Power Based Life Review

The power based life is a book that is a christian self help book, using football and scriptures throughout. While it has good information and uses scripture, I found the book to be a bit dry and had a hard time with it. I appreciate the personal experiences used throughout the book, but I may not be in the right place in my life for this book. Or it could be that the book is written for someone else. I did let a friend borrow it, and he had a similar experience although he did seem to get more out of it than me. A good book, just written for a specific audience. It is very difficult to write a book that pleases everyone, and this cannot be expected from every book we pick up. I realize that there are many out there that this book is suited for, and that are in the right place in their life for this book. I understand that this is also a requirement, as if we aren't in the right place in our life to receive something, the gift will be in vain.

Shoes for Orphan Souls

In a society where we have an abundance it is important to remember those less fortunate. Our church is doing just that by supporting a program called Shoes for Orphaned Souls. You can help us by donating new shoes and or socks. You can donate directly through the website or send them to me and I will forward them on. We will be doing this through September, so there is still time.   While to some shoes are a hobby or a collection, others have never owned a pair in their life.  An illustration of our abundance was found while heading home from my childhood home, out in the middle of nowhere in Northern California. Its called the "shoe tree."
If you would like more information about this program, please feel free to email me or comment below.

Book Giveaway and Review: The Get Yourself Organized Project

I know its been a long time since I posted, but I had decided I wasn't going to post again until I graduate from college. I still have a month left, but wanted to take a moment to tell you about one of my favorite speaker and authors new book. Kathi Lipp has come out with a new book The-Get-Yourself-Organized-Project.

This is the next in Kathi's series of "projects" and is one of my favorites!  While getting organized can seem like a daunting task too big to take on, Kathi breaks it down into 21 smaller projects,  described with snippets from other women's experiences and advice as well as her own.  This is for the woman who isn't Martha Stewart, but just wants to live in a house that has the peace of having a place for everything and everything (or almost everything!) in its place.

Kathi writes with such an air of humor and understanding.  I love reading her work.  I am lucky enough to have a book to giveaway, so I'm going to do my first official giveaway. 

Kathi's bio follows:

 

Kathi Lipp is a busy conference and retreat speaker and the of The Husband Project: 21 Days to Loving Your Man—on Purpose and with a Plan, The Marriage Project: 21 Days to More Love and Laughter, and The Me Project: 21 Days to Living the Life You’ve Always Wanted and The “What’s for Dinner?” Solution. She is a frequent guest on Focus on the Family and dozens of other radio programs.

Church leaders and women’s ministry directors rely on Kathi to help women move from living out of obligation to enjoying godly passion. She speaks to thousands of women across the US and Canada every year.

Kathi and her husband, Roger, are the parents of four young adults and live in San Jose, California. Find out more about Kathi at www.kathilipp.com

HOW TO ENTER:

Comment below with which area of your house most needs to be organized, and I will use random.org to choose a winner tomorrow by noon.
 

Drowning in Coupons!

Gloomy day out. I took that as an opportunity to get caught up on coupon clipping. I haven't done it in quite a while, and we plan on grocery shopping tonight, so I felt like it was the perfect time....not thinking it would take me over two hours! OMG! Here is a pic of my organized chaos...

My  kids have spent the day in their jammies, don't judge, they don't do it every day, and its kinda nice once in a while!  Anyway, I have everything organized now, now I just have to get my shopping list done!  Why does shopping for groceries have to be such hard work?  I have to admit, I love the feeling of saving a buck though!

Medicare Supplemental Insurance

Medicare can be such a difficult thing to understand, and yet so necessary. If you are looking for senior Medicare supplemental plans the search can be confusing.  Sites like the one  here  can be very helpful in the search for the correct necessary health care insurance.  While the search can be confusing, the results are worth it.  This site is a very helpful one in the process.

My company

This is a guest post. It is brought to you by your friends at http://www.expertsatellite.com/ .  When I first moved here I got Loveland direct tv and boy has it been a lifesaver. Ever since my son got sick I’m home all the time with him and he’s just sleeping all day so it’s not like I’ve got anything to do once I make all the meals and clean the house and stuff. I’ve found the ultimate escape in that show “The Rachel Zoe Project” – it’s the most over the top and absurd version of real life I’ve ever seen. These people have so much money they don’t know what to do with it and they’re so into fashion which is something I not only know nothing about but have no hand in whatsoever. It’s a small town and people here care more about just not being covered in mud than what kind of fuzzy boots are in season! I don’t know, there are definitely things about the show I can’t stand but all in all it really holds my attention for an hour at a time, especially when there are celebrity guests.

Eight Ways to Beat the Blues at Christmas

Instead of a houseful of kids and their little ones running around laughing, crying, playing with toys and sneaking treats, this year my husband, Jim, and I will be home alone for Christmas. My automatic reaction is to feel sad—but I am glad that all of them will be celebrating the coming of Jesus with their in-laws. After all, we are usually the ones who get that privilege!

But—it’s easy to be sucked down into a “poor me” mindset and play the blues, unless we decide to change our perspective. So here are eight simple ways to help you enjoy the holidays whether you’re physically or emotionally alone. Why not join me and let’s beat those blues which aren’t where God wants us at this special time of the year—or at any time!

Sing. Play music. Listen to the words and join in praising God. Singing is a guaranteed mood lifter and perspective changer. “Sing for joy to God our strength” Ps.81:1.
Smile. Smile at little children. Their harried moms. The older shoppers who are trying to find just the right present. Make smiling your chosen expression (not through gritted teeth, however!). It will make you feel so much better and maybe lift up another lonely soul.
Invite. Is there someone you haven’t had time for this past year? Could you suggest meeting for coffee, lunch, or even over to your home? Perfection isn’t needed—only a loving heart that looks beyond it’s own world.
Rest. Remember all those too early mornings when you longed to just stay in bed? Now’s your chance. Take time to read a book of the Bible or several psalms. Choose a special book, magazine, or television program. Make or buy some once in a year yummy treats and ENJOY this gift of time!
Give gifts to others. Go online and look for simple Christmas recipes. Make peppermint candy or a cranberry loaf and go drop it off at a homeless shelter or place that serves those without a home. Change your perspective from looking inward to looking outward—as God our Savior did when He gave us the most amazing gift of love any one can receive.
Write a list of your blessings. Think back over this past year. Even if it has been one of the most difficult you’ve experienced, ask God’s Spirit to show you where He was present, loving and supporting and guiding you through. He will show you something and lift your heart.
Go to a Christmas Eve Service. Even if you’re by yourself, don’t miss the presence of God amidst the beauty of this celebration. Let your senses feast on the beauty, your ears delight in the music, your heart be moved to new heights of gratitude and love.
Pray about your dreams for 2012. What do you want to see happen in the coming year? Have you thought about changes you want to make? New paths to walk? Write out what comes to mind when you think of taking better care of yourself physically, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. (See my video: Take Care of Yourself, …….. or check my website on the media clips page).

May your “Home Alone” Christmas fill you with joy and a fresh awareness that Christ is with you, whether you’re surrounded by people or peacefully alone.


Author Bio
Poppy Smith
With her fun personality and passion for communicating life-changing truths, Poppy Smith inspires believers to thrive spiritually and personally. Poppy’s practical how-to messages (in print or in person) uses colorful examples from her own struggles to be more like Jesus. She encourages women (and men, at times) to grow in every kind of situation—whether joyful or painful! Poppy is British, married to an American, and has lived in many countries. She brings an international flair seasoned with humorous honesty as she illustrates Bible truths. A former Bible Study Fellowship Lecturer, Poppy’s teaching challenges women to look at their choices, attitudes and self-talk. As a result, God’s speaks, changing hearts, changing minds, and changing lives.

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