What does the Bible say about "Trust, Worry, Kindness, and Being Positive?"
Happy New Year: Goals... Not Resolutions!
Below are some great ideas to start out your New Year and New You! Your future self will thank you for it!
1. Start a journal. Write down your goals, thoughts, feelings, and a list of things you want to accomplish — checking them off as you do. This helps you feel accomplished and good about yourself. Plus, it helps with anxiety and self awareness, and can even help regulate your emotions.
2. Make it your goal to eat healthier, exercise and get more sleep. This will make you feel good and look good.
3. Create a savings plan. Budget your money and start putting back what you can. Any amount is better than no amount.
4. Make time for yourself. Wake up a little earlier, so you can exercise or whatever it is that you need to do before you start your day. Pamper yourself a little.
5. Get up every morning, get dressed, and look your best. This will make you feel better about yourself and raise your confidence level.
6. Take a break from social media; read a book, take a walk, watch your favorite shows; time with family, time with your partner, and/or DIY (do it yourself) projects.
7. Park at the end of the parking lot for extra walking steps. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Cardio is good for the heart.
8. Drink more water. It's so good for you! You need water for survival and healthy plump skin.
9. Clean and organize your house. It can be a great workout! You'll feel better, and it helps reduce stress; better setting you up for success.
10. Start your day with breakfast. It's the most important meal of the day. You'll feel energized.
11. Walk more. Aim for 10,000 steps. You can hike and/or get out in nature and enjoy the journey along the way.
12. Do some volunteer work. Help others and give back. It's a great way to feel good about yourself, while also helping others.
13. Reflect and meditate. It's a great way to relieve stress. Plus, our minds need TLC too.
14. Keep a check on your bank account, work on building up your credit, and pay off your debts.
15. Practice being more assertive and saying 'no.' Set boundaries to improve the relationships with yourself and others.
16. Take those breaks at work. Take your lunch. Take your vacation time. Take care of you.
17. Take time for yourself. Do something that you love and enjoy. You'll be a much happier person.
18. Always strive to be the best version of yourself that YOU can possibly be.
God Bless and for daily motivation go and follow my Facebook Page
Happy Birthday, Jesus!
and togetherness!
The real reason for Christmas is Jesus!
Jesus is the reason for the season!
Below are some scriptures from the NKJV...
Hope you enjoy!
Merry Christmas
and
God Bless!
"And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.
Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child.
So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.
For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.'
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!'
So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, 'Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.'
And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child.
And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.
Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them.
And when eight days were completed for the circumcision of the Child, His name was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb."
What to do with all that leftover Turkey?
What to do with all the turkey leftovers...…..
3 to 4 cups of leftover turkey
2 cans of cream of chicken soup
1 box of turkey stuffing
1 small bag of shredded cheese
Preheat oven to 350
In a sauce pan heat the cream of chicken,
mix in the turkey, simmer for 5 minutes on low heat,
while that is simmering fix the stuffing.
Put the turkey and cream of chicken mixture in a
baking dish, sprinkle the cheese on top, cover with
the stuffing.
Bake for 20 minutes
Hope you enjoy!
God Bless and for daily motivation go and follow
My Facebook Page
What Does The Bible Say About Darkness? What About Halloween?
Whether you are facing demons, making a terrifying life decision, or something exciting, and scary. With that being said, there is nothing that can teach us better than the Bible, when it comes to the darkness, evil and even things of demonic nature.
The Bible teaches us about good and evil, and
The answer is pretty clear, read below!
2. Ephesians 5:11
"Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them."
3. Ephesians 4:27
"And give no opportunity to the devil."
4. 1 Peter 5:8
"Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour."
5. Isaiah 5:20
"Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!"
6. 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22
"But test everything; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil."
7.Romans 13:12
"The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light."
8. James 4:7
"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
9. Ephesians 5:15-16
"Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil."
10. Titus 1:15
"To the pure, all things are pure, but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; but both their minds and their consciences are defiled."
11. John 3:19-20
"And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed."
12. Luke 10:19-20
"Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."
Pumpkin Spice Protein Latte
• 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon of chocolate protein
• 1 tablespoon of pumpkin spice
• 1 tablespoon of instant coffee
• 1 tablespoon of caramel chips
• 1 teaspoon of Stevia sweetener (optional) —
depends on your sweet tooth
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix all in a blender and prepare to enjoy!
Top with low fat whipped cream... Yum!!!!
God Bless and for daily motivation go and follow My Facebook Page
30-Day Water Challenge: Join In To Improve Your Health In Amazing Ways!
Water is necessary for your overall well-being. Every single cell, tissue, organ, and body part needs water to keep them in good working condition, and to help regulate your body's temperature.
Hydration is essential for your health. You simply must have adequate water each day.
Can Christians Vent?
When we talk to a trusted someone over something that happened or how someone treated us — this is venting.
We are expressing our emotions through words. It's a harmless way to let out steam, which is important! It allows us to calm down and rationalize our thoughts and emotions. We just want to be heard and understood!
BUT: We need to make sure our venting doesn't take a sinful route, such as using foul language, hate speech, or escalating into physical harm.
Again, venting is a way to calm ourselves and regain control over our emotions. Doing so can also sometimes strengthen our relationships to where we can move on past whatever issue it may be.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the person you are venting to is someone you can trust, who won't hold you accountable for what was said during that moment. A trusted, Christian friend, or better yet a Christian Counselor.
WAYS WE CAN VENT WITHOUT DISHONORING GOD:
Matthew 12:36
But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
Ephesians 4:26
Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath.
Ephesians 4:29
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Jesus warns us that God keeps a record of our words; what we say matters. We can vent, as long as we don't disobey the Lord. We can talk, but we don't rehash things over and over again. We're to forgive and move on.
We're not to use foul language, abusive speech, or develop hateful thoughts. We must regain our self-control and NEVER go to bed angry... "Do not give the devil a foothold!"
Venting is a way of release because bottling it up can cause harm, sickness, anxiety, and/or insomnia, among other things. It's a healthy way to release our emotions, so the devil can't step in and use them to cause more harm.
We're human. We sometimes let our emotions fly. But we don't have to sin in order to express them. So yes, Christians can vent as long as it's done in the proper way, with the proper person, such as a Christian Counselor.
**DON'T CONFUSE VENTING WITH GOSSIPING**
What's the difference? Basically...
If you're VENTING, the focus is on your thoughts and feelings; about how whatever it may be and how it directly affects you.
If you're GOSSIPING, the focus is usually on trashing the other person.
Rock Your Age!
Everyone gets older and everyone ages, but you can stay forever young at heart!
Age is just a number!
Take good care of yourself, eat healthy, exercise, and stay busy doing the things that you love!
As you age, you'll feel like the same person you did when you were younger — on the inside, that is...
You might have health problems or aches and pains, but you still want love, time, and attention. You want to laugh, have fun, and do the things that you love to do.
The only difference is that you have aged.
The good news is you have gotten wiser! Your can now take that wisdom and put it to good use...
Don't let your age hold you back!
ROCK YOUR AGE...
And live your life to the fullest!
God Bless and for daily motivation go and follow My Facebook Page
Never Under-Estimate The Power Of An Underdog!
Life can be a challenge that we all want to meet.
The best strategy is to not be afraid of coming in second or third or even last. Pick yourself up, never give up, and keep going, because you are already a winner for putting yourself out there.
It's better to try and not succeed than not to try at all!
When you set your mind to never look back to see who's behind you, you can keep going without fear of who may pass you. Focus forward!
Just keep improving. Don't have unrealistic expectations. Your expectations are your own and yours alone. Being an underdog means that people expect you not to win. This alone can be very motivating because you'll want to prove them wrong.
Your priorities are yours alone. Be focused on your purpose and values rather than on winning. Your priorities are revealed in what you do.
Determination is the key... As long as you don't stop working at improving, you are winning!
Most winners assume that they did everything right; their mistakes are overlooked. But as an underdog, you are underrated, overpowered, and overlooked. However, this keeps you questioning whatever you did wrong so that you can work on making it right!
Everyone loves the underdog because underdogs have the mindset to keep on going, keep on improving, and have the determination to overcome the odds.
No one knows who you are. But it's a challenge (being an underdog). And if you love a challenge, you can beat the odds.
When you don't fear losing, that is a competitive advantage you have over anyone. Put your trust in God and show no fear... just like David did against the giant Goliath!
Being an underdog can sometimes be the advantage! Have faith and show no fear! Keep trying. Keep going! One day, you'll come out on top!




