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Happy New Year! and... Welcome 2016 I just want to thank each of you for stopping by my blog; your support and encouragement means so much to me. Again, I thank you. 2015 has been an exciting year and I look forward to what God has in store for me in 2016. It would be my honor, for this blog would continue to be one of the sites you continue to visit and invite your friends to join in! Thank you for blessing me and may the Grace of God continue to shine upon you in the days, weeks, and years to come! Be the best you, you can be in 2016!

Family and Friends, I’d like to take this opportunity to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and the happiest of New Years! May you be blessed with the fullness of health and be surrounded with the love of family. Put first things first and remember that nothing matters more than having the gifts that only God can provide. He gave us the greatest gift – His Son! Glory to God in the highest heaven and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests.  Luke 2:14 (NIV) From our house to yours – Merry Christmas and all the very, very best in the New Year! Be blessed and be a blessing! Cheryl

Think on these 8 things daily... Know that you are loved.. For   God   so   loved   the   world  that he gave his one and only  So n, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 (NIV) You probably know this verse by "heart" and have repeated it a thousand times but do you truly believe it in your "heart?" Refuse to live in fear; fear and worry are tools of the enemy. Fear and Faith cannot occupy the same space. Be positive and think positive thoughts - do go negative. In Philippians 4:8 gives us our thought pattern -  whatsoever  things  are true, whatsoever  things  are honest, whatsoever  things  are just, whatsoever  things  are pure, whatsoever  things  are lovely, whatsoever  things  are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise,  think   on   these   things . (I like how it reads in the KJV) Recover from setbacks quickly. I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me. Ph

1 Thess 5:16-18 Rejoice always.Pray without ceasing...give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thess 5: ...encourage one another and build up each other. John 14:2 - Christ wants us to do even greater than He did. We need to allow God's Word to do a powerful work in us that through us He can produce the kinds of things we read in Scripture. We serve a God that is much greater than anything we face. Acts:4:20 tells us that God has not called us to a life of settling for good enough. He has called us to a life that's greater, a life that relies on Him, glorifies Him, and stretches us into the person that God created you and I to be! Be blessed and be a blessing!

God never promised that the road would be easy but He did promise to Never leave or abandon us. Deuteronomy 31:6 Even though I walk through some tough places and some tough times, He is right there - always with me - always. Psalm 23:1 Have faith in God and He will fight all our battles, whatever life throws our way. Mark 11:22 Be blessed or be a blessing!

Every wondered what to do with some of those pictures you've saved on your cellphone, pictures you've taken of the kids/grandkids, pets, etc. I've been working on this fun project and thought I would share. Especially after realizing how easy it is. I like easy! This is something that would be a fun project for teacher gifts, stocking stuffers or family keepsakes. All the supplies I used were purchased at Michael's because they carry the brand I like "Golden". These are also available online at Craftsy.com. Other Craft Stores carry these products, so feel free to substitute. I have the Michael's app on my phone and use the digital coupon for my purchases, especially on the Golden supplies. Here's a picture of the supplies I used - look for these in the art section of the store. Supplies needed for this project: 1. Gesso 2. Extra Heavy High Gel (Gloss). I like the finished look of the gloss, you may prefer the matte look, which is also

  HOW TO HAVE A HEALTHY SOUL     Lose the victim mentality. When you’re feeling powerless, don’t let anyone tell you there’s nothing you can do. LIVE LIFE WITH GOD. Pray and be prayed for. Confess sin! To God, and when appropriate, to others. The prayer of a righteous person has great effectiveness.     If we are willing, God is our song when we are happy, our escape when we are tempted, our hope when we are despairing, our joy in tribulation, our strength in weakness, and our immortality in dying. Ultimately, He himself is our health . Beth Moore   He brought us out...that He might bring us in...Deut. 6:23 You never know that Jesus is all that you need, you see, until He's all that you have. J. D. Greear Apart from God we can do nothing. John 15:5 Trusting that God is in control will move us from doubt and defeat to hope and peace.   Be blessed and be a blessing.

Read and Study the Bible The Bible tells us how to know God…how to find eternal life…and how to experience genuine life in our inner person. It gives health to our souls and tells us how to heal broken relationships. The answers to life’s questions are found in the Bible. But where does a person begin in reading and studying the Bible. Here’s an approach to try that’s been effective for many around the world: Start by Reading Ten Minutes a Day. The truth of the Bible is food for your soul. The Bible will literally become a part of you, and your hunger for God’s Word will increase if you begin reading God’s Word daily. If you find that ten minutes a day isn’t enough to satisfy your spiritual hunger for the Word, try ten minutes in the morning and ten minutes in the evening. You may need several ten minute feedings throughout the day. Make sure you have a small readable copy of the Bible that you can carry with you. There are many free Bible apps you can download t

This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the  Lord  your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 God always keeps His unconditional promises. T he  Lord  - Yahweh - God's continuous presence is always with us. God's fulfillment of His promises will continue until eternity! Search the scriptures for the promises God; you can even do a Google search - oh yes you can! Check out my post here on " Just Google It ." Write down as many as you need on a piece of paper or index card and carry them with you. Read them throughout the day. May the Word of God give you peace today. Be blessed and be a blessing!

Quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death. Set God-sized goal. Pursue God-ordained passions. Go after a dream that is destined to fail without divine intervention. Keep asking questions. Keep making mistakes. Keep seeking God. Stop pointing out problems and become part of the solution. Stop repeating the past and start creating the future. Expand your horizons. Accumulate experiences. Enjoy the journey. Find every excuse you can to celebrate everything you can. Live like today is the first day and last day of your life. Don't let what's wrong with you keep you from worshiping what's right with God. Burn sinful bridges. Blaze new trails.  Don't let fear dictate your decisions. Take a flying leap of faith. Quit holding out. Quilt holding back. Push all your chips to the middle of the table. It's time to ante up all your faith. It's time to go all in. It's time to go all out. - Mark Batte

You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance. 2 Timothy 3:10 The beauty of connecting with others is that we have the opportunity to develop friendships with people who are very different from us. Friendships can expose us to new experiences and ideas. When you think about people who have enriched you life simply because you know them, who comes to mind? Friends can teach you all kinds of amazing lessons about life and God. Four friends to consider inviting into your life: someone who can mentor you (like Paul), someone you can mentor (like Timothy), someone who shows love through quiet listening (like Mary), and someone who show love through service (like Martha). We should prayerfully ask for God's wisdom and guidance in our closest relationships. We also should pay attention to some of the choices Jesus made in His friendships.   When Jesus selected the disciples, He did not pick people who would become

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Using Google Search is a fun, quick tool to add to your Bible Study Skills. As my husband so fondly says, "Just Google It!" And it's true you can Google anything, including questions/facts about the Bible.  Click here if the video doesn't play:  Watch a short video here Here are a couple examples of searches I did and the results... You have questions about the Bible or you have a situation in your life and you want to find answers - Google It! There are lots of interesting articles that come up, blog posts, Christian authors and pastors; 365promises.com; godvine.com; biblegateway.com.  So, you have questions - Just Google It! Be Blessed and be a blessing.

“Arise, Jerusalem! Let your light shine for all to see.      For the glory of the  Lord  rises to shine on you. 2  Darkness as black as night covers all the nations of the earth,      but the glory of the  Lord  rises and appears over you. 3  All nations will come to your light;      mighty kings will come to see your radiance." Isaiah 60:1-3 God will transform His people’s (Christ-Followers’) destiny from the darkness as black as night caused by sin. The transformation of all nations and might kings (presidents and world leaders) will be so radical that all kingdoms will take notice and be drawn to God through his people. ( The nations will walk in its light, and the kings of the world will enter the city in all their glory. -  Revelation 21:24) In Isaiah, Zion is a theological name for Jerusalem, the city of God. Zion symbolizes God’s presence and protection for his people, their resilience and victory against enemies, and the resulting peac

The pathway to God's best is paved with faith! Don't be limited by your own imagination. God is in control of every aspect of our lives, every circumstance (Romans 8:20) God can work all things together for His good. He knows what's best for our lives. Saying no to things that are good allows you to say yes to things that are great. Know that you are loved, you are blessed, chosen, adopted into the Kingdom, favored, redeemed and forgiven. God wants to do a new thing - 2 Corinthians 5:17 Run to God not away from God - Proverbs 18:10 God knows what best for our lives -  Romans 8:29 Shine like the stars in the universe as we hold out the Word of Life! Be blessed and be a blessings.

TODAY TGFT – Thank God for Today (Psalm 118:24) "The Lord has done it this very day;  let us rejoice today and be glad." Colossians 2:6 "Just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him"   Being a CF is not something you do it’s something you are... Will those in the world around you recognize that Jesus lives on the inside you of or do you blend in with the world? John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." We are the branches, Jesus is the vine Apart from the vine we cannot survive Celebrate TODAY & live a Christ-filled, fulfilling lifestyle Connect TODAY to others in personal, vibrant relationships   Matthew 16:25 (The Message) I love the verse translation! "Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to finding yourself, your true self. What kin