Working Out

FIRST WORKOUT OF THE YEAR COMPLETED!

It about did me in. And to think I only did the DEMO video. 😬 

We'll see how tomorrow goes!

My Word For 2020

The new year is a great time for reflection, for change and for making plans. Life is crazy and having a daily reminder of what you want to actively work toward every day can be powerful. Choosing a WORD is a simple and intentional way to spotlight your goals and help you stay on track to achieve them. Think about what you want to achieve personally, professionally and spiritually. Think about what brings you joy or challenges you. Then ask yourself: What word will help me achieve my goal? Here's a few responses from my friends and family:

“God”
“Balance”
"Intentional"
“Determination”
"Dwell"
"Rest"
“Courage”

My word for 2020 is JOY
As I begin to look ahead to this New Year and think back over 2019, one huge desire comes to mind.....the desire for MORE JOY in all things. There is a lot of hurt, anger, sadness, disappointment and death that went along with 2019, but there were also many wonderful memories made and SO MUCH LOVE GIVEN as well.

So my word for this year is JOY because it perfectly describes my goals for this year as we'll as something the world needs so much more of.

We can find our need for JOY right in the scriptures......

1) God calls us to have Joy in all things
***“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
~1 Thessalonians 5:16

2) We find Joy when we cultivate a Thankful heart
***"Rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught and overflowing with thankfulness!"
~Colossians 2:7

3) Being content…
"Not that I speak from personal need, for I have learned to be content and self-sufficient through Christ!"
~Philippians 4:11

4) And worshiping the LORD
"Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs!"
~Psalm 100:2

My GOALS for 2020

My goals for this year are coming out of my desire for more JOY in my life, to be more thankful and walk deeper with Him.

1) Memorize Scripture to fill my mind with the things of God
*I’m hoping to sit down soon to compile a list of Bible verses that go along with my goals and areas that I’m struggling with and make Scripture memory cards out of them. I’ve been convicted that I have far too little Scripture memorized.

2) Daily Bible Reading
*For me, 2019 was a year of inconsistent Bible reading than I’ve had in a really long time. But there’s always room for improvement and I’m more motivated than ever to make sure that each day is focused on the things of God and not simply my own.

3) More Consistent Prayer
*God doesn’t need us to pray. But God has given us a wonderful opportunity in prayer to draw closer to him. Prayer is a key element of the Christian life – and yet a VERY EASY one to ignore.

4) Better Schedules & Routines
*One of those MUST DO'S for my year that I will be focusing on the most is going to be getting to bed earlier and getting up earlier. I am going to start getting up a few minutes early, increasing that each day, in the hopes of establishing a solid morning routine that includes my Bible reading, prayer, and a few minutes of planning so that I can start off my day in control instead of waking up to chaos and already feeling so far behind!!

I am confident these things will be accomplished this year as I have an amazing support system who will help hold me accountable.

WHAT IS YOUR WORD FOR 2020?

A New Year

December 25,2019

FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS..........

MY CHRISTMAS WISH.....
That you please join me in praying for the many members of our family that are in dire need of physical healing right now, from New Jersey to Florida, to Oregon and Texas. I wish we could be there right now to pray with them and to tell them just how much they are loved.
Thank you for your prayers, they are so greatly appreciated!❤

FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS...........

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY

On a day that we as Americans celebrate our independence and freedom, let us remember that eternal freedom is also available to us. Anyone who repents, trusts, and believes in the name of Jesus Christ will have far more than earthly freedom given to them. July 4th is a beautiful day of celebration, but it does not compare to the day you are granted eternal freedom by accepting Jesus Christ as your Savior! 

Happy Mother's Day

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JESUS!

Thank you, sweet Lord, for giving us the greatest gift of all . . . . .Your Son, Jesus Christ!

REMEMBER: 

Jesus IS the reason for the season! 

Merry CHRISTmas!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

WOO HOO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JESUS!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JESUS! 

Thank you for this special day we celebrate because of YOU!

Merry Christmas

Trimming The Tree

Happy Thanksgiving

 

I’m Thankful for You  Thanksgiving is the appointed time
for focusing on the good in our lives.
In each of our days,
we can find small blessings,
but too often we overlook them,
choosing instead to spend our time
paying attention to problems.
We give our energy
to those who cause us trouble
instead of those who bring peace.
Starting now,
let’s be on the lookout
for the bits of pleasure in each hour,
and appreciate the people who
bring love and light to everyone
who is blessed to know them.
You are one of those people.
On Thanksgiving,
I’m thankful for you.
Happy Thanksgiving!  By Joanna Fuchs

Happy Labor Day

Happy Valentine's Day!

HAPPY NEW YEAR - 1/1/11

May God shower you all with many blessings in 2011!

Peace, Love, and Happiness!

WHEW!

Wow, it's hard to believe that it is CHRISTmas week already. We have been so busy with our musical at church, that so many other things had been pushed to the side, especially my house. On top of that, I have been sick with a bad head cold. This seems to be my new CHRISTmas tradition that I am not to fond of :> ( Thankfully, this time I have only been sick a little over a week. Last year, I was sick from the beginning of October till February.....so not cool!

Saturday evening and Sunday morning was our CHRISTmas musical, "STAR!" We could have used another week or two of practice to work on lines and lyrics, but we again saw for ourselves that NOTHING is impossible with God and we got through both performances. There was some great add-libbing done by some of the cast that was hysterically funny! I will try and post some pictures of the program when they become available to me. I'm usually the one behind the camera, but this time, I was in front of it, in the choir.

The chickens are continuing to be spoiled and are still gifting us with 6-7 eggs each morning. Yesterday Saturday morning, I opened the doors to let them out and they just stood there for about ten minutes looking at the snow, wondering "what on earth is THAT?" lol It was extremely funny to watch! I gave them a whole head of cabbage and they just went crazy. They are such sweet little ladies and I love giving them special treats!

During the holidays, we don't travel anywhere....we never have. We are homebodies and like it that way. Hopefully, we will have a white CHRISTmas this year. I'm really praying for it!

So what are your plans for the holiday? Do you stay home like we do, or do you travel to visit family and friends?

Good Morning!

Good morning, everyone! I hope you all had a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving. We are now in full Christmas mode here so today, I'm heading out to work on things for the Christmas program with G-girl. Lots to do today to get things finalized.

Are any of you involved in the Christmas programs at your church? If so, what are you all doing?

Have a blessed day!