Today got off to a not so great start. It began FAR too early with notice that our plans for pet sitting on Saturday had fallen through. The rain was coming down pretty good but the pup had to (reluctantly) “go” outside for her morning routine. The kitten snuck down to the basement without my [...]
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My Utmost for His Highest Nov. 23
When you say, “Speak to me, Lord,” be sure yo really want to hear! Today’s “Utmost” got me on 3 levels.
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Thankful for those who are willing to be obedient, following God’s voice & sharing their knowledge, wisdom, and passion for Christ with the world.
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November 2, 2011: I am thankful that my mom and Nanny Brown taught me how to cook. This skill has saved me loads of money over the years, provided my family with healthy, home-cooked meals most days, and fed countless friends & family members at various functions.
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For the month of November, I will post one thing each day I am grateful for. These items are NOT listed in order of importance in my life, just what comes to mind on a particular day.
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I am going through a period of personal discouragement. In general, things are good, and I have much to be thankful for. I have a great husband, a beautiful home, and my needs are adequately met. But there are little things that are getting me “down”.
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Matthew 5:39 But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other cheek also.
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Words do hurt, especially when they come from someone close – or even sort of – to you. What hurts the most is when those words have no basis in fact, and all appears to be well in the relationship. What I do not understand is when we are all supposed to be adults (30+) [...]
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Pastor Ronnie started the first week of his One-Eighty series by saying that in the world we live in, there is little repentance. There is plenty of remorse, regret, plenty of guilt, even some shame. Sadly, all this usually stems from being caught, not from a feeling of having done something wrong.
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I don’t know why, but I couldn’t believe it when I read this article. WHY does my government need to know my BMI? That’s between me, my physician, and my insurance company. I can think of two reasons off the top of my head why they would want that info: increase my taxes and restrict [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Personal and Professional Development – The #1 Ingredient to Success in Your Home Business
Personal and Professional Development is the most important element of any business strategy. It is the one thing (aside from pure luck) that if implemented properly will bring about some measure of success in your home business. Committing to making yourself the best you can be in the personal and professional aspects of your life [...]
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“You don’t know what you don’t know.” Education is an ongoing process of life. It should be even more important in your business. For any business to effectively grow, the right tools and techniques must be implemented. Keep learning and growing.
Read the rest of this entry »Valentine’s Day 2010
Valentine’s Day is THE day that couples across America celebrate their love, whether it has only been a few weeks or decades in the making. It is a source of stress for some, absolute joy for others. There are many stories as to the origins of this day, and many holiday purists define February 14th [...]
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Christmas happened a little differently for us in 2009. While not exactly Bah Humbug, it’s definitely not like it has been in years past, and the changes will carry over for years to come.
Read the rest of this entry »Holiday Bugs – Buzz Off!
No, this isn’t a rant about 6+ legged critters. It’s about the GERMS that permeate the air as people lock themselves indoors as a shield from the elements.
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