Thursday, March 31, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Good Morning, Friend
The Lord is far from the wicked, But He
hears the prayer of the righteous.
( Proverbs 15:29 *NKJV )
We may pray that God will handle a problem for us, or to
fulfill a dream we have, while never letting it go for Him to handle.
We instead take it back and try to handle it on our own.
We may then even put all of our trust in another to solve it for
us as well. Now it is written; It is better to trust in the
Lord than to put confidence in man.
( Psalms 118:8 )
So the next time that you ask God to handle something for you,
leave it in God's capable hands, and; Rest in the Lord, and
wait patiently for Him; ( Psalms 37:7 ) Do not
pull it back again and try to handle it without Him.
Now this reminds me of a poem that I often read before I pray
for something, and I will share it with you right now. I hope that
you will enjoy it as much as I do.
Broken Dreams
As children bring
their broken toys
with tears for us to mend,
I brought my broken dreams
to God
because He was my friend!
But then instead
of leaving Him
in peace to work alone,
I hung around
and tried to help
with ways
that were my own.
At last I snatched them back
and cried,
"How can you be so slow?"
"My child," He said
"What could I do?
You never did let go."
Author Unknown
All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Raspberry candy
> I like Sour Patch Kids, Skittles, Starburst, and Shock Tarts too.
> I prefer this type of candy instead of chocolate. Don't get me wrong I like chocolate, but I am rarely in the mood for it.
>
Friday, March 25, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Bitterness
What a good topic. It came at a perfect time in my life.
I felt this way the other day and found it better to talk about it with that person.
She was clueless that she had hurt my feelings. I made myself sick with worry about it all weekend.
When I spoke to her about it yestereday, she had no clue.
I am all about confrontation and getting to the root of it. It helps alot.
I am slowly wading through the other things in my life.
"All of your dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them." - ºoº Walt Disney ºoº
Heavenly Homemakers |
| Posted: 23 Mar 2011 06:33 AM PDT Bitterness. What a fun thing to experience. It eats at you, distracts you, causes you to lose sleep, makes you feel angry and keeps the hurt feelings right at the surface of your heart. We've all had our feelings hurt at one time or another. People have sinned against us. They have been thoughtless toward us. Some have intentionally been mean or hurtful to us. Others have treated us with disrespect. Some have made us feel like a little piece of dirt that is worth nothing more than to be tossed out to the wind. None of that feels good. None of that causes us to smile, to be happy or to feel loved. Hurtful words and actions from others are painful to endure, whether they were intended to cause pain or not. It's okay to be angry. Anger is a God given emotion and a natural feeling after someone has wronged us. But we don't get to run a bath full of anger and soak in it. Most of the time, when I am angry at someone…they are completely clueless that they have hurt me or made me angry. I'll have countless "conversations in my head" with that person in which I effectively set the record straight, and oh so eloquently let them know how right I am and how wrong they are and boy do I let them have it! In my head. Over and over. And over. What a completely unproductive use of my time and brain power. This is where bitterness creeps in. It's hard to let go of anger. I hold onto it because I want to "punish" the person who hurt me. Instead, all I'm doing is punishing myself, making myself physically sick with the cancer of bitterness. The way I see it, I have three choices: I can choose to go to the person and resolve the issue, forgive and move on. If I truly can't bring myself to go to the person and work through the problem of my hurt, then I HAVE to choose to just let go of it. Otherwise, I'm making the third choice…the choice to be bitter. Clearly, resentment is a choice. We didn't choose for someone to hurt us, but if we remain unforgiving and ugly-hearted, we are choosing resentment. We are not allowed to say, "Everything he has done to me has made me SO BITTER." Nope. He may have hurt you, but he didn't make you bitter. You chose to be bitter. Deciding to let go of bitterness and forgive…it's hard. It's painful. It's gut-wrenching. It takes much prayer and an absolute surrender of your self. And then it's freeing. So, so freeing. Oh the ways God can use us when our hearts are free of bitterness! And oh how we are stuck in a trap of ugly, painful memories when we choose not to let it go. Resentment is a choice. What will you choose?
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Cakes
Again, with my cute Sock Monkey's or is it Monkies. Whatevs...you know I like them.
This is adorable and I love Nintendo!
I remember this movie - it was so cool to feel the reading of the book.
Kinda creepy...but gotta love Empire Strikes Back.
Um....I hope not.
Shout out to my baby guido.
Love this movie too....they did a pretty good job on it.
Maybe this should be first....Love me some Jack Skellington.
Love my iPod too.
Another shout out to the baby.
Here were some other ones.
I love looking at cakes and hopefully you do too.
This is adorable and I love Nintendo!
I remember this movie - it was so cool to feel the reading of the book.
Kinda creepy...but gotta love Empire Strikes Back.
Um....I hope not.
Shout out to my baby guido.
Love this movie too....they did a pretty good job on it.
Maybe this should be first....Love me some Jack Skellington.
Love my iPod too.
Another shout out to the baby.
Here were some other ones.
I love looking at cakes and hopefully you do too.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
All About Ami - Chinese New Year Doll
All About Ami - Chinese New Year Doll - yet another adorable object of my affection. Reminds me of my baby girl.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Best Valentine's Day Wines
Just like romance, wine can be light and sweet, bold and unique or refreshing and new. This Valentine's Day, show your appreciation for what makes your sweetheart different by picking a wine that captures her personality. You'll find great bottles at every price and for every preference, so you can make your day of love as picture perfect as your first date.
The SweetheartCarefree and bubbly, this person enjoys the sweeter things in life. Choose a wine that reflects their lighthearted sprit. Enjoy these wines alone or pair with fruits, berries or desserts—we suggest hand-dipped strawberries! Great Buy: Heart and Soul Moscato ($ 7.98) - Light and bubbly. This wine has hints of apricot, apple and peach.
Nice Notes: Sweet Bliss Red ($ 9.98) - Full of character. A red with flavors of ripe fruits and cherries capped with a chocolate finish.
The Busy BeeIs your valentine always on-the-go and in need of a little pampering? Treat your busy bee to one of these relaxing wines. Sip them slowly and savor the delightfully complex flavors they have to offer. From blends to intriguing varietals, these are great sniff, swirl and sip bottles. Great Buy: Mia Ragazza Chianti ($ 8.98) - A red fruity wine with a light aroma of vanilla and flavors of cherries, plum and spice.
Nice Notes: Unwined Chardonnay ($ 13.98) - The aroma of honey and pineapple and the fruity flavors blend well with the soft oak finish.
Toast-worthy: Venue Merlot ($ 15.98) - Take a whiff of this wine and you'll smell dark cherries and mocha. Take a sip, and you'll taste ripe fruits, dark chocolate and an espresso finish.
The Beloved AdventurerHere are off-the-wall wines for a spunky and spontaneous love that's not afraid to take a chance. They'll surprise you with their exceptional taste. Each sip captures the appeal of adventure. Great Buy: Finca El Origen Torrontes ($ 8.98) - Not a Pinot Grio, but sneakily similar. Peaches, flowers and orange make this a crisp enjoyable wine.
Nice Notes: Chocovine ($ 9.99) - Made from chocolate and red wine, it's a popular newcomer. This wine can be enjoyed on the rocks and even over ice cream.
Toast-worthy: Riondo Pink Spago Argento ($ 13.98) - Light and easy to sip, it has flavors of cherries and strawberries.
The Red RomanticClassy. Bold. Timeless. If these words describe your companion, then uncork a bottle of bold red wine. Sophisticated and approachable, a great red wine can be enjoyed at meal time or alone. A little red wine is also good for the heart, making it the ultimate Valentine's Day beverage. Great Buy: Rare Find Cabernet ($ 10.98) - A red with the aroma of plums, caramel and vanilla. It has the taste of red berries with a light finish.
Nice Notes: Inkberry Shiraz/ Cabernet ($ 11.98) - Doesn't get darker than this! It's a blend with hints of dark chocolate, spice and oak.
Toast-worthy: Conn Creek Herrick Red ($ 16.98) - Full-bodied wine with layers of caramel, mocha, berries and plums.
Just like romance, wine can be light and sweet, bold and unique or refreshing and new. This Valentine's Day,
show your appreciation for what makes your sweetheart different by picking a wine that captures her personality.
You'll find great bottles at every price and for every preference, so you can make your day of love as picture
perfect as your first date.
| The Sweetheart Carefree and bubbly, this person enjoys the sweeter things in life. Choose a wine that reflects their lighthearted sprit. Enjoy these wines alone or pair with fruits, berries or desserts—we suggest hand-dipped strawberries! |
Great Buy: Heart and Soul Moscato ($ 7.98) - Light and bubbly. This wine has hints of apricot, apple and peach. Nice Notes: Sweet Bliss Red ($ 9.98) - Full of character. A red with flavors of ripe fruits and cherries capped with a chocolate finish. | |
| The Busy Bee Is your valentine always on-the-go and in need of a little pampering? Treat your busy bee to one of these relaxing wines. Sip them slowly and savor the delightfully complex flavors they have to offer. From blends to intriguing varietals, these are great sniff, swirl and sip bottles. |
Great Buy: Mia Ragazza Chianti ($ 8.98) - A red fruity wine with a light aroma of vanilla and flavors of cherries, plum and spice. Nice Notes: Unwined Chardonnay ($ 13.98) - The aroma of honey and pineapple and the fruity flavors blend well with the soft oak finish. Toast-worthy: Venue Merlot ($ 15.98) - Take a whiff of this wine and you'll smell dark cherries and mocha. Take a sip, and you'll taste ripe fruits, dark chocolate and an espresso finish. | |
| The Beloved Adventurer Here are off-the-wall wines for a spunky and spontaneous love that's not afraid to take a chance. They'll surprise you with their exceptional taste. Each sip captures the appeal of adventure. |
Great Buy: Finca El Origen Torrontes ($ 8.98) - Not a Pinot Grio, but sneakily similar. Peaches, flowers and orange make this a crisp enjoyable wine. Nice Notes: Chocovine ($ 9.99) - Made from chocolate and red wine, it's a popular newcomer. This wine can be enjoyed on the rocks and even over ice cream. Toast-worthy: Riondo Pink Spago Argento ($ 13.98) - Light and easy to sip, it has flavors of cherries and strawberries. | |
| The Red Romantic Classy. Bold. Timeless. If these words describe your companion, then uncork a bottle of bold red wine. Sophisticated and approachable, a great red wine can be enjoyed at meal time or alone. A little red wine is also good for the heart, making it the ultimate Valentine's Day beverage. |
Great Buy: Rare Find Cabernet ($ 10.98) - A red with the aroma of plums, caramel and vanilla. It has the taste of red berries with a light finish. Nice Notes: Inkberry Shiraz/ Cabernet ($ 11.98) - Doesn't get darker than this! It's a blend with hints of dark chocolate, spice and oak. Toast-worthy: Conn Creek Herrick Red ($ 16.98) - Full-bodied wine with layers of caramel, mocha, berries and plums. | |
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Lollipops | See's Candies
Lollipops | See's Candies - These are so tasty. I really like the Cafe Latte. I can eat one after another.....and so on and so on. YUM!
Redbox Code - Free Rental
To score this freebie, simply enter code QM4KTX6 at checkout. There has not been an expiration date listed. Enjoy!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office - man this guy has it bad in Arizona. God Bless him for standing up for what he believe's in.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Magazines for the Home
I really love paper....esp. Magazines.
My daughter got me hooked into this magazine:
It has so many different things besides home decorating. It really is how to make your house beautiful either through furniture or recipes. I highly recommend it!
Here are some of my other favs:
My daughter got me hooked into this magazine:
It has so many different things besides home decorating. It really is how to make your house beautiful either through furniture or recipes. I highly recommend it!
Here are some of my other favs:
YouTube - Volkswagen Commercial: The Force
YouTube - Volkswagen Commercial: The Force Adorable. Saw it 1st on Epbot.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Redbox: Earn FREE Rentals When You Rent 2 DVDs
Redbox: Earn FREE Rentals When You Rent 2 DVDs
I like this blog and had to share this great deal. I won't be going today though. It is freakin' cold outside. BRRR!
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