Why Blogging Is Alive And Not Dying...

 

We Are Bloggers...

The world of media has said blogging is dying---

But, I think that is not true for many reasons!

The world is running at such a fast speed that it can't even catch up with its self.

Instagram

Facebook

Tweet

Google+

YouTube

Video Chat

E-mail

But we are a rare breed dear ones...

We love the idea of a corner of our lives that we can bask in a unique space.

We have words and thoughts, that is like a good cup of tea;

It must steep for a while,

That is how it gets its strength and the fragrance fills the room.

Blogging is a little bit like an apron;

Not everyone still uses one;

But it is really nice to wear when you need to be covered;

And you seek to be inspired...
And even look cute and stylish...

Our Blogs are like a sewing room or a craft room~
Or a photography room!

Filled with lovely things

(Words and pictures and a taste of something sweet)

No drive thru- fare will fill our longings of good and steady hold you over context!

With a dash of real and the spice of life, and just enough salt
(To bring out the flavor)

We are Bloggers...

We are not a fad to tickle a quick fancy;

But rather to be consistent and realistic...

To dream and to inspire...

To challenge and to endure...

We are not a people who are of a one night stand!

We have integrity and worth;

As we encourage each other to fulfill our most important calling!

All good things take time;

Building a blog is like a family;

We learn to trust one another!

We pray for one another!

We watch each others children grow!

We laugh and crack each other up  LOL

We feel touched and our hearts move with compassion...

We live in our HOMES

We make our houses into HOMES

We learn and grow into His image...

We learn new skills to run our homes in a frugal way that gives honor,

To our Husbands, as onto the Lord!

We mentor one another with Godly wisdom...

We take joy and pleasure in the simple things in our lives!

We pray for the hurting

We pray for those who have lost a loved one!

We warn when we are aware of the danger...

We become better cooks and homemakers...

We learn beauty tips that help us to feel beautiful!

We learn ways to be healthy;

We learn how to be Godly wives!

We learn so many things that we did not know as to how to make

A wonderful marriage!

 (Yes, It is work, but a labor of love)

We learn how to grow gardens and flower beds!

We learn how to live off the land, no matter the size..

(City or country)

We gain confidence to learn how to sew or knit or crochet!

We stop believing the lie that the world tells us

 that being a homemaker is not important!

We are not alone...

We are Bloggers

Home and Hearth

Love and Calm

Tea and Coffee

We are not dead...

We live and we will blog, maybe always!

Things will come and go...

But what you grow and prosper in usually lives a long time!

For the roots go deep;

Then the fruit is produced, to feed others!

Don't give up!

We need each other...

Beware Of Accepting Terms...

The Ripple Effect...

Accept Terms

Be very careful in what you sign or click on!

I believe so many web sites have advertisement on them that if

You open them, or click the box you now have opened yourself up!

I have a very good system for keeping out junk and Pop-ups...

But like so many things in this world, things unwholesome can find any open door!

Do you realize that once you open a door and a picture or word gets in your mind,

And now your heart is open...

It is almost impossible to stop seeing those images

That is why we need to think about things that are lovely!

Things that are true...

Watching all those crime shows and suspenseful programs,

Allows our minds to  actually need them to feel entertained!

Sometimes is is even just the commercials in between what you are watching that harms!

I have seen a searing of our conscience...

My husband has always used this analogy for being slowly conditioned;
If we were to put a frog into a pot of lukewarm water,
It would just swim around and be happy!
But if an agenda wanted to increase the heat it would slowly turn it up a notch.
The poor little frog would not even realize that its brains were being cooked!
Unable to swim freely, but rather to be boiled alive!

Our minds are a wonderful and beautiful gift from the Lord!
But why do we continue to subject our minds to filth and sin?

Well, mostly because we have all been slightly boiled in the brain...
Seared in most situations---

I love a good story;
I enjoy being entertained;

A good imagination is so powerful!
You can slay a dragon in a comfortable chair in your own living room.
You can plant a garden and almost see and smell the lovely flowers!

But when you click on the picture that opens a lifetime;
Of a distorted picture of what Godlessness really looks like;
You have accepted its terms...
It is a living and breathing force that will bring your heart and mind
Into a place that has iron bars to keep you!
A prisoner in your own mind!

That is why we are called to practice and exercise self-control...
We are so exposed to the worlds ideas and Hollywoods imagination,
We can become dull of being able to distinguish right from wrong.
He warns us to NOT be deceived...

I will be having another post to address how to repent
And overcome these addictions to images that are not pleasing.
To our Father and it grieves the Holy Spirit!

Really, Even our televisions have controls to bleep out the bad words!
And to not allow nudity and violence
You must use a code to override its warning!!!!!

We need to be advised:

I will set nothing wicked before my eyes;
Psalms 100:3

May I ask you, why do you think we have become so tolerant of sinful images?

Ways to Use Vicks VapoRub...

I have had this one little product in my medicine cabinet for years!

I have used it on so many sore throats and necks and muscles.

It is a small jar that packs a tough punch for ailments!

It is like so many medicinal items over the years;

We see a re-packaging and design, but I think the context is the same.

Vicks VapoRub is one of the oldest and best selling cold remedies on the market. Consumer marketing company Nielsen reports that the ointment is the number one cold treatment for children by overall sales in 2009. First sold in the 1890s as a croup and pneumonia remedy, VapourRub contains three active ingredients--camphor, eucalyptus oil and menthol.

Here is a list of a few great ideas for its use;

Sore Throat- Rub on throat and wrap with a strip of flannel

(Be in a sitting or a lounge chair)

Decongestant-  Rub on chest and just below in each nostril

(Place under chin for babies and toddlers)

Coughs- Rug generously on the bottoms of feet,

Cover with warm socks to help minimize coughing!

Sore Muscles- Rub generously into sore muscles.

Headaches- Rub onto forehead and temples, back of neck!

Earaches- Dab Vicks onto a cotton ball and place in ear.

To relieve some of the pain.

(You can also apply a heating pad over the ear)

Cracked Heels- Rub into feet in the morning and night;

(Wear a pair of sock to help the softening quicker)

Cold Sores- Rub some Vick's on the area as soon as you feel it coming on!

(Also, before you add the fix place an ice cube over spot till dumb)

This tells the virus to go back down...

Nail Fungus- Rub into affected toes with fungus,

The nail will turn dark in color, but it will grow out healthy!

Mosquito Repellent- Rub on bare, exposed arms and legs, and back of neck.

Itchy Bug Bites- Rub onto bug bites and then cover with a band-aid!

I have read and heard some controversy about this product;

But I have used this and find it safe with no side effects!

Yes, I am sure you can make a healthier version for yourself,

But, I still find comfort from this product, and I have many memories

From it being used when I was a child, and using it on my children when they

We're young and needed something to help a bad cold or an itchy bug bite.

I am just now recovering from pneumonia and I have used this daily for a bit of comfort!

I will keep my Vicks VapoRub...

Can you think of some other ways that Vicks has been used to help you!

I hope you will share them with me!

 

Is The Love Of The Truth Leading You...

 

Our you being led by the Spirit

Or being driven by a purpose?

The love of the truth may compel us!

But we must be not self driven, but  led by the Spirit...

I see that our lives must be lived by faith;

So we might be able to say a faith-driven life, as long as

it is faith in Jesus Christ. As it is the Holy Spirit that helps me to obey God!

And to obey God's word...

I do not like all the messages out there that tell us we can have a purpose driven life!

Even the Israelites were not wandering for 40 years;

They were led by a cloud by day

And a fire by night!
They were not wandering in the sense that God was not in control!


We will see the destruction of our own intentions when they are not;
Coupled with the direction of God's Word and the leading of the Holy Spirit!

The world has its own training ground to teach us to follow,
A man made  protocol will not work!
We are unique humans made in His image,
And He alone knows what we need and how much pressure to apply!
God has His own school of reform and teaching...
You will not find these truths sitting in Mega churches that tickle the ear!

Why, because it is a message that fits everyone...

I am sensing that once God gives you a word or leading;
Then you make the time to ponder and inquire!

Personal and intimate times with Him will bring about the changes needed!

Fellowship, Worship and Work...
We need all three!

I want to encourage you ladies to step up and into a deeper,
time of prayer for your husbands in this season!
We all know that they are our heads in our homes!
And when our husbands come under attack from stress or sickness or troubles,
From the enemy of our souls they need backup!
This is one of the most important jobs as a Help Mate...

Look at your Husband and just see the burdens that they carry!
Being led by the Spirit will bring you the ability when you must
Intercede for them!

Do you realize that we are called to be like Sara;
To not be fearful, but to stand in a battle stance for what it right!
Our Husbands must know deep down within their hearts we love and trust them!

Quit following the crowds;
Keep close to the truth and be a real Help mate to the one
You made a covenant with...

As we live day in and day out with our Hubbies,
We can sometimes take them for granted!

Humble yourself and gird yourself for battle and service!

She looks well to the ways of her household
And does not eat the bread of idleness.
Proverbs 31:27

Be aware of who and what is leading you!
The Love of the truth will lead you into what is good and holy!

Many will walk down a road of destruction in their marriages this year!
Make your husband your priority, right after you submit to God!
He wants to use our marriages as an example to the world!

Being A Homemaker Is Not Enough...

 Why do we think we need to constantly do more, be more, achieve more, more, more more?

In God we live and move and have our being Acts 17:28

One of the very first lies was where a lovely woman by the name of Eve,
Heard from a beguiled liar;
Be more
Have it all...
Think of yourself
Achieve and live for more...

But at the cost of who and what?
I am all for improving one's attitude and work ethic,
But we have us a problem, dear ones!
As we have so many girls that do not even have a clue as how to run a HOME!
The home is and always will be the center that holds things together!
It was God's idea for families to live together, work together!
The Home is where you are nourished in your mind and body!
We learn skills for everyday living.

Being trained to run a home will always be a huge benefit!
For kingdom purposes;
For health and safety
For love and growth

Even NSA
(National Security Agency)
Have to have a place where all their data are kept,
We need to keep our Homes with such diligence!

There are so many distractions in our world,
We have bought the lie of bigger and better and brighter!

Pray for our Homes and for the women who take their callings,
As to be as important as the NSA!

We need a revival of hearts!
But if we can see the welfare of what can come from a Home;
That is dedicated to God and truth, we can see the benefits,
In every area of society...

Be grateful that God has called you to manage just your Home
We are not called to be in everyone else business;
But to mange our own Homes!

Remind yourself daily of what your mission statement is until
You become quicker to make appropriate decisions as to how it will affect
Your home and family!

Make this a season of learning to manage your Home more wisely!
Be frugal and make a nice pot of homemade soup for dinner.
Do some mending on something that needs some tender care.
Make up some nice quick breads to have in the freezer.

Do not think that what you do in your home is not important!

I truly believe if we are diligent  in being homemakers;
And all we do all we do for His glory...
We will hear well done good and faithful servant!

To Serve;
Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served,
but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom.
Matthew 20:28


Now what is happening in my own little world;
Got out my juicer and some veggie juice to break up this nasty cold---
Made a pot of chicken soup with lots of fresh garlic!
Been working on those cute crocheted hot pads for my kitchen
(A pretty cheery yellow and white)
Wrote a letter to my Penpal!
Eating some Blach cherries that we got for a dollar a bag!
Missing my Grandchildren so much!

It Wasn't Me...

It wasn't ME...

Look the evidence is as plain as the nose on your face!

Taking responsibility is a sign of maturity,

We all want to be right in all matters.

I want to enjoy the sweetness of life, but not by denying the truth!

We will be held in contempt of court, by wanting to give my side of the story!

Learning to listen with ears that truly hear...

Is He in the thunder?

He speaks in that still small voice

Being quiet and learning to listen will bring us to a place of great knowledge.

Egypt was a place of great visual sensations.

Babylon was a place of sin and living for oneself...

I like to think of the great story this time of year

New Years Day

As a reminder of crossing of the Jordan River...

We are all called to come over

Red Rover, Red Rover send Johnny on over!

Do you realize we have been given a new opportunity?

A New Thing;

The Lord will never do exactly the same thing a second time around.

He will do something better!

A New Thing

A New Way

This new year is filled with possibilities and the power to create and inspire!

Everything we need to overcome and adapt as we submit to God!

Cross over the Jordan...

Will this year be better or worse?

It will be both as we have seen as things get darker;

We my friends become brighter and showing more of His Glory!

What has been going on in my world;

We had all eight grandchildren here for over a week!

Sledding and wrestling with each other as cousins do!

I have the worst case of laryngitis ever!

(Grandchildren were glad that happened, as I was captive to listening to their stories)

I am thinking and inquiring of the Lord as to growing in His Grace and Image...

One of my dearest and best friends moved to Florida this last December!

I miss her terribly...

My computer during this holiday got a terrible Ad Choice downloaded on it

@#%&*+

It took over my entire Blog-----

I was wondering if I should just DELETE the whole Blog?

My wonderful son-in law was able to get it off for me!

My Hubby and I are barking like dogs with a very nasty cough!

We are so blessed to be given another year of 52 Sundays to worship!

365 Days to grow in Grace...

May I ask you, dear ones;

Does this Blog help you?

Is this something that brings you to a place of wanting to grow?

Is becoming a Woman of God a desire of your heart?

Home Living In The Evenings...

What are you doing in your evenings?

One thing that I think is so sad in our culture today is how we spend

our evenings!

 After long days of working and doing what needs to be done all day long.

Instead of winding down, we get more excited and over stimulated!

Video games

Suspenseful  shows

Rough housing

We have a culture where we have a motto for some cities;

Such as; where we never sleep!

24/7

365 days

Why do we have such a need for speed and adrenaline rush.

We were made for working and creating in the day.

But our nights were given to us to stop...

To unwind and to relax

If we are always in overdrive mode, we will become tired,

And we become burned out and find it hard to function.

We have trained ourselves and our children to never really shut off!

It is like everything is in a standby mode...

No rest for the weary...

Keep plodding on no matter how tired or exhausted you might feel!

Personally, I think God had a different plan for us in our evenings...

To stop and reflect and read or talk to our loved ones.

Maybe work on your projects that bring rest and comfort!

Quiet is what brings rest to weary, tired bodies!

We need to find some suggestions for ourselves and our families,

to help us to learn to wind down and relax.

Turning off the television

Family devotions

Reading a classic book as a family story time!

I would love to hear some suggestions from you!

I find myself crocheting a little each night

I also do a small devotion most evenings myself,

 I have it right next to my bed!

Having a card table up in an area with a puzzle on it and

Working on it in the evenings is very relaxing and good for the brain?

I hope you will consider this topic for your own lives!

Make your evenings a time to wind-down

Not wind up and over stimulate yourself!

Make a New start for this New Year...

How To Make God Happy...

 

How to make God happy...

What makes God happy?

We make God happy when we showcase Jesus in our lives.

As when we reflect to those around us any character or attribute qualities of Jesus!

When we as pure mortals by God's Grace through the Holy Spirit,

We remain patient in a trying situation.

And when we resist a temptation that comes into our hearts or lives.

God is happy when we offer a smile!

Even when we stop to bless a child!

(God loves the little children)

When you offer a word of encouraging word to someone!

Just sitting silent as if sitting at His feet.

Singing a hymn or a love song to Him as you go about your day!

Repeating scripture...

Giving praise to the Father

Sharing the Gospel message.

Feeding the starving

Helping a neighbor or a stranger in need.

(We are His hands and His feet)

Working faithfully in your home;

Washing, and cleaning in your home and making it lovely!

Feeding and cooking those who depend on you!

In these things we are making God happy!

How so you may ask?

Because we are doing what Jesus would do-

And that, my friend is displaying God's awesome glory and beauty.

I Corinthians 10:31

Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do,

do all to the glory of God.

In the next 60 minutes you have the opportunity to showcase God's glory!

May the glory of the Lord endure forever.

~Psalms 104:31~