Sunday, January 1, 2012

2012 Resolutions!

Happy New Year everyone!

Resolutions:

1. I want to start off by saying my first resolution is to continue to live out what I wrote in my life purpose statement.

My Life Purpose Statement:


I want to live my life in a way that will always glorify God. I want to develop a heart that says, “Here I am, Lord, send me” (Isaiah 6:1-6). I want to make the most of every day, living like it is my last. I know I have been put here for a purpose (Esther 4:14) and I want to fulfill my purpose, even if I do not always know what God wants me to do. I want to trust Him (Proverbs 3:5-6). I want to live "By Faith" (Hebrews 11) and "Do Hard Things". I want to have an attitude of "It's all about God and not all about me". I am striving to follow the example of 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 in my daily life. Ultimately, I want to learn that God knows the whole picture and that He will guide me through everything, even if I do not understand it (Jeremiah 29:11). I want to live in such a way that my life reflects Christ, so I can be a witness for Him. I want to influence children, girls, and women of all ages. I would like to inspire the next generation to be bold for God and to be able to step out on their own faith in Christ. I will do this, first, by reminding them of 1 Timothy 4:12. I will also do this through JOY blog, internet resources, my writing, and through disciplining and teaching others to live for Jesus Christ. I also want to show God’s Biblical Truths to others and expose the lies of the enemy. “So whether [I] eat or drink or whatever [I] do, [I want to] do it all for the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31).

2. I want  to make sure I also live in a way that I show Christ's love to others. 

3. Read my Bible consistently.

4. Journal at least once a week.

5. Graduate with my B.A. degree.

6. I want to be bolder for Christ and be willing to let God use me!

This is the start! Hopefully, I will be able to add a few more. We shall see!

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Raising money for orphans - UPDATE

I LOVE this website/blog!!! Please consider donating! In 190 days, this wonderful lady has raised $45,000 for orphans!!! Misselainious' goal is to raise $50,000! Help her reach her goal by the end of the year!!!

Here is the link to her website: http://misselainious.com/

Text ORPHAN to 52000 to give $10.

UPDATE: Guess what??? Miss Elaini raised $54,000 by today! God is so great! I had a lot of fun watching God's hand in this all and seeing all the money being raised! Go check out the blog and see the latest update!

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Top gifts to give!

If I had all the money in the world...these are the gifts I would be giving to everyone this year!

I will include gift that I love and think others would love, too. They are in no order, except for the order in which I can remember them! I will also include a link to where you can buy them!


Jesus Calling by Sarah Young



http://www.christianbook.com/jesus-calling/sarah-young/9781591451884/pd/451884?product_redirect=1&Ntt=451884&item_code=&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP

Joy: An Irish Christmas - Keith and Kristyn Getty


http://www.christianbook.com/keith-getty/joy-an-irish-christmas/pd/CD58964?product_redirect=1&Ntt=CD58964&item_code=WW&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP

The Five Love Languages...Singles edition - Gary Chapman

 http://www.amazon.com/Five-Love-Languages-Singles/dp/1881273873/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324355823&sr=8-1

River of Time series - Lisa Tawn Bergren

Waterfall -http://www.amazon.com/Waterfall-Novel-Lisa-T-Bergren/dp/1434764338/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1324356022&sr=1-3

Cascade - http://www.amazon.com/Cascade-Novel-Lisa-T-Bergren/dp/1434764311/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1324356022&sr=1-2

Torrent - http://www.amazon.com/Torrent-Novel-Lisa-T-Bergren/dp/143476429X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1324356022&sr=1-1

Any of MaryLu Tyndall's books

http://www.marylutyndall.com/books


I also recommend Karen Kingsbury's books

http://www.karenkingsbury.com/books

Erynn Mangum's books

http://www.erynnmangum.com/ErynnMangum.com/Books.html


Stay tuned for more!!!

    Wednesday, December 7, 2011

    Computer Wallpaper

    Here is a link to one of my favorite places to get Wallpaper for my computer!

    Check it out: http://www.reviveourhearts.com/resource-library/wallpapers/

    Here are some examples of the different wallpaper:



    There are new ones posted each season...

    Monday, December 5, 2011

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    I hope all of you had a great Thanksgiving Day! I was able to spend it with about 1/2 of my family! I loved having them all around me. Before dinner, we always go around the room and say one thing we are thankful for. This year, I made a new rule. I told everyone that if they wanted to give thanks for their family, then they had to say thank you for something else, too. I figure no matter who your family is (by blood or adoption or anything in between), I think we should give thanks for them!

    It was fun to hear what else people were thankful for!

    Some of the thankfulness that was shared
    My family was thankful for:
    faith
    health
    Grandpa - togetherness
    Niece - toys
    Niece - the feast (food)

    And of course family!

    Wednesday, November 23, 2011

    Give thanks 11/23/11

    I give thanks for:
    Jesus
    Salvation
    Life
    Family
    Friends
    Church
    The Bible
    Holidays
    Cars
    Bags
    Clothes
    Fun times
    Laughter
    Faith
    Hope
    My mom and dad
    Love
    Liberty
    Trees
    Wood
    Books
    Internet
    Computers
    My new phone
    Food
    Iced tea
    Shoes
    High heels
    Hats, gloves, and scarfs
    Jewelry
    Flowers
    Swimming
    Summer
    Boating
    Lakes
    Water
    Roads
    Lights
    Radio

    And all the stuff that I probably don't need, but I am thankful for it!

    Thank You Father for all the blessings You have given me and the place and time that You have put me in.
    Amen!

    Tuesday, November 22, 2011

    Courageous the Movie

    Did you know that the Courageous movie is coming out in about a month and a half???

    http://www.courageousthemovie.com/

    Bring It Home...

    Available on DVD & Blu-Ray

    January 17, 2012