpkin pie

Cherry pie

Pecan pie

 

The list could go on and on!

Don your aprons ladies...

Baking season has begun:)

 

Each one should use whatever gift he

has received to serve others.

1Peter 4:10

Blessings, Roxy

 

 

 

 

 

Pumpkin Pancakes...

Pumpkin Pancakes

These are just delicious!

You gotta try them.

They are so moist and flavorful!

Just use your own pancake mix recipe,

Add 1/2 tsp. Pumpkin pie spice.

Add 1/2 cup pumpkin puree.

They cook up light and fluffy.

Spread fresh butter on top, and

Pour on warm maple syrup.

Say grace and thank God,

for your food!

Eat and enjoy His wonderful bounty!

God is able to make all grace abound to you,

so that in all things at all times,

having all that you need,

you will abound in every

Good Work.

2 Corinthians 12:9

Blessings, Roxy

Living From Glory to Glory

Goose Hunting

His First Goose Hunt!
And I don't mean Dad's!



Golly this goose weighs a ton!
This boy has a marks men's eye...

He got up at 5:00 am to put out decoys,

he was ready and down before the sun came up.

 

He is an amazing shot!

So proud of him...

 

Our family loves to hunt!

 

They smoked it and made goose jerky out of it.

It was so good!

 

 

I went with my oldest grandson, and we

did our hunter safety class together

last year.

 

I believe it is important to train up the next generation

to be sportsmen like, to know safety and to respect

our wildlife.

 

He has bent His bow and made it ready.

Psalms 7:12

 

Wait for the first light to shoot!

 

Blessings, Roxy

Home Sweeet Home

Pretty Fall Material

 

There is just something about material,

that just fills me with such a longing

to create.

 

I believe it is what our Creator, had in mind

all along.

 

There is real power in the way we present,

ourselves and our homes.

 

We are to be the example to the world,

not to follow after the worlds example.

 

Our homes should reflect His heart.

 

When you make the effort to make all things

beautiful, clean and tidy, it will

reflect His peace and order.

 

She makes coverings for her bed; she is

clothed in fine linen and purple.

She makes garments and sells them, and

supplies the merchants with sashes.

Proverbs 31: 22,24

 

I am not saying every women should

know how to sew,

but I am saying you can make an effort

to make your home welcoming.

 

Blessings, Roxy

 



Unique and Lovely

Unique Gift Wrapping

 

Here is a photo of last years birthday gift

from my sister.

 

I actually feel as excited over the way she wraps her

gifts, and the way she presents them, as
the thoughtful gifts she sends.

 

Last year each gift was wrapped in a lovely old

doily, tied with jute and a orange ribbon.

 

These doily's were also

sentimental as they belonged to

our mother.

 

I was just thinking of this as a great idea

to use, as we are so close to

the gift giving season.

 

 

There was also an idea that I used one year.

I bought a bunch of very inexpensive fabric,

and I sewed up bags to put gifts in.

I tied them with ribbon, and added a gift tag.

The tag was made out of brown paper

sacks cut out in a cute design.

I traced out the designs from my cookie cutters.

 

I know we all want to use our

resources wisely.

 

I think we can also give gifts of

things that already belong to us. Such

a much loved plate or bowl,

a treasured tea cup.

Think outside the media gift ideas!

 

Ask God for creative gift ideas!

 

To the man who please Him,

God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness.

Ecclesiastes 2:26

 

Blessings, Roxy

Elegant Tea

Simple Tea

 

Even the most modest tea pot and cup,

served with a lace table cloth,

makes it fit for a Queen.

 

The simple but elegant!

 

Never under estimate a cup of tea.

 

Take time and be still.

 

Blessings, Roxy

 



Recycled Mittens

Mitten Weather

I was just going through some of my favorites,

 and I found some great ideas on recycled mittens.

  We all know very cold days and snow are ahead for some of us.

We really are praying for snow as we have

been in a terrible drought.

We have been so busy doing some home make-overs, that

it has been a challenge to find time to do anything else.

I love to sew and to craft and to make things lovely

for my home and family.

There are so many ideas on the web for making mittens from old sweaters!

                                                   
                                                                    Blessings

Kitchen Blessings

Sanding and priming .
See my new stove?
This is what started the make-over:)

I had my drawer fronts refaced,
what a difference it made.

My sweet grandson!
I painted the island a completely
different color.

See my chicken's?
I love the wains coat we glued in the center
of each cabinet.

The brick board added the cozy
touch it needed.
See the red top rail?
 

See my antique oatmeal canister?

My long counter top.
Love the brick board.

My chandelier is my most favorite touch!

My heart has been so full of His love and grace!

 

This the most beautiful kitchen I

have ever had!

 

I feel blessed beyond

words!

 

Blessings, Roxy

 



Whistle While You Work

I really love to iron!

 

Ok, your all thinking this girl needs to get a life!!

 

I like to get all the tops and bottoms,

that I may be wearing soon.

Also, I iron my aprons!

I like them to be clean and fresh and (not wrinkled)

 

And I put up my ironing board in the kitchen,

it is usually up in my/spare room/

sewing room/ect.

 

But I do enjoy being in the heart of my home.

I can listen to worship music, or a teaching tape.

Also maybe get a post started:)

And to watch what I may have cooking on the stove.

 

My sister can- not believe that I love to iron.

I told her one day maybe,

it's the only thing I can control

wrinkles!

 

We must be diligent,

and focus on what is really important!

Our time with the Lord

Honoring and respecting our Husbands!

Making our houses a Home...

 

I am so blessed!

I love to be a part of this,

amazing community of Bloggers.

 

Do Not Forget to VOTE!

(For those who live in the U.S.A.)

 



Honoring Others

 

Showing Honor

 

I was just thinking how fast the holidays

are approaching, and to realize that another

year has gone by.

 

This is a picture of a surprise lunch

Birthday party given to me

last November.

 

I was turning 55 years young.

So that means in a matter of weeks I will be turning 56.

 

So what I have been thinking about

all this last year was the kindness,

and love, and I honor that was

shown to me!

 

It still brings tears to my eyes,

and a lump in my throat.

 

I believe in showing honor to those God,

has given us :

Family, and friends,

mentors, and Pastors.

 

We can show honor in so many different ways.

As you bless others, you yourself

will be blessed.

 

Maybe we can start now asking the Lord

for ways that we can show honor to others.

This holiday season could be a time to

really let others know what they have

meant to you.

 

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.

Honor one another above yourselves.

Romans 12:10

 

Blessings, Roxy

Maintain the Difference

 

Every Knee Shall Bow 

I will make a difference

between My people

and your people

Exodus 8:23

The Lord has put a division;

see to it that you keep up

the division in spirit, aim,

Character, endeavors

and company.

Pharaoh had a people,

and the Lord has a people.

I always want to speak my heart,

As a woman  that desires to please the

Lord.

I must in keeping with a good conscience

say that anything done

on hallows eve, that looks like even an alternative

to trick or treat, makes me wonder

if this is being just like the world??

Blessings, Roxy

Pressure Canning Chicken...

Fruits Of Our Labor

Here is a picture of some of the chicken we

Pressured canned.

It was so easy to do, it just takes a long time

to process.

The class we took at our extension office

was really profitable.

Also, to learn to not be intimidated by pressure canning:)

We are hoping to become well stocked with meats.

It is so convenient to just open a

Jar of chicken or beef and add to your,

Soups or stews.

I am so blessed to have learned the love

Of home keeping,

From my own Mother.

In all labor there is profit

Proverbs 14:23

Blessings, Roxy