If you have pets, save your used dryer sheets. This past week, I saw on a website that you can use your used dryer sheets as a lint roller for pet hair. I was very excited about this as I use my lint roller way too much on our cream couches. What ever possessed me to buy cream slip covers for our couches when we have 2 dogs with dark hair, I do NOT know.
Well, tomorrow, I'm having my Pampered Chef party...which I'm very excited about. BUT what I was not excited about doing today was taking the couch covers off to wash them...thank God, he brought to memory the used dryer sheet. So I just tried it and I'm amazed. I will not have to take the slip covers off~! They look great~!!!!! I will be saving all my dryer sheets from now on. They also make your furniture smell good too.
YEAH for dryer sheets~!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Crossing The Jordan
If we would only move straight ahead in faith, the past would be opened for us. But we stand still, waiting for the obstacle to be removed, when we ought to go forward as if there were no obstacles at all...
When the Israelites went to cross the Jordan, it's waters were opened once they set foot in it. Can you imagine having the faith that the waters were going to split and there would be an open path to walk on. 2 Corinthians 5:7 says we are to walk by faith and not by sight. That raised the question in my heart..."How often am I walking by faith?" and that is in all circumstances??? How many times do you think we stand aside and wait for God to part the waters for us...and then we will step forward. I think Satan uses this to keep us quiet...God has not given us a Spirit of fear, and He is greater than he that is in this world. We have the victory through Jesus Christ who gave himself as an sin-offering for us.
I found this poem today...and really like it
Chance has not brought this ill to me;
It's God's own hand, so let it be,
For He sees what I cannot see.
There is a purpose for each pain,
And He one day will make it plain
That earthly loss is heavenly gain.
Like as a piece of tapestry
Viewed from the back appears to be
Only threads tangled hopelessly;
But in the front a picture fair
Rewards the worker for his care,
Proving his skill and patience rare.
You are the Workman, I the frame.
Lord, for the glory of Your Name,
Perfect Your image on the same.
When the Israelites went to cross the Jordan, it's waters were opened once they set foot in it. Can you imagine having the faith that the waters were going to split and there would be an open path to walk on. 2 Corinthians 5:7 says we are to walk by faith and not by sight. That raised the question in my heart..."How often am I walking by faith?" and that is in all circumstances??? How many times do you think we stand aside and wait for God to part the waters for us...and then we will step forward. I think Satan uses this to keep us quiet...God has not given us a Spirit of fear, and He is greater than he that is in this world. We have the victory through Jesus Christ who gave himself as an sin-offering for us.
I found this poem today...and really like it
Chance has not brought this ill to me;
It's God's own hand, so let it be,
For He sees what I cannot see.
There is a purpose for each pain,
And He one day will make it plain
That earthly loss is heavenly gain.
Like as a piece of tapestry
Viewed from the back appears to be
Only threads tangled hopelessly;
But in the front a picture fair
Rewards the worker for his care,
Proving his skill and patience rare.
You are the Workman, I the frame.
Lord, for the glory of Your Name,
Perfect Your image on the same.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Washington Monument
Yesterday, I was able to go up the Washington Monument with Rebekah and her sisters. Thanks Rebekah for getting the tickets. I really liked seeing DC from the top. It's amazing to see all the monuments from this one place. I always remember the first time that I ever saw the Washington Monument. We had went to DC for a class trip. It was on Mr Sartain's Birthday...and he was turning 30~! We sang Happy Birthday to him 30 times that day. I always think of that every time I see it.
One of my favorite Monuments is the Lincoln Memorial...and here's what it looks like from the Washington Monument.
Here is my 2nd favorite monument. The Jefferson Memorial. I had never been to this one until last year when my parents and Sarah were here. I love what is inscribed on the walls here. When we went to visit...a spider fell down on my mom's head from the ceiling. Of all the people there, and it chose her head. I think she will forever remember that.
One of my favorite Monuments is the Lincoln Memorial...and here's what it looks like from the Washington Monument.
Here is my 2nd favorite monument. The Jefferson Memorial. I had never been to this one until last year when my parents and Sarah were here. I love what is inscribed on the walls here. When we went to visit...a spider fell down on my mom's head from the ceiling. Of all the people there, and it chose her head. I think she will forever remember that.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Going Green
So as many of you know, while I was at home this fall...I learned how to make Laundry Detergent...and I love it. I'm so thankful Rayne persuaded me to try. She has made it and used it for a long time...and loves it also. Since doing this, I've really wanted to start making my own cleaning supplies, fabric softener...everything. I want it to be more natural and I don't want to be paying so much for good cleaning supplies. So this last week I've been researching making some of my own things. Thursday, I made Fabric Softener, and I tried it yesterday....Lo & Behold, it worked~!!!!! And it's much cheaper than store bought stuff...and I can change the scent when I want. This one was Cucumber Melon :) I also tried making Rug Freshener, also Cucumber Melon scent...it was great~!!!! I'm so thankful to be able to start making these things on my own. I would love to start making more scents and have some products ready for the Farmer's Market this summer. Last night, I started getting things together to try my hand at making a Powder Laundry Detergent, and from what I've read, you can use it in front loading washing machines. I've been having a hard time finding all the ingredients out here...I guess that's why we have Amazon.com right.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
My New Do
So I've been wanting to cut my hair for sometime. I finally made the decision on Thursday...and called to make the appointment immediately before I changed my mind. Then Friday night, I did my hair...and loved it long. This caused me to have some question as to what I was going to do on Monday when it came time to get it cut. Infact, on the way there, I told my sister-in-law, I think I'm just going to get it trimmed...I'm not quite ready for it to be short yet. YIKES~!!!! I got to the salon, and told the girl to just do whatever she wanted...and this is what I came out with. I LOVE IT~! I just hope that I can do it again after I wash my hair. You know how that is. I absolutely love the Paul Mitchel School Salon in Tysons Corner. I've gone there 3 times now, and the students always do a great job~!
I need to blog more often
Another week has flown by again...God has been teaching me so much, and I wonder how I can even blog this all to make sense...so I think I need to make a commitment to be blogging more often~!!!! I've been listening to a series on James, and I'm loving it~! I'm learning so much...and so thankful to have found this.
James 1:2-4
My brethren, count it all joy when you face trials of many kinds; Knowing, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have [her] perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
The testing of our faith proves the genuineness of our perspective of God. What are our reactions to trials? Are reactions show what we think about His character, His sovereignty, and His promises. Do we believe what He says in His Word? Do I believe that He works all things for the good of those who love Him? Do I believe that He has a purpose for everything that He brings into my life? Even the people that I meet day to day...the places I go...where I live...everything~!
So what is my view of God? What is your view of God?
1. Do I believe that he does not know or control the future?
2. Do I believe that He knows, but does not control the future?
3. Do I believe that He knows the future, but does not control it?
4. Do I believe that He knows and controls the future?
Trials do have purpose...
* to test our stregnth of faith and obedience
* to humble us
* to wean us from our dependence of worldly things
* to foster a desire to be with Christ
* to help us discover what we really love
* to value God's blessing
* to develop us for greater actions - to help others
One statement Rae made was "Your husband is not a perfect man. He has failures...I know this isn't new news, but as a wife, those failures are going to be your trials in life. God has brought your husband into your life for you to grow through these trials. It is not your job to change him. It your your job to grow through these trials. How you react to these trials is your test." I thought that was sooo good. not only is this true with our spouse, but it's also true with every person that God brings into our life and allows us to interact with. We need to be focusing on ourselves...getting the log out of our own eyes.
God's plan is a perfect plan and for that I am thankful.
James 1:2-4
My brethren, count it all joy when you face trials of many kinds; Knowing, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have [her] perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
The testing of our faith proves the genuineness of our perspective of God. What are our reactions to trials? Are reactions show what we think about His character, His sovereignty, and His promises. Do we believe what He says in His Word? Do I believe that He works all things for the good of those who love Him? Do I believe that He has a purpose for everything that He brings into my life? Even the people that I meet day to day...the places I go...where I live...everything~!
So what is my view of God? What is your view of God?
1. Do I believe that he does not know or control the future?
2. Do I believe that He knows, but does not control the future?
3. Do I believe that He knows the future, but does not control it?
4. Do I believe that He knows and controls the future?
Trials do have purpose...
* to test our stregnth of faith and obedience
* to humble us
* to wean us from our dependence of worldly things
* to foster a desire to be with Christ
* to help us discover what we really love
* to value God's blessing
* to develop us for greater actions - to help others
One statement Rae made was "Your husband is not a perfect man. He has failures...I know this isn't new news, but as a wife, those failures are going to be your trials in life. God has brought your husband into your life for you to grow through these trials. It is not your job to change him. It your your job to grow through these trials. How you react to these trials is your test." I thought that was sooo good. not only is this true with our spouse, but it's also true with every person that God brings into our life and allows us to interact with. We need to be focusing on ourselves...getting the log out of our own eyes.
God's plan is a perfect plan and for that I am thankful.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
"David Found Strength In the Lord his God"
I Samuel 30:6 says "David found strength in the Lord his God" I found this interesting in my devotions today ~ Sometimes God reserves the right to withhold others and to pull you aside with Him so you can experience His strength. The KJV says "David encouraged himself in the LORD his God." Many times we may go to others for encouragement, when the Lord is right there with us waiting for us to call on Him. He desires to meet our needs just as a mother desires to meet the needs of her children.
At times, I think of myself, being out here in Virginia. God has given me some friends here, but I feel as if I'm here alone. Most of my friends and all of my family is in Wisconsin. Sometimes, I think to myself, why did God bring me all the way out here? Why can't I just live by everyone else and have them to do things with. This devotional helped me to realize that God just wants me to be with Him. I do not need to busy my time with doing things with people...I need to spend my time wisely that He has given me and use it as an opportunity to grow through His Word. I need to seek His friendship and rely on Him for my strength and encouragement.
I've arrived at a conclusion,
maybe one of life's rare finds
that there's not a lot worth salvaging
within this heart of mine.
It's ever ready to destruct
and lie above all things...
It tends to laugh when it should cry
and mourn when it should sing
I've waited countless hours begging,
"Fix this heart, Lord, please!"
while it stomps its feet, demands its way
and floods with sin's disease.
At last, you're able to get through
and lay it on the line:
You must give up that heart of yours
and trade it in for mine."
So I cry out with the psalmist,
create within me, Lord
A new heart crystal clear
that only Calvary could afford.
A heart which pounds the rhythm
of heaven's metronome
and issues forth a boundless love
and beats for You alone.
I want to love that which You love,
despising what you hate
and see myself as least of these
oh Lord, retaliate
The efforts of the evil one
who seeks to make my plea
that of his own, "I'll make no move
til I've considered me."
Peel away my fingers,
finally make me understand
the power to love and please You
can't be found within a man.
So, my Lord, I bring this offering;
a stubborn heart of stone
And ask You, in it's absence,
please exchange it for Your own.
Beth Moore
At times, I think of myself, being out here in Virginia. God has given me some friends here, but I feel as if I'm here alone. Most of my friends and all of my family is in Wisconsin. Sometimes, I think to myself, why did God bring me all the way out here? Why can't I just live by everyone else and have them to do things with. This devotional helped me to realize that God just wants me to be with Him. I do not need to busy my time with doing things with people...I need to spend my time wisely that He has given me and use it as an opportunity to grow through His Word. I need to seek His friendship and rely on Him for my strength and encouragement.
I've arrived at a conclusion,
maybe one of life's rare finds
that there's not a lot worth salvaging
within this heart of mine.
It's ever ready to destruct
and lie above all things...
It tends to laugh when it should cry
and mourn when it should sing
I've waited countless hours begging,
"Fix this heart, Lord, please!"
while it stomps its feet, demands its way
and floods with sin's disease.
At last, you're able to get through
and lay it on the line:
You must give up that heart of yours
and trade it in for mine."
So I cry out with the psalmist,
create within me, Lord
A new heart crystal clear
that only Calvary could afford.
A heart which pounds the rhythm
of heaven's metronome
and issues forth a boundless love
and beats for You alone.
I want to love that which You love,
despising what you hate
and see myself as least of these
oh Lord, retaliate
The efforts of the evil one
who seeks to make my plea
that of his own, "I'll make no move
til I've considered me."
Peel away my fingers,
finally make me understand
the power to love and please You
can't be found within a man.
So, my Lord, I bring this offering;
a stubborn heart of stone
And ask You, in it's absence,
please exchange it for Your own.
Beth Moore
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