Pretty Woman

Pretty Woman

 

All Women are beautiful!

I make this statement because it is true.

Every woman is an amazing gift.

 

We long to be loved!

We long to be appreciated, and noticed.

Love is the glue that holds this world together.

 

Being loved is more then just a basic need,

it is what gives us life.

We  women are the heart of our homes.

 

That is why it is so important each day to make

it a habit of preparing to meet each day.

We start with adoring ourselves with His Word.

Clothe ourselves with His love.

 

Then: We take the time to make ourselves ready.

Take the time to wash and do your hair.

Apply a good moisture to your face daily.

A bit of make-up if you choose.

Smell fresh and clean.

Be purposeful in your looks.

 

Dress as if you had an important engagement with a King.

For you are a Queen!

Take care of yourselves dear ones.

"Dress like a lady

And you will act like one."

The best part of beauty is that which no picture can express...

 

Blessings, Roxy


 

 

 

The Truth About Tattoos and Piercings...

 With great trepidation, I write this post.

I always want to love and encourage woman!

Let there be no condemnation to any of

My dear sisters in this post, 

May it be perceived in love.

We stay quiet at times for fear of offending.

But, we may be too quiet and in that we not addressing

Or

Showing, what might be harmful to someone. 

Also, there is a scripture about tattoos in the Old Testament
Leviticus 19: 28

We live in such a day that we really don't think

about the way something will affect us long term!

  
Years ago I had a clip on this subject of tattoos,
But it now has been removed from the web.

At the rate of how the tattoo population is growing just blows my mind!

I an say honestly in my own opinion; I have never seen a tattoo on anyone
that I thought looked beautiful or lovely!
And for the record I love art and sketching and paintings!

I want to cry when I see so many beautiful arms and legs
covered with some picture of an other's persons art form.

Just for the record;
 If you have never seen a very old tattoo on a very old person!
Well, it is not a very pretty picture...

Look, You are gonna sag, and get crappy skin, you will lose muscle and fat!
Or get more fat, so it will stretch...

The colors will fad, they turn black and bluish.
What other health risk will soon be discovered from getting these?

Time will tell all...

One day we will be a minority of the few that said NO to this fad!
Trust me; this is all just a fad.

Its about standing out and look at me;
I want to do this just for me, I don't care how it will affect my future.

Kids now days think all these things are normal behavior.
Look, I am not bashing them, I am just saying this;
some of us do not want them...

The clip was really good,
 it was about a man that had covered his whole body in them!
He was the actual artist, but he realized that it was an addiction.
and caused him to regret it!

He now wears a long sleeved shirt and pants!
He first thought he looked beautiful, but soon felt regret!

Just think about it, before you do it!
Just Saying

Blessings, Roxy



Simplicity

The Simplicity In Christ

 

The simplicity which is in Christ

is rarely found among us.

In its place are programs, methods,

organizations, and a world of nervous activities

which occupy time and attention

but can never satisfy the longing of the heart.

A.W. Tozer

 

May these days of cold weather

and early arriving of dark evenings be used

for getting rest and reading some good books.

 

Taking time for writing a letter to a loved one.

Taking extra time for evening prayers for others.

For these are not nervous activities.

They bring peace and calmness to

ones heart and mind.

 

May we learn to practice entering;

His Presence

 

In all things He desires our focus to be upon Him.

 

Be still and know I am God.

Psalm 46:10

 

Blessings, Roxy



Wise Counsel...

Now, what was that she said again?

 I am so thankful for the wisdom that comes from

Godly counsel.

Do you realize that God tells us to get wise counsel!

I am always searching scripture for answers to

questions I might have about any given subject.

We join Bible studies to grow.

 We buy books and read them.

We educate ourselves in many ways.

But there is a way to gain knowledge

and to get insight that we can use.

Godly counsel, is a wonderful gift we

can give to one another.

We are a body of many parts, and we function

much better when we use each other.

Would you dear sisters love to be called a

wise women who builds her house?

Listen to advice and accept instruction,

and in the end you will be wise.

Proverbs 19:20

Now, that just does not mean anything anyone tells you!

Look at the women and see if there is fruit.

Is there wisdom from above in her life?

Godly counsel always lines up with the Word.

Godly counsel operates in Love.

Godly counsel brings Peace.

May we all be teachable and ready to learn!

 Blessings,



Queen Of The Home

A Lovely Lady

This is one of my most favorite treasures.

I was given this plate as a young women, it belonged to my Grandmother.

This was in my Grandmothers china cabinet as long as I could remember.

I believe this is the very first encounter of a women of a sweet

demure countenance.

 A princess or a queen maybe?

I remember thinking, who is this pretty women, my imagination was sparked.

I always knew in my heart she was real.

Where did she live, in a palace so grand or a castle far away.

I think we as women have such a desire to create and surround ourselves

with beauty.

As I have lovingly taken such good care of this plate, I have wondered

as to if maybe one of my own grand daughters would

find an attraction as I once did?

Or

Has our culture and days of longing for the princess ceased?

Never!

We are all Queens of our own homes!

And this why my dear ladies we long to surround ourselves

with beauty and charm.

We were born (princesses).

Blessings, Roxy

 

Purity

   Purity

Purity may be something we don't see to much of in this

culture today.

I see so many young women who are dressed so scantily.

My heart grieves for them.

Now, these women were guest at a wedding ceremony

and reception dinner.

Now for the record,

I am not in any way unfashionable!

I love the feel of being feminine and classy.

Dressed to the nines, was a statement once used

of women who were well dressed, and elegant.

I just came from a wedding, that was very sweet and precious.

But what I wanted to share was this, that sweet couple

saved themselves for their wedding day,

When they kissed after being pronounced

Man and Wife

It was their first kiss!!

My prayer is this :

that more women will save themselves for the man

that God chooses for them.

What heart aches come from our own impatient

flesh. And the longings of wanting to be loved.

God has always had the hearts of women held,

in His perfect plan of how marriage is

suppose to be.

Now, please understand me here!

I did not do it right myself ladies...

But God's grace is so amazing and His love has covered

a multitude of my sins.

But I felt like crying when I saw this sweet young brides rapture.

Her face was really glowing.

Come on!

Women we are the ones missing out when

we allow ourselves to be joined to someone

he has not vowed to love and cherish us.

To death do us part.

Jesus is coming for his bride,

make yourselves ready. 

Blessings,

Laundry Tips For Ladies Clothing



Laundry Room Before

This is my laundry room, it is functional, but plain and

very blah, and clunky.

I really don't mind washing clothes and doing our laundry.

But when it's not a sweet and tidy room,

and without color and decor.

It is just a plain laundry room!

After makeover


Painted and added new shelf

Painted chicken red, and added a new sign.
See the Zote soap?
I also love the red and white  enamel tub.
See my enamel bowl  full of clothes pins.


I was able to move right into the laundry room,
after we finished the kitchen remodel.
It was much easier and faster!

I think being able to refresh this room has helped me.
It was so plain Jane.  Now it is really
clean and tidy.

I put up  pretty sage green  lace curtains over the windows,
and some pretty stripped green curtains over
our food pantry shelves.

Your clothes are an investment!
I believe it is important to take care of them.

A Few Laundry Tips:

If you want to keep your femine clothes nice,
Always wash your things(skirts, pretty tops, sweaters, etc.)
Separate.
I also have started using only delicate laundry soap,
On my things.  As I have noticed so much fading
In my colors.

Place your undergarments in a garment bag:
And wash your bras, but do not dry in the dryer!
Also, If you wear tights place them in a garment bag
To wash, but hang to dry.

And when you start a load, check water level
And pour soap in first.
Add fabric softener in  its dispenser with a bit of water.

Also, wash only your whites and lights together
And
Your darks separate.

Do not dry your clothes overly dry!
As this is where shrinking comes in.

And some skirts you can just hang, as with some slacks,
Completely dry.
Hang all your skirts up and tops that you keep in
Your closet. And fold all the others.

Iron as you need them, or pick a time that works for you.

Now, I know many of you have large families and
a never ending cycle of laundry.
But washing your clothes separate will pay off!

One wise woman said:
Laundry never ends!

Blessings, Roxy

She select's wool and flax and works with eager hands.
Proverbs 31:13

His and Hers

His and Hers

We must first dress in what the Lord has provided for us.

The days we are living in our evil.

We would never think of not buckling ourselves

in our vehicles.

Or

Walking on thin ice in the winter.

But we will start our days, before we

have put on our most important

item of clothing.

Our Armour.

I heard a word from a Pastor yesterday

that was profound!

 I believe it is a very timely word.

The very first thing that God

created after the world was the

first family.

He loves the Home and what it

represents.

We must put on our armour each and

everyday. As we are under attack.

If we are not careful the family could be on the

extinction list.

Pray and put on His Word.

I just loved this picture of His and Hers

armour! 

Women Pray for your husbands!

They need to know you are

standing  for and with them.

Building a strong marriage is so important,

and by doing those unseen acts

of humility.

Serving!!

Blessings,



House Keeper Or Homemaker

Home Maker

Or

House Keeper



We have come a long way!

But we still have the beginning call upon our lives!

Times have changed, but the design and purpose has not.

We as women have the ability to make the
choice to be:

Homemakers
Or
Housekeepers

They seem to be doing the same things as job descriptions.
But with a much different heart and approach.

A housekeeper may do all the home duties;
but it is done with a different motive.
A house keeper is working for a monetary wage.
But a homemaker is doing hers with a different heart,
and motive.

I believe I have been in a house that I could tell
that it was running via a housekeeper.
And yet ,most homes I have been to are being managed
by a homemaker.

The difference:

Housekeepers: Very clean and smells like polish and wax.
Very few people in the rooms.
Very quiet.

Homemakers: Very comfy and cozy
Very busy with people coming and going.
Very much filled with talking and laughter.

Both are receiving their wages!
One monetary,
the other eternal and more profitable.

Blessings, Roxy
 

Gentle Beauty...

Grace and Compassion

There is no beautifier of complexion,

Or form of behavior, like the wish to

scatter joy and not pain around us.

By: Ralph Waldo Emerson

There is a presence of grace, that

is unseen, but rather felt

in the heart.

My desire is to be a woman, who

if only for a brief moment of time.

 Is to play out my daily deeds,

 with compassion.

Compassion is not worth anything:

if we only feel pity.

But rather feeling another's

 Sorrow or hardship that leads to help.

Therefore, as God's chosen people,

holy and dearly loved,

cloth yourself with

Compassion.

From:

The Book Of Colossians

Compassion great or small,

is an act of giving yourself to

others.

Blessings,

Roxy



A Sweet Fragrance

A Lovely Fragrance

 

It is a very distinctive and pleasant beauty secret.
 

Our sense of smell is a powerful and complex

thing. We can experience a pleasure by a
lovely fragrance.

I think a very  easy and wonderful beauty secret is to
always wear a fragrance daily.

A light spray or splash of a fragrance you
 love helps you to feel
feminine and pretty.

I have always loved White Shoulders Perfume.

I also have many others I like,
 a sweet Jasmine scent
is amazing. 

 Also, Giorgio I saved this one for special occasions!

I have sweet memories of my Mother
wearing Emeraud Perfume.
It still invokes a very precious memory.

I love to hear someone say; you smell good!
(Especially my hubby)

I have even found a couple spray colognes from the Dollar Store,
That were really quite nice.

The soul deep in prayer

As a hyacinth

Stretches its pillar bloom,

Feelers of fragrance unseen,

To the edge of the room.

By EVERLYN UNDERHILL

 

Blessings, Roxy
 

The Secret Garden

      Welcome 

Enter His gates with thanksgiving!

Take time in this moment

and walk in.

I love the sweet and endearing idea of a gate.

It can just beckon us to come in, as we wonder

what is behind the gate.

I like to think of the secret garden story

or anyone of the books I have read.

That will say something like; as we strolled in the garden .

We really can go to those places

in our imagination.

In our very busy days I have been really feeling the need.

To enter into the place He has given me.

The secret place.

What are some of the things that the Lord has

given you to find pleasure?

This morning I brought out the material pieces,

I have been buying that just caught my eye.

I began cutting out for myself some new aprons.

My aprons are really showing their age. :)

Take pleasure my dear friends in those 

moments of His presence.

So we can carry on and manage our

Homes in peace and Joy. 

Blessings, Roxy   

            

                               

                 

                      

Dwell In Possibilities

The Beginning Of Wisdom



Happy New Year
2013

My sweet hubby got home this morning and he
said you want to see something really cool?
I said yes, and he said follow me.
We went outside in the freezing daybreak. 
A light
  cover of frosty snow on everything.
He pointed out into the eastern sky, and to
our amazing eyes was the most
 magnificent rainbow.

Now that was a sign from the Lord:

For this was a very personal message to us.
When we were married 30 years ago,
we chose the rainbow as our symbol
for our wedding, and our vows.

I believe God allows us certain sweet signs to encourage us!
Now what better sign for Him to give us to see on
 January 1, 2013
But a rainbow!
 

May this message encourage you!

May we all Dwell in Possibilities:
With God all things are possible!

Blessings, Roxy

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