Friends Forever

Times Of Refreshment

A woman must have friends,

good friends.

Those chosen by God, just for her!

Those friends my dear ones; are a precious gifts!

We must treasure those who have come alongside of us,

in this journey called life.

Never take those little chats, or long conversations for granted.

For these are His little treats just for you.

Be thankful for those dear sisters that encourage you when,

your heart is heavy and your feet feel like lead.

When their words were aptly spoken,

in His love and Wisdom.

A friend who stood by your side as the river roared,

or when it was so hot and dry 
 that only a wee trickle flowed.

A fair weather friend who can find?

Alas my dear ones they can't be found they must be given

from the only true giver of life.

(May we invest in those God has given us.)

Invite a dear one to tea,

 for we have much work to do, before the night has come.

Encourage our dear friends in the Lord,

to love their husbands,

and to love their children.

Come, my friend and join me for a cup of tea.

Blessings, Roxy

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 make-over


Painted and added new shelf

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


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 under garments 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,
to 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 women said:
Laundry never ends!

Blessings, Roxy

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