Do You Have Anxiety?

8 Common Problems That Can Be Signs of Anxiety — https://t.co/SOSWgZwT9X pic.twitter.com/0bPwVrcBqR

— Mental Floss (@mental_floss) May 10, 2017

For the BEST help with anxiety, stress, etc. consider God's word. Here are a few verses to get you started: Philippians 4:6 Isaiah 41:10 Psalm 34:4 1 Peter 5:7 2 Corinthians 12:10 Philippians 4:13 Proverbs 3:5 Matthew 6:25-34

Your Daily Bread

New International Version
Luke 11:3
Give us each day our daily bread.
Matthew 6:11Give us today our daily bread.
Proverbs 30:8Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches,
but give me only my daily bread.

What quality is your FAITH?

I have purchased two books on Sketchnoting by Mike Rohde from Amazon. One is the Sketchnote Handbook and the other one is the Sketchnote Workbook. My goal is to increase the way I am taking notes during sermons and while doing my morning bible study. Here is an example what I'd like to do. Thanks for sharing this on Flickr so that others like myself can see great sketching in action. Looks like Greg Alles is the author or sketch artist who created this message on Faith. Love, love this. Awesome stuff here. I hope to find more to share and then one day, share my own. With God's help, I can succeed, right?

Will You Be Bold When it Counts?

The following is a TRUE story of something that happened over the holidays that will 
really make you think and it could happen to any of us. 

A young 17 year old boy was shopping in a St. Cloud at a sports store called Shields. 

The cashier was a Muslim lady who was wearing her headscarf. The 17 year old was 
wearing a necklace with a cross on it. She told him he would have to put his cross 
under his shirt because it offended her. He told her would not do that. Then he told 
her that he thought she should take her headscarf off. She then called for the manager. 
The manager came out and told the 17 year old to just put his cross under his shirt 
and everything would be fine. 

The boy again refused to do so and at that point he left the items he had intended 
to purchase and walked out. Several customers who had been in line behind him 
had heard the conversation and also left their carts full of items and walked out of 
the store!!* 

I SAY KUDOS TO THE 17 YEAR OLD!!!  We all know we are in some very changing 
times, and given the same circumstances, I pray we would all have the courage 
this young lad had. 

Our Bible class spent a few minutes talking about the challenge we are facing for 
our first amendment right of religious freedom. 

(I have to wonder what’s next?? Are they going to try to ban the jewelry store 
owners from selling any jewelry with a cross on it?????) 

Please share, and be ready to defend your religious rights! 

God bless you, and God bless America
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This came across my email from a dear Sister in Christ.

How Do You Socktober?

God tells us in Isaiah 58:7
New Living Translation
Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help.

By now, millions of people have heard of Kid President. He has captured many hearts with his cuteness, but more importantly, he has a heart and helps motivate others to good. I am challenging churches and schools everywhere to help him reach his goal of 3 million. Set up your own Socktober Drive. Don't limit it to socks, you can choose blankets, canned food, toiletries, deodorant, soap, brushes, etc. We want to help the homeless shelters and get them supplied with items before the cold winter. Check out the website: happysocktober.com They even have an official seal! Check it out:

Rules for Life - #1

I mentioned in  an earlier post that I wanted to take the seven Cardinal Rules of Life and search out scriptures for them. Today, I will focus on the first one:

1. Make peace with your past so it won't disturb your present
   
   
   Isaiah 43:18 (NIV)
   Forget the former things;do not dwell on the past. 
   
   John 14:27
   Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
   
   John 16:33 (NIV) I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
   
   Hebrews 12:11 (NIV)No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.
     
   Proverbs 14:30 (NIV)A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

   
   Colossians 3:15 (NIV) 
   Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

   
   

   2 Timothy 2:22 (NIV) 

   Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 

   
   

   Romans 8:6 (NIV)
   
   

   The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. 

   
   

   
   

   2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NIV) 
   
   

   Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
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   My thoughts:
   Dwelling on your past brings you down as you think about life before accepting Christ as your savior. Once you become into the blood of Christ, your former life is no more, it has been washed clean and God remembers it no more. I love the scripture in Psalms 103:12 that says, "As far as the east is to the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us." Folks, the east and west never meet! This means your sins are no more. If you continue to dwell on that sinful life and all the wrongs you committed; you are not trusting in God's word and His power of forgiveness. May you spend time on God's grace and mercy, thanking Him for bringing you peace as you live daily for Him.

Wisdom Speaks for Itself

This image really spoke to me when I studied it during my quiet time with God. It attacks the prideful man, one who wants publicity for his good works as if to say, "Look what I do to help others" There are many who love to see their name on billboards and the like; but God wants us to be humble and silent about helping others. It brings me to the verse in Matthew 6:2 where it tells us how to be silent in our giving of our talents, no matter what they are.
Instruction about Giving

1"Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. 2"So when you give to the poor, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be honored by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. 3"But when you give to the poor, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,…

The Indelible Project: James

Happy Happy Happy

I guess I am just beginning to realize the magnitude that Duck Dynasty is having on our society. I wonder if it is by chance that their show comes on Wednesday night (church night for many) with plenty of time for church goers to return home to catch it. Yesterday, when I returned home from work, my husband shared a video of Phil Robertson speaking out on abortion (see below). It is not his complete speech, but a shortened version. You can catch the complete series at the Berean Bible Church. There are 13 videos and I plan to watch more of them. I knew that he goes has speaking engagements around the country, but have not actually heard him live. They have a huge following on Facebook, each Robertson having their own page. If you are moved by Phil's speech below, consider following and/or liking the Facebook group called a Voice for Hope in support of Pro-Life. I am with him, we need more George Washingtons, Thomas Jeffersons, Andrew Jacksons, etc. People who stand up for what's right... according to the Bible's standards! Hurray for the Robertson Clan! Bring it on! Keep our society Happy, Happy, Happy.

The Definition of Ironic

The Definition of Ironic: This picture is all you need to get you to see the irony! Came across my email, and I just had to share with my readers. How does this make you feel?