Can It Really Have Been 6 Months?

Well, sometimes Life Happens!!  We snap out of it, we adjust and we move on.  Please forgive the hiatus and look for things to change and begin again in the coming weeks.

Blessings!

Great New Store in Derby

Derby now has a Cato Fashions. It’s right next door to the new Target. Cato has a very loyal following, and with good reason - really cute fashions, GREAT prices (and new stuff every week). Pop in and check it out. Web site is www.catofashions.com (you can view a short commercial – but don’t expect to see it on television, they’re usually only shown in the larger metro markets). Sizes are girls 7-16, Junior/Miss (4-16, S-XL [a few petite slacks & jeans]) and Plus (14/16W to 26/28W) – shoes, accessories, jewelry, impressions of many popular fragrances, gifts & housewares, too!

(Note:  yes, I work there…but a girl’s gotta get the word out about great shopping!)

How Do You Unwind?

My Monday Musing…

Wow! It’s been a while since my last post…the reason is what leads to today’s “musing”. I’m definitely not singing a new song here, but our household has been so busy lately, it seems there’s hardly time to breathe. (I know, welcome to all of your lives, right)? I have even led a conference on Balance in a Christian woman’s life and have really worked on this area the last year or so, but I am reminded it is truly a journey, not a destination (and that I’m not the only one in my house that needs to learn to relax). I am convicted that I need to finally finish two books I started to read, but never completely finished: Be Still: Finding the Quiet and Security of God’s Presence, by Elizabeth M. Hoekstra; and Breathe: Creating Space for God in a Hectic Life, by Keri Wyatt Kent. Both can be found at Perfect Peace stores or on Amazon.com:

 

Activity on the blog has been a little slow (and we still haven’t convinced most of you to leave comments)…so, what I want to know is…

What is your favorite place/way to slow down, unwind, and find some quiet?

Just comment on this post to share.  I’ll start: In my fantasy life I would be next to the fireplace in my log cabin (next to a mountain lake) with a cup of hot tea and a blanket. In my real life there would definitely be a hot beverage (coffee or tea) and a blanket, maybe some very soft music in the background and lots of candles. Or, maybe on my porch if it’s not too windy.

Tag, you’re it!!

Have a blessed week!

Chicken Spaghetti (with a kick)

Sorry, but once again, no picture.  I took a picture the last time I made it but it didn’t do the recipe justice.  If you want to add more kick, replace the Velveeta Light with Velveeta Mexican!

1 cup boiling water

4 oz can mushrooms

4 oz Light Velveeta Cheese

2 cups cooked spaghetti (I use rotini but any pasta should work)

1 pkg white chicken gravy

1 can Rotel tomatoes

8 oz. cooked Chicken (I sometimes use the pre-cooked fajita chicken by Tyson)

Mix together all ingredients. Pour into an 8×8 dish and bake at 400 for 25 minutes.

FireproofTheMovie.com – Take Action

Brad, Bailey & I are getting ready to go see this. I’ve already talked to several who have seen it and it is getting great reviews! I’ll post a comment after I’ve seen it. If you’ve seen it, give us a review (comment)!  Lisa

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Wow!  Praising God for some bruised toes!!  Finished my review on the comments, then came across this blog post on Today’s Christian Woman:  Yes, It Is About Me.

Keep Going

My Monday Musing…

Oops, it’s after midnight so my “Monday” musing is a little-bit-Tuesday. I’ve been busy trying to do some family/home stuff so I missed last week’s post, but here’s something I’ve been thinking about…

This weekend we’re having series of events at PBC called Light the Fire Again. Lot’s of good stuff will be taking place, both morning and evening events, on Friday, Saturday & Sunday (visit the church web site to get more info). Gracia Burnham got us off to a great start yesterday. How wonderful it is that she seems to have discovered God’s new purpose in her life to reach out to those who held her captive. It is good for us to look for new passion and energy in our lives and Christian walk. Don’t you sometimes wish, though, that you didn’t have to re-ignite yourself so often. What is it that keeps dousing our flames, requiring us to re-group & re-start?

Life!! This world and its many distractions is the obvious answer to our flickering flames, and even occasionally dying embers. In Luke 9:57-62 Jesus encountered some men in Samaria on the road to Jerusalem who each boldly proclaimed they wanted to follow Him. The problem was that each man had a “but” – something he had to do before he could devote himself to the Savior. Isn’t this also true for us as modern-day Christ-followers? The Lord daily calls us to lay down our distractions, pick up our cross, and follow Him, but if you’re anything like me, you often get 5-minutes, an hour, or more into your day and the “buts” come creeping in: “Yes, Lord. I want to spend time with you, but I really need to do a, b & c first.”; “I’ll do this for you, Lord, after I’ve got a better handle on this other aspect of my life.”

The Tuesday morning Bible Study ladies were reminded this past week that God wants to take us to places so far outside our capabilities, limitations and even our imaginations, that His glory will be evident. When we cooperate through our surrender and obedience, we’ll become the person only He could make us – so He’ll have to get the credit! We don’t have to give up everyone and everything that might serve as a distraction, but we must be willing to sacrifice them when they take the place of our relationship with Him…when they demand our greater loyalty…when they divert us from our call. Let’s re-ignite this weekend and continue to fan the flame, only God knows how far He will take us!

Once the call of God comes to you, start going and never stop.
–Oswald Chambers (My Utmost for His Highest, updated edition)–

Have a blessed week!

Read if you have a daughter…

From the cradle to college, tell your daughters the truth about life before they believe the culture’s lies.

For mothers with girls newborn to eighteen, Five Conversations You Must Have with Your Daughter is simply a must-have book. Youth culture expert Vicki Courtney helps moms pinpoint and prepare the discussions that should be ongoing in the formative years.

This book is due to release November 1 from LifeWay (click on cover for more description & info).  I’m recommending it in advance, because I am familiar with Vicki Courtney’s writing and insight into the lives of our children, especially our girls!

Don’t Miss This Speaker!

Just wanted to give you a “heads up”…

You don’t want to miss Gracia Burnham,

who will speak at our morning worship service Sunday, September 28 @ 10:30am.  What a great opportunity to invite someone you know who is a pre-believer or is looking for a church home!  Keep an eye on the church website for this and other special events coming up!

To read more about Gracia, visit her website.

No Words Can Describe

My Monday Musing…

This is the week for the Feet to My Faith challenge, so I wanted to post something that would encourage you to embrace that challenge. I know I will be doing my best to look for opportunities to share my personal source of hope, strength & life this week and want it to be just a beginning of a renewed focus on sharing my faith. I hope and pray you will do the same. (If you want more info, click on the Feet to My Faith graphic in the sidebar, or contact me.)

I happened to find a post from someone who said it better than I could today, so I’m providing a link to her blog post. Yes, there seems to be a theme lately – we’re related – but it’s just a God-incidence (can’t call it merely a coincidence). Embrace the challenge ladies, and share your results. You can do this, you ARE women of WORTH – because you “belong to the truth” (1 John 3:19) – Jesus!!

No Words Can Describe

(there’s a video at the top of her blog, so you’ll need to scroll down just a bit to get to Sunday’s post)

Have a blessed week!

Bible Study Leaders or Blues Sisters?

No explanation could do it justice…Priscilla Shirer & Beth Moore at recent Deeper Still Event. Mark your calendars for December 4-5, 2009 in Oklahoma City!

 

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