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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Good day ladies! Do you have
a friend who's demeaner is so quite yet when she speaks she captures your
listening ear? I have such a friend, she is one of a kind and the last time we
were together was at our youngest daughters wedding 6 years ago. If I may I
would like to take you back 33 years ago, to a small town in southern Texas. I
was a young newlywed then in desperate need of a friend. Kelly lived in the
apartment above us, we met on the playground, she had two small children. I
would watch her from our living room window and was amazed at her ability to be
so calm with those scrapped knees or the inciped hair caught in swing
chains.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We met and because of this
family's walk of faith, Steve and I came to know Christ as our Lord and Savior.
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are forever thankful for
their witness and love toward this young married and so wet behind the ears
couple. Yet the one thing I admired most was Kelly's ability to stay calm in
every situation. I was raised in a loud house, so this struck a cord with me. I
wondered when God was going to give me this ability. I mean, certainly this
comes from God right?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This really
resenated with me after the birth of our first daughter. We were faithful in
worship, reading our Bible together, praying and in the beginnings
of raising our child in the nurture and admonishion of the Lord. So surely God
was going to give me this blessing. I wanted to be just like Kelly. I wanted my
home to be a place of peace, a place of rest. So I boldly asked her one day,
yep I walked right into the answer I never expected to get. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Kelly speaks with a soft
voice, she never runs around with her head in a whrill, she was always so calm
when her five and three year old would be fussing or sick. I knew this had to
be a trait and the "how to" had to be found in the
Bible. Kelly poured me a cup of coffee and gave her response.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>"Debi, God made you who you are, he
wanted you to be exactally you, because you have a purpose to fulfill. He made
me to be me, and I hope I am fulfilling that purpose. I love the way you always
seem to get right in the middle of a Bible study, you are not afraid to ask
questions or share a part of your life with us. Please don't compare us because
I have my own traits God is showing me how to deal with." <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kelly never gave me Bible veses<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to look up, she gave me wisdom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Then about six years ago I
found the verse she was talking about, at least these veses took me back to
southern Texas and so I took out my trusted blue </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">post it note and wrote her
name by the verses. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Look up Colossians 4:5-6
"Walk in wisdom toward outsiders making the most of the time. Your speech
should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to
answer each person."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That was my
Kelly to a T! My oldest friend in Christ was exactally this verse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But when I read it again God showed me that I
too was this verse, being real honest I was just a part of this verse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wisdom I know comes from asking and I have
asked many times in many situations. You have too I am sure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Making the most of my time is not talking
about time management but our witness to those who are unbelievers or those
like I was, a new Christian. Making the most is investing in anothers life,
just like Kelly did.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It's not hard being
gracious when your heart is already there. Thankfulness for a kind act is never
hard but graciousness needs to be the covering over everything we encounter. I
am still working on this one, maybe that was what Kelly was talking about, we
continue to work out this walk as believers, letting God mold us into His
perfect will along the way. Seasoned with salt was my downfall, I had a hard
time finding my salt shaker many a days. The amount of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>salt Kelly shook over me that day was
perfect.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Who do you need to season
today? Or do you need seasoned, we all do at times. I am such a visual person
so I will leave you with this tidbit. A good t-bone steak is my favorite dish,
only eating them on special occasions but it has to be seasoned with the right
amount of salt to grill to perfection. Do not over salt the person God want's
you to season. Kelly knew not to give me to much as I was a new believer, I am
now seasoning a new believer so these verses has helped me to remember my
experience, make the most of my time with her and season with the right amount
of salt. So go out there and use your own version of Mrs.Dash on one
another.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Joy...Debi</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> I teach first graders at church. It is a real fun age full of exploring and learning so many things. Of course my least favorite time is the first of the year. These brand new first graders are just learning how to read paragraphs let alone find a Bible passage or understand a Bible thought. Nonetheless I love them all, ornery boys who talk a lot and quiet little girls, funny how that changes in just a few short years. Well this past year was no different. I have more boys than girls this year and they range from all boy and sports to the shy type and one boy who is very artistic. I know that if an art project is on the docket for the week I had better plan to schedule it at the end of our time together because he is very detailed (shading and everything) and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will not have time to cover other items of the lesson.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of my sweet girls (I will call her Jennah) is so quiet I <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>barely recognize her <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>speaking at all. Nothing out of the norm but wait a minute, wait, give it a minute, she comes dressed in pearls! All year long she is dressed to the nines, all year long I have noticed her <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>quiet demeanor and her chosen dress code. Finally I decided to ask momma about the pearls. Understand that Jeannah's family is just a normal young family, kinda the All-American family portrait. These parents are doing things the right way with their children and the Biblical world view they are impressing on them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jennah's mom said that she got the fake pearls for Christmas<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and desires to wear them every Sunday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plain and simple she desires to wear them. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Of course dressing to the nines is just a dramatical phrase used to emphasize a point but Jennah does wear her sparkle shoes and something to adorn her hair. Her attitude of desire struck a cord in my heart making me ask the question "Is my desire to wear Christ as strong as Jennah's desire to wear her pearls?" She puts on her best every Sunday for church. She takes the time to put on her pearls. This body is just a shell so what happens on the inside is what really counts. Clothes do not make a person, attitude does. Jennah showed me without speaking what was important to her little heart. Do I, do we show others what is important by our desires.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Attitude is everything and we must keep an updated fresh attitude that reflects God even on our worst days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lately I have been dealing with a lot of issues in my mothers care and have noticed how sin tries to creep in to steal, kill and destroy. I am thinking that I need to put on my pearls of promise everyday, it needs to be my hearts desire just like Jennah. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> I can't wait to read your verse responses, please share this plain and simple story as a witness of encouragement and joy to others you meet. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> As I grow older, the week before Easter Sunday means more to me as a believer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today, as I was reading Luke Chapter 23, I noticed some interesting highlights. Jesus willingly walking to the place called The Skull, jeers from the two prisoners, a promise of paradise, darkness for three hours, the centurian who recognized who Jesus really was, and weeping of all who witnessed His death. Having played Mary the mother of Jesus and a bystander in the crowd shouting "give us Barabbas" in church programs, I had to put myself in Mary's sandals and weep as they took my Jesus off the cross. It was not hard to do, you get caught in the emotions of the scene. During weeks of practice I did act the part, but when opening night hit I wept like this was my son. Good Friday is real, praise God ressurection Sunday is real. I encourage you to help others know that this week is real and played out in our everyday lives.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> I have a Bible marker our oldest granddaughter gave me for Christmas. I helped her the week before Christmas make everyone a book marker. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>KK made sure each person's marker was personalized. We covered them in clear contact paper and wrapped them up with a bow. I knew she had done one for me as well, but never imagined how personal she was with it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I opened it, I cried like a baby. I want you to know that this was only the second time in my life that I got emotional over a gift.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Every time I open my Bible, I see those words and my heart stops. She displayed what she enjoys about me in six words. Then I ask myself, "Debi, is your time with God the best?" Easter is a mere holiday to so many, but to believers it should be THE BEST!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>God doesn't care if the pastel tablecloth is wrinkle free or your water glasses are spot free. He wants our time with Him to be free; the best!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am so guilty of having the napkins in place, the baskets having the right amount of candy and fun stuff, the dresses matching, and of course the ham coming out of the oven right on time to join the mashed potatoes. Geesh. God really doesn't care about that. He wants time with us. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> So I encourage you this week to enjoy time with God.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make sure you can say, "Time with you God is the best." Happy Ressurection Easter Sunday to you and your family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Joy for life!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Debi Ogle</span></div><br />
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I live in Delaware, a small community just outside of Columbus, Ohio. I like to describe it as a “Gilmore Girls” kind of town. It is full of quaint shops and the best ever yogurt ice cream. My husband loves to surprise me with dessert dates as we sit outside and watch the townspeople go about their business.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222">First of all, I am a Christ-follower and after 34 years of following, I thank God for never giving up on me. I've been married for 35 years and have helped raise two adorable, Christian daughters and have the blessing of being called DeeDee (it’s my grandma nickname) five times over. They range in ages from 10 yrs to 8 months. Our last two grands came by way of adoption: a granddaughter (4.5 yrs old) from Ethiopia and our first grandson (8 mos. old) from the States. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222">My job first and foremost is as a wife to my integrity-driven husband, Steve. We started our journey in the Navy but eventually we both felt that Steve was to do ministry work, not necessarily from the pulpit but some form of ministry. </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222">Our pastor gave us sound advice, “God never calls one, but He will always call the couple” and since we were both feeling the tug, we went thru the open door. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222">We got out of the military, and he started a bachelors degree at Ohio State University. Since Steve got his degree in elementary education, we found a new field at the seminary: Childhood Education Ministry. Our first church was Mimosa Lane Baptist Church in Mesquite, Texas. Then we moved to Little Rock, Arkansas. After 6 years we were called to Mobile, Alabama. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222">In 1998 Steve received a phone call that started the next chapter of our lives….moving to Temple Baptist Church in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Here we walked our oldest down the aisle in 2000, and sent them off to Southwestern Theological Seminary in TexasWe sent our youngest daughter to the same seminary in 2004. (Both our daughters married ministers.) We loved our life in southern Mississippi and never thought we would leave. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222">In the fall of 2004, my husband told me he felt God was leading him to leave the ministry. My first reaction was why? He never reacts without a prayerful thought process and when he said he'd been struggling with this for two years, I knew I must follow. I gave up my job as a college bookstore manager, my perfectly built house, a great church and many friends to follow my husband. </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222">The overriding factor in all of this was I knew he had carefully prayed and struggled over this for two years. So my reaction was “Where do we go?”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222">We left Mississippi on April 1<sup>st</sup>, 2005 to Nashville! </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#222222">We were naive to think that the business world would hire a man in his late 40’s with 2.5 degrees under his belt. But part of this move was for him to write, and write he did. </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#222222">He wrote a parenting book, a 365-day devotional for children, a children’s series, and the start of a men’s book. Steve got a job at Chick-fil-a, so we moved into a tiny 1-bedroom apartment. </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222">Coming from a spacious, custom-built home into a tiny roach-infested apartment was not what either of us bargained for but we were sure of God's calling to leave our comfortable lifestyle behind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222">One night we went to a McDonalds just to talk. I finally spoke my piece about the situation. I told Steve "I'll follow you to Timbuktu and back if that is what God designs, but I cannot see you out of full-time ministry." We realized that what Steve had really needed was a sabbatical, a rest from ministering. By this time he had served almost 20 years without a break. Soon Steve got a children’s/administrator position at a starter church, I got hired on at Life Way Christian Resources, and we walked another daughter down the aisle.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222">Then my health got so bad I needed to quit work. In 2007 we moved to southern Georgia. This stint was the hardest to overcome. After months of being accused loudly in the hallways and talked about in deacon meetings, we started searching again for a place to serve. We had NEVER given up before. We felt like complete failures. But sometimes even if God gives clear direction, people can deceive us and throw a huge stone into the driving force of ministry.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222">In August, 2008 we moved to Columbus, Ohio. In just one year we lived in three different states. WOW! Never did this before, God. We love it here. Our church is on a mission for community.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222">Every church where we have served has had its ups and downs. There has been the</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"> </span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222">learning church</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222">of Texas, the<b>church of grounding</b></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222">in Arkansas,</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222"> </span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#222222">the desert</span></b><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222"> </span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#222222">in Alabama,</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#222222"> </span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222">the oasis</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222">in Mississippi,</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222"> </span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#222222">the refreshing</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#222222">of Tennessee,</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#222222"> </span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222">the darkness</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222">of Georgia and</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222"> </span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#222222">the vision</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222">of Ohio. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222">Through them all we have become better people, blessed to have so many friends and opportunities, and most of all a chance to serve alongside awesome believers. </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222">For this, I would not change anything. This is why my motto is JOY! (Jesus first, yourself last and others in-between) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222">Jesus has certainly made my joy complete! The neat thing is He continues to complete me until the day I meet Him face to face…now</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#222222"> </span><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222">that</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222">is JOY.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#222222"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222">~Debi Ogle<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div><span><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; "><br /></div><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" via="CLUTCHtalk" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; ">Tweet</a><script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script><br /><br /><a name="fb_share" type="button" href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; ">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; text-align: center; "><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><all> </all></span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">© </span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">CLUTCH, 2009-2011<span style="font-style: italic;"> unless otherwise sourced.<br />Use allowed by express written permission only.<br />Tweets, trackbacks, and link sharing encouraged.</span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></div>Veronica Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04427886054282799008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273706212232036223.post-52094633305437699532012-02-07T08:00:00.000-05:002012-02-07T09:34:12.190-05:00homeless. hungry. please help.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe052MUZZVpSMqhe2kX_HQcx_70UAgRQYGh2KM8Q-E3LCZJ05AtYp_jtPVbtmWQUPusDWHeqGN36Cv6Y8JPPvymycOiZJM2Mz7jPO_zoiK_9Z62sjrYXPH6UDUyNol8FOvOw7M3V2ZvOA/s1600/homeless-sign-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe052MUZZVpSMqhe2kX_HQcx_70UAgRQYGh2KM8Q-E3LCZJ05AtYp_jtPVbtmWQUPusDWHeqGN36Cv6Y8JPPvymycOiZJM2Mz7jPO_zoiK_9Z62sjrYXPH6UDUyNol8FOvOw7M3V2ZvOA/s1600/homeless-sign-1.jpg" /></a></div>They’re at certain intersections. Some of them even start to look familiar.<br />"Homeless"<br />"Hungry"<br />"Anything Appreciated"<br />"Please Help"<br /><br />If you’re like me, your mind struggles between thinking, ‘I wonder how much they rake in this way?’ to ‘What if this person is here in true need, waiting on me to be a real Christian?” Or we may wonder how they come to stand there, without much thought to pride, an advertisement to their desperation.<br /><br />In many ways, we as Christians should be able to identify with the homeless. Whether we like it or not…we’re all the same.<br /><br /><b>Homeless</b><br />Scripture continuously reminds us that this world is not our home. Hebrews 13:14 “For here we have no continuing city, but we seek the one to come.” And Hebrews 11:16 “But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.”<br /><br />We have sung it since we were young, “This world is not my home, I’m just a passing through. My treasures are laid up, somewhere beyond the blue…” Let our behavior dictate that this world had no hold on us, our treasure is banked someplace else, our eyes fixed on a heavenly destination.<br /><br /><b>Hungry</b><br />Each soul has that hunger and thirst that only a relationship with Christ can fill. Psalm 63:1: “O God, You are my God; early will I seek You; my soul thirsts for You; my flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water.” It has been described as “the hunger of the man who is starving for food, and the thirst of the man who will die unless he drinks." What an expression of the kind of desire we should have to obtain righteousness!<br /><br />Psalm 42:1-2: “As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God!” Psalm 63:1: “O God, You are my God; early will I seek You; my soul thirsts for You; my flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water.”<br /><br /><b>Please Help</b><br />Who reading this doesn’t desperately need divine help? Maybe with a decision you have to make, maybe with your relationships or job, maybe with bad habits or massive struggles. Maybe you need His help just to make it through the day!<br /><br />No matter how self sufficient we like to feel, how much we think we’ve got it all figured out… We ALL need help to resist temptation and to live a godly life. Doing the right thing doesn’t always come easy. Paul exclaimed in Romans 7:18 “For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but how to perform what is good I do not find.” God’s power is available to us. We must simply ask. He’s there for you, no matter how big or small your need.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWZA8JPFLbx1JwKSj_e0k2-ozWz631mTg42_L-TtYES5iVQgFR9zjg-xnqwAybmMDOROvzow62sIc0uVFDjxoa9AK2LmdZGCJCeWoMA8cef5S8g9MCFFk9feJ5T1d3fHH_FDTeZQkKUGE/s1600/Picture+6.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWZA8JPFLbx1JwKSj_e0k2-ozWz631mTg42_L-TtYES5iVQgFR9zjg-xnqwAybmMDOROvzow62sIc0uVFDjxoa9AK2LmdZGCJCeWoMA8cef5S8g9MCFFk9feJ5T1d3fHH_FDTeZQkKUGE/s1600/Picture+6.png" /></a>He doesn’t judge how many times you’ve asked, or what your sign says. He offers, “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30.<br /><br />So here I am Lord, with my sign “Homeless, Hungry, Please Help.”<br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><all> </all></span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">© </span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">CLUTCH, 2009-2011<span style="font-style: italic;"> unless otherwise sourced.<br />Use allowed by express written permission only.<br />Tweets, trackbacks, and link sharing encouraged.</span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273706212232036223.post-28015058662748385132012-02-06T00:00:00.000-05:002012-02-06T00:00:02.308-05:00cat's pix::PW life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><all> </all></span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">© </span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">CLUTCH, 2009-2011<span style="font-style: italic;"> unless otherwise sourced.<br />Use allowed by express written permission only.<br />Tweets, trackbacks, and link sharing encouraged.</span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273706212232036223.post-13247736909206250382012-02-03T08:00:00.003-05:002012-02-03T08:00:08.364-05:00friday::FASHION<div><div style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: center; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span><span>For those of you that are all about comfort but still want to look stylish here are four simple things to remember when either shopping or dressing: </span></span><b><span><span>C.T.P.S.</span></span></b></p></div><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: center; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><span><b><span><span><br /></span></span></b></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: center; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><span><b><span><span>C</span></span></b><b><span><span>o</span></span></b><b><span><span>l</span></span></b><b><span><span>o</span></span></b><b><span><span>r:</span></span></b></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: center; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><span><span>Even when wearing a plain cotton T-Shirt, a color is always more flattering than a black or gray. Color is more stimulating to the eye and gives it something to look at other than a blank canvas so if you’re going casual-cute, use this choice and put on some color!</span></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: center; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><span><span><br /></span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; clear: both; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnP82iaJXHhCqrVcDfOkCfs26H6YJwz3uND1aJehtcD-xHI05uvnL15xcy0NLOYS2X-KUyyxZi-j1BIcxuG0m-dMl3V76XJ2zgHrMD9R4h0GxQUswNC7NHkiLEaedEcFY8_VPeNfa5IeTH/s1600/IMG_0187.JPG" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; "><span><span><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnP82iaJXHhCqrVcDfOkCfs26H6YJwz3uND1aJehtcD-xHI05uvnL15xcy0NLOYS2X-KUyyxZi-j1BIcxuG0m-dMl3V76XJ2zgHrMD9R4h0GxQUswNC7NHkiLEaedEcFY8_VPeNfa5IeTH/s320/IMG_0187.JPG" border="0" width="240" height="320" /></span></span></a></p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; clear: both; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><span><span><br /></span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; clear: both; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: center; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><span><b><span><span>Texture:</span></span></b></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: center; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><span><span>Texture can be glitter, ruffles, pleats, fringe, fur, beads-- anything that adds dimension to the garment. Texture is also very stimulating to the eye so if you want to go sort of fancy or fur-coat vintage, texture is your main element of choice!</span></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: center; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><span><span><br /></span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; clear: both; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHHYm9O1lLS9MifykE5DdyempOkWrY5SITA5MxwnraWjSa0TdV5jWmAw5-deh9CoqEamsTZ3SHmWvWvR1wtf6d3PSbphStKiVlySfVvhACtfZl4jVrmj7sXb7UcXD6FubvLr1ILzxWGKhH/s1600/IMG_0053.JPG" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; "><span><span><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHHYm9O1lLS9MifykE5DdyempOkWrY5SITA5MxwnraWjSa0TdV5jWmAw5-deh9CoqEamsTZ3SHmWvWvR1wtf6d3PSbphStKiVlySfVvhACtfZl4jVrmj7sXb7UcXD6FubvLr1ILzxWGKhH/s320/IMG_0053.JPG" border="0" width="240" height="320" /></span></span></a></p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; clear: both; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><span><span><br /></span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; clear: both; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: center; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><span style="font-weight: bold; "><span style="font-size: x-large; "><span><span>Pattern:</span></span></span></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: center; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><span><span>Whether it’s classic pin stripes, bold cheetah spots, or a delicate floral, pattern “funifies” any outfit. Even if you’re wearing a plain black T-shirt and jeans, you can tie a bold-patterned scarf around your neck and have it look more fun!</span></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: center; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><span><span><br /></span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; clear: both; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj4nT8vA0niPHYR0zUZJXZr0YR9m_kJR4yz6qkJyeMaUaNnwLppXr-0sDrh2PK6jvw_NOzXsYnZMkVQzX96BchBpjfsO7qW8ZsshV2PZJU9H7DiMXtGCGmvuhKWx8zCGhEIACTTYxGS3ts/s1600/P1070616.JPG" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; "><span><span><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj4nT8vA0niPHYR0zUZJXZr0YR9m_kJR4yz6qkJyeMaUaNnwLppXr-0sDrh2PK6jvw_NOzXsYnZMkVQzX96BchBpjfsO7qW8ZsshV2PZJU9H7DiMXtGCGmvuhKWx8zCGhEIACTTYxGS3ts/s320/P1070616.JPG" border="0" width="240" height="320" /></span></span></a></p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; clear: both; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><span><span><br /></span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; clear: both; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: center; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><b><span style="font-size: x-large; "><span><span>Shine:</span></span></span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: center; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><span><span>This is my favorite. Shine can be may things; metallic, beading, even leather. Shine obviously stimulates the eye and gives it something to look at. Anything that catches light would be considered shine.</span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: center; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><span><span><br /></span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "></p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; clear: both; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><span><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrfclftbQPawPlVJiON6h14MshRIkBJY73WSTwcpOJqv9lcIpouPeMEHx94W7aq2mdBZqIPDPF59Uo2ll-hJmJL0p-TOsFcZh4Wl8RGI9J2BdDXKj9HRC4jxeCqQwzR2FRc6RBMBd1HO1h/s1600/IMG_3168.JPG" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrfclftbQPawPlVJiON6h14MshRIkBJY73WSTwcpOJqv9lcIpouPeMEHx94W7aq2mdBZqIPDPF59Uo2ll-hJmJL0p-TOsFcZh4Wl8RGI9J2BdDXKj9HRC4jxeCqQwzR2FRc6RBMBd1HO1h/s320/IMG_3168.JPG" border="0" width="320" height="240" /></a></span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; clear: both; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><span><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; clear: both; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><span><span>Next time you go to your closet to pick out something to wear, try to find at least one of these wardrobe elements to incorporate into your outfit.</span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; clear: both; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><br /></p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; clear: both; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><br /></p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; clear: both; font-family: Times; "><span ><a href="http://frills4thrills.blogspot.com/">FRILLS FOR THRILLS - LET'S CONNECT!</a><br /><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; clear: both; font-family: Times; "><span >Sarah</span></p></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" via="CLUTCHtalk">Tweet</a><script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script><br /><br /><a name="fb_share" type="button" href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><all> </all></span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">© </span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">CLUTCH, 2009-2011<span style="font-style: italic;"> unless otherwise sourced.<br />Use allowed by express written permission only.<br />Tweets, trackbacks, and link sharing encouraged.</span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></div>Veronica Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04427886054282799008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273706212232036223.post-22403254847999361582012-02-02T08:00:00.001-05:002012-02-02T09:52:45.472-05:00Love Series::Treat Him Like A King (pt 2)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUNc678fGWcCnGrEwsD2y6rKXqe_xd-iAqtSywcbYqJ73woYb5ISZVY0G-xFzg6WPnSoEm20fa4cWjKm4Rx99CvqSODOj-55UW84oEz2T_wkijIr53JsaZbP3DEb-FMmCtQKsBxm-48pw/s1600/Treat+Him+Like+a+King+cover.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 207px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUNc678fGWcCnGrEwsD2y6rKXqe_xd-iAqtSywcbYqJ73woYb5ISZVY0G-xFzg6WPnSoEm20fa4cWjKm4Rx99CvqSODOj-55UW84oEz2T_wkijIr53JsaZbP3DEb-FMmCtQKsBxm-48pw/s320/Treat+Him+Like+a+King+cover.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704349532520842450" /></a><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><p class="MsoNormal">In the book <a href="http://www.dcclvonline.com/bookstore">Treat Him Like A King</a>, by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000402525390">Pastor Sheila</a>, one of the key scriptures is Ephesians 5:33 amplified version. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Have you ever read that in the Amplified Version? It is amplified alright: However, let each man of you [without exception] love his wife as [being in a sense] his very own self; and let the wife see that she respects and reverences her husband [<sup>[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%205:33&version=AMP#fen-AMP-29336a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup>that she notices him, regards him, honors him, prefers him, venerates, and esteems him; and <sup>[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%205:33&version=AMP#fen-AMP-29336b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup>that she defers to him, praises him, and loves and admires him exceedingly.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">That is twelve ways for us to show our love. Respect, Reverence, Notice, Regard, Honor, Prefer, Venerate, Esteem, Defer, Praise, Love, and Admire. Now girls, I would be lying if I told you I did all twelve all seven days of the week. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Pastor Sheila clearly focuses on this scripture throughout her book. I was convicted on points where I fall short and that’s because I thought I was above average; I adore my man. Not to mention I had to look up the word venerate. (thought I’d make you laugh) Now, I’d like to also point out that this is a command from the Lord. We have twelve days till Valentines, wouldn't it be awesome to focus on one of these each day, building the habit of living Ephesians 5:33 daily. I'd say so. Who doesn't want to build their marriage and what better way to do it then biblically.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">I can hear some women saying, you just don't know and understand our marriage, this would be over the top for us. I get that. But it's not about where you are, but where you would like to be. It's about obeying the word in our own respects. It WILL look different for everyone, but it's the glue that God gives us, the insight we ask for on how to strengthen and bind us together with our man. It's the ingredients for a healthy marriage. I invite you to look up the definition of each of the twelve words and make a plan on how you can implement those. When I first read this book, I did. My list looked like this: check, check, work on that, check, check, work on that, work on that, check - you get the picture. I don't know about you but I like keeping our marriage hot and fresh. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">So ladies - Ephesians 5:33 amplified version. Let's do it!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" via="CLUTCHtalk" style="text-align: left; ">Tweet</a></p></div><br /><a name="fb_share" type="button" href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><all> </all></span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">© </span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">CLUTCH, 2009-2011<span style="font-style: italic;"> unless otherwise sourced.<br />Use allowed by express written permission only.<br />Tweets, trackbacks, and link sharing encouraged.</span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></div>Veronica Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04427886054282799008noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273706212232036223.post-78459533058813695102012-02-01T08:00:00.004-05:002012-02-02T09:53:19.055-05:00Love Series:: Treat Him Like a King<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_pP9G9EQPxpoJZl7kfGiUe2x4vpIzpLOf4kPcnHLvXIN40anLaaJrgQzE4SNtG77-kB8KOhLPnlC16-r39h5cA5GwI4j-OdZk-43z-_7B5v0ggpy86RggD3T83rL0Kc6lNx3wS4idzvw/s1600/Treat+Him+Like+a+King+cover.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 207px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_pP9G9EQPxpoJZl7kfGiUe2x4vpIzpLOf4kPcnHLvXIN40anLaaJrgQzE4SNtG77-kB8KOhLPnlC16-r39h5cA5GwI4j-OdZk-43z-_7B5v0ggpy86RggD3T83rL0Kc6lNx3wS4idzvw/s320/Treat+Him+Like+a+King+cover.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704181666602510402" /></a><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal">Treat him like a King. That is a hard pill for some to swallow, for other’s it’s their pleasure. My friend <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000402525390">Pastor Sheila</a> who co-labors with her husband Dr. Poole in Vegas at <a href="http://www.dcclvonline.com/">Destiny Christian Center</a> wrote a book entitled <a href="http://www.dcclvonline.com/contact_us">Treat him like a King</a>. That is the inspiration for our love series over the next few days. When I received my copy in the mail, I read it in two days cover to cover. What I love most about her book is her candidness and disclosure about her marriage and their perspective on doing life together.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Chapter 7 of her books addresses “Blowing his mind”. When you stop and think about it; really, when was the last time you went out of your way, above and beyond for your husband? We are always looking for our man to go above and beyond for us, but in self evaluation what are we doing? </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The first sentence in this chapter says “Don’t put your marriage on auto-pilot.” We hear it, we teach but are we doing it? I know some PW friends that go out on a date night weekly, but even at that, has that become a routine? It makes for a good tweet, a good Facebook post, but does it still have it’s intended impact? I invite you think out of the box, work your creativity, get over our fear of rejection, negative comments and just dive in the deep end of the pool and blow his mind. Even if you haven’t, step out and do it. Only you know how to reach your man and do it well, so Day 1’s assignment; blow his mind!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p></p><div>I've purposed in my heart to do this right along side of you. So let the FUN begin!</div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" via="CLUTCHtalk">Tweet</a><script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script><br /><br /><a name="fb_share" type="button" href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><all> </all></span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">© </span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">CLUTCH, 2009-2011<span style="font-style: italic;"> unless otherwise sourced.<br />Use allowed by express written permission only.<br />Tweets, trackbacks, and link sharing encouraged.</span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></div>Veronica Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04427886054282799008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273706212232036223.post-16288671244266236902012-01-31T08:44:00.009-05:002012-01-31T09:38:39.060-05:00the words of my mouth<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiOPdYwJVSyIKOEe28PWBuLpAuYiOzgklhH-yaKsQEjanDWcG9jsp3n9tWJPkCjHsxvqEeTJjeFTHAmzQiDin74lKV79OTGKBDlcu0OaIJZQX2FNCU9B-XGYYv4FbslmByS129rpgy0FA/s1600/imgres.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiOPdYwJVSyIKOEe28PWBuLpAuYiOzgklhH-yaKsQEjanDWcG9jsp3n9tWJPkCjHsxvqEeTJjeFTHAmzQiDin74lKV79OTGKBDlcu0OaIJZQX2FNCU9B-XGYYv4FbslmByS129rpgy0FA/s320/imgres.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703793905439899842" /></a><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiOPdYwJVSyIKOEe28PWBuLpAuYiOzgklhH-yaKsQEjanDWcG9jsp3n9tWJPkCjHsxvqEeTJjeFTHAmzQiDin74lKV79OTGKBDlcu0OaIJZQX2FNCU9B-XGYYv4FbslmByS129rpgy0FA/s1600/imgres.jpeg">Psalms 19:14 "Let the words of my mouth and meditation of my heart be acceptable in thine sight oh Lord, my strength and my redeemer." </a><div><br /></div><div>As a Pastor's Wife you are in a key leadership role. In that leadership role, comes great responsibility as you embrace your place.</div><div><br /></div><div>The words you speak can cause directional change in people's walks with the Lord. Many times we don't realize that because we are not the ones behind the pulpit. However, your words matter. The meditation of your heart matters. </div><div><br /></div><div>I invite you for the month of February to train your heart. Train your heart to respond vs. react. Train your heart that mercy trumps judgement and love never fails. Train your heart to believe over doubt and train your mouth to speak the Word of God over every situation. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" via="CLUTCHtalk">Tweet</a><script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script><br /><br /><a name="fb_share" type="button" href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><all> </all></span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">© </span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">CLUTCH, 2009-2011<span style="font-style: italic;"> unless otherwise sourced.<br />Use allowed by express written permission only.<br />Tweets, trackbacks, and link sharing encouraged.</span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></div></div></div>Veronica Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04427886054282799008noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273706212232036223.post-89387368188080156702012-01-30T08:00:00.000-05:002012-01-30T08:00:11.483-05:00cat's pix::PW life<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiisECuE_g1oFi16YUdFlnNsopNZJzpPeIYj3CPYlrKkXVf_oIp3YSQdVaEV7aUpeXPOyICfotXzLuZh2y-zpi2L76wpxHdxKudzrCv5f6NqEYyADIXfr17cbkwfgOoHdSThByxZAow_mo/s1600/image-2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiisECuE_g1oFi16YUdFlnNsopNZJzpPeIYj3CPYlrKkXVf_oIp3YSQdVaEV7aUpeXPOyICfotXzLuZh2y-zpi2L76wpxHdxKudzrCv5f6NqEYyADIXfr17cbkwfgOoHdSThByxZAow_mo/s400/image-2.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How do I make time to get ready for church? The bouncy seat. :)<br />#lifesaver<br /><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />********<br />©cat sasser & clutch</span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><all> </all></span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">© </span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">CLUTCH, 2009-2011<span style="font-style: italic;"> unless otherwise sourced.<br />Use allowed by express written permission only.<br />Tweets, trackbacks, and link sharing encouraged.</span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273706212232036223.post-83026673997442158652012-01-27T08:00:00.003-05:002012-01-27T08:59:45.548-05:00friday::FITNESS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOg_Mc0pzgQZemh55tAvwz4dAiPVktrn0ZQch0x5pxCJ1Odrz60RkTTvjrMC6EUvUYsS48uJZZ6IHzxrRyWgZkGF9oqKyu_w0b1GTNbiHX5uaoTAiiM5yxiZ45MadusiiocgdEAZq-95g/s1600/IMG_0599.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 143px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOg_Mc0pzgQZemh55tAvwz4dAiPVktrn0ZQch0x5pxCJ1Odrz60RkTTvjrMC6EUvUYsS48uJZZ6IHzxrRyWgZkGF9oqKyu_w0b1GTNbiHX5uaoTAiiM5yxiZ45MadusiiocgdEAZq-95g/s320/IMG_0599.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702120021325599042" /></a><b style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); ">Tips for Dining Out</b><div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span><b><br /></b></span></div><div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); "><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; ">Frequent eating out isn’t healthy for anyone. Not only will it expand your waistline, but it’s sure to lean out your wallet. It may seem like $7 here and $12 there, but it adds up. I recommend limiting eating out to 1–2 times per week. (If you take me up on this recommendation, <span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; ">DON</span>’T freak out at your first grocery bill. Wait until the end of the month, and you’ll be shocked how much money you saved.)</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span style="background-color: transparent; ">However, I’ll be the first to admit cooking every meal at home is unrealistic. Not only does life happen and we get pushed for time, but with ministry, we all have people in our lives. Birthdays, holidays, and meet-ups at restaurants are unavoidable.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span style="background-color: transparent; "><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span style="background-color: transparent; "><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; ">When you do treat yourself to dining out, here are some guidelines to help you stay on track with your health <span style="background-color: transparent; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 1.1em; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; font-family: Baskerville, 'Goudy Old Style', Palatino, 'Book Antiqua', 'Warnock Pro', serif; font-style: italic; line-height: 1em; ">&</span> fitness.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><br /></p></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); "><span><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; ">Eat your calories — don’t drink them!</strong><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "> Water is the best option, but you can also opt for unsweetened tea. If you have to sweeten it, carry some stevia with you, as many artificial sweeteners can be just as bad for you as regular sugar.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><strong style="background-color: transparent; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; ">Scan the menu for key words.</strong><span style="background-color: transparent; "> Aim to order dishes that contain words like grilled, steamed, broiled, or broth. Avoid menu items that contain words like fried or creamy.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span style="background-color: transparent; "><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span style="background-color: transparent; "><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><strong style="background-color: transparent; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; ">Skip the appetizer.…at least as an actual appetizer.</strong><span style="background-color: transparent; "> The extra 10–15 minutes to wait won’t kill you, and this will help eliminate eating excess calories. However, if there’s a healthy choice as an appetizer, it could make a great choice as your entree. Appetizer serving sizes generally aren’t as large, and prices are usually more reasonable as well.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span style="background-color: transparent; "><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span style="background-color: transparent; "><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><strong style="background-color: transparent; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; ">Don’t assume every salad is healthy.</strong><span style="background-color: transparent; "> A fried chicken salad with ranch dressing, cheese, bacon and croutons can have more calories than a Big Mac, large fries and large Coke. If you do order a salad, fill it with veggies and lean protein like grilled chicken, salmon or shrimp. Also, ask for vinaigrette dressing on the side, dipping each bite as you go.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span style="background-color: transparent; "><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span style="background-color: transparent; "><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><strong style="background-color: transparent; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; ">Side items count.</strong><span style="background-color: transparent; "> Just because you were good and ordered grilled chicken, don’t ruin it with french fries and mac and cheese on the side. Even if not on the menu, most restaurants will usually bring you a side of fruit or steamed veggies if you ask. (Remember — you are the paying customer. Don’t be afraid to ask for substitutions!)</span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span style="background-color: transparent; "><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span style="background-color: transparent; "><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><strong style="background-color: transparent; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; ">Ask questions.</strong><span style="background-color: transparent; "> I’m always surprised how “healthy” menu items come as prepared in the kitchen, such as steamed veggies that are served drowning in butter. Ask your waiter beforehand how what you’re ordering is prepared and make adjustments to suit your health needs. (Don’t be afraid to send it back if it’s not correct. Always be polite, but there’s nothing wrong with getting exactly what you ordered.)</span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span style="background-color: transparent; "><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span style="background-color: transparent; "><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><strong style="background-color: transparent; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; ">Avoid the bread basket</strong><span style="background-color: transparent; ">. Most restaurants serve buttered white bread, which is full of fat and simple carbs…empty calories, which will not make you feel full, causing you to overeat.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span style="background-color: transparent; "><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span style="background-color: transparent; "><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><strong style="background-color: transparent; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; ">Eat half.</strong><span style="background-color: transparent; "> If you’re dining with a health-conscious friend, find an entree you can split. If you can’t agree on anything, when the waiter comes back with your order, ask for a doggy bag. Put half of your meal away, and eat the other half. If you ordered wisely, it’ll be a fine lunch for tomorrow.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span style="background-color: transparent; "><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span style="background-color: transparent; "><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><strong style="background-color: transparent; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; ">Have a bite of dessert.</strong><span style="background-color: transparent; "> That’s right — a bite! Buy a dessert for everyone at the table to share. That way, everyone gets a taste of something sweet, but no one pigs out.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span style="background-color: transparent; "><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span style="background-color: transparent; "><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><a name="fb_share" type="button" href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" style="text-align: left; ">Share</a></p></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><all> </all></span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">© </span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">CLUTCH, 2009-2011<span style="font-style: italic;"> unless otherwise sourced.<br />Use allowed by express written permission only.<br />Tweets, trackbacks, and link sharing encouraged.</span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></div></div></div>Veronica Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04427886054282799008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273706212232036223.post-19708623880267410142012-01-24T10:00:00.011-05:002012-01-25T13:57:19.313-05:00the pastor's children<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDZtRJ9gMyB8wBsS_xqfrZdxaBta8-jiVdSpXM5upohk3Y_lICcBGMasilFsey8ZRxx2TMNLar3uHj_QXiD0qeoyiMEct-4MjiaHfGWkFJo6yDC8RS4OkbNwQ0EQPlEm4MGFOL9Esm19g/s320/Marcus+at+CHOP.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701223510842270866" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /><div><p class="MsoNormal">My two boys LOVE to preach. They follow daddy’s moves, his walk, they wear suits like daddy does, they watch his preaching videos over and over and over, did I say OVER. I think I have some of his sermon’s memorized myself. My boys will put daddy’s cologne on, set out as many stuff animals as they own (as their members) take out a music stand (pulpit) and start preaching away in the game room. This is their fun. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">This past weekend, Bishop Holcomb, our Father in the Faith, kicked off our annual Leaders that Lead Conference. Now I must say Bishop & Pastor Val are not only our Pastors/Spiritual Parents but <a href="http://www.chop.org/">www.chop.org</a> is where we served before we founded <a href="http://www.breathoflifechurch.com/">Breath of Life</a>. While it’s not the only ministry we’ve served, it IS the only place outside of our own church the boys know. Our extended family there has seen the boys grow over the years. Our boys are very familiar with the place, people and protocol. This particular Sunday, it was Matthew’s first time on the East Wing. You see the West wing has birth to 4yrs old, the “other-side” is for the “big kids”. Well Matthew is now 5 and on the East Wing. So he wasn’t sure what to expect at Heritage Kingdom. Marcus on the other hand, knew the registration drill, order of service, exit/pick up procedures etc. Marcus asked that morning if he could go to “big church” because he missed Papa Bishop and wanted to hear him preach. The mommy side of me wanted to bring him so bad; because there is nothing like hearing Bishop in person. However, my spirit kept saying no. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3IXDQcEQeO60Tq2fYOHSPgwsGiXMIkBj7G3NsSDrmSNKKvLYEbj0mEqqgOZx_cX1YZQT6S_bv6g7OzZHf_wcnbmMUxo8P2PDl-_7g6HV9t8nP8lNNbbJD_Fp1ZPL0MgLdz8kLmFZKfSU/s320/Matthew+at+CHOP.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701638421245272146" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></p><p class="MsoNormal">For two weeks prior to us going, the Holy Spirit would prompt me to send Marcus to Children’s Church at CHOP on that particular Sunday. I’m so glad I followed the prompting of the Spirit, because by divine orchestration INSPIRATION and IMPARTATION occurred. It was priceless! </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Imagine a room, more like a large cafeteria size with 300+ kiddos ready for children’s church. They did praise and worship and up next, instead of a Children’s Minister delivering the word that morning, a 9 year old brought the Word forth. Yes, a 9 year old, NINE year old, after 8 before 10. Marcus couldn't quit talking about it ALL day. He said mom, a kid preached. I said a real kid, or a teenager? He said no a kid he was 9 and just a little bit taller than me. Mom that is exactly what I dream of doing. I dream of preaching. I dream of preaching to the world. I want to save lives. (He just turned 7, yes we know Jesus saves – disclaimer) Marcus was INSPIRED! He said I have never met a kid like ME who loves to preach! It couldn't have been better planned, it was divine orchestration from the Holy Spirit. Now I know, not every PK will enter ministry. But I am keen enough to be aware, recognize and identify the call of God on my baby. What blessed me the most was all the idea’s that started spinning out as he told me about his dreams for ministry. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Inspiration: a divine influence or action on a person believe to qualify him or her to receive and communicate sacred revelation. Without going into details of our moment that day, I want to ask what inspires your children? We took pictures behind the children’s church pulpit I wanted to share with you. I don't ever want to be guilty of down playing the work of the ministry because it's become familiar and not cultivate the gifts God has placed in our children. I don't want to be guilty of choking the seed we strive so hard to plant in our children. I found out what 9 year old preached and turns out we know his parents well. So, we will have them over for dinner next month. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Maybe your princess has a gift to sing. Or Johnny boy is creative and mercy motivated. Pastor Val preached about leadership keys during one of our morning sessions. She challenged us as Pastors to be sure to recognize and cultivate the gifts inside our own little ones as well. This weekend turned out rather perfect. To God be the glory!</p></div><div><a name="fb_share" type="button" href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php">Share</a></div><div><div><div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><all> </all></span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">© </span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">CLUTCH, 2009-2011<span style="font-style: italic;"> unless otherwise sourced.<br />Use allowed by express written permission only.<br />Tweets, trackbacks, and link </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;">sharing encouraged<br /><br />.</span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div>Veronica Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04427886054282799008noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273706212232036223.post-80618107647576170272012-01-23T09:02:00.002-05:002012-01-23T09:25:51.981-05:00pastors' wives conference<div>Pastors' Wives Conference. Free. Virtual. What more can you ask for?</div><div><br /></div><div>Let me give you the details!</div><div><br /></div><div>Our friends over at <a href="http://www.leadingandlovingit.com">Leading and Loving It</a>, are having a free, virtual (meaning you can watch from home, no travel, don't have to get your nails & hair done, you don't even have to wear make up while watching) type conference. With top of the line speakers from across the country.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's called JustONE! I've listed this weeks line up for you. The bible teaches us that iron sharpens iron, so I invite you and encourage you to tune in. This will be ongoing for four weeks, you can check their site for additional details and be sure to put it on your calendar.</div><div><a href="http://leadingandlovingit.com/leadership/the-justone-conference/"><br /></a></div><div><a href="http://leadingandlovingit.com/leadership/the-justone-conference/"><img src="http://leadingandlovingit.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/JustOneLogoBig.png" /></a> </div><div><br /></div><div><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(80, 79, 80); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px; text-align: -webkit-auto; "><strong>Week 1: Monday, January 23rd and Tuesday, January 24th<br />11am EST/ 8am PST and 9pm EST/ 6pm PST both days</strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(80, 79, 80); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px; text-align: -webkit-auto; ">“Teach believers with your life: by word, by demeanor, by love, by faith, by integrity.”<br />Speaker 1: <strong>Kay Warren</strong>, Senior Pastor’s Wife and Founder of the HIV & AIDS Initiative at Saddleback Church<br />Speaker 2: <strong>Jenni Catron</strong>, Executive Director at Cross Point Church<br />Speaker 3: <strong>Michelle Meeks</strong>, Senior Pastor’s Wife at Eastlake Community Church<br />Speaker 4: <strong>Jessica Cornelius</strong>, Senior Pastor’s Wife and Director or EmpowHER and Missions at Bay Area Fellowship<br />Speaker 5: <strong>Heather Palacios</strong>, Executive Pastor’s Wife at Church by the Glades</p></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://leadingandlovingit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Screen-Shot-2012-01-12-at-8.47.34-PM.png" /> </div><div>We love you so much and are praying for your success! 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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273706212232036223.post-66440565369255499962012-01-19T21:53:00.005-05:002012-01-19T22:45:07.949-05:00friday::FINANCE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdqgx8FzOXboG5wd49hRt41vKUdVOTuI0tuCSo6KLLspud6IZ5lrKe7dKqWR05rveW2AvQZBNI_LE7OjYgB6tXdzMLaYfe4rqdSRn2cNqkNq67xXrQrjEyNF1SJodLKfOjZBqSqLUvsM4/s1600/web-10173739_m.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdqgx8FzOXboG5wd49hRt41vKUdVOTuI0tuCSo6KLLspud6IZ5lrKe7dKqWR05rveW2AvQZBNI_LE7OjYgB6tXdzMLaYfe4rqdSRn2cNqkNq67xXrQrjEyNF1SJodLKfOjZBqSqLUvsM4/s320/web-10173739_m.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699543506414511602" /></a><div>Money. The lack of money can be stressful! I am talking about heavy weights, feeling like you are going to suffocate; stressful. </div><div><br /></div><div>People don't like to talk about the rough times, the "going through" of when money is tight. All because it is a hard place. </div><div><br /></div><div>I would like to remind you today that your troubles will not last always. That God made honey come out of a rock. (meaning a hard place) </div><div><br /></div><div>We all know that we need to follow budget.</div><div>We all know that we need more coming in then going out.</div><div><br /></div><div>But I want you to know that today, as we head into the weekend that we are praying for you! We are praying for you, your family and your church! </div><div><br /></div><div>God is a BIG God. God is more than ABLE!</div><div><br /></div><div>People do not like to talk about money, it makes some uncomfortable.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm completely comfortable. I know the difference between the gospel (the life, the death, the burial and the resurrection) vs. the counsel of God. </div><div><br /></div><div>When you get emails from Pastors' Wives that they are struggling and their family eats Oatmeal for breakfast and dinner, with Hot Dogs and Spagetti as a luxury you don't mind so much talking about money; praying for financial breakthrough and prosperity. </div><div><br /></div><div>We are blessed to be a blessing. So if you are in a rough season, we are praying for you this weekend! I know that God can turn ANY situation around. </div><div><br /></div><div><a name="fb_share" type="button" href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php">Share</a></div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><all> </all></span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">© </span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">CLUTCH, 2009-2011<span style="font-style: italic;"> unless otherwise sourced.<br />Use allowed by express written permission only.<br />Tweets, trackbacks, and link sharing encouraged.</span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></div></div></div>Veronica Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04427886054282799008noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273706212232036223.post-43263659355661515762012-01-17T08:00:00.003-05:002012-01-17T08:00:04.869-05:00Guest Post:: Amy Argo high heels, confidence and Jesus<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2QsdQJyhzX1bHnICqB9iyxzfqeSm8s5mWfKVX8980wvhHUCJTl9BZ_vk4GeBrsRwxblkBgxL6K1KOmEonONGm3vmKxw_C39MZ1DQ-IhyXQs-NjHYq2V0Lav_UBaf-jOnalkaC_xU0SBo/s1600/images.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 231px; height: 218px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2QsdQJyhzX1bHnICqB9iyxzfqeSm8s5mWfKVX8980wvhHUCJTl9BZ_vk4GeBrsRwxblkBgxL6K1KOmEonONGm3vmKxw_C39MZ1DQ-IhyXQs-NjHYq2V0Lav_UBaf-jOnalkaC_xU0SBo/s320/images.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696939804591155986" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;"><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/AmyFaulkArgo">Amy Argo</a> is the wife of a staff Pastor in Alabama. She wrote a fantastic blog post I wanted to share with you. You can connect with Amy on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/amy.argo">FB</a> or check out her <a href="http://amyfaulkargo.blogspot.com/">blog</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;">.<br /></span><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;">I am such a girlie girl when it comes to shoes. I LOVE them. If I had unlimited funding, I would have a closet the size of Rhode Island filled with them. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;">Lately, I have been wearing a lot of flats. They are comfortable. I have said on many occasions "if I have comfortable shoes (and pockets) I can conquer the world."</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;">Today, I had an interview for a job much closer to home so I decided to wear heels. And as I walked from the parking deck this morning, I contemplated why I did this. Hey, God talks to me in unique ways. I don't question it. I just listen. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;">Do you notice that when you are wearing high heels you walk differently? You are more conscious of the way you walk. At least I am. I am not what you call graceful. That was a bit of an understatement. I tend to be klutzy, that is more accurate. So while in theory, I love high heels, I tend to shy away from them for the fear of falling on my face. Going back to my long walk in from the parking deck this morning, I noticed that when I walk in high heels that I am more aware of how I walk, I tend to stand up straighter, to be perfectly honest while they make me nervous on one hand, they actually make me feel more confident at the same time. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51); font-family: 'Open Sans'; line-height: 20px; font-size: small; "><strong><em><span style=" ;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;">I think walking with God is a lot like walking in high heels.</span></em></strong></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;color:#663333;"><em style="line-height: 20px; font-family: 'Open Sans'; "><span style=" ;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></em><em style="line-height: 20px; font-family: 'Open Sans'; "><span style=" ;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;">High heels take me out of my comfort zone.</span></em><br /><div style="line-height: 20px; font-family: 'Open Sans'; "><em><span style=" ;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;">High heels make me focus more on my walk.<br />High heels give me added height and confidence.<br />High heels tend to make me walk slower and with more purpose.</span></em></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51); ">High heels are good for my walk, even though there is a hint of fear in wearing them. I don't fear the shoes themselves....I love them. It's me, walking in the shoes I fear. Will I make them look bad? Will I fall and scuff horribly? Will I completely embarrass myself and want to hide?</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;">Ever taken a leap of faith? Feels a lot like that.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;">I started listening to the audio book of Steven Furtick, Sun Stand Still in my car this morning during the long commute. He talks about "audacious faith." I don't think it was a coincidence that I began listening to this and wore high heels for the first time in a long time today. I think they go together. At least in my mind they do. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;">God is calling me out. I am excited, but I have that hint of fear that I will fall on my face. But I am not worried....Faith makes me more aware of my walk, stand taller, and more confidently. Causing me to rely on Him to carry me. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;color:#663333;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;color:#663333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><i><br /></i></span></span><div style="line-height: 20px; font-family: 'Open Sans'; "><span style=" ;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></div></span></div><div><br /></div><br /><a name="fb_share" type="button" href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style=" font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><all> </all></span><span style=" font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;">© </span><span style=" font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;">CLUTCH, 2009-2011<span style="font-style: italic;"> unless otherwise sourced.<br />Use allowed by express written permission only.<br />Tweets, trackbacks, and link sharing encouraged.</span><span style=" font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;"></span></span></span></div></div>Veronica Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04427886054282799008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273706212232036223.post-32748671890477769442012-01-16T09:00:00.000-05:002012-01-16T10:42:01.457-05:00cat's pix::PW life<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9dTAmg3VjM4rXnWybULXKKz2t2bFBJHphPhyphenhyphenhqdHhK4G2-MPQUtzGuQk7TasS8KaeMV8YD4j3PEK0NC3toIdQwHPga38QstT5GZSCreqL74sYaEYQgZPjd_L9LKg8j7rAVePZ-Eijuoo/s1600/image-1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9dTAmg3VjM4rXnWybULXKKz2t2bFBJHphPhyphenhyphenhqdHhK4G2-MPQUtzGuQk7TasS8KaeMV8YD4j3PEK0NC3toIdQwHPga38QstT5GZSCreqL74sYaEYQgZPjd_L9LKg8j7rAVePZ-Eijuoo/s400/image-1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The only thing MORE important for survival is my Bible!<br />#devotions<br /><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />********<br />©cat sasser & clutch</span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><all> </all></span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">© </span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">CLUTCH, 2009-2011<span style="font-style: italic;"> unless otherwise sourced.<br />Use allowed by express written permission only.<br />Tweets, trackbacks, and link sharing encouraged.</span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273706212232036223.post-52683543725339261552012-01-13T08:00:00.000-05:002012-01-13T08:00:12.375-05:00friday::FASHION<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyMYLsgViIWi9A41qlAx84q1qLATCRmfNfgH_rR_MpvO0Y5mIS3MjTU-30TOJuExSA6WGytGV_dwMFHjTOX3SkfSS87lSgrZDFjSDkMu63cevQ8DYOKbX-AdG5tB4otebReQmIQrx8o4A/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-01+at+9.54.33+PM.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a><br /><b>let your lips do the talking.</b><br /><br />I'm so happy that bold colored lipsticks are on trend this fall because it's such an easy, chic way to incorporate color into a wardrobe. Wear it with neutrals or wear it with other saturated colors, just make sure the color compliments your skin tone.<b> </b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieRiu3PwTxZwuKjc-Qk1ckkdPfTqwilq6JxL7uOUzS3DgQ_Bif41gV_4MrCmqgYqRbhn3eaJJm_RJKcwCaweQehYPo9YypwA_Hc7H_f1MIhJ8lN-koi-k8gv6IaH2bb99JF_4FYu4PyNQ/s1600/Picture+12.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieRiu3PwTxZwuKjc-Qk1ckkdPfTqwilq6JxL7uOUzS3DgQ_Bif41gV_4MrCmqgYqRbhn3eaJJm_RJKcwCaweQehYPo9YypwA_Hc7H_f1MIhJ8lN-koi-k8gv6IaH2bb99JF_4FYu4PyNQ/s400/Picture+12.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b> From left to right Wearing: Revlon's "Siren", MAC's "Myth", and Boots Botanics' "Rose"</b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Keep it classy by toning down your bronzer/blush. Also, try just mascara and maybe some highlighter in the inner corner of your eye and under your brow bone. A clean face will keep the lips from looking drag if you know what I mean!<br /><br />Too timid to paint your lips red? Try a nude or pale pink lip with more dramatic eyes. This is more of my everyday look because dark lipstick tends to be a little more high maintenance on me.<br /><br />If <i>au natural</i> is more your thang, consider spicing things up with a tinted lipgloss. Just wear something on those smoochies!<b> </b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><all> </all></span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">© </span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">CLUTCH, 2009-2011<span style="font-style: italic;"> unless otherwise sourced.<br />Use allowed by express written permission only.<br />Tweets, trackbacks, and link sharing encouraged.</span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273706212232036223.post-29742968480240546462012-01-12T08:00:00.002-05:002012-01-12T08:00:14.857-05:002012: don't give up<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4JskoocvB5IXhTusdHpFi-sEIYc0-W-OzsLEFDdJask-SAZDN6KhfINy4mOozFu1zPLBiHgTRHzxVnXj-qwKZH9v3gEni1_i0MKict0DW7pO_ny2CC28Spj0K61JLFGtgEgcfcZFt5cs/s1600/don-t-give-up-graphic.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4JskoocvB5IXhTusdHpFi-sEIYc0-W-OzsLEFDdJask-SAZDN6KhfINy4mOozFu1zPLBiHgTRHzxVnXj-qwKZH9v3gEni1_i0MKict0DW7pO_ny2CC28Spj0K61JLFGtgEgcfcZFt5cs/s320/don-t-give-up-graphic.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696598343778380258" /></a><div>The beginning of the year holds so many new beginnings and fresh starts for many. And for others, there is a strong hold trying to remind you of the past, attempting to persuade you to forfeit your future. Last years failures may be true, may still hurt and sting, but everyday they are a memory which will soon fade and not an indication of the promises of God for this year.</div><div><br /></div><div>I want to tell you today that every storm has an end. Don't cast away your confidence. The trials and tragedies you have experienced are trying to push you back and I'm here to declare God is faithful and with your hand in His, you can make it!</div><div><br /></div><div>If you feel abandoned and betrayed by God, hold on, because God is faithful and His Word is true.</div><div><br /></div><div>You may be telling God, "What were you thinking when you chose me?" "I can't take this anymore.", "I'd rather die then live like this.", "I can't go on with this situation."</div><div><br /></div><div>Today TD Jakes tweeted "When you are at the end of your rope, tie a knot, help is on the way."</div><div><br /></div><div>Sister, Friend.... Don't give up!</div><div><br /></div><div>God has called you to impact, influence and inspire. You have an assignment from on high to complete and I declare over your life victory in Jesus' name! Victory over every mountain of finances, marital distress, family dysfunction, unclarity. God will restore and what He doesn't restore, He will replace.</div><div><br /></div><div>So hold your high, keep standing, keep believing, keep praying. I am believing for divine set up on your behalf. I am believing for supernatural breakthrough and miraculous favor. God is able. God is faithful!</div><div><br /></div><br /><a name="fb_share" type="button" href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><all> </all></span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">© </span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">CLUTCH, 2009-2011<span style="font-style: italic;"> unless otherwise sourced.<br />Use allowed by express written permission only.<br />Tweets, trackbacks, and link sharing encouraged.</span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></div>Veronica Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04427886054282799008noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273706212232036223.post-83443014301469758952012-01-11T10:16:00.003-05:002012-01-11T11:28:09.533-05:002012:: maximize<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv6RY_LrIaAJlJGeJwHluQtgHfqZUwyURfQFBdAlOVXYfzyGf6A_WiTIuq4v4oJCMhfGrLrliRpeJtMv5VXzMRz81h9qiC3jFq1XB5j5euejrY0NBdJgCTT6tu9M_Zrl0p3bzBld_XucM/s1600/VB+CLUTCH+pic.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 164px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv6RY_LrIaAJlJGeJwHluQtgHfqZUwyURfQFBdAlOVXYfzyGf6A_WiTIuq4v4oJCMhfGrLrliRpeJtMv5VXzMRz81h9qiC3jFq1XB5j5euejrY0NBdJgCTT6tu9M_Zrl0p3bzBld_XucM/s320/VB+CLUTCH+pic.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696411483086487666" /></a><p class="MsoNormal">When I was dating my husband and for the first few years of our marriage, there was a wonderful couple from a nearby town that served in ministry for most of their married life. They would drive into the city and attend Sunday night service every Sunday with the exception of him going out of town to minister. We were very young, 19 & 20 when we married. They were in their mid 70’s if not older. My husband could listen to this Man of God for hours on end. His wonderful wife was a spunky gal. She was moving and grooving even in her 70’s with quite a bit of whit and style. We were fortunate that they took the time to invest into a young ministry couple and two weekends out of the month, they’d give us their time. We’d usually go out to eat and talk and talk and talk or I should say they’d speak, we’d listen. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">She shared many things with me, but I recall one thing in particular I wanted to share with you “Marrying a preacher is like living in Sunday School 24hrs a day.” In the beginning, I was like “okay….” whatever you say; 13 years later I get it. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">What she meant and what I want you to understand is that being married to a preacher, weather he’s the Sr. Pastor, Youth Pastor, Associate Pastor, whatever; bible is going to fall out of his mouth like water comes out of a faucet. And if it’s not bible, it’s closely related, can always be tied back to the word, etc. That is a good thing. I personally enjoy having my husband as a human reference for the Word. Who needs google or Biblesearch? I can just text Mark.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Other Pastor’s Wives’ might not feel the same way. I have discovered that some wives get rather frustrated. They respond or I should say react with a deep sigh, and a look in their eyes that speaks “not again.” YES, AGAIN sweet darling. It’s who they are. I have yet to see anything other than water come out of a faucet. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I invite you to see, what are you going to do with it this year? The bible says we are his help mate right? So, instead of absorbing it all, instead of getting frustrated with it. Do something with it. That may mean a blog for some, devotionals for others, a book or possibly helping collect his thoughts, sort and organize them into conference material. There is a million things you can do with the wealth of knowledge one has. Maximize it!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div><br /></div><br /><a name="fb_share" type="button" href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><all> </all></span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">© </span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">CLUTCH, 2009-2011<span style="font-style: italic;"> unless otherwise sourced.<br />Use allowed by express written permission only.<br />Tweets, trackbacks, and link sharing encouraged.</span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></div>Veronica Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04427886054282799008noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273706212232036223.post-83949624354624682162012-01-10T08:00:00.002-05:002012-01-11T11:29:44.519-05:002012::live on purpose<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZQ8Et7A7fZ9mBVmK8Jnk_orMSh9W7Z-rp2-2XRo71mtv82r3za9E-FA6_OuK3WSQaxwlnSSwIGsgm0gPnvN4zVqgf83V9t8tcA_8InrGdADP8V3eXuNUGeW9Prw9vdjnBdfPjkz5DZ-E/s1600/purpose.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 232px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZQ8Et7A7fZ9mBVmK8Jnk_orMSh9W7Z-rp2-2XRo71mtv82r3za9E-FA6_OuK3WSQaxwlnSSwIGsgm0gPnvN4zVqgf83V9t8tcA_8InrGdADP8V3eXuNUGeW9Prw9vdjnBdfPjkz5DZ-E/s320/purpose.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695816489767224786" /></a><div style="text-align: left; "><span>Since 2008, CLUTCH has been about Living Life ON Purpose. As we welcome in the first month of this new year I want to bring our attention to the call, to Live Life ON purpose. </span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span>As many of us have experienced, at one time or another, it's easy to lose focus of our purpose and God ordained identities and unintentionally turn OFF purpose. Meaning, like a light switch. As women it is natural to put others first being we are caretakers; however, that does not mean we are to turn OFF purpose for our own individual lives.</span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span>Some of you write.</span></div><div><span>Some of you sing.</span></div><div><span>Some of you are amazing organizers.</span></div><div><span>Some of you are gifted in administration.</span></div><div><span>Some of you are mercy motivated.</span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span>Whatever your gift is, are you operating in it? When you surround yourself with people who let you be yourself, you are in for a win. Here at CLUTCH you can be yourself. He is the potter, we are the clay, together we are a collection of designer pieces. </span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span>As Pastors' Wives and Women in Ministry, you were designed to flourish in your position. When little things get out of place, our functionality as a whole can be diminished. I challenge you and invite you simultaneously to Live 2012 ON purpose. </span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span>For some, that is easy, because they are already operating in their gifts and need to make a few tweaks here and there, work on connections and keep pressing on full steam ahead. For others, Living Life ON purpose, might be a little more complicated. Where-ever you at at today, do it! Decide you are going to run your race, for your life. You have grace for your race as you embrace your place. </span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span>My personal mantra for women in general is for them to impact, influence and inspire the world around them. Purpose that you will do that on a new level this year. YOUR BEST IS YET TO COME! </span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><a name="fb_share" type="button" href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><all> </all></span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">© </span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">CLUTCH, 2009-2011<span style="font-style: italic;"> unless otherwise sourced.<br />Use allowed by express written permission only.<br />Tweets, trackbacks, and link sharing encouraged.</span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></div>Veronica Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04427886054282799008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273706212232036223.post-81897063974839073642012-01-09T15:15:00.000-05:002012-01-09T16:13:02.714-05:00cat's pix::PW life<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtRupp9JOXIr3HKsT8dJRczwEiyNEt9eJjE8yam1MAl1zF8hI0wCFI2fkFSHqhTVf5Lt8Isjq25WnHPScQVKeLLAdJ-3wfaUns5gQYTAaCgyjqHoJodE1XywYXSkAn5HDDQ5hB2iKbGF0/s1600/image-11.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtRupp9JOXIr3HKsT8dJRczwEiyNEt9eJjE8yam1MAl1zF8hI0wCFI2fkFSHqhTVf5Lt8Isjq25WnHPScQVKeLLAdJ-3wfaUns5gQYTAaCgyjqHoJodE1XywYXSkAn5HDDQ5hB2iKbGF0/s400/image-11.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gotta make time for your girlfriends!<br />#goodonesarehardtofind<br /><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />********<br />©cat sasser & clutch</span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><all> </all></span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">© </span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">CLUTCH, 2009-2011<span style="font-style: italic;"> unless otherwise sourced.<br />Use allowed by express written permission only.<br />Tweets, trackbacks, and link sharing encouraged.</span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273706212232036223.post-7143278871005310682012-01-06T07:04:00.006-05:002012-01-06T07:15:40.140-05:00friday::FITNESS<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjG4uUxPV7S5txwp-EKy0ay9YdyRJlFgS5-CPCRTVx1OjB7YaPc2L13dI_4HerSVaoq7w5Mr70PJcFDYQ5RlFAEkjLvRXlmmOjN593Menc_-q9L0quK6lfzRpt9glaPGgXw0yIUjAMLWk/s320/IMG_0599.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694489311720854418" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 143px; " /><div><b>Consistency Counts</b></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; ">Fitness. It's on everyone's brain. I mean, it's January - the most popular month for exercise thanks to New Years resolutions. But what if there were some tips that would help us not fizzle out on our goals by February? Thankfully, there are. </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><br /></strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><br /></strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; ">It's so important to </strong><strong style="background-color: transparent; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; ">find a workout that you enjoy.</strong><span style="background-color: transparent; "> If you played sports in high school and miss those </span><span style="background-color: transparent; ">days of conditioning, a bootcamp style workout may be a good fit for you. If music motivates you, maybe jogging, walking, or running outside with you iPod is better. If you prefer weights, you can concentrate on strength training. If you used to cheer or dance, there are dozens of dance workouts available. Activities you dread are easy to dismiss, but you will always be more consistent with things you like to do. (</span><a href="http://michellemyersonline.com/contact-me/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; ">Contact me</a><span style="background-color: transparent; "> if you want to talk further </span><span style="background-color: transparent; ">about a plan that is right for you - I love helping people find their soul mate workout!)</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><br /></strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><br /></strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; ">Write it down.</strong> Schedule your workouts just like you would book a meeting at work. If you plan to work out on your lunch break and a co-worker asks you to go to lunch, say you’ve already got an appointment. You do — with yourself! Would you back out of an important meeting at the last minute just because you didn’t feel like it? Hopefully not. Plan your workouts a week in advance, write it down in your calendar, and stick to it.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><br /></strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><br /></strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; ">Get accountability fr</strong><strong style="background-color: transparent; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; ">om a fitness professional.</strong><span style="background-color: transparent; "> Before you argue that </span><span style="background-color: transparent; ">you don’t have enough money to hire a personal trainer, what if I told you you could get help at no additional cost to you? J</span><a href="http://www.turbomichelle.com/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; ">oining my website </a><span style="background-color: transparent; "> makes me your </span><span style="background-color: transparent; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; ">FREE</span><span style="background-color: transparent; "> fitness and nutrition coach! Together, we will develop a fitness and nutrition plan that complements your priorities, your goals, your schedule and your budget.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><br /></strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><br /></strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; ">Consistency involves co</strong><strong style="background-color: transparent; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; ">nsistently changing up your routine.</strong><span style="background-color: transparent; "> If you continue to do what you’ve always done, you’ll continue to get the same results. </span><em style="background-color: transparent; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; ">So, if you want your body to change, you’ve got to change something you do.</em><span style="background-color: transparent; "> For example, I teach strength training classes. I have a few people who rarely miss a week. They are extremely consistent. But some of them are still using the same weights they were using a year ago, and their bodies aren’t changing. Few gym frustrations are worse than putting in the time to workout without seeing re</span><span style="background-color: transparent; ">sults. Make a commitment to change something everytime you work out. Lift heavier. Wear weighted gloves to kickboxing. Run on incline. You don’t have to change your activity — just make small adjustments to your routine.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><b><br /></b></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><b><br /></b></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><b>Have a "why" that is deeper than a smaller pants size. </b>Sure, losing weight wi<span style="background-color: transparent; ">ll be good motivation for a while, but after the a few weeks, the weight doesn't come off as quickly. Instead of focusing on the scale, make the reason you work out to be a healthier mom to your children or a better partner in ministry to your spouse. Those things are closer to your heart and will motivate you much more than any number.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; ">Happy New Year! </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; ">Let's do this,<br /><span style="background-color: transparent; ">Michelle</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span style="background-color: transparent; "><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; "><a name="fb_share" type="button" href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" style="text-align: left; ">Share</a></p></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><all> </all></span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">© </span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">CLUTCH, 2009-2011<span style="font-style: italic;"> unless otherwise sourced.<br />Use allowed by express written permission only.<br />Tweets, trackbacks, and link sharing encouraged.</span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></div>Veronica Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04427886054282799008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273706212232036223.post-21989289884569417612012-01-06T06:00:00.002-05:002012-01-06T06:00:16.246-05:00next week:: we are back<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIIGyU7qTSHd-rAr1qzp1r7pSdPRGIoD8aIK_xLrHa_rLLZJBqA6jO0BdxLdLKaLSMN5mNmLiVMb4Qsk72UcQXiRmijAHrtLIWcQL2TLatSxTezQBTlXblbwqjBb8nCScEZJeAG4nqpbg/s1600/laughing-women-friendship-greetings.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIIGyU7qTSHd-rAr1qzp1r7pSdPRGIoD8aIK_xLrHa_rLLZJBqA6jO0BdxLdLKaLSMN5mNmLiVMb4Qsk72UcQXiRmijAHrtLIWcQL2TLatSxTezQBTlXblbwqjBb8nCScEZJeAG4nqpbg/s320/laughing-women-friendship-greetings.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694372500897245410" /></a>Next week we are officially back from our holiday vacations! We are looking forward to a great year hear on CLUTCH!<div><br /></div><div>Talk to you soon!<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a name="fb_share" type="button" href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><all> </all></span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">© </span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">CLUTCH, 2009-2011<span style="font-style: italic;"> unless otherwise sourced.<br />Use allowed by express written permission only.<br />Tweets, trackbacks, and link sharing encouraged.</span><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></div></div>Veronica Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04427886054282799008noreply@blogger.com0