Real Or Fake

Here is a picture of a wonderful real living Pine Tree!

 Here is another picture of a wonderful Fake Tree!

I wanted to share a couple of thoughts

 I have been thinking about lately.

I have purposed in my heart that

This Christmas season was just going to be different!

I could feel it deep in my spirit...

Every new portion and part of the puzzle becomes,

Clearer as we grow and resolve to worship HIM !

This Christmas season I told my Hubby, I think

I would like to get a real tree this year.

He said to me okay if that's what you would like

To do, it is fine with me.

So we went back to a home where many,

 Years ago we bought a real tree.

 Our children were both very young at the time.

It was a wee bit shocking to see the gentleman

after so many years

That owned and sold real Christmas trees!

Jim's Christmas Tree's

He was very old, and he  seemed quite feeble

 and he used a cane to walk.

He was very unstable.

But his smile and kindness was just as I remembered it!

His love for what he did every Christmas was real!

He was a stable man in his purpose.

No Faking it with him;

Can others see through us?

Do we really show the love of Christ?

I must stop myself, and tell God this everyday;

Not my will, but your will be done!

I do not just want to go through the motions!

Put up the tree

(Fake or Real)

Bake Christmas Goodies, till I can't eat a bite!

Wrap gifts till my back hurts!

I want to sit at His feet!!

Lay back against Him and breath.

And feel His heartbeat!

May I  not do another thing,

Till I am quiet and full of His Love,

And may my heart sing loud and clear,

Christmas songs that lift the worlds Fake burdens,

Of what Christ really came to bring!

Blessings,

Roxy

God Watches Over His Word...

The Power of the Word

The Word of God is powerful.  God watches over it to perform His will in our lives.  He waters it and increases His reality in amazing ways.  It is so powerful it sustains us in times of need,  and carries us through times of drought, trials and sorrows. As we minister to others, the Lord uses us to plant or water the Word of God. We can trust God with the results. Even when we are not there to see it, we can depend on the faithfulness of God.  and victory of the Word. We must look and be watchful; Let not this month not go by in a flash! Stop and enjoy His peace! Let Him comfort you! Share His Joy! This is the time the world is open to hear the Gospel! Live with the twinkle in your eye; Those who do not know Him will wonder if Christ is real!  We are His living epistles. Christ is real! All His promises are yes and Amen! Blessings, Roxy

Peer Pressure

 

Peer Pressure

 

There have been so many times in my life, that

As a mature older woman ,I have experienced this kind of

pressure.

Or, really maybe more like an outside influence.

Sometimes it may be people, other times it

can just be all the appointments on your schedule.

 

You know those seasons in your life where there are

so many changes going on, you sometimes can

be pressed into doing things that are putting

a greater discomfort on your well being.

 

For me it is usually keeping me up past my bedtime!

Really...

This girl needs her sleep!!

 

Sometimes just having to miss a meal, while

out shopping, and your routine is now hijacked

can allow your world to spin out of control;

Just because you missed a meal?

Or only 1/2 the amount of sleep needed?

 

It's all little dramatic, well it's my blog!

 

When we first start to feel this pull,

we rationalize and say,

Oh, have fun it's only this or this or this!

 

The truth is THIS;

When I get really out of sync,

My body suffers!

 

My Hubby gets less of me because I am feeling tired.

If I am gone all the time, my home looks a wee bit neglected.

 

I  must learn to navigate and to hear what

my body is saying!

 

Really the strain of doing and going on "sure will power",

can and will wear a girl out!

 

Now, don't get me wrong here;

We all need to push and persevere!

We have our homes to manage!

But at what cost to our health?

 

This girl loves here sweet sleep!

And

I function better on a full tummy!

 

What are some of the things that come at you that

might feel like peer pressure to YOU?

 

P.S.

You should never put your tongue on a metal pole

in WINTER!

No matter the peer pressure you may be feeling!

 

Or, you may have to call the Fire Department!

 

Blessings,

Roxy

Thanksgiving

 

 

 

 

 

Thanksgiving Blessings

I am thankful for so many things!

Being a child of the most high God

Having a Husband that loves the Lord!

And how he loves me.

Children that have blessed and honored me!

A home filled with love and peace!

Health in my spirit, soul and body

Being taught by the Holy Spirit

Girlfriends J

My Family

The Word

Joy

 

Don't forget to count your Blessings dear ones!

Blessings,

Roxy

Pigtail Bliss

 Pigtails

 

Pigtails are just about as much fun as hair can have!

 

Hello, Dear Blogging Friends,

Today is my Birthday!!

 

It has been so much fun...

Perfume galore!

Hand and Body lotion

Homemade cookies

Lunch with a friend

Scarf

A tapestry vest which is

(Beautiful and Vintage looking)

Eyebrows waxed

(OOUCH)

Fleece lined knee socks

Shopping list

My Mother My Friend Devotional Book

Scrap booking products

Lots of cards

Birthday wishes;

via phone calls and Text messages.

And the days not over yet!!!

 

It's my Birthday,

 So I choose Pigtails!

 

Blessings,

Roxy 



Relationships

Keep Focused 

One thing that really helps me enjoy my days is spending

time with the Lord!

 

I have experienced great peace and strength, by just

stopping and looking up!

 

Sometimes you can spend way to much time focusing

on the past, and in many cases this will cause you to

  miss the moment God has for you!

 

I had a woman tell me recently that it was all that she had

was her memories.

Because, she had no future.

She has been widowed twice in her life.

She is a very sweet and precious woman.

We had her over for a lunch and fellowship.

She told me this was the first invitation that she has had since,

moving to this area. (Almost 3 yrs.)

 

Now, What is wrong with this picture?

 

Is this a case of self isolation,

Maybe the grief is still to raw,

Some people are just loners!

 

Maybe it is just how a widower must adapt...

 

I pray for God to help us open our eyes to those

who need fellowship.

 

But, before you think I am a saint (NOT)

I have also been thinking about how I spend my time,

with my relationships.

 

I have made a decision to invest in relationships that,

will have a return,

Such as, them wanting to spend time with you

 (Not a Chore)

Being like minded in Christ!

Knowing that this is an assignment of the Lord.

Being led by the Spirit in our relationships.

Being in tune for His leading in who we talk too.

 

Being kind to all!!

 

But, being wise in with who and where you spend your time!

Is making an investment in His kingdom;

He has called us to be ready to give account;

 for what we believe!

 And because we are His hands and His feet,

We must be sensitive to His relationships He has for us!

Not only on a daily bases, but through all of our days.

Now, this does not mean all these relationships will be easy,

but rather it has the finger print and touch of God at work!

 

Blessings,

Roxy

 

 

 

 

Elbow Grease

Elbow Grease

 

Some days really do require some good old fashion

Elbow Grease!!

 

We are always being challenged;

Everything that comes at us in our lives have one purpose!

 

To conform us into our Father's image...

 

Some days can be really tough for so many people,

And as women of God we have so many things, we must do!

But let's not forget those things we love to do!

 

I have always sensed that when the days are filled with many things,

We start to feel like we can not possibly get everything done.

 

But I have seen the true Grace and Grit of the Women of God,

 

In times of war

In times of famine

In times of sorrow

Even in times of wealth and great joy and prosperity;

 

We have a legacy of our Spiritual Mothers in Christ!

 

Those women who have stood strong in God's word,

Commitments made to their family's!

 

So what did it take to get through those seasons

of trials?

 

What did they use

 When they had to prepare for great celebrations?

 

Always His strength!

But let us not forget the hard working women who stood

And did what had to be done!

They rolled up their sleeves and applied

Good Old Fashion

Elbow Grease!

 

Blessings,

Roxy

Preparing To Bake Pumpkin Bread, This One Makes Three Loaves...

I love to bake pumpkin bread!

I use this recipe all year long, because it is so

Moist and really nutritious.
Pumpkin is packed with Beta Carotene.

But, I must say this is really a yummy and delicious recipe!
Bake some for your family;
As I will tell you
 This one is a keeper!

Freshly baked right out of the oven!

Spiced Pumpkin Bread

3 1/2 c. Flour

2 c. Sugar

2 tsp. Baking soda

2 tsp. Salt

2 tsp. Ground allspice

1 tsp. Baking powder

1 tsp. Nutmeg

1 tsp. Cinnamon

1/2 tsp. Ground cloves

4 eggs

1 can (15 oz.) solid pumpkin

3/4 c. Canola oil

2/3 c. Water

1/2 c. Chopped nuts, optional

In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients.

In another bowl, combine eggs, pumpkin, oil and water. Mix well.

Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

Pour into 3 greased loaf pans. Sprinkle with nuts, if desired.

Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes or
Until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.

Cool for10 minutes before removing from pans.

From the Test Kitchen by Amy and Roxy

One thing I love about this recipe is the fact it does,

Three loaves of bread.

So you can have one to eat right away,

And one to freeze.

And one to give away!

Blessings,