Shut Down....

The year is half over and now is the time to shut down those bad habits in our life that we know in our hearts are not what God would have for us. These habits can be found in any number of areas in our life; they can involve our health, relationships, finances or our growth in Christ. We can’t usually shut down these bad habits by ourselves, we need God: no bad habit is too big for Him. We all have a pretty good idea of the situations or habits that we have invited into our world that have no positive value and go against who we are in Christ. Now is the time to give them over to God and invite God to conquer them for you. Start applying God honoring habits and do away with the bad; start living a life that brings honor to God and stop focusing on what may or many not bring honor or rewards to us. God is for you and He wants only the best for your life.

Ephesians 4:22-24 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.

Isaiah 53:6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

Philippians 4:13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

The Swap....

When summertime comes along, it brings with it an interesting swap for many people. The swap happens when some people trade the Son for the sun. I’m not saying that we outright worship the sun, but the activities, trips, parties and everything else fun going on during these months can easily distract us from spending time with and enjoying the other Son. Our goal should be to go out and soak up some rays, have fun and live life with joy and excitement while still remaining focused on being in God’s will.


Summertime is not a time to take a break from God, it’s a time to see Him magnified in all of His glory in nature itself. This time of year can be the time when Christians shine brighter then the summer sun because we have the light of God's Son…Jesus.

Deuteronomy 4:23 Be careful not to forget the covenant of the LORD your God that he made with you; do not make for yourselves an idol in the form of anything the LORD your God has forbidden.

Psalm 78:7 Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands.

Psalm 103:2 Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits.

James 1:25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.

Hope your week is going super!

A Mumble Grumble....



Pure joy - sugar and a snooze!



Wow what a crazy day Thursday - the kind of day you live for! It started out like it normally does, my little one waking me up with a kiss and a smile…about an hour too early for my liking. So of course you know I’m gonna be a little “cagey” for the rest of the day. From neighbor kid visiting and farting at my dinner table, to another neighbor’s dog insistent and determined to poop in my yard, there were just so many twists and turns to today. But one thing remained consistent…it was entertaining. And although it was a busy, stressful day, in a weird way it was still kind of fun! Plus, it was pizza night, and you know I love pizza night, right? You totally know what pizza night means…pizza lunch in the kiddies lunch boxes in the morning.

I live for Thursday’s pizza night, because usually by Thursday I’m out of dinner ideas and exhausted or crabby and not in the mood to cook. Fast forward that to Thursday night, when I pack the kids lunches, and you know you have to multiply that silly mood of mine x’s 3! Now since you know I was woken an hour early, you know that means the alarm sounding offender got sleepy sooner than normal much to his disliking. He did not want to go to bed, did not want to change to his pj’s, or brush his teeth because white frankly, as he puts it, “I’M NOT TIRED”.  Sure you’re not…that’s why you just fell asleep on the couch 5 minutes later. LOL (way funny). So, you know what that means, it’s be joy and honor to lug his “6 year old in a 4 year old’s body” up to his bed for the night. Not only is this a joy, but did you know? It’s also a work out. These are the night’s I’m thankful for a tri-level: ½ the steps up in moments like these. So, as I hear my knees creak (and the steps) I cling dearly to the hope that he will not awake mid climb and stretch and freak out…that makes it even more of a back breaker to hold him when he does that. But no, no freak out for the dear sweet prince is fast asleep.



This happens regularly
and not just to me!



So as I hoist his limp, dead weight body into his “tower” for the night, he mumbles in his sleep….ready for this? He mumbles: “I’m bored”. I couldn’t laugh, I wanted to but I was winded, gasping for air from the trip up the steps carrying him - and, you know, if I laughed as hard as I wanted to laugh, I would have woke the little prince up! And then this night would have went on for a few more hours, and I think 24 hours of this day was more than plenty, more than my share. So even though it was a crazy day, it was a blessed day; and I was left blessed with a smile!

BLOG HOP FRIDAY!!!!

It's time for a Social Parade - yay, it's Blog Hop Friday!!! I want to welcome all of my fellow boggy friends! HUGS & LOVE to you on this Hop-erific Friday and all days!!!! xoxo

Words of Wisdom About Life...

Thought I would share with you a few words of wisdom on life...these are not my words but I've been know to say a few of these.  Enjoy!

WORDS OF WISDOM ABOUT LIFE:
1. No one can ruin your day without YOUR permission.
2. Most people will be about as happy, as they decide to be.
3. Others can stop you temporarily, but only you can do it permanently.
4. Whatever you are willing to put up with, is exactly what you will have.
5. Success stops when you do.
6. When your ship comes in make sure you are willing to unload it.
7. You will never "have it all together".
8. Life is a journey, not a destination. Enjoy the trip!
9. The biggest lie on the planet: "When I get what I want I will be happy".
10. The best way to escape your problem is to solve it.
11. I've learned that ultimately , 'takers' lose and 'givers' win.
12. Life's precious moments don't have value, unless they are shared.
13. If you don't start, it's certain you won't arrive.
14. We often fear the thing we want the most.
15. He or she who laughs......lasts.
16. Yesterday was the deadline for all complaints.
17. Look for opportunities, not guarantees.
18. Life is what's coming, not what was.
19. Success is getting up one more time.
20. Now is the most interesting time of all.
21. When things go wrong, don't go with them.