Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!

May you be grateful for the ultimate gift this year--Salvation through the Grace of God!! This has been a precious thing to me this year. I have been trying to notice small ways to be thankful and I feel that salvation is one that I have mostly taken for granted in the past.

I am learning to fall
to my knees in tears
as a result of the outpouring
of my heart
in gratitude to the King
for His grace for me.
I don't deserve Him,
yet He loves me.

I have turned my back on Him,
yet He loved me and waited for me
to get into muck & mud
& for me to reach out to Him.

I called to him,
hands raised,
through tears,
for healing,
for restoration,
for help,
for Him...

His arms
His grace
His mercy
His compassion
His love

His GREAT NAME!!!

WORTHY is the Lamb that was slain for me...for you!!

PLEASE WATCH: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gbBrlAVm20&feature=related

What type of Peace-person are you??

I don't recall where I first heard the term "peace-maker" vs. "peace-keeper", but I connected with it right away. It was a "wow" thing for me to hear. Then I started to notice the difference between the two types of peace-people when I saw people around me. I have always been aware of this and tried to be one over the other. Anyway, at my recent Bible study it was talked about in a video by Beth Moore. "Wow," is all I can say. Here are my notes and hers from the video session...

Martha or Mary?

Mary and Martha were two sisters in Luke 10:38-42 whose story was important enough for us to know and learn from...

Beautiful Hair--No Chemicals Needed!!

The Bulk Herb Store has a wonderful, natural remedy for keeping your hair healthy and looking beautiful. I do recommend trying it out! They offer remedies for 3 different hair color types--Blonde, Red, Dark, and Strawberry Blonde. Here is what they have to say about it:

How is your heart?

If a friend came up to you and were to ask "how is your heart?" then what would your response be?

Cures for the Common cough & cold (Part 2)

Black Elderberry Syrup Easily Made at Home
Elderberry Extract Proven to be Effective Herbal Flu Remedy
Sep 29, 2009 by Darlene Norris

Black elderberry is one of many natural healing herbs that has been used for centuries. Black elderberry syrup is an effective flu remedy, and is easy to make at home.

Can't Live Without pt2

Here are the answers to THIS poll question (Name Something a Teenager Couldn't Live Without), starting with the top answers:

Trials

Do you ever think how we can set ourselves up for trials, almost knowingly? For example...I am beyond busy for the next 3 months. The events taking place are things that my husband and I have chosen to put into our days and on our calendar. Yet, the more things that are happening, the more that CAN go wrong, therefore, putting myself into a trial of how I will handle it and what I will do IF things go wrong or plans change.

Quote

"If you always DO what you've always DONE, then you'll always HAVE what you've always HAD."
~Unknown

Pamela's Prayer

Tonight I watched a movie called Pamela's Prayer.

This is a summary: It is the story of a widowed Christian father and his Christian daughter Pamela. Under Godly conviction, the father lovingly raises his daughter following Biblical principles—preparing her for marriage and a Godly life. Each and every night he intercedes in prayer for her.

During the teen years, her girlfriend has gone out with anyone she wants. But Pamela and her father are following a non-dating path. As a teenager, Pamela sometimes rebels at her father's guidance—using the usual teen arguments—even sneaking out once. This heart-warming story shows the truth of the pain that can be avoided by following a straighter path than the world. In the end, she is overjoyed with the fruit of purity and develops even higher love and respect for her father and his kind, prayerful guidance.

This timely movie does not attempt to discuss all of the issues related to purity, dating or courting. Nor does it specifically mention the courtship-like approach that is increasingly popular among Christians today. What it does accomplish is a skillful weaving of Biblical principles, righteous living, and love of family that produces a story that touches the heart and soul. This movie's approach is soft and respectful, rather than fast-paced and flashy. Never pushy or judgmental, the message is presented with kindness and love.




Let me just say that if you are a young girl, abstinant or not...Christian or not, I strongly encourage you to watch this movie as an encouragement to you that it IS worth waiting until marriage for more than just having sex--for purity as a whole. It also shows that a life like Pamela's is realistic, despite what your friends, co-workers, classmates, TV, other movies, magazines, or even your parents might have to say about it.

"Dating" does not help you find the right person--GOD DOES!

A Good Friend

I have been thinking about this topic a lot lately. Already this week I have had two other people I know tell me how they need serious girl-time or a friend. For some, friends are annoying and for other they are a life-line. "Being a good friend is not just about having a good time with others, it's also about how willing you are to put your friends first or point out when they're doing something you don't agree with. Have a read through the following checklist and see how good a friend you really are."

What are your friends to you?

What makes a good friend? This might look different from person to person in definition, but I think there are some things we can all agree on. Are you a good friend?

A friend should be/ the type of friend you should be...

1. A Good Listenter--Has 2 ears and one SMALL mouth. We all have times when we just need someone to ONLY listen.
2. Approachable--can go to them when in need
3. Trustworthy
4. Doesn't Gossip--keeps secrets and important information to themselves
5. Selfless--thinks about others before themselves
6. Honest--can tell you what they really think without offending you (and you can do the same)
7. Reliable--you can count on them to be there when they should be or when you need them

Let's face it, as a norm, guys just don't get girl stuff. We need girls to talk to, laugh with, shop with, cry with, and grow with. My husband is my ulitmate best friend, but even I need some girl time. There are times when my husband will look at me and say "I just don't get it; I'm sorry." Then, it's time to call in the women!

Harvard and The University of California did a STUDY on friendships and found that "The happiness of our friends is infectious."

The Observer in Europe reported a STUDY done by the University of Leipzig, which found that,
"Friends can be our best weapon in times of adversity, as they strengthen our resolve. One study asked people to rate the gradient of a hill, and anticipate how difficult they would find it to climb. People who rated the hill in the presence of a friend saw the slope as less steep - and the closer they felt to the friend they were with, the easier the climb appeared."

Shilpa Gupta wrote a great article about the Importance of Friendship. Be sure to read it!

I hope this helps you to ask about the kind of friend you are to those around you.

In seeking friends, be open--don't focus on a particular person or group of people (like the popular kids at school) because you could sell yourself short of a great friendship.

Choose wisely! Friends are influencing so don't choose friends who life lives or behave in ways that are contrary to God's Word and your parents' rules. That will not be fruitful, but fruitless.

Pray! Ask God to bring friends into your life and ask Him to teach you and show you how to be a good friend.

In Search of Mr. Right by Keith Green

In Search Of Mr. Right

January 01, 2005
by Keith Green

Introduction
This is not meant to be a whole treatise on the subjects of dating and marriage. There have been more scholarly and complete articles, even whole books, written on these subjects. My purpose here is to point out some principles of the Word of God that are being neglected by the Church today.

Can't Live Without

I was asked this question on Facebook's game Family Feud:

Name Something a Teenager Couldn't Live Without??

(Please leave answers as comments)

* I will post the poll answers in a few days. *

Facebook-- INSTANT Personalization Changes

Facebook – Instant Personalization Changes
January 22, 2011 By Frugal Coupon Living

Facebook launched a new “instant personalization” today which affects your privacy settings.

This new features shares your data with Facebook and non-Facebook sites and is enabled for everyone unless you “turn it off.”

To Do This:
1.) Go to Account (Top Right of Facebook when you are logged in.)
2.) Go to Privacy Settings
3.) Go to Apps and Websites and Edit Your Settings
4.) Go to Select edit settings on Instant Personalization
5.) UNCHECK the enable option.

Ask your friends to do this so they are not sharing info about you as well.

Make sure you follow Frugal Coupon Living on Facebook. Stay up to date with the latest updates and see what others are saying.

Thanks, A Thrifty Mom

FREE Bottle of Herbal Essences

Head over to Herbal Essences at at 12 PM EST today. They will be giving away 6,000 coupons for a FREE 12 oz bottle of Shampoo or Conditioner. If you miss your chance today, check in again tomorrow at the same time where they will be giving away ANOTHER 6,000 FREE bottles.


This is for US residents only. Limit 1 per household. Must be 18+. Allow 4 to 6 weeks for your coupon to arrive. Coupon expires 5/31/11.



Thanks Frugal Coupon Living!

Cures for the common cold & cough

Did you know that there are things you can take that don't come in a fancy labeled box put out by big money-making companies when it comes to the common & complicated cold?! There is a bigger producer of all-natural products that is very accessible to LOTS of people. The best part is that there is no risk of over-dose & you can know EXACTLY what you are taking!

Funny Pic I found