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<a href="http://www.5minutesformom.com/category/wordless-wednesday">Wordless Wednesday</a>Nettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12597185927105469005noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622740528855526798.post-624929355055044772011-01-25T00:00:00.001-05:002011-01-25T00:00:00.098-05:00It's NOT multiple choice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXhv0fZin1WX6QS4u3zvm40obQRT-clOGmdtBxC4-NiJ1VxQmxAtGMaipEao6yd4NEHmaqjzA86hpcGRsD8MUmpDIPeESY_5ybR_dK1mqk709lPheshdOK9EzWdd-q3365rIvwhAs8Uv0/s1600/PreService+Prayer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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<b>"</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><b>Don’t worry about anything; </b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">- keeps us frustrated</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">- keeps us from experiencing miracles</span><br />
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MONDAY<br />
Lunch- Do Overs from the weekend<br />
Dinner- Taco Bowls<br />
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TUESDAY<br />
Lunch- TLC Sandwiches (Turkey, Lettuce, Cheese)<br />
Dinner- Chicken Pot Pie<br />
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WEDNESDAY<br />
Lunch- Homemade Potato Soup, Crackers<br />
Dinner- Teriki Chicken & Br Rice, Broccoli<br />
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THURSDAY, Happy B-Day Courtney<br />
Lunch- Cheesy Roll Ups, Salsa<br />
Dinner- Eggplant Parm, Spaghetti, Salad<br />
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FRIDAY<br />
Lunch- Smothered Baked Potatoes & Veggies<br />
Dinner- Homemade W. Wheat Pizza<br />
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SATURDAY<br />
Lunch- <a href="http://www.realnetta.com/2010/10/nettas-niche-french-fry-salad.html">French Fry Salad</a><br />
Dinner- White Chicken Enchiladas<br />
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SUNDAY<br />
Lunch- Chili, Mashed Potatoes<br />
Dinner- TBA<br />
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For more ideas see <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2011/01/menu-plan-monday-jan-24th.html">Menu Plan Monday</a> at orgjunkie<br />
and also <a href="http://www.realnetta.com/search/label/Menu%20Plan%20Monday">My other menus</a>Nettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12597185927105469005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622740528855526798.post-78567967437305471192011-01-24T10:33:00.000-05:002011-01-24T10:33:54.134-05:00It Can't Be Both<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiseYyPVE7vUa6RbxwymwiKw8BcyZYubWBH0oOFEDiBO39SKJWx64tjaXW5r50A9JY_iXqz8M-zeWdcqesDrgpNIlzndG_k707v5XqhUtxWAA0uFGuNP5wNKhcfjSxVHqKX6uEtij2q3kQ/s1600/Bible+Read%252C+Riley2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiseYyPVE7vUa6RbxwymwiKw8BcyZYubWBH0oOFEDiBO39SKJWx64tjaXW5r50A9JY_iXqz8M-zeWdcqesDrgpNIlzndG_k707v5XqhUtxWAA0uFGuNP5wNKhcfjSxVHqKX6uEtij2q3kQ/s200/Bible+Read%252C+Riley2.jpg" width="184" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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This entire month many of us<br />
at <a href="http://www.hope4detroit.com/">Real Church </a>have chosen to read<br />
through <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+1&version=NIV">Philippians</a> over & over<br />
again in our personal Bible<br />
reading time... and it's so cool.<br />
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One of the many things Jesus<br />
has spoken to me through<br />
this book is this..<br />
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<b>"Don't Worry about anything. <i><u>Instead</u></i>, pray about everything."</b><br />
<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%204:6&version=NLT">(Phil 4:6)</a><br />
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It's an "either/or" situation.<br />
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You can't worry AND pray.<br />
You do one <b>or</b> the other!<br />
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Worry kills prayer.<br />
Prayer kills worry.<br />
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Which one do you do most often?<br />
Why?<br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(Jesus also spoke more to me about why I tend to NOT pray</span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">as much as I think... check tomorrow's post for more.)</span></i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(Above photo was taken <b>years</b> ago of my daughter, <a href="http://xminacademy.com/?author=14">Mariah</a>)</span><br />
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Jesus speaks to me in a language I understand.<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">This week He spoke through my iron... more or less.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><i>(and I hardly used it all week.. hee hee)</i></div><br />
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Paul said...<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">"I <b>press</b> on to reach the end of the race and receive the </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us."</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Phil. 3:14</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"><i><b>PRESS</b> </i></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"><i>The <a href="http://strongsnumbers.com/greek/1377.htm">greek word</a> means "aggressively</i> chase, like a <i>hunter</i> pursuing a catch" </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">I don't relate to <i>hunting</i>. Nor do I usually <i>chase after anything too aggressively</i>.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">(unless my kids are hurt, then I may bust into a sprint... don't laugh!)</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">But thankfully I speak the language of the other kind of <i>press</i>...</span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"> <b>IRONING!</b></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">1. Ironing - takes what's already washed & improves it</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">Yes, Jesus washed away my sin, but He's always wanting</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">to change me & make me better.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">2. Ironing - flattens puffiness... pride</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">3. Ironing - smoothes the bumps & creases...</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">the inconsistencies in my life & character</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">4. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">Ironing- requires heat that is "ouchy" but totally</span><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">necessary. Painful times are needed.</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">5. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">Ironed Garment- reflects the one who is inside of it... </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">JESUS! </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">I <i>will not</i> fight against difficult times, but walk through them</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">knowing that Jesus is ironing me into a reflection of Him.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">(Now, take one of these points and insert it into the verse above</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">in place of the word press. For example, #2, </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 18px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">"I will flatten my pride so that I will reach the end of the race...")</span></span><br />
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</span></span>Nettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12597185927105469005noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622740528855526798.post-64115998426832377622011-01-19T17:17:00.001-05:002011-01-19T17:25:17.835-05:00Not-So-Wordless-Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Sometimes on <a href="http://www.realnetta.com/search/label/Wordless%20Wednesday">Wednesday's I just post a picture</a>...<br />
Not today.<br />
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OOOh NO, today is whole big fat day full-a words, baby.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;">Photo snapped right BEFORE the<br />
following events took place.<br />
HA!</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: left;">Lots of our friends are getting the flu, </div>so..<br />
We purposely started our school day a<br />
little later than normal<br />
since we could all use an extra bit of sleep...<br />
But that backfired...<br />
people were draggin around,<br />
having a hard time getting into<br />
the task at hand. I was the worst.<br />
So the morning was a bust.<br />
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Then, in somewhat of a random order...<br />
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-child bombs quiz<br />
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-same child bombs another quiz<br />
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- child pees pants (note: not the same child as the one taking tests!)<br />
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-another child informs me that yesterday's school work didn't actually get<br />
done as they'd said, so they're a day behind in 2 subjects<br />
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-toilet clogs (but I fixed it)<br />
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-Soup from a can (<a href="http://www.realnetta.com/2011/01/menu-plan-monday-jan-17-2011.html">for tin can day</a>) is weird... no one eats it...<br />
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-this above mentioned basement is filled with the mounds of laundry<br />
that I have fallen sorely behind in washing<br />
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-another water puddle is discovered under my kitchen sink<br />
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- the Mom (that'd be me) realized that the little pipe under the sink<br />
is causing the basement puddle & fixes it (thanks to instructions from<br />
our friend Zach who'd warned me about it several weeks ago)<br />
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-piano practice brings out the stubbornness that my kids may have<br />
inherited from their Mom<br />
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-child melts into tears regarding above mentioned quizzes<br />
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- above mentioned Mom sheds a few tears of her own & asks<br />
Jesus to please help her with Homeschooling & to show her<br />
who to go about this process with greater ease... and joy<br />
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BUT THEN....<br />
-the kindergarten-aged boy volunteers to do his chores and some<br />
extra one, too<br />
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- the child with "pee-pants" takes a nap & wakes up acting like<br />
himself again<br />
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- I "stumble" into a <a href="http://lifeasmom.com/2011/01/a-day-in-my-life-as-a-homeschool-mom.html">timely blog</a> about homeschooling and Jesus whispers<br />
wonderful encouragement and practical ideas into my heart<br />
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- I take a deep breath <i>(why do I hold my breath when I'm tense?)</i><br />
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-formerly upset children make conscience efforts to calm down &<br />
move forward<br />
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- youngest children are playing nicely together & enjoying Christmas toys<br />
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- I grab a Diet Coke & some Multi-Grain tortilla chips <i>(they're practically</i><br />
<i>health food, you know</i>), and I write this blog<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">MONDAY, MLK Holiday</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lunch- Cheesy Bread & apples</div><div style="text-align: left;">Dinner- Oven Fried Chicken Fingers, Cornbread, Rice</div><div style="text-align: left;">(<a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Martin-Luther-King-Jr-Day-Party-Menu-Ideas-for-a-Wonderful-Party&id=685895">our version of MLK's fav foods!</a>)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">TUESDAY</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lunch- PB & J sandwiches, Pineapple chunks, chips</div><div style="text-align: left;">Dinner- Crock pot <a href="http://www.realnetta.com/2009/02/nettas-niche-favorite-recipes.html">Chicken & Dumplings</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">WEDNESDAY</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lunch- Soup from a Can (<a href="http://www.brownielocks.com/b3bcalendar.html?201101">it's Tin Can day</a>)</div><div style="text-align: left;">Dinner- Beef Enchiladas, Rice, Salad</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">THURSDAY</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lunch- Chicken Saltine Cracker Casserole<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">FRIDAY</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lunch- White Chili</div><div style="text-align: left;">Dinner- Homemade W.Wheat Pizza</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">SATURDAY</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lunch- Waffles & Bacon</div><div style="text-align: left;">Dinner- <a href="http://www.realnetta.com/2008/10/nettas-niche-chicken-gumbo.html">Chicken Gumbo</a> in Crockpot</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">SUNDAY</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lunch- Turkey Breast, Potatoes & Carrots</div><div style="text-align: left;">Dinner- Do-overs</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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In recent days I've connected with...<br />
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- an amazing single pastor in her 30's<br />
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- a 20-something lady from another county with more experience<br />
in youth ministry than many life-timer youth pastors<br />
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- a classy lady in her 50's whose house is from a magazine<br />
and her entertainment skills put Martha Stewart to shame <br />
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- a young married mom of 3 kids, ages 4 and under<br />
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- a single 20-something who ministers to preschoolers all day <br />
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- a young married lady who will soon be planting a church<br />
out east with her husband<br />
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- a southern bell (sorta) in her 30's who is married w/one child<br />
and has preached several times recently at her church<br />
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- a lady in her mid 40's who sends me encouraging texts and<br />
blesses many other church planter's wife in Michigan<br />
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- Another lady in her 20's who is leaving the suburbs next week<br />
& moving into the city... cuz it's where her heart is<br />
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- A young Mom who also left the burbs a year ago & moved into the city<br />
with her husband & little boy, and happens to gives piano lessons to<br />
her pastor's kids as a ministry<br />
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- A 40-something who gives sewing lessons to the muslim girls<br />
in her neighborhood, just to show them the love of Jesus<br />
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- A 40 year old lady who's life closely mirrors mine... but her address<br />
is in Maryland... too far away<br />
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When I was younger I thought I needed that ONE friend...<br />
that ONE person who could fulfill all my friendship needs.<br />
But I've later realized that diversity is beautiful!<br />
Not just race, but background, age, outlook, calling, etc....<br />
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All of these woman are my friends...<br />
and each of them fill a different "spot" in my "friendship need."<br />
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What I contribute to one friendship is vastly different from what<br />
I give to another friendship. And vise versa.<br />
But they all mean a great deal to me.<br />
They're all counted as cherished gifts from Jesus.<br />
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Yeah, I used to think I really needed that ONE best friend,<br />
but now, I'm too old for that (and hopefully too wise for that, too!).<br />
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(NOTE: I have more friends than those listed, but these are<br />
ones that I've connected with in the last 8 days.)Nettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12597185927105469005noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622740528855526798.post-55162527874139483442011-01-12T10:42:00.000-05:002011-01-12T10:42:46.916-05:00Talk-To-Myself... WEDNESDAY?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7CwcfKIQPfNd3jF3IQdiQKxSoYXhcGIgj1VTCDXzG20xDTCzhmI5lkMGpRB17_ym5_t009sZkcmjts487Sh0oNcV-KUf_0Q4KRXJmL_LgDLtiwtt-2bUWOd_vM91ThTxVffmePtqvK8I/s1600/Talk-to-Myself-Tuesday.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/AVvXsEg7CwcfKIQPfNd3jF3IQdiQKxSoYXhcGIgj1VTCDXzG20xDTCzhmI5lkMGpRB17_ym5_t009sZkcmjts487Sh0oNcV-KUf_0Q4KRXJmL_LgDLtiwtt-2bUWOd_vM91ThTxVffmePtqvK8I/s1600/Talk-to-Myself-Tuesday.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3b3b3b; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><i>My family says </i></span><br />
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I started typing out several things on my mind for this post and then<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">suddenly realized that it's <b>Wednesday</b>... not <i>Tuesday</i>.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">O dear. This realization fits perfectly with several other </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">things listed below. Some of you may now feel the deep</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">calling in your heart to pray for me.... Please... do! :)</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">- When my kids were using an online dictionary that says</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">the pronunciation of the word out loud.. it's hard to scold them</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">for looking up words like "poop" and "fart" for several reasons:</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">1. It makes me laugh , too</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">2. I spilled hot tea down the front of me and proceeded to</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">blurt out, "Oh, Poopy!" </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">(Maybe someday I'll grow up! ha!)</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">- My friend, Nancy, informed me (while laughing hardily)</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">that the phone message I'd left her last week saying, "Sorry</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">to call you on a Wednesday evening..." was actually left</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">on THURSDAY! <i>What? I'm losing it!</i></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">- Our Christmas letter that never happened was going to be</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">a "New Year's" letter, but now I'm thinkin' that Valentine's Day</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">is highly underrated & that I nice family letter would be most</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">appropriate. (Good Grief)</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">- A Christmas Tree that's decorated in all Red & White</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">would make a nice Valentine's Tree, don't you think?<br />
(UGH! It's coming down tonight!!!)</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">- Yesterday was <a href="http://hallmark.manifestdigital.net/holidays/2011-1/#!national-clean-off-your-desk-day">National Clean Off Your Desk Day</a>... so I </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">started doing it this morning... and found a Thank You note</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">that I thought I'd mailed TWO months ago. Oh Dear. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">- Oh NO! While finding the link to the "Nat'l Clean your Desk"</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">thing (above) I realized that the official day was actually NOT<br />
yesterday, but the day before that. This is getting serious? right?<br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">- I used to joke that my motto was, "Why do anything the easy way</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">when you can make it more complicated." It's apparently not</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">as much of a joke as I thought. (Help!) </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">- As I walked down the stairs from my little boys' very cool</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">and incredibly toy-littered bedroom my frustration mounted</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">(maybe it was the Planet Hero that jabbed the bottom of my</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">foot... again!) <br />
But, whatever the reason, I was complaining/apologizing</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">to God (you know how we do that...<br />
the whiny pathetic "Help-me-Jesus-cuz-I'm-really-letting-You-down" stuff) </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">and He quietly asked me,</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><i>"Are the important things in your life in order?"</i></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Well, I did a verbal rundown (I talk to myself, remember) of my </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">walk with Jesus, my marriage, our children... etc....</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">OK, for real, Lord, please forgive me for complaining & putting</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">emphasis on what is NOT lasting & for putting myself down. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">(smile!)<br />
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- Summary... maybe I'm a little sleep deprived... or something... Ha!<br />
Either way, I'm spending wonderful time with Jesus each morning as<br />
always, laughing like usual and loving my life!!!<br />
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ONE step at a time.<br />
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If we try to figure out the "why's" & "what in the world's?" of<br />
the circumstances we're in then we'll be <i>unable</i> to <b>know HIM</b><br />
and to <b>live blamelessly</b>.<br />
(And, we can sometimes become just like the very thing/person that<br />
is causing the difficult situation.) <br />
So, focusing on understanding HIM better!<br />
<i>(Word, Prayer, Fasting, Applying)</i><br />
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Hosea 6:3 "Oh that we may <b>know</b> the Lord!"<br />
Let us press on to know Him. He will respond..."<br />
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Phil. 1:10 "I want you to <b>understand </b>what really matters so that<br />
you will be able to live pure & blameless lives..."Nettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12597185927105469005noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622740528855526798.post-45416512247564915472011-01-09T23:23:00.000-05:002011-01-09T23:23:32.646-05:00Menu Plan Monday, 1-10-11<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPBiwkfkn2pYfF2sbz5GIVZU-HR8EDn08W1b0QRWri3MIqDnqEo3QYkpfsCW9ezlbCLar9Dq1N4cd0HDV4I1uVgVlaXju7Sl89tWCBT3PJUFTMjPAKJweGI07qD9VxQzZllharxOm2kNo/s1600/smallbutton.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPBiwkfkn2pYfF2sbz5GIVZU-HR8EDn08W1b0QRWri3MIqDnqEo3QYkpfsCW9ezlbCLar9Dq1N4cd0HDV4I1uVgVlaXju7Sl89tWCBT3PJUFTMjPAKJweGI07qD9VxQzZllharxOm2kNo/s1600/smallbutton.jpg" /></a><br />
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MONDAY<br />
Lunch- <a href="http://tasteandseegodsgoodness.blogspot.com/2010/01/cheeseburger-soup.html">Cheeseburger Soup</a><br />
Dinner- TBA<br />
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TUESDAY, the date is <b>1-11-11</b> (cool)<br />
Lunch- <a href="http://recipes.kaboose.com/ribbon-salad-chicken.html">Ribbon Salad</a><br />
Dinner-Chicken Enchiladas, Rice<br />
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WEDNESDAY<br />
Lunch- Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Apples<br />
Dinner- Lasagna, Bread, Salad<br />
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THURSDAY<br />
Lunch- Warm PB & J<br />
Dinner- Little Mamas w/homemade <a href="http://www.cooking-mexican-recipes.com/flour_tortilla_recipe.html">Tortillas </a><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(I forgot to buy tortillas last week, so I made'um.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Oh My WORD! So yummy! and not hard)</span><br />
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FRIDAY<br />
Lunch- Veggie Soup, Crackers<br />
Dinner- Homemade W.Wheat Pizza<br />
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SATURDAY<br />
Lunch- BLT sandwiches, peaches<br />
Dinner- Dorito Casserole, Rice in Crockpot<br />
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SUNDAY<br />
Lunch- Meatballs in Crockpot, Spaghetti<br />
Dinner- Do oversNettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12597185927105469005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622740528855526798.post-18861337546888091952011-01-06T20:11:00.000-05:002011-01-06T20:11:51.155-05:00Arrested...ASSEMBLIES OF GOD LEADER URGES PRAYERS<br />
FOR IRANIAN CHRISTIANS UNDER ARREST<br />
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Dr. George O. Wood, general superintendent of the Assemblies of God<br />
(USA) and chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship<br />
representing more than 63 million members, has called church members<br />
around the world to pray for more than 70 Christians who were<br />
arrested over Christmas in Iran.<br />
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BBC Persian (in England) reported that the governor of the province<br />
of Tehran said on January 4 that they have arrested Christians and<br />
will arrest more. He said Christians are corrupt, deviant, similar<br />
to the Taliban, and controlled by the West.<br />
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"These Christians represent the house churches in Iran," states<br />
Wood. "For the past year or two we have seen efforts by the Iranian<br />
government specifically to stamp out these ministries." "The<br />
Assemblies of God recognizes the house churches in Iran as a<br />
legitimate part of the global main stream body of Christ, and urges<br />
the Iranian government to recognize them as such, and give them<br />
freedom to meet publicly."<br />
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In addition to these 70, the pastor of the Assemblies of God church<br />
in Isfahan was arrested on December 31. It was noted other major<br />
attacks against Christians are occurring in places like Iraq,<br />
Pakistan and Egypt, to name a few.<br />
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"There is an urgent need for Christians all over the world to<br />
intercede for our brothers and sisters in prison in Iran," Wood<br />
continued. "Let us pray that they will experience the presence and<br />
the power of the Holy Spirit, even in their prison cells. Pray they<br />
will have supernatural endurance and courage through this trial, and<br />
be shining witnesses to the guards and other inmates. Pray for peace<br />
and wisdom when they are being interrogated. Pray for their health.<br />
Pray for comfort and confidence for their families. Pray they will<br />
soon be released."<br />
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Wood is requesting that Assemblies of God congregations make this<br />
issue a matter of prayer in all services over the next few weeks.<br />
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"It is comforting to know that God knows about every single arrest<br />
that has been made and that He will bring glory to His name through<br />
the suffering and bring victory for His Kingdom in Iran," Wood said.<br />
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</span>Nettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12597185927105469005noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622740528855526798.post-78388355194423016792011-01-05T15:15:00.000-05:002011-01-05T15:15:16.093-05:00Grace = StrengthRemembering that everything in my life results directly from<br />
the grace of JESUS ... I didn't earn it... don't deserve it....<br />
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gives me strength to show grace to others in whatever<br />
circumstance I encounter... even if they "don't deserve it!"<br />
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After all, it wouldn't be GRACE if we earned it.<br />
(My good works aren't worth jack)<br />
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JESUS gives GRACE<br />
<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%2013:9&version=NLT">GRACE gives strength</a>Nettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12597185927105469005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622740528855526798.post-22746078436795243052011-01-03T02:04:00.001-05:002011-01-03T09:41:13.317-05:00Menu Plan Monday, Jan. 3, 2011 & (Weird Holidays?)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_h8mr9soG2rPVFEGUG957tEZ76NpxlBNQ1T0qJGfWvtEDo34eYThhjv5cF1uLoefuytfuZI5AJH6x9semSdZwXAli8hfuWqGdsMFePvL4JA92KtcIoR6b4g7udcrDlNvFhjV4nwKJMro/s1600/holidaympm-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_h8mr9soG2rPVFEGUG957tEZ76NpxlBNQ1T0qJGfWvtEDo34eYThhjv5cF1uLoefuytfuZI5AJH6x9semSdZwXAli8hfuWqGdsMFePvL4JA92KtcIoR6b4g7udcrDlNvFhjV4nwKJMro/s1600/holidaympm-1.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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CONFESSION-<br />
I'm SOOOOO bored with menus,<br />
food and cooking. Inspiration was needed.<br />
So... I planned meals around National "Holidays"<br />
and other interesting (but often not terribly important)<br />
facts. Turns out, I've printed coloring sheets for my<br />
little ones & made some homeschool lessons plans<br />
that will coinside with the food we're eating.<br />
Strange, but somehow it turned into the motivation<br />
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MONDAY<br />
Lunch- W. Wheat Waffles<br />
Dinner- TBA<br />
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TUESDAY<br />
Lunch- Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches (<a href="http://homeschooling.about.com/od/unitssubjhol/qt/jan5b.htm">Nat'l G.W. Carver Day</a>)<br />
Dinner- Spaghetti (<a href="http://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/national-spaghetti-day">Nat'l Spaghetti Day</a>)<br />
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WEDNESDAY<br />
Lunch- Veggies & Dip with Cheesy Roll-ups<br />
Dinner- Chili (it's <a href="http://www.brownielocks.com/b3bcalendar.html?201101">Nat'l Bean day</a> afterall)<br />
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THURSDAY<br />
Lunch- <a href="http://www.mountvernon.org/learn/explore_mv/index.cfm/pid/289/">Hoe Cakes</a> (George & Martha Washington's Annivarsary)<br />
Dinner- Little Mamas (it's my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Martha-Hoke/100000473806731">Mom's</a> B-day, today)<br />
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FRIDAY<br />
Lunch- A BIG Salad w/French Fries<br />
Dinner- <a href="http://www.realnetta.com/2008/10/nettas-niche-finger-food-friday.html">Homemade W.Wheat Pizza</a><br />
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SATURDAY<br />
Lunch- Waffles, Cherries & Whip Cream<br />
Dinner- Fried Green Beans, Turkey Ham, Bkd Potatoes<br />
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SUNDAY<br />
Lunch- Crock pot version of <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/barbecued-chicken-president-nixons-116790">BBQ Chicken</a> (<a href="http://homeschooling.about.com/library/bljan9c.htm">Pres. Nixon's Bday</a>)<br />
Noodle, Carrots<br />
Dinner- Do Overs of all kinds (<a href="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/foster/">Stephen Foster's Bday</a>)<br />
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For more ideas see www.orgjunkie.comNettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12597185927105469005noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622740528855526798.post-76476108008368193402011-01-01T13:01:00.000-05:002011-01-01T13:01:45.451-05:00I'm on a Mission... so are YOU!If you're alive you have a purpose.<br />
(<a href="http://www.ichilly.com/">My husband</a> says this often)<br />
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Having a personal relationship with our Creator, Jesus Christ,<br />
is the only way to find our real purpose.<br />
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Then, we live it.<br />
Everything <b>BIG</b> or <span style="font-size: x-small;">little</span> thing we do should fall under<br />
that purpose...therefore giving even the most mundance<br />
task a deeper meaning & value.<br />
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Sometimes having a reminder of what's most important<br />
and the guidelines to keep things in the right order is<br />
what I need... it keeps me sane & free from guilt of<br />
"not doing enough." (and the mistake of doing much)<br />
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Here's how I've done it for years. It's a combo<br />
of things I've learned & been taught over the<br />
years... it's certainly not original.<br />
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<b>1. List the various things that I am</b><br />
Example: God's daughter, Wife, Mom, a person,<br />
homemaker, Pastor's wife/mentor, daughter, friend, etc...<br />
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<b>2. Stated my main purpose in that role</b><br />
Example: "I am alive to love God, to know & enjoy Him<br />
and to serve Him always in all areas of my life."<br />
Example 2: "I am completely devoted to my husband..." <br />
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<b>3. State several specific things under each point that</b><br />
<b>I'm committed to doing that will carry out the stated purpose</b><br />
Example: "Continue AM time w/God, Memorize weekly,<br />
fast monthly," etc...<br />
Example 2: Cheerfully encourage & help..." <br />
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<b>4. Keep Statement in my planner & refer to it each week</b><br />
<b>as I schedule my time.</b><br />
This keeps me on track, doing what is MOST important<br />
and of greatest value.<br />
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Be encouraged.<br />
Be purposeful.<br />
Everything holds meaning when it falls into the greater<br />
scoop of God's purpose for our lives.<br />
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How do you stay focused on the important?Nettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12597185927105469005noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622740528855526798.post-87462906835292195952010-12-28T14:39:00.001-05:002010-12-28T14:39:00.380-05:00Always wanted to do this...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIkOs_u5vAAngOM7wDNWQkr7mutMlxVapIcnGNcGBbzjZPuQlUgn3qOE_jTPajXMupU7s84CXRS-5o4RlguNmbkfY8HDq5_b7HIsiVJZF5F7aVTRqsBE-XkJAt5RS_h7WWYVyLb4sOag0/s1600/Candle+old.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIkOs_u5vAAngOM7wDNWQkr7mutMlxVapIcnGNcGBbzjZPuQlUgn3qOE_jTPajXMupU7s84CXRS-5o4RlguNmbkfY8HDq5_b7HIsiVJZF5F7aVTRqsBE-XkJAt5RS_h7WWYVyLb4sOag0/s320/Candle+old.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For years I've been saying that I'd like to take the wax</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">that's left over in a candle, melt it down & make a new</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">candle out of it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Last week I did just that! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">(Can you see me smiling with satisfaction? hee hee)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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It's sorta.. in a strange kinda way... like JESUS!<br />
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He's takes our burnt out, used up efforts.<br />
He melts us down (humility hurts).<br />
Then He reshapes us.<br />
Adds color & new life.<br />
Pours in His beautiful fragrance and gives us<br />
the ability to be <a href="http://bible.cc/2_corinthians/2-15.htm">pleasing to God</a>! <br />
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And... although the outer "container" remains<br />
pretty much the same, the inner change makes<br />
the outside glow with His beautiful light!<br />
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(Just like this little snowman candle that <a href="http://nomadicsongbird.blogspot.com/">Courtney</a> <br />
made in Kindergarten... it has new life...) <br />
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</a></div>Nettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12597185927105469005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622740528855526798.post-24014076324705227392010-12-21T09:10:00.000-05:002010-12-21T09:10:32.370-05:00The Best Seats<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib22Nyz6uHxgdQWIpVgZG-5zTk16E7-hu5_eYdNRnhv9PBUri7PEB8gJHM2083hyphenhyphenS3PXNpdGGq7dRMZ1P72qGasddpiglGyeDvRclWe9g2-doEfg-y1Vsr9Gv-gkFZx2jmqNWnpRbEbcU/s1600/images.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib22Nyz6uHxgdQWIpVgZG-5zTk16E7-hu5_eYdNRnhv9PBUri7PEB8gJHM2083hyphenhyphenS3PXNpdGGq7dRMZ1P72qGasddpiglGyeDvRclWe9g2-doEfg-y1Vsr9Gv-gkFZx2jmqNWnpRbEbcU/s1600/images.jpeg" style="cursor: move;" /></a><br />
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Serving<br />
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UGH! I keep hearing/reading that word.<br />
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<i>Don't I already serve you, Lord?</i><br />
<i>Don't I already serve those around me?</i><br />
<i>Don't I usually take the back seat?</i><br />
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But..<br />
When I'm serving, my heart is the happiest...<br />
if I'm doing it out of true love for Jesus, that is.<br />
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Yet, honestly... it feels like I miss things sometimes.<br />
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<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+2&version=NIV">John 2</a> proves otherwise.<br />
Jesus performed His first miracle at the wedding.<br />
The big shots at the wedding didn't have a clue<br />
what was going on behind the scene....<br />
<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%202:9&version=NLT">ONLY the servants</a> knew about it.<br />
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Miracles. The Power of JESUS at work.<br />
I wanna see that!!!!<br />
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Of course... Serving is worth it.<br />
It's where JESUS is!<br />
<b>I'll keep serving... I wanna be with Him!</b><br />
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Lunch- Potato Broccoli Soup<br />
Dinner- Lasagna (w/hidden veggies inside)<br />
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TUESDAY<br />
Lunch- Homemade Mac & Cheese<br />
Dinner- Chili & Mashed Potatoes, Gr. Peppers & dip<br />
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Lunch- Soup (left over from Monday)<br />
Dinner- <a href="http://www.thecrockpotblog.com/little-italy-chicken-and-spinach/">White Chickn Pasta in Crockpot</a><br />
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THURSDAY<br />
Lunch- <a href="http://www.realnetta.com/2009/02/nettas-niche-favorite-recipes.html">M</a>eaty Nachos<br />
Dinner- Chill-ehtti (chili over spaghetti noodles)<br />
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FRIDAY, Christmas Eve!<br />
Lunch- Grilled Cheese & <a href="http://thefarmgirlrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/12/homemade-tomato-soup.html">Tomato Soup</a><br />
Dinner- TBA<br />
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SATURDAY, Merry Christmas!!<br />
Lunch- Strata (and all the candy we'll get in our stockings! hee hee)<br />
Dinner- Beef Wellington, White Pasta, Cranberry Jello, Candied Carrots<br />
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SUNDAY<br />
Lunch- <a href="http://www.realnetta.com/2009/02/nettas-niche-favorite-recipes.html">Chicken Gumbo</a>, Rice<br />
Dinner- TBA<br />
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Since my Mom will be with us over the holiday I'm planning<br />
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MONDAY<br />
Lunch- Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Homemade applesauce<br />
Dinner- Little Mamas, Rice<br />
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TUESDAY<br />
Lunch- <a href="http://www.realnetta.com/2009/02/nettas-niche-favorite-recipes.html">Chicken Tortilla Soup</a><br />
Dinner- Homemade Pizza Roll ups<br />
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WEDNESDAY<br />
Lunch- Waffles, Bacon<br />
Dinner- Ranch Chicken Casserole<br />
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THURSDAY<br />
Lunch- Lunch Meat Roll-ups<br />
Dinner- Warm Chicken Sandwiches, Buns, Carrots, Celery<br />
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For more ideas check out <a href="http://Orgjunkie.com/">Orgjunkie.com</a>Nettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12597185927105469005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622740528855526798.post-84785751466622312842010-12-14T09:07:00.000-05:002010-12-14T09:07:22.818-05:00The Right Order<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</div>Angels told them the Great message...</div><div>and then sang...the first Christmas Carols!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Then <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%202:8-18&version=NIV">Shepherds</a> go, "Hey, The Lord just told us</div><div>something great. We can't sit around. </div><div>We've GOT to go see this baby!"</div><div><br />
</div><div>They sought Him out... and found Jesus.</div><div><br />
</div><div>THEN... they rejoiced & spread the news all around.</div><div>And people were amazed at their words.</div><div><br />
</div><div>-------</div><div>Don't try to tell people about Jesus & expect them to</div><div>be amazed at the Story <i>if <b>you</b> haven't</i></div><div><i>first spent time seeking Him out, seeing Him, Face-to-Face..</i></div><div><i>being with your Savior & Lord.</i></div><div><br />
</div><div>Only when we've been with Him <i>first</i> will other people</div><div>take note of our words (and our life).</div><div><br />
</div><div>Have you spent time with Jesus today?</div><div>What did you do?</div><div>Where was it?</div><div>What did He say to you today?</div><div><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">Twelve day of Christmas </span>usually makes me think</span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">of a bunch of weird stuff and a strange bird in a tree.</span></span></i><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This year our church was inspired to put together</span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">a list of 12 things to bless others & share the</span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Love of JESUS! You can view our list here and </span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">click on the bottom left "</span></span></i><a href="http://www.hope4detroit.com/"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">What's New</span></span></i></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">."</span></span></i><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">But... My kids & are NOT gunna do <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><b>that</b></span> list.</span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Instead, we are doing <b>our own version </b>of the list.</span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We don't get out much... so we're having to be </span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">creative. What things are you doing this Christmas</span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">to be purposeful about sharing the LOVE of JESUS?</span></span></i><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS</span></span></i><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Day 1 – Write a note or draw a picture for your Kids Pastor/Director</span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Day 2 – Help select a gift for “</span></span><a href="http://www.hope4detroit.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Joy to the D</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">” (see day 12)</span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Day 3 – Select 3 toys ( in nice condition) to give to a shelter</span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Day 4 – Make a thank you card for the mail carrier & attach it where it’ll be seen</span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Day 5 – Let your brother and/or sister go first or get the bigger piece</span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Day 6- Draw or list 3 things you love about your Grandparents & then</span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Mail it to them</span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Day 7- Make a treat for your neighbor & deliver it</span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Day 8 – Do a chore that isn’t assigned to you</span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Day 9 - Take a short walk on your street & pick up garbage </span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Day 10- Perpare a food gift for a homeless person you see regularly</span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Day 11- Call a friend & invite him/her to church</span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Day 12- </span></span></i><a href="http://www.hope4detroit.com/"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">JOY to the D</span></span></i></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> (an outreach to the children/parents of Detroit)</span></span></i></div>Nettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12597185927105469005noreply@blogger.com2