Why Post A sign That Says No Tresspassing...

 

Welcome

Now this is a really nice thing to see...

We all have signs that might be placed on our doors and welcome mats on the porch..

We have little ornaments in our gardens that all say welcome;

We see these as we might cross a state line that says Welcome...

Mostly we do welcome those that come into our homes or property lines;

But as women that are told in scripture to guide our homes,

We must heed these words;

So we sometimes simultaneously have to have another sign posted

Such as theses;

Can we just open our doors to all?

I think not...

I do not live in fear, but I will say that there seems to me to be an all time high;

Of low life mentality...

They seem a bit off, mental and spiritual understanding that is riddled with

Untruth and trusting them is just not wise!

~I feel like I am called to be a watchman on the wall~

Beware of the lions and tigers and bears, oh my...

But in these days we should beware of the

--------- and ------- and -------- oh my!

YOU fill in the blanks...

We do not live in Wonderland and this is not Disney or the Magical Kingdom.

All these places and open doors are not wise.

And NOT everything  is acceptable or should be permitted!

Trust Me...

Said the Big Bad Wolf

Little Red Riding Hood you sure are looking good!

Why does God give us discernment?

Can anybody answer that?

It is so we can discern between evil and good!

We cannot just go by looks and yet we can also go completely by looks...

That is why we need to discern as things can look one way,

And yet can be completely off...

We must look at the fruit and past history

History always proceeds the future;

I am not saying people cannot change, but I am also reminded where 

The Lord says can a leopard change his spots?

" History will always repeat itself"

Well, not on my watch...

You are Welcomed,
Jesus is always welcome...
 But just remember Beware

 (I am watching you)

As is the Lord...

How A Fence Really Gives Us Freedom...

 

Good Fences

Bad Fences

Old Fences

Fences are in place for many reasons!!

They are what I see as boundaries and are used to keep us safe...

If we did not have these fences we would have cows in the corn;

Horses in the alfalfa fields;

And rabbits in the gardens;

A fence can help to keep things in their own area!

A bad fence is where you build a fence around yourself to

Keep others separate and away from you!

(Isolation)

Old fences are boundaries that were put in place to keep us

and our stuff from being abused or taken advantaged of!

The laws of the land to give us freedom;

Laws to keep us from being overrun from agendas to take our stuff

And poison our minds!

We are not suppose to be run by the government

But rather they are to be a service to us...

We had men long ago that wrote a constitution for the American people

"We The People"

We all want freedom!

But as we all well know it does come with a price...

Some countries have no freedoms and no fences;

To keep themselves safe or to keep the enemy out!

Do you go to bed at night and leave your doors unlocked?

Do you just trust someone because they say they are a Christian?

Will you get in a car with just anyone because they have a driver's license?

(These are all forms of fences we should have in our lives)

We all have God given rights...

But many in places of trust will cross over an established fence.

I do not enjoy hurting other peoples feeling;

But I do not like to feel cornered or coerced into things.

We must all make good choices everyday!

God tells us to lead a quiet life and work with our hands...

Just don't tread on me!

I serve one master and loyal to one king!

Keep your watch dear ones, manage your home!

Keep the fences in good sound repair!

Watch for anyone trying to climb over this fence and does not come through;

"The Door Or Gate"

Freedom is not really free...

Have any of you seen that movie called

"Little Boy"

I loved it!

How To Impact And Improve Your Marriage And The Lily Of The Valley Flowers...

~Lily-Of-The-Valley~

How can such a tiny flower give off such a heady and powerful scent?

They have a lovely tiny bell shaped flowers, it is usually only white in color.
But it can actually be found as a pale pink in color.
 I have never seen the pale pink.

These little tiny bell flowers will fill an entire area and atmosphere
Of a heavenly perfume
And I might add, it is distinctive scent!

These little flowers can make a huge impact;
Just their presence can release a strong and sweet perfume!

How can we as women make a strong and sweet impact,
In our marriages and relationships with others?

By being distinct in our way with our words and our intent of our actions...

We get this silly notion like we have to be perfect and big important in
how we live and our realm of influence has to be large...
That is a big fat lie

Let me tell you this, it is the smallest things that have happened
in my life that have made a huge impact...

When you will take the time to tell your Hubby I love you and smile,
And do a small gesture of showing that he matters; it will make an impact!
Small things done daily or even just once can prepare a fertile ground
 A place that love and humility can increase.

How to improve;
In our hearts and the intent and the real motive should and,
Can be done in small increments, little by little
Can produce a strong sweet perfume...

We have all heard or maybe have said this phrase;
"Well that just plain stinks"

When I leave a room or a place, I dearly hope they are not saying
that about me, even if I might speak a hard word to someone,
If it is done in love,
 I must trust it will still leave a sweet smelling fragrance.

Just because something that might look delicate does not mean it
Cannot make a huge difference.
A truly biblical lady must be a bit like a lily of the valley flower

The Lily flower is a picture of sweetness, purity and humility,
And fruitfulness...

Just remember we can really fool no one;
Husbands and children and even animals can sense if you have a true intent;
To bring safety and kindness to a person
"That is why if your instincts tell you to beware of someone, trust it!!
Even children can sense an evil motive, don't tell your child go give
So and so a hug, when they clearly are not comfortable!
And this is my warning;
This flower might be sweetly scented
But it is highly poisonous...

Some impacts can be dangerous to ourselves and our loved ones.
Sometimes situations can seem that they are about to implode.
God wants us to be gentle as doves but wise as serpents!

We are all called to bloom where we are planted;
The the Lily of the valley blooms supposes to mean;
"Happiness is said to return"

~The symbolism's for this dainty tiny flowers are these~

Marys tears she shed when Jesus was on the cross.
Ladder to heaven.
Jacobs tears.
Also, it is considered a sign of Christ's second coming!

May your days be filled with a sweet smelling aroma;
Small and dainty but powerful...
Love others and look  all around you for those sweet spots,
That are filled with His presence...

How To Keep Our Loved Ones Away From This Death Culture...

 

A Little Rose: Sugar And Cream And Butter Dish Set...

May I encourage you all to make for yourself and those you love

"A place of refuge and peace"

We all know how things can seem very brash and worn out in our world;

It is as if the whole world needs a refreshing coat of paint.

I remember as a child that after the parade was over, the streets were

Littered with trash and cups and it all looked so dirty.

When I come out of a store now days the parking lots look so dirty.

The streets and roads have potholes, and homeless standing on all the corners!

As a woman that enjoys clean and organized;

And I love beautiful things, like flowers and teacups,

So with this all said, I might not be able to clean up all the parking lots

And help all the homeless people! I do pray for them, for God to heal

their minds and that they will come to know the Lord Jesus Christ;

And not just as Savior, but to make Him Lord of their lives...

But I can create a place in our humble abode that just overflows,

With beauty and comfort and joy, And where it feels clean and fresh!

It is not tarnished by worldly trash...

I feel at times that my senses are being assaulted from the liberalism,

Don't act shocked...

It seems like we are seeing such a death culture;

Skeletons on even children's clothing,

(How Cute)

NOT...

Okay, maybe everything in this life is not all Roses,

But I know this for certain this skeleton and skull stuff is just plain wrong!

If we are going to overcome the negative in this world;

We better have a course of action;

Counteract it!

We are going to have to put a bit of effort in choosing things that

liven up a home!

Things of beauty and life, order and peace!

~God is the Master of order and life and beauty~

They call it art or self expression, but what it really produces is this,

Death

Death of beauty

Death of life

Death of purity

Death of hope

So we must counter this culture with as many forms of purity of

wholeness of our thinking and homes filled with enough love

To help this next generation survive and overcome a death mentality!

Make it a priority to have a home filled with lovely and life giving

Conversations and prayer and a good belly laugh...

Because we must live life to the fullness!

Tell your children what the real truth is behind these things;

They just want to fit in with their peers, but do not give in to them!

This is where we trust in the Lord when He says this,

They shall arise and call you blessed

(Arise= older and mature)

They really just want you to not give in and give them what they are asking for!

I wish I had been told NO more times in my childhood years;

I bet many of you out there would say the same thing;

Sometimes we just have to say NO...

How To Grow A Healthy Heart Attitude...

 

Do You Have A Healthy Heart...

Heart Attitude

The desire of my heart is to listen for God’s wisdom in every situation.

If you are like most women your calendar is full and your days are busy.

But we all have the ability and responsibility to map out each day!

Keeping a schedule and a calendar can help us not over schedule on a given day.

But we sometimes can make a week, so ever extended we became hurried and stressed.

Then we start to have an overburdened heart attitude…

A bit cranky, tired, can’t think very well.

Our hearts hold the key to most of our troubles and solutions!

Our hearts are called the wellspring!

A woman of God honors all of the aspects of her personality,

That can be formed as we learn and understand Godly character;

My heart is always beating…

There is always hope in every situation to stop and to take stock.

I think that is why we love that scripture that talks about a gentle quiet spirit!

We want to have a heart that is responding with a right attitude.

When I become grouchy or critical I do not even like myself;

I always will go to those I have been short with and apologize to them!

We always have many challenges in our lives, But we are not

the only ones that are being affected.

When we struggled with either pain or discomfort we can feel bodily stress.

So then it is time to make some changes;

Clear my calendar and reschedule a few things,

Talk with my Husband and family and tell them I am struggling!

(Communication; They can’t read your mind)

Start by choosing some healthier foods

Get more sleep,

Drink more water.

Dive into God’s Word…

All things in the natural have a part that is rooted in the spiritual;

Our hearts once filled with Godly character; will need to be refreshed often!

Using God’s perspective and His priorities will help!

A Heart with an attitude to be willing to adjust ones calendar is wise!

We have so many counting on us daily;

We must hear and respond with the right heart attitude!

I encouraged myself in the Lord today, as I read the scripture;

 "She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of ideleness."
Proverbs 31:27 

Thr reason this scriptured comforted me so much this morning is this...
I do not have to take care of the whole world!
God has called me to look well to my Household!

We all have had some set backs and trying times;
But we must keep our hearts focused on our own households first!
I do not have enough strength to take care of everyone!
Do not be charged one day of taking care of everyone else and be found
wanting in the area of your own household!

I write and share what I believe God is saying to me,
But I want to encourage and warn others to keep watch!
For we are commanded to look well to the ways of her household...

Can you check your hearts health today?
Would you pass the stress test?

How Do We Live The Abundant Life...

How Can We
Enjoy The Fruits Of Our Labor

Having an Abundant Life requires knowing that you cannot fix the world:

 you can only change yourself.

 Abundant living is being free to enjoy the beauty and richness in life,

 knowing it comes from the Lord.

So many do not enjoy the fruit of their labors.

 If you will invest in relationships that are based on Godly principles;

you will reap a harvest of joy...

If you will invest in creating a home life based on Godly principles;
We will have a peace and joy that endures changes.

The key word here is labor

This labor is entering into a rest of His provisions;

When we work hard and take care of what He has given us;
We can enjoy more fully His abundance..

There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink,
 And that he should make his soul enjoy the fruit of his labor.
 This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God.

Ecclesiastes 2:24

I am sitting here after an aftermath of a hailstorm
Of what seemed like biblical proportions...
The damage is pretty bad, but I am praising God for sparing us
So much more damage that could of occurred!
We had hail 2 feet deep!

This post got published and I don't even know how that happened!
It was in my Drafts file, so I must of needed to read this one myself.
God does work in mysterious ways!
We had to take cover for two tornados that were seen!

I live the abundant life everyday...
I will invest in real people and take care of my family!
I will run my race with the goal that is just ahead.

Live life with honor and respect for those who care for you!

What are the things that make your life abundant?

How Not To Be Anxious In Unsettling Days...

 

I have a quote that I have been practicing and thinking about lately;

It goes like this;

"No matter what your circumstances are, don't get your feathers ruffled"

The skies are very ominous this evening;

This time of the year the spring storms can leave you feeling unsettled.

Do you ever think about what is happening in the natural world

Is as an indication as to what is happening in the spiritual realm?

I have heard of so many women feeling anxious lately;

I have been thinking that even for myself, I have felt a bit unsettled.

When you find yourself in a season or a moment of trials or fear;

We must learn to not let a vain imagination take hold!

I am very grateful for the fact that I have been practicing this, 

To not allow this vain imagination to take hold for years!

~The word tells us to look up

For your redemption draws nigh~

~Look to the hills for this is where your help comes from~

Where I look affects the way I feel and respond...

When I allow the enemy to get my eyes on my circumstances;

I immediately feel anxious;

So, here is what I do, I look UP...

I sometimes think people may think that I have no reaction at times;

But it is really that I am choosing to not allow myself to respond!

Being trained or exercising with the right response in a crisis or trouble,

Is not what the word is teaching us!

I think they want us to fear and feel like things are out of control!

When Jesus was told of a trouble or sickness, did it ever tell us

He was worried and that he ran to get there faster!

He was calm, and He had a peace that prevailed.

This very peace is what we have been given to guard our hearts and minds!

I have been thinking about that verse that tells us to be anxious for nothing.

I do not want to live in unrest or fear;

And I am sure you do not want to either, so we can determine in our hearts;

To not allow worry or fear to take hold...

I am not suggesting that we are not to be unconcerned about issues or life;

But rather to do all things in a peaceable way and attitude.

There are just some people who just panic over everything;

Who you looking at?

Keep in peace, trust and obey for there is no other way...

~Love and take your time to smell the Roses~

How To Make A Ironing Board Cover...

How To Sew Your Own Ironing Board Cover...

Making a new ironing board cover can be really a great idea;

My Reasons for wanting to make one myself;

I wanted a certain fabric to match my new sewing room that had pink in it

and has a vintage look to it.

 And as we know most fabrics used in ironing board covers are so modern looking.

I must admit I was a bit intimidated over the idea,

Firstly, may I suggest using the old cover as a pattern.

Measure how much length of material will be needed to cover your board

All ironing boards are not the same size or width!

Purchase a fabric that you love in color and design

Make sure it has a sturdy feel to it and will wear the use well.

Buy two packages of single bias tape to use for the draw string.

Purchase a color that matches your fabric

Purchase one package of Velcro Tape.

This will be put on the underside of the cover to keep it in place;

While on your ironing board.

Buy enough draw string cord to go completely around the cover,

Once again measure from your old cover for the length needed!

But buy at lease 12 inches longer to tie a good knot or bow,

And to assure not running short of the amount needed!

(You can buy all these things from the fabric store)

And of course you will need thread and a good pair of scissors!

Now lay out your fabric and lay the old ironing cover on top;

Measure twice, then start cutting around it and leave at least two inches extra!

Now lay this fabric on your board to check to see if it will be too large;

Or just right, that is why we add a bit extra.

Now, Add your bias tape,

Slowly start pinning it to the fabric, starting at the bottom flat edge of cover;

You will be leaving a small opening to add your draw string!

Once again refer to your old ironing board cover.

Pin the bias tape completely in place first!

Remember to keep the tape even so your draw string will go through it!

Have your pins facing into the cover so as you sew, you can remove them.

Start sewing from the flat bottom (remember to leave your space)

Go completely around the cover!

Remember to back stitch when you start and finish to reenforce your stitches!

To add the draw string, use a safety pin and tie one end of string to it;

Then start pulling it through the bias tape that is sewn on your fabric.

Once it is all pulled through, make sure the other end does not come out.

Now lay this over your ironing board, start allowing it to contour to the board.

Pull it gently to you get a nice fit!

Then, once I make sure all fits well, Now, I sew into the backsides some

Velcro tape to keep it in place and it does not slip or move around!

I place the Velcro  tape in about three places, but two places might be sufficient.

When I had my sewing room painted our son put in an ironing board unit 

right into the wall for me. And because of its smaller size I was needed

A cover that would fit properly, but also I wanted a pretty one!

These Hide A Boards are really nice...

So because of this unique size needed it inspired me to make my own!

I am really glad I did as it was a fun and not really that hard!

I always leave the old cover and padding on as I like the extra padding

it adds to the board. So I just place the new cover over the older one!

TA- DA 

 A new ironing board cover!

A few years back, I purchased from Etsy a new ironing board cover for myself 

 and I loved it as it was a fabric that had roses on it!

So I guess it won't be long and I will be making a new one for that board also!

I enjoy ironing and find it quite relaxing;

Also, I use it while crafting as a table for my items!

A good quality ironing board is a wise investment, just like a good pair of scissors!

My kids knew not to touch my good scissors (smile)

Hope you enjoyed seeing how I made mine;

Sometimes we need to try our hand at something different!

Also, I think this would make a nice item for stay at home Moms to make and sell!

Blessings, Roxy

Is The Dandelion An Obnoxious Weed Or A flower...

 

Is the Dandelion an obnoxious weed?

Or

Is it a flower preferred by Mothers everywhere!

 Mothers all over this country have likely experienced, the joy

Of a bouquet of yellow button dandelions.

These flowers are usually delivered in a the clutches of a little hand!

Those little hands are a bit sticky and covered in dirt.

The aroma of these little yellow buttons smells a bit pungent.

But the smile that spreads across these little faces, as they deliver them!

~I have always chosen to think of these little flowers as a ray of sunshine~

To see a lawn that carries no dandelions, may be a big achievement

For a master gardener in his profession!

No obnoxious weeds growing in their lush grass!

But as we all know beauty really is in the eye of the beholder.

I have loved every dandelion that has ever been presented to me;

And all the memories and love that were presented in the gift and the giver!

Mary Mary how does your garden grow?

What are you cultivating, what seeds are you tenderly planting?

I will tell you this;

Whatever you plant this season, you will harvest!

Now is the time to break up the fallow ground;

I have heard so many statements from people that have said things like;

I wish I had raised my children differently

I wish I had never gotten divorced

I wish I had more children

I wish I had been kinder to my family

I wish I had loved them more deeply

I wish I had more faith...

Accept the love offerings and the olive leaf;

One day I believe the Lord will ask us this

"How well did you love one another"

I choose to think of dandelions as a lovely flower;

Not an obnoxious weed...

Tell me how much these yellow buttons have meant to you!

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The Shaking Of Mount Everest...

 Everything That Can Be Shaken Will Be Shaken...

This Earthquake touched me personally;

I have on the ground three young adults living in that area,

That I know personally and attended the one couple's wedding!

I received a TXT message shortly after the earthquake

 and we heard that all of them were safe.

We saw images of this massive mountain just moving and shaking...

Well, we are seeing the destruction and the loss of life!

I will say that I just think that many of these lives will not see the Lord.

The pagan gods and their idols were smashed, their temples are no more...

I have prayed and my heart does feel heavy for this upheaval,

And destruction and loss of loved ones for so many.

There is fear for them that it is still very dangerous to go inside any structure.

I wonder is this the shaking that might cause the world to look

and see that they need a Saviour and how they must make

Him Lord of their lives!

I am so grateful that my friends were on a bus traveling in a remote area!

God does know where each of us are at any given time.

We are told in the Holy Bible that earthquakes will happen!

We must all be ready for any such thing that might shake our lives or our world!

~Everything that can be shaken will be shaken~

Pray For Those To See and Hear The Truth

As destruction can come swiftly and some are not ready

To meet The Only One True God

How To Take Responsibility And The Rhythm and Blues...

 

One of the greatest gifts to give yourself and to your husband and family is this;

Learning to move with the ebb and flow of life...

There is a rhythm that life takes on with just doing and trusting;

No stress and a deep, abiding wholeness.

Most the time when life gets chaotic and stressful is when we are doing too much!

We all can do something each and everyday;

But taking on other person's responsibilities is just foolish

And not biblical at all!

Now, hear me out, we will all have small slots when much more may be required of us.

When sickness comes or a move or trials come;

I fully get that, we must help and pull a bit extra.

We need to help someone in a difficult situation, that is biblical too.

I am talking about others getting away with dumping all their responsibilities on you!

It most cases we live in the overflow of the chaos of the bad decisions of others!

This is called sowing what you reap...

Now, that is a biblical term, and we have all seen the fruit of this truth!

We allow so many to do only what they want and hold no one accountable.

Then we are expected to do our share and carry burdens and work;

That was not intended for us to do or carry

So when we do more than what God has asked of us all the time;

We get overloaded, and we become stressed and filled with anxiety.

We can become feeling a bit down and blue!

The rhythm and blues get out of sync in your life.

And on the other hand, we may be the ones not carrying our share or load;

And we are causing this undo stress on another;

No matter who is not doing their share, this will cause an undercurrent and pulls others under!

I will also add this little surmise, some can carry very heavy loads and it does not

affect them so much. Some of us can carry only smaller loads!

This is what I mean by ebb and flow, we all need to learn this and adjust our days

And commitment to others as what will work and not break us down.

This is old fashion wisdom! And maybe what should be common sense.

"But as a nice person we may take on a false christian bear it all mentality"

We all need to learn these levels of commitment to helping others,

We have all heard terms like enabling or your really not helping them;

God just may be growing them and you are interfering with what God is teaching them!

And if you do too much that is what we really are doing;

Do not over commit, but do what you are suppose to do;

Just use wisdom and learn to say NO...

God has his way of training and maturing each of us;

So do not carry another burden that is theirs to carry,

You are not really helping!

We all must grow up and take responsibility for our lives!

We must always encourage them and lift them in prayer, but doing all the work

Is not really helping them at all!

Help others to have roots so they can stand the winds of adversity

Do not clip their wings!

Help them to soar and grow...

That is real teaching and disciplining and mentoring!

Not doing it for them...

Do you see yourself in this?

How My Mother Spoke A shocking Truth To Me...

The Heady Scent Of A Lilac:

Can Bring a Rush Of Childhood Memories

I believe the position and privilege that a Mother carries is so powerful!

A Mothers touch upon a feverish brow

The blast of warmth coming from the kitchen;

A pot of soup simmering on the stove;

A plate of freshly baked cookie aroma penetrates, many a kitchen wall.

Truths spoken in a timely moment that was heard and remembered for a lifetime

I remember dancing with my Mother in the kitchen to the tune of

 You Ain't Women Enough (To Take my Man...)

Loretta Lynn

I learned something that day, And I am going to share it with you!

~There are Women Out There That Want Your Man~

I am grateful to this day she spoke to me and told me,

Honey, Take care of your Man when you get one;

Cuz, there are women out there that will try to steal them!

They will get all gussied up and smell really pretty and act like

They just adore your man, flirty and such!

Smiling real big and smoking too!

So, Dear Ones

Here is the one time given a speech from my Mother on this subject!

Have things changed much in our world today?

I think NOT...

When we stop to ponder and think about what are Mothers;

Imparted to us as women, we need to remember to teach the next

Generations these truths. I get sick and tired of hearing

( I never thought It would Happen to Me)

Every time I happen to hear that song or put in my CD  to hear it;

I gird myself up and resolve to keep my Man...

No Matter how long you have been married;

A couple of years or decades;

There are women out there that would love to snatch up your man!

You may have come disillusioned with his words or appearance!

Maybe you have stopped taking notice of his smile!
Or how funny he can be!

But I will warn you with this...
My Momma told me to watch and be careful;

I am still taking her advice;

I am his women, and he is my man!

Take notice of your man!

Tell him how strong he is or smells good enough to eat!

For Petes sake, you did all that when you were dating him..

Now, Keep him happy and do not let another steal your man!

But the key is...

You got to be women enough to keep him

Writing For His Glory...

How Does Your Blog Grow?

What is it that we as women can do to be connected?

I asked a very busy Mom, what is it that women want from a blogger's post?

She said it needs to be short and to the point...

That is why Facebook is so popular;

Just Tweet it

Instagram is the new family photo album.

So I will write for His Glory

My desire is not to bore you with long posts;

But speak what He gives me...

Spring is here with the quick and strange weather patterns!

We need to be quick to respond to what comes at us.

But I will tarry and continue to practice His presence..

Maybe I will just type slower so you can read it all!

Remember Mavis Beacon typing lessons?

Also, did you ever try to speed read?

Well, my dear friends may we all just learn once again

to take pleasure in the simple things!

I hope you enjoy your visits here and to know that I appreciate you!

I guess there are some new gimmicks that we can do to grow our blogs;

But, I hope you find wisdom and comfort from your time here

My heart's desire is to write for His glory;

But if my blog grows, it is because this promotion comes from Him!

To answer my second question at the beginning of this post;

We feel connections as we share our hearts!

(What is on your heart)

How To Study The Bible That Is Fun And Powerful...

~My Notebook~

 Why Study Gods Word?

We are told to study to show ourselves approved...

There is a fun and powerful way to study God's word!

Firstly purchase a nice hard cover notebook;

As after you start this learning process you will want to keep your work

 of the study of the scriptures...

Learning to study can be fun when you use some tools available to us!

What fun would it be to be given a coloring book with no crayons?

When we are looking at a portion of scripture is is just plain writing;

And I do hope you, feel free to underline passages that speak to you!

It is best to have one Bible you can underline and comment in and add things you have learned!

Open your new notebook

 and leave the left side of your notebook for notes only

What I do is start writing the scripture on just the right side of the book!

I Hand write out the scripture verse on the right;

I use the New King James Version as I prefer this version,

And the study tool I use of the Blue Letter Bible dot org is comparable with this version!

~You will need an array of different colors of highlighters and colored pencils~

Make sure you buy the ones that do not bleed through the paper of your

Notebook or Bible...

Using my different colors to study God's word is my favorite part!

What women do not just love new bright colors!

~My Colored Highlighters And Markers~

Okay, after you have your scripture written out, start using some tools

A dictionary to look up words, a commentary!

Circle any word that you can look up its meaning;

Underline words that interest you

Draw little pictures of something that relates, like a heart or a question mark.

Being creative with your circles and underlining and pictures, will help you

retain the information and help it stick in your memory.

If you have access to a compute this is a great study tool to help you

with the Greek meaning of different words;

Blue Letter Bible dot org

Also a Strong's Concordance works just great also!

A Bible dictionary is helpful;

Having a few study tools always available will bring much profit!

~This is money well spent and can be used by the whole family~

Make studying God's word fun and let it be something you do often!

Spending time reading so much christian material is okay;

But studying God's word will have a much greater impact on your life...

I hope you enjoyed and maybe gleaned something from this article in my Blog

Sometimes it is nice to see how other women are learning and growing!

I find this form of study fun and very powerful and effective!

~Please~

Share with us on this forum what tools or ideas you use to study the Bible!

How Words Can Be More Important Than Just Being Busy...

"She is all talk, but doesn't do anything"

I want to share with you how talking can change a situation!

God has chosen words to create and bring life;

When we sing, we glorify our God...

Sounds can change an atmosphere;

Have you ever heard a shofar being blown?

When you hear a rooster crow, you know daybreak is almost here!

The strong gale of wind that blows tells me bad weather may be approaching.

The word tells us there is one calling in the wilderness

A timely word can change history;

~We are told to speak life~

I once heard a man speaking that told us

 When words are spoken or written they put off  a vibration!

He told us this was a scientific fact...

That thought kind of stuck with me!

 After learning that I then wanted to say things that brought a good vibration...

Sounds a bit corny

 But we have all been the recipient of some words spoken (good and bad)

I see a world running around always busy and having meetings;

But sometimes a word spoken in season can do more than all the meetings,

And notes taken and church functions till the cows come home.

Sometimes doing is just standing

And not falling for all that the wind blows in!

We all have different gifts and callings;

So when the world or church want you to just be busy

with no leading from the Lord;

We must use discernment!

We can all do something, and at times it may be for just a short season;

I have found that the church wants women to leave their ministry

of being a homemaker and a helpmate to their own husbands,

To run and manage the church...

That ought not to be...

So if you ladies are doing what God has created you to do;

Loving your husbands and training your children

And keeping your home;

Watching and enjoying your grandchildren

And you, dear ones do not have the time or gifting to work in the church

Do not receive condemnation that may be spoken or felt from the leadership!

We have but one head in the church

(Jesus Christ)

God has set in Elders and Deacons in the local body.

We as women can do many things in the church;

Whatever you are called to do in the local church;

God will give you the strength and there will be a grace to do it!

But we must have our priorities in place...

If the church does not grow or nothing you try can succeed

Then maybe you aren't doing what the church is suppose to be doing

Making disciples of all men...

My point is this;

Calling women away from their God ordained place is not the answer;

For growing our churches...

God has ordained women to mentor the younger women

Not to run the church...

But to be keepers of loving our husbands and our children;

Home Keepers

I would rather have someone who operates in the gifting of encouragement

to speak life to me then ask me to sit in on yet another planning scheme!

I love when I can see the gift of administration working;

They may plan, but never get their hands dirty.

Does that make their job less important?

~If you are trained in the scriptures and can teach than teach~

If you do only one thing and you do it with God's blessing...

Better to do one thing well and not be scattering of thoughts and energy

And prayers and giftings...

We need to encourage one another...

Remember what is spoken in the bedroom my be heard!

Your words spoken in private and in the marketplace will bring a harvest!

Remember to show honor to the weaker vessel!

Uplift and not tear down the body

What you sow, you will reap

Speak only good things about your husband!

Speak only words of correction in love!

Speak what the word says about a situation!