Jealousy

Wy is jealousy so dangerous?
Proverbs 14:30 A relaxed attitude lengthens life; jealousy rots it away.
Jealousy brings decay to our life because it causes us to focus on anger and bitterness.

Proverbs 17:4 Anger is cruel...but who can survive the destructiveness of jealousy?
Jealousy tears families and friends apart.

My own opinion about jealousy is truly it is destructive!!! Just be happy for someone else getting great things or happy things! Forgive someone you are holding a grudge against. Jealousy sticks out like a sore thumb and it makes me not even want to be around that person. It stinks! You can smell it a mile away! The way I note that women get jealous is no comment when you try to connect and communiate with them.

The encouraging attitude to have is just be glad for the other person; enjoy their getting something when you don't! It shows so badly in your attitude when you are jealous and truly does tear families apart! Share their joy! Get rid of jealousy.....it's so unhealthy!

My birthday is coming up and I've had friends call already to rsvp...oh, I can't even begin to say how happy they are for me and just can't wait to see us and ENJOY my big day...that my dear friend is happiness, not jealousy!!! I love it...someone else being so happy for me!!! Have a really great Thursday and please throw out the attitude of jealousy!!!!! It's not becoming to you!

Encouragement Gives Us Hope

Model optimism!

Optimism is contagious.

Communicate optimism!

Everyone needs a sense of significance.

By giving tasks that make people feel like they are a part of their own solution!

Keep hope alive!

If you know someone who is in the middle of a difficult situation - a long illness or a period of financial strain - your words of kindness, love and your confidence in them; your ability to lighten their load brings hope into their life!

Come on - we all can offer hope - because encouragement changes everything! Happy Wednesday and keep growing a positive attitude to improve life for yourself & others!

P.M. Blog

I got busy playing and walking our dog, Pixie and just jotted my memory re: my blog. Pixie is so smart, that I can point to something now and she knows what I mean. Who says dogs don't have keen minds? She sure does!!!! She's loves to go for a walk! She has always been an inquisitive minded precious dog!

I hope everyone saw the NBC poll that was taken: Just in case you didn't:

86% to keep the words, IN God We Trust and God in the Pledge of Allegiance
14% against

[That is a pretty 'commanding' public response. ]

Yea!!! This is awesome! To leave God in........victory, oh victory! Yea!!!
I didn't get a chance to get in the poll, but if you did....THANK YOU!!!!!

500th Posting!!!!.....some great thoughts today!

Wow! Today is the 500th posting I have actually given my take on and published! That must be why I'm up early to celebrate! ('jez kidding)....some morning just begin earlier and this is one of them! Guess it was meant for me to get caught up on my reading. Just let me encourage you today. Think kindly of someone instead of always thinking negatively! This world needs more positive people! People who care about the welfare of others. I know God has truly given us two kids (are they called kids when they are grown adults???....hmmmm) Both of them have communicated with either me or their Dad before the week begins and that's so appreciated! It is so amazing that they take time out of a very busy schedule and check in. I am so moved to get plenty of rest and keep on, keepin' on, as we used to say when we lived in California at one time!!!

And those are my great thoughts, though they possibly may be random....how about you? Hopefully your Monday will be happy. I know mine will be thinking about blogging 500 times! Wow!

Yea - It's Sunday!!!

I know I've blogged this title before......but I do LOVE SUNDAYS....a time to worship God....a time to hear the Word, a time to fellowship with all.....a time to just be sacred, I guess. I love just being me and this is what our church does for me....of course the people are wonderful....so put on your duds and come on out!!!! Just be YOU at our church. We are relevant, right in the then and now!!!! You will find a friendly warm spirit and as someone put it "a loving church." So come on out today and stay for Q&A.....it's a time when you can ask my husband (the Pastor of course) any question that is on your mind...you're be surprised at some of them...very transparent.....and sooooo good, so we will see you then.....remember services begin at 10 a.m. until 11 only.

Gotta go walk....our dog, Pixie...See ya.

Take Time Out To Smell The Flowers!

I've been blessed with beautiful flowers since I got back! One of which was a dozen yellow roses from my hubby........take time out to smell roses. It makes your day! We have a baby rose bush in our front yard but this year due to the heat, there aren't s many in bloom.

I also received another bouquet of flowers from a beloved church member! Oh, they are all kinds of flowers, but yet smell fabulous!

Have fun today. Saturdays are always fun for me. We practice our music, and prepare for Sunday......God is good to give us such an amazing teamwork effort!

See ya tomorrow....10 a.m. In the meantime, please take time to smell any flower. & while you're at it - send someone flowers!!!! We sent my mother-in-law flowers as her 86th birthday is Monday. She always enjoys the lovely bouquet. I also sent flowers to a friend who did something great for me while I was on vacation. What's really neat is our granddaughter will go out in the yard and find a flower to give to me. Look for the great things today like smelling lovely flowers and don't be disappointed. Look for joy and blessings!

Encouragement RE: Doubt

I had a lady ask me this week "Sometime I find myself doubting God and my faith, nd I feel ashamed. What can I do?"

A Bible answer would be - both David and Peter struggled (as our Pastor has been teaching on II Peter at this present time).....with doubt. Both men recognized their weakness and humbled themselves before God, and God used them. God doesn't mind doubt as long as we are seeking Him for help with our doubt. God gives us plenty of evidence to believe in Him. Doubt comes when we ignore all the evidence. And when doubt turns to disbelief, we are in danger of ignoring God altogether.

John 20:27 says "Don't be faithless any longer. Believe!" Doubt can be healthy or destructive, depending on how we use it.

Use your doubts to learn about God and to make your faith stronger! Short and simple: Feed your faith and your doubts will disappear. Have a happy Friday. Sunday is Q&A after church. See you there!

What is Prayer?

Psalm 38:18 "I coness my sins; I am deeply sorry for what I have done.

Prayer often begins with a confession of faults. Through prayer we praise our mighty God!

Our prayer must be accompanied by a willingness to obey with our actions.

It's a promise from God. I Peter 3:1,2 "The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and His ears are open to their prayers."

I journal my prayers. Daily I pray for our immediate families; each one individually, and for my other families; our church families; the President of our Country; safety, basic needs, and lots of praise for health, strength and an encouragement to all I see. Have a blessed Thursday!!!

Encouragement for Lonliness

Hebrews 10:25 - Let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage and warn each other, especially now that the day of His coming back again is drawing near.

Awesome plus!

God never intended for us to be alone. He has promised us that He will always be there. Nothing can separate us from Him. He intended for us to have human, as well as spiritual relationships.

The best way to avoid loneliness is to get together with others. Call them; JUST DO IT!

Kid Day At Church

Yesterday was cool!!!! It was "Kid Day" at church and the 5, 11, and 12 month olds were absolutely adorable! When the 11 month old darling girl was recognized, the 12 month old precious boy clapped for her! I will never forgeet that! What an encouragement to see parents and grandparents so proud of their kids. And I don't blame them!!! For the love of kids....just wonderful!!! Make Monday a good day!!!

Beautiful Flowers!!!!

I am blessed. So far since I got back I have received several bouquets of flowers. My husband started out with a dozen yellow roses. My favorite!!! And the rest - friends who missed me..........I am so appreciative. My daughter started it with a dozen of magnificent roses before I left....now I'm just so grateful for the fabulous encouragements!

C ya in church! I'm soooo excited about being back!!!!

Get Focused!

.......the "To Be Dones"
.......the thank you notes for all the gifts given
.......spread encouragement!
.......our Date Night was extraordinary!!!
.......my husband is SUCH A JOY!
.......remember W.O.W. Women of Worth is tomorrow - 9 a.m. sharp! Wake up and smell
the blessings! Bring someone with you! Pray for those in need!

Encourage - Give Courage

I came back from vacationing at our fantastic daughter's!!! - talk about ENCOURAGED! A dozen yellow roses from my beloved husband! Another bouquet of flowers from a devoted family from our church.......lots of cards....our home spotless from my hubby and a 2 dogs that are so aware that I was around another family dog....our new grand-dog, Clementine, who is is precious, precious, precious!

It has been tremendous to have such welcome back!!!! I'm grateful I had the "courage" to go and of course cannot even begin to explain what a marvelous time I had. Our daughter treated me like a Super Queen!!! It's hard to come back down to tasks at hand, but I know and appreciate everything being so encouraging! Make it a great day and encourage someone today. You'll be glad you did!!!!!

New Look! Yay!!

Awesome!
It's totally amazing what you can do to change the look....everyone knows I've been with our daughter.....well.......on her fabulous Apple laptop, we looked at my blog. In the speed of lightening, we changed to a new layout. After all.....great vacation....and a chance to start over with something new!!!! And there will be more changes to come!!! Yay!!!

ENCOURAGE - to give courage....I'm so into encouragement, believe you me!
Hope you like it and you can even subscribe to it. I'm very appreciative of our son giving me encouragement to put my blog in....and then the gratefulness for our daughter being so talented and super encouraging! I am encouraged very much! Okay...now pass on this new look to one and all!