http://shop.ebay.com/traceoflavender/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1
The winner of the Necklace is:
Sara Shult!
I will be emailing you soon. Thanks again!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
The Winner is.....
Thank you to all of you who entered the necklace giveaway on my blog, Facebook, and via email. I really appreciate you helping to get the word out about my friend Tracy. Please continue to share her beautiful work if you would:
http://shop.ebay.com/traceoflavender/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1
The winner of the Necklace is:
Sara Shult!
I will be emailing you soon. Thanks again!
http://shop.ebay.com/traceoflavender/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1
The winner of the Necklace is:
Sara Shult!
I will be emailing you soon. Thanks again!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
The Benefits of Healthy Eating: Your Body: God's Temple
I have to admit it. I never really found much motivation to eat healthy. Not that I "loved" the way that I looked, but I was comfortable with it. Lifestyle change (for me) couldn't just be about my looks.
Being a nurse, I do have a little incentive to want to avoid all of the diseases that I see ravage my patients. But, to some extent, we all kind of live with the notion that "that won't happen to me....." It wasn't enough of a motivator either.
At some point, my responsibility became to nourish not just myself, but those who were depending on me. Now nutrition is getting a little more important! But still, sometimes it is just too easy to give in to the whining in the grocery store cereal isle. Convenience foods are just a way of life.
But then came the real life changer. The sudden realization that my body being a temple for the Holy Spirit. Now it really matters! I am thankful for a God who loves me no matter what, but what a change it can make to view nutrition and exercise as worship. Don't get me wrong, I don't worship exercise or food. But worship is something that is weaved into the fiber of our being. We worship God in our words, our song, in our work, and in the way that we care for the temple that He has given us. There are so many things we do that could be viewed as unpleasant: dishes, laundry, scrubbing toilets, going to work....but if we could view ourselves as worshiping God with our every breath, every action, it makes it so much easier to say no to the things that are harmful.
As in anything, I am thankful for God's grace. He knows we are going to fall. And I do believe that He meant for us to enjoy eating. There are so many illustrations in the Bible that use feasts and suppers. I also think it is unhealthy to get so wrapped up in the idea of what is healthy and what is not that we are consumed by it. I have been learning and making changes a little at a time so it won't be so overwhelming for my family and I.
There has been one common sense principle throughout all of this that is a common thread: God's way is better.
We have developed so many ways to process food to make it cheaper, somewhat safer, and in the meantime, we have altered what He has given us to the extent that it is no longer good for us. We don't want to work for or pay for good nutritious food. I chalk much of that up to our busy culture, and the fact that the majority of us do not own milk cows, chickens, cattle...etc..I know it is impossible for everyone to do this. There are ways to obtain fresh grass-fed meats, organic vegetables, fresh whole milks and cheeses....but they are expensive and in some cases illegal thanks to the FDA. And we are all about cutting costs. I am suggesting (and this is just my opinion) that there are better and healthier ways to cut cost from your budgets.
For a little levity, enjoy this video from comedian Tim Hawkins. I think it just might speak volumes :)
Being a nurse, I do have a little incentive to want to avoid all of the diseases that I see ravage my patients. But, to some extent, we all kind of live with the notion that "that won't happen to me....." It wasn't enough of a motivator either.
At some point, my responsibility became to nourish not just myself, but those who were depending on me. Now nutrition is getting a little more important! But still, sometimes it is just too easy to give in to the whining in the grocery store cereal isle. Convenience foods are just a way of life.
But then came the real life changer. The sudden realization that my body being a temple for the Holy Spirit. Now it really matters! I am thankful for a God who loves me no matter what, but what a change it can make to view nutrition and exercise as worship. Don't get me wrong, I don't worship exercise or food. But worship is something that is weaved into the fiber of our being. We worship God in our words, our song, in our work, and in the way that we care for the temple that He has given us. There are so many things we do that could be viewed as unpleasant: dishes, laundry, scrubbing toilets, going to work....but if we could view ourselves as worshiping God with our every breath, every action, it makes it so much easier to say no to the things that are harmful.
As in anything, I am thankful for God's grace. He knows we are going to fall. And I do believe that He meant for us to enjoy eating. There are so many illustrations in the Bible that use feasts and suppers. I also think it is unhealthy to get so wrapped up in the idea of what is healthy and what is not that we are consumed by it. I have been learning and making changes a little at a time so it won't be so overwhelming for my family and I.
There has been one common sense principle throughout all of this that is a common thread: God's way is better.
We have developed so many ways to process food to make it cheaper, somewhat safer, and in the meantime, we have altered what He has given us to the extent that it is no longer good for us. We don't want to work for or pay for good nutritious food. I chalk much of that up to our busy culture, and the fact that the majority of us do not own milk cows, chickens, cattle...etc..I know it is impossible for everyone to do this. There are ways to obtain fresh grass-fed meats, organic vegetables, fresh whole milks and cheeses....but they are expensive and in some cases illegal thanks to the FDA. And we are all about cutting costs. I am suggesting (and this is just my opinion) that there are better and healthier ways to cut cost from your budgets.
For a little levity, enjoy this video from comedian Tim Hawkins. I think it just might speak volumes :)
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Get Over Yourself
I attended a ladies retreat today with my mother and sister. I love it when I walk away from an experience like that feeling that my heart needs a change. I love it because, I love the dynamic relationship that the Holy Spirit brings to my life. I WANT relationship! I want God to change me, no matter how bad it hurts.
The speaker was Sheri Rose Shepherd She is the author of His Princess and His Princess Bride, along with several other books. She used a great amount of humor and her best advice for following Christ wholeheartedly was get over yourself! I just want to share with you the insert that was included in our purse packet that we took home. Here it is:
The speaker was Sheri Rose Shepherd She is the author of His Princess and His Princess Bride, along with several other books. She used a great amount of humor and her best advice for following Christ wholeheartedly was get over yourself! I just want to share with you the insert that was included in our purse packet that we took home. Here it is:
His Princess Beauty
A princess of the world....glorifies herself to get the attention of others.
His Princess...Glorifies her King to give Attention to God
A princess of the world....is more concerned about her wants than the needs of others.
His Princess....Is more concerned about the needs of others than her wants
A princess of the world.... uses her words to talk about herself and others
His Princess...Uses her words to talk about God and speak life to others
A princess of the world...is concerned about her comfort
His Princess...is concerned about her character
A princess of the world...invests her time and talents to accomplish things in life.
His Princess.....Invests her time and talent to accomplish God's work on Earth
I don't know about you, but I know that some of these are areas I can use help with. Instead of praying for God to change others, we should be willing to say begin with me.....
Begin with me, Lord!
Friday, February 18, 2011
Some More Great Giveaways!
This week my jewelry giveaway was featured on the blog Jewelry4Change. If you get a chance, hop on over to her site. She has an Etsy shop and sells wonderful pieces of art. You can view the link here:
http://www.jewelry4change.blogspot.com/2011/02/winner-winner-chicken-dinner.html
http://www.jewelry4change.blogspot.com/2011/02/winner-winner-chicken-dinner.html
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Glorifying God
Here are two verses that God is making sure are repeated in my life over and over recently:
1 Corinthians 10:31 "So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."
and
Colossians 3:17 " And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."
Why do I think He is impressing these verses on me? Because I need them. I am a complainer. I get frustrated too easily. So whatever I do, I am to do it for God's glory. Including fielding 1,000,000 Star Wars questions from my 3 year old daily. Including responding to someone who has upset me or hurt my pride. Including gently disciplining my kids when they do something that I would consider really stupid or inconsiderate. Yep. I fail so often. I am thankful for the people in my life~ My family and my friends.
I understand why God's desire is for me to reflect Him. Wouldn't the world desperately desire God if every single Christian spent their days truly reflecting His glory? I know it's impossible. That's why God gave us the constant reminders. May we push on toward that goal friends! You are here to keep me accountable. Make it so :)
1 Corinthians 10:31 "So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."
and
Colossians 3:17 " And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."
Why do I think He is impressing these verses on me? Because I need them. I am a complainer. I get frustrated too easily. So whatever I do, I am to do it for God's glory. Including fielding 1,000,000 Star Wars questions from my 3 year old daily. Including responding to someone who has upset me or hurt my pride. Including gently disciplining my kids when they do something that I would consider really stupid or inconsiderate. Yep. I fail so often. I am thankful for the people in my life~ My family and my friends.
I understand why God's desire is for me to reflect Him. Wouldn't the world desperately desire God if every single Christian spent their days truly reflecting His glory? I know it's impossible. That's why God gave us the constant reminders. May we push on toward that goal friends! You are here to keep me accountable. Make it so :)
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