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Cheery Nuggets

** Every day is a new beginning. Take a deep breath, smile, and start again. – Anonymous
** It may seem like you’re taking one step forward and two steps backward but don’t you quit.
** “May I Please Have a Miracle?” A miracle gives us an opportunity to brag on God.

*** Nugget 1  Humor Time                                        
Someone put a piece of chocolate cake in the refrigerator with a note saying, “Don’t eat me!”
Now there’s an empty plate with a note saying, “Don’t tell me what to do!”

Have you ever listened to some folks for a minute and thought …………………..
“Their cornbread ain’t done in the middle?”

Two things to make your day better:
1.  Do not watch the News.
2.  Stay off the bathroom scale.

When a kid says, “Daddy, I want Mommy” that’s the kid version of “I’d like to speak to your supervisor.”

*** Nugget 2  Do Better
Every day we have an opportunity to do better than the day before. We can do better in any area(s) that we fall short in (financially, spiritually, mentally, and physically). You have to plan to do better. It just doesn’t happen overnight. It often happens slowly and there are usually ups and downs along the way. Sometimes it may seem like you’re taking one step forward and two steps backward. The main thing is that you don’t stop. You all know the saying, “Winners never quit and quitters never win.” Make plans right now on how you can do better tomorrow than you did today.

Here are a few ways to do better & make your life healthier:
Financially: Are you spending too much? Limit the days that you eat out. Plan and cook your own meals more.  / Use any extra money that comes along to pay down debt. / Don’t make impulsive purchases. Think about it, compare prices before you buy.
Spiritually: Spend daily time with God. / Study the Word of God. / Connect with a church.
Mentally: Seek out support groups and/or talk to someone you trust. / Relax & reduce stress. / Practice gratitude.
Physically: Drink plenty of water. / Sit less & move more. / Get plenty of sleep.

Deciding to commit to making your life healthier is a decision you will never regret!

*** Nugget 3  May I Please Have a Miracle?
Hebrews 11:1-3
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible.

Seneca Falls, New York, is home to The Nation Women’s Hall of Fame. It is where women (living & deceased) are recognized for their invaluable contributions to American society in a broad range of fields. Hebrews 11 is home to the Hall of Faith. It is where ordinary men and women of the Old Testament are recognized for their triumphs as they followed God by faith.

Our reading for today gives us a definition of faith (v 1), commendations for faith (v2) and an illustration of faith (v3). Faith gives way for miracles to happen. By faith Sarah, in her old age, was able to become pregnant (Hebrews 11:11). By faith Joshua commanded the sun to stand still (Joshua 10:12-15). These are just two examples of miracles that resulted from man’s faith and God’s intervention.

Each person’s definition of a miracle differs. One person may see a miracle as living through a heartbreaking situation that hasn’t caused them to lose their mind. Another’s miracle could be that they still have a roof over their head.  By faith (after I lost my job) I believed that God would give me a job in town, with certain work hours, and several other desires.  I didn’t see how it was going to happen in the small town that I live in, but yet I believed. Then, God did it! He gave me my present job and I get other perks like Fridays off. In my eyes, God performed a miracle.

Not all of the heroes of faith conquered. Some of them died before receiving their miracles, but they all lived by faith in God. We won’t always get the miracles that we pray for, even if we have faith.  God loves us and He knows what’s best.  Let us never stop exercising our faith because faith pleases God. Let us never stop asking, “May I Please Have a Miracle?” A miracle gives us an opportunity to brag on God.  Can we brag on Him? According to Jeremiah 9:23 & 1 Corinthians 1:31, yes we can!

Praises to our faithful and miracle-working God!

The information that I have shared with you is intended for informational purposes only.

Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior?  If you wait, it could be too late. For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting live (John 3:16).

If you have already accepted Him, He wants you to get to know Him even better.

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Golden Nuggets

** “A smile is happiness you’ll find right under your nose.” – Tom Wilson
** Some people don’t have time to chew or may have difficulty chewing salads. A chopped salad could be an answer.
** Jesus transformed ordinary water into fine wine. Today, He transforms sinners into saints.

*** Nugget 1  Humor Time

What’s the best way to get your kids’ attention?
Sit down and look comfortable.

Favorite Hymns for……..
Gossips: “I Love to Tell the Story”
Formally attired men: “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”
Lost drivers: “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
Clock watchers: “Moment by Moment”
Moms on the first day of school: “Peace, Blessed Peace”

The doctor told Uncle Fudd that if he ran five miles a day for 300 days, he would lose 75 pounds. At the end of 300 days, Uncle Fudd called the doctor to report he had lost the weight, but he had a problem.
“What’s the problem?” asked the doctor.
“I’m 1,500 miles from home.”
~H. B. McClung

What did the horse say when it collapsed?
“Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t giddyup!”

*** Nugget 2 Chopped Salads
We’re told by health professionals to eat more fruits and vegetables. I don’t think most people have a problem getting in more fruit, but it’s a different story when it comes to raw or lightly cooked veggies. If only raw veggies tasted as good as raw fruit! It’s so easy to pick up an apple and eat it. I don’t really want to pick up a big piece of raw broccoli and bite into it. Nevertheless, I’m encouraged to get those veggies in. I usually eat blended salads. I throw any raw veggies that I have in the fridge into my blender. I add some water, blend and eat with a spoon or drink it. It depends on the consistency.

It can take a long time to chew a big salad, especially if it contains hard veggies such as broccoli and carrots. Some people may not be able to chew well. A chopped salad could be one answer. Chopping the salad into small pieces gives you a head start on chewing.
How to make a chopped salad: try this Hallelujah Acres recipe.
Ingredients
1 head Romaine lettuce, heart only, washed, cut in chunks
1 ¾ cups broccoli florets, cut in chunks
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 radishes, cut in half
2 large carrots, peeled, cut in chunks
¼ cup walnuts
¼ cup pecans
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1.5 Tbsp. lemon or lime juice

Directions
1. Place all items in a food processor with the “S” blade. Place Romaine lettuce in last. All the Romaine lettuce will not go in the processing container in the beginning.
2. Process very briefly.
3. Add remaining lettuce and briefly process until mixture is chopped fine, yet still crunchy.
4. Pulsing the machine may give best results, so the perfect texture is achieved.

Use your imagination. Be sure to add lots of color and texture. More colors mean more diverse nutrients. Instead of using only iceberg, try mixing in darker greens like kale, chard, spinach, and red leaf lettuce. The possibilities are endless: cucumbers, red onions, nuts, seeds, protein, berries, etc.  If you don’t have a food processor, just learn the techniques of fast chopping.😊 Include chopped salads in your 2023 DoBetter Challenge. I hope you’re still trying to do better. Set a goal to get them in.  Enjoy and have fun!

*** Nugget 3  Serving the Better Wine
John 2:1-11, NRSV
On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is that to me and to you? My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” 6 Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons.
7 Jesus said to them, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. 8 He said to them, “Now draw some out, and take it to the person in charge of the banquet.” So they took it. 9 When the person in charge tasted the water that had become wine and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), that person called the bridegroom 10 and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now.” 11 Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee and revealed his glory, and his disciples believed in him.

Jesus, his mother Mary, and the disciples attended a wedding at Cana. Well into the festivities, the wine ran out. Mary asked Jesus to attend to the issue. After they exchanged a few words, he did as she asked. He instructed the servants to fill up some jars with water. When they drew from the jars the water had been transformed into wine. This wine was better than the wine that had been served at the beginning of the feast. This was Jesus’s first miracle and because of this act, the disciples believed in him.

Jesus transformed plain, ordinary water into fine wine. The miracle and the wine were amazing. What’s also amazing is that Jesus transformed the lives of men & women throughout the Bible. Today he takes people like us – and transforms us from sinners to saints. He can transform our lives from plain and ordinary to wonderful and unbelievable. We are the miracles that people can see. Let us be determined to let Jesus transform us on a continual basis so that others may choose to believe and trust in him.

God Made Something Beautiful out of My Life
(James Cleveland)
Chorus: He took me and made something beautiful out of my life.
He took a wretch, wretch like me, showed me love and concern.
And by His grace He made my life a new and better one.
I owe Him my all, I cannot let Him down.
Cause He’s the one who made something beautiful out of my life.
I thank Him for making something beautiful out of my life.

Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior?  If you wait, it could be too late. For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting live (John 3:16).
If you have already accepted Him, He wants you to get to know Him even better.

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Sources:
https://www.funnyeditor.com/joke/whats-the-best-way-to-get-your-kids-attention
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November Tidbits

** “You’re never fully dressed without a smile.” – Martin Charnin
** Got Mushrooms? Mushrooms are loaded with many health-boosting vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
** The eleventh chapter of Hebrews is often referred to as the “Hall of Faith.” It tells of ordinary people who dared to believe the promises of God.

*** Tidbit 1  Humor Time

Why did the storm cloud blow past New York on Thanksgiving?
It didn’t want to rain on the Macy’s Day parade.

A frog wanted to escape the coming winter by going south to the warm weather. So, the frog found two birds that were getting ready to fly south for the winter and asked if he could go with them. The birds said, “There’s no way we can fly you south with us.”

But the frog came up with a clever idea. “Why don’t we get a stick? One of you can hold one end and the other can hold the other end. I will hold on to the stick with my mouth and you two can fly me south.”

The birds thought about it and replied, “OK, we think we can do that.” So they got a stick and grabbed each end and the frog took hold with his mouth in the center of the stick and they flew off headed south.

As they were flying over a farmer’s field, the farmer looked up, saw this unusual sight, and remarked out loud, “That is the most ingenious thing I have ever seen in my life. I wonder whose idea it was.”

The frog was so flattered he said, “It was miiiiiine….” Bragging can cost you.

How did the toad die?
He croaked

Where do rabbits go out to dance?
A hip-hop club.

*** Tidbit  2  Got Mushrooms?

I use to hate mushrooms. If I had any food that had mushrooms on it or in it, I would take them out and throw them away.  I hated them because they were ugly.  I would take mushroom powders.  I’d buy protein drinks that had mushrooms in them, but I would not eat them. One day while listening to a health segment on the news, a lady began explaining the benefits of including mushrooms into your diet. I decided to incorporate the fresh ones into my diet. When I buy them and slice them, I try not to concentrate on how they look but on their benefits.

There are many types of mushrooms, and they are all loaded with many health-boosting vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.  They are classified as vegetables but technically they are part of the kingdom called, fungi. You can find them in the produce section of any grocery or health food store. Don’t try to pick wild ones because you might pick the ones that are poisonous. Researchers have found a number of great reasons for adding them into your diet. Six reasons are listed below.

Mushrooms:

  • Have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce pain, stiffness, and swelling.
  • May help prevent dementia, Alzheimer’s or reduce the symptoms (Lion’s mane).
  • May boost your immune system against colds and the flu.
  • Are rich in potassium and may help lower blood pressure.
  • May help keep cholesterol levels low (Shiitake).
  • Are a great low-calorie, low-fat alternative to meat.

Mushrooms can be:

  • Chopped and sprinkled over your meals.
  • Added into stir fry veggies, eggs, meat and other cooked foods.
  • Included in soups and salads, pasta sauces.

These are only a few reasons and a few ways to include them into your diet. Do your own research and see how they may benefit you. They can be purchased fresh, dried, in certain drinks, or as powder supplements.

Remember no one food is a cure for anything. Include a rainbow of fruit and veggies into your diet.

*** Tidbit 3  Keep the Faith

Hebrews 11:13-16
All of these died in faith without having received the promises, but from a distance they saw and greeted them. They confessed that they were strangers and foreigners on the earth, 14 for people who speak in this way make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. 15 If they had been thinking of the land that they had left behind, they would have had opportunity to return. 16 But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; indeed, he has prepared a city for them.  

The eleventh chapter of Hebrews is often referred to as the “Hall of Faith.” It tells of ordinary people who dared to believe the promises of God. The people in verse 13 waited and waited and then died. It seemed like God’s timing was off, but His timing is not our timing. He may not come when we think He should, but He is always right on time.

There have been times in my life when I didn’t agree with God’s timing. I came close to giving up. I had temper tantrums. I cried. I over shopped. I overate, but afterwards my situation was still the same. I haven’t arrived. I still sometimes want God to speed things up, but I’ve learned that His timing is perfect. He knows exactly what He’s doing.

 Yes, these heroes died, but they died still believing God’s promises. They believed because they saw those promises in the distance. They believed that earth was not their home and that they had a heavenly country. They were living this life just to live again. God was pleased with them because of their faith.

As we experience the ups and downs of this life, let us take courage from these heroes in the “Hall of Faith” (especially those in verse 13). Don’t quit. Hold on. Keep the faith. God promises good things (​in this ​land​ and/or ​after we’ve sailed to our new land​) to those who please Him.

Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior?  If you wait, it could be too late. For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting live (John 3:16).

If you have already accepted Him, He wants you to get to know Him even better.

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Sources:

https://www.funnyeditor.com/joke/why-did-the-stormcloud-blow-past-new-york-on-thanksgiving

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September Tidbits

**Laugh yourself to life.
** Every day I’m thankful to be a child of God.
** Got hummus? Research shows that hummus has numerous health benefits. Plus, it tastes good.

*** Tidbit 1  Humor Time

A good laugh is sunshine in the house.
— William Thackeray

Christian One Liners
*Some people are kind, polite, and sweet-spirited until you try to sit in their pews.
*Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisors.
*The good Lord didn’t create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes come close.

Little Angel!
Little Johnny’s new baby brother was screaming up a storm.
Johnny asked his mom, “Where’d he come from?”
“He came from heaven, Johnny.”
Johnny responded: “Wow! I can see why they threw him out!”

Rest In Peace
One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The plaque was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it. The seven year-old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up, stood beside him and said quietly, “Good morning, Alex.”

Good morning, Pastor,” replied the young man, still focused on the plaque. “Pastor McGhee, what is this?” Alex asked.

“Well, son, it’s a memorial to all the men and women who have died in the service.”

Soberly, they stood together, staring at the large plaque. Little Alex’s voice was barely audible when he finally managed to ask, “Which one, the 9:00 or 10:30 service?”

*** Tidbit 2   Your Choice: Child or Slave   

John 8:34-38, NRSV
 Jesus answered them, “Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. 35 The slave does not have a permanent place in the household; the son has a place there forever. 36 So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed. 37 I know that you are descendants of Abraham, yet you look for an opportunity to kill me because there is no place in you for my word. 38 I declare what I have seen in the Father’s presence; as for you, you should do what you have heard from the Father.”

The Jews firmly believed they couldn’t be enslaved to sin because they had the Law. They believed that only the Gentiles were enslaved to sin. After all, the Jews were the children of Abraham and did not need to be freed.  Jesus explained that yes, they were Abraham’s physical seed, but he was not their spiritual father. Jesus let them know that everyone who habitually practiced sin was a slave to sin.

There were times I enjoyed being a slave. I thank God for a mother and father who made sure that I learned about God. Someone said, “I had a drug problem growing up. My mother drug me to church. She drug me to Sunday School, Sunday Morning Service, Wednesday night Bible Study, Choir rehearsal, revivals, etc.” I thank God for that drug problem. Because of that drug problem I couldn’t enjoy being a slave for long. The Word had been planted in me. 

God saw my heart. He knew that deep down inside, I didn’t want to be a slave to sin. He offered me freedom through His Son, Jesus. I accepted His invitation. He adopted me as His child. Now I am a member of His family, forever. I still sin, but I don’t habitually practice sin. When I sin, I repent. I don’t allow myself to be eaten up by guilt because I have been forgiven.

The living Word (Jesus) and the written Word (Scripture) keep me in check. I heard someone say, “Check yourself before you wreck yourself.” Every day I check myself. Every day I’m thankful to be a child of God.

*** Tidbit 3 Got Hummus?

Hummus is a popular Middle Eastern dip and spread. It is a plant-based protein, packed with vitamins and minerals. It is usually made by blending chickpeas (garbanzo beans), tahini (ground sesame seeds), olive oil, lemon juice and garlic in a food processor.

It can also be purchased in the store. Just make sure you read the label carefully. Buy it with as few ingredients as possible. Look for mostly whole food ingredients with names you recognize on the label. Research has shown that hummus may help:

  • Fight inflammation
  • Improve blood sugar control
  • Aid in weight loss
  • Lower heart disease risk
  • Improve digestive health
  • Prevent cancer
  • Keep you regular

Different ways to add hummus into your diet include:

  • Use it in a sandwich, substitute for mayonnaise.
  • Make hummus toast.
  • Use it as a salad dressing alone or (Use less salad dressing and add hummus).
  • Use it as a marinade. (Let your fish or chicken marinate for an hour then bake as you normally would.)
  • Experiment with different vegetables.(cauliflower, cucumbers, celery, sliced peppers, broccoli florets, snap peas, etc.)

Here’s a simple recipe for hummus. It can be made in less than 10 minutes and only requires a food processor.
Ingredients
2 cups of canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1/3 cup of tahini
1/4 cup of lemon juice
1 tablespoon of olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
A pinch of salt

Directions
Place the ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth. You can also experiment by adding your favorite flavors including, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, etc. Happy eating!

The information that I have shared with you is intended for informational purposes only.

Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior?  If you wait, it could be too late. For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting live (John 3:16).

If you have already accepted Him, He wants you to get to know Him even better.

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JULY Tidbits

**If you’re happy & you know it – SMILE.
**Jesus loves us. There is absolutely nothing you or I can do to stop Him from loving us. Singing: Jesus Loves Me
** We all pass gas, break wind, cut the cheese, etc. These 6 tips may help relieve it.

*** Tidbit 1  Humor Time

It’s free to smile. You pay nothing. – anonymous

Mrs. Smartt was fumbling in her purse for her offering when a large television remote fell out and clattered into the aisle.

The curious usher bent over to retrieve it for her and whispered, “Do you always carry your TV remote to church?”

“No,” she replied, “but my husband refused to come with me this morning, and I figured this was the most evil thing I could do to him legally.”

Things My Mother Taught Me (part 5)
**My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT.
“If you don’t eat your vegetables, you’ll never grow up.”
**My mother taught me GENETICS.
“You’re just like your father.”
**My mother taught me about my ROOTS.
“Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?”

 Why did the snowman look through a bag of carrots?
Because he was picking his nose.

What’s it like to have the greatest daughter in the world?
Daughter: “Mom, what’s it like to have the greatest daughter in the world?”
Mom: “I don’t know ask your grandmother.”

Why didn’t the elephant buy a suitcase for his summer camp?
Because he already had a trunk!

*** Tidbit 2  Jesus loves you and me.

Parents love their kids, at least they’re supposed to. No matter what kind of adult that child turns out to be, a parent will still love him or her. Jesus loves us. There is absolutely nothing you or I can do to stop Him from loving us. He doesn’t love sin, but He loves the sinner. He wants to have a personal relationship with each of us. His desire is that we spend eternity with Him.

Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior?  If you wait, it could be too late. For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting live (John 3:16).

If you have already accepted Him, He wants you to get to know Him even better.

Click on the video below to hear my rendition of Jesus Loves Me.

No matter how bad life gets, I have the promise that Jesus loves me, and all things are working together for my good. If you’re a born-again believer, you can say the same thing.

*** Tidbit 3   Flatulence

No matter what name you give it (passing gas, farting, breaking wind, cut the cheese or pooting) we all do it. It’s a natural product of digestion. Flatulence means that you have excessive gas in the stomach or intestine. As you digest food, your digestive system will cause intestinal gas, otherwise known as flatus.

Flatulence can result from being sedentary, swallowing air while chewing or having trouble digesting carbohydrates. There are certain foods in particular that cause gas, such as beans, high-fiber fruits and vegetables, protein shakes, sauerkraut, lentils, artificial sweeteners, and carbonated beverages. When the digestive system isn’t able to fully digest food, it will turn it into gas to escape the body.

Here are 6 tips that may help relieve flatulence and let you continue eating foods that are also good for you.

  1. Soak beans in water for at least twelve hours. Cooking them will help reduce their gas-producing properties.  Throw away the water that you soaked them in. Rinse them thoroughly and cook them thoroughly until they are completely tender.
  2. Nutritional seeds: flax, chia and/or fennel seeds. Be aware that flax seeds can cause constipation if you don’t drink enough water.
  3. Digestive Enzyme supplements help break down the food in your digestive tract especially foods that are hard to break down such as foods that high in fiber or fats.
  4. Ginger added to your dinner or smoothies may help reduce the amount of gas that is produced in your stomach.
  5. Baking soda and lemon may be fast and instant. Squeeze one lemon into a glass of water and then add a teaspoon of baking soda. Mix well and drink once the fizz has died down.
  6. Apple cider vinegar is a natural remedy for bloating, but it may also help stop gas fast. Add a teaspoon of ACV to a cup of hot boiling water and drink it slowly.

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June Tidbits

**Have you smiled and/or laughed today? Humor does a body good.
** Seasonal fruits: Buy produce in season to get maximum freshness, flavor, and nutrition.
** There is hope during times of despair. God can redeem negative situations. He can remove barriers and restore broken relationships.

*** Tidbit 1  Humor Time

As soap is to the body, so laughter is to the soul.
— A Jewish Proverb

A Pastor’s Power

A pastor was in the middle of his sermon when he noticed a man had fallen asleep with his head on his wife’s shoulder.

“Wake up your husband,” Pastor Riley snapped.

The wife smiled and replied, “You put him to sleep. You wake him up.”

Things My Mother Taught Me (part 4)

1. My mother taught me about RECEIVING.
“You are going to get it when you get home!”

2. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.
“If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they are going to freeze that way.”

3. My mother taught me ESP.
“Put your sweater on; don’t you think I know when you are cold?”

4. My mother taught me HUMOUR.
“When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don’t come running to me.”

Say what
After 50 years of marriage the couple was sitting at the dinner table and the wife said to her husband: “After all these years of marriage I know that you are Tried and True.”
He replied, “What did you say?”
She said in a louder voice: “After all these years of marriage I have learned that you are Tried and True.”
He said: “Speak louder!”
She said in a louder voice: “After all these years of marriage I have learned that you are Tried and True.”
He replied loudly: “Well, I’m tired of you too!!”

*** Tidbit 2  Summer Fruits & Vegetables

A growing body of research shows that fruits and vegetables are critical to promoting good health. Although most produce is available year-round it’s better to buy when it’s in season. Produce out of season is usually more expensive and sometimes doesn’t taste as good. When you buy produce in season you’re getting maximum freshness, flavor, and nutritional content.  It will more likely be available at the lowest possible price. 

You can buy seasonal produce and preserve it by freezing, canning, and dehydrating it for later. Health experts recommend that we fill half our plates with fruits and vegetables. I like to include more vegetables than fruit because of the high sugar content in most fruit. I suggest lightly steaming vegetables, eating them raw, or making a blended salad (blending them in a blender) to preserve the nutrients.

Summer will be over before you know it so go ahead and enjoy these seasonal fruits and vegetables while you can. Each step you take toward consuming more fruits and vegetables helps you be at your best!

*** Tidbit 3  Hope During a Time of Despair  

Joel 2:23-26, NRSV 

23 O children of Zion, be glad and rejoice in the Lord your God; for he has given the early rain for your vindication, he has poured down for you abundant rain, the early and the later rain, as before. 24 The threshing floors shall be full of grain, the vats shall overflow with wine and oil. 25 I will repay you for the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I sent against you. 26 You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, who has dealt wondrously with you. And my people shall never again be put to shame.

The prophet Joel wrote to the people of Judah during a difficult time in their history. An invasion of locusts had destroyed fields of grain, vineyards, livestock, gardens and trees. There was a severe famine throughout the land. People were feeling hopeless and depressed. They were in this predicament because of sin. They were in despair but there was hope. Joel urged them to return to the Lord, to fast, to repent, and to call on the Lord to deliver them. He assured them that if they would repent, they would, once again receive the blessings of God. God would restore to them whatever they had lost. That was a promise.

God desires that we run to Him and not from Him when we’ve sinned. That’s the key to having an abundant life. He’s such a good God! When we turn to Him in genuine repentance, not only will He forgive us – He can compensate us for lost time.

God can redeem negative situations. He can remove barriers and restore broken relationships. This song comes to my mind, “I’m Glad I Don’t Look Like What I’ve Been Through.” We don’t have to look like what we’ve been through. That’s the kind of God we serve. He’s a restorer. Oh, how He loves you and me! There is hope!

Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior?  If you wait, it could be too late. For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting live (John 3:16).

If you have already accepted Him, He wants you to get to know Him even better.

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The information that I have shared with you is intended for informational purposes only.

Sources:
https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/hallelujah-john-f-jackson-sermon-on-prayer-259417
https://tensionnot.com/jokes/one_liner_jokes/things_my_mother_taught_me
http://www.emmitsburg.net/humor/daily_additions/2011/jan/21.htm
www.myplate.gov
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Rosie Kerr

Mirthful Tidbits

**That smile looks good on you!
** Balance is the key to all functional movement. Balance training is important because if you don’t use it, you could lose it.
** It is not always easy to love. The love of God helps you love even when you don’t feel like it.

*** Tidbit 1: Humor Time

A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.
— Phyllis Diller

Leaving Miami for Ft Lauderdale, I decide to stop at one of those rest areas on the side of the road. I go into the bathroom. The first stall is taken, so I go into the second stall. I had just sat down when I hear a voice from the other stall…………
      
      “Hi there, how is it going?”

      Okay, I am not the type to strike up conversations with strangers in washrooms on the side of the road. I didn’t know what to say, so finally I say:
      
      “Not bad…………”
      
      Then the voice says:
      
      “So, what are you doing?”
      
      I am starting to find this a bit weird, but I say:
      
      “Well, I’m going to Ft Lauderdale……….”
      
      Then I hear the person, all flustered, say:
      
      “Look, I’ll call you back. Every time I ask you a question, this idiot in the next stall keeps answering me!!!”

Things My Mother Taught Me

  • My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.
    “I brought you into this world, and I can take you out.”
  • My mother taught me about BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION.
    “Stop acting like your father!”
  • My mother taught me about ENVY.
    “There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don’t have wonderful parents like you do.”
  • My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.
    “Just wait until we get home.”

Pearls of Wisdom  
– Junk is something you’ve kept for years and throw away three weeks before you need it.
– By the time you can make ends meet, they move the ends.

*** Tidbit 2: Balance Training
Balance training is important because if you don’t use it, you could lose it. It’s the key to all functional movement. We tend to ignore the importance of trying to improve our balance. Sometimes we are not fully aware that we may have weak balance until we try balance exercises. Balance training is more about strengthening muscles and improving stability. Exercise can help you improve your balance and balance training is a great place to begin. The good news is that balance training usually involves slow, methodical movements. You can begin at any age. You can practice anytime and anywhere.

Benefits of having good balance include the following:
+ Prevents back pain by strengthening your core.
+ Improves coordination and stability thereby helping to prevent falls.
+ Supports mental clarity and eases anxiety.
+ Helps arthritis by giving more support to painful joints.

The following exercises may improve your balance:
~ Walk while alternating knee lifts with each step.
~ Stand on one leg while brushing your teeth: one minute on one leg while brushing the upper teeth, and another minute on the other leg while brushing the lower teeth.
~ Practice sitting down and getting up from a chair without using your hands.
~ Be a tree – Stand on one foot for at least 30 seconds, and then switch.

You can do balance exercises as often as you like. Consider adding at least two days of strength training, because it can help improve your balance by working the muscles that keep you stable.

Make balance training a part of your DoBetter Challenge (I hope you’re still trying to do better). The DoBetter Challenge is simply making a decision to do better by making positive lifestyle changes.  You set goals and do all you can to achieve those goals.  You can do this alone, with a friend or a group. Happy balancing!

*** Tidbit 3: Loving Even When You Don’t Feel Like It  
It is not always easy to love. Sometimes you may struggle to love. There’s no way you could do it on your own. Don’t despair, there is hope. It’s the love of God that helps you love even when you don’t feel like it. You can do it, because He will give you the strength to do it. He is always willing to help you when you call on Him.

God’s love:
* Motivates you to try to talk privately with your neighbor before taking legal action against him or her – as a result, you may be able to peacefully dissolve your dispute.
* Moves you to speak the right words at the right time: life and not death, positive and not negative – as a result, a life, a business, a church, a family can be changed.
* Induces patience in you – you think about your words or actions before you say or do anything that would promote ill will.
* Produces self-control. Self-control is a form of freedom. You have the freedom to do what you know is wise. You have the freedom to say no to that 3rd piece of cake. You have the freedom to not curse at your neighbor.
* Provides wisdom. You won’t outwear your welcome when you visit someone. You’ll know when it’s time to leave without them having to throw hints. 
* Teaches you how to be a good neighbor and to not blindly trust anyone but God.

When filled with God’s love, we can do and see and understand things that we could not otherwise do or see or understand. Filled with His love, we can endure pain, quell fear, forgive freely, avoid contention, renew strength, and bless and help others in ways surprising even to us. There’s no way we could do it on our own.

Jesus Christ was filled with deep love as He endured intense pain, cruelty, and injustice for us. Through His love for us, He rose above barriers that appeared to be impossible. We can choose to follow Him and experience His unlimited love so we too can love as He loves.

The Good News: If you welcome God’s love into your heart, then you will be able to love like Him, also.

The information that I have shared with you is intended for informational purposes only. Always check with your healthcare provider if you have health issues or concerns.

Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior?  If you wait, it could be too late. For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16). If you have already accepted Him, He wants you to get to know Him even better.

Bye for now. Thanks for visiting. Don’t forget to click the Follow button.   

Sources:
The First Stall – Mistakes Jokes (christiansunite.com)
https://tensionnot.com/jokes/one_liner_jokes/things_my_mother_taught_me
http://www.inspire21.com/stories/humorstories/25PearlsOfWisdom
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Aziz Acharki (@acharki95) | Unsplash Photo Community

Winning Tidbits

**Humor does a body good, so keep smiling & laughing!
** Overcoming & Winning – all the way! Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. -Romans 8:37
** Celebrate National Salad Month – Salads are nutrition powerhouses. Have you had one today?

*** Tidbit  1   Humor Time

Email Goes Astray 

Mr. Arnold, a businessman from Tulsa, Oklahoma, went on a business trip to Amarillo, Texas. He immediately sent an e-mail back home to his wife, Paula.  Unfortunately, he forgot his wife’s exact e-mail address and the e-mail ended up going to a Mrs. P. Arnold in Rapid City, South Dakota, the wife of a preacher who had just died. The preacher’s wife, Penny, took one look at the e-mail and promptly fainted.

When she was finally revived by her daughter, Penny hysterically pointed to the message, which read, ‘Arrived safely, but it sure is hot down here.’

The Ugly Baby

A woman got on a bus holding a baby. The bus driver said: “That’s the ugliest baby I’ve ever seen.” In a huff, the woman slammed her fare into the fare box and took an aisle seat near the rear of the bus.

The man seated next to her sensed that she was agitated and asked her what was wrong.

 “The bus driver insulted me,” she fumed.

 The man sympathized and said: “Why, he’s a public servant and shouldn’t say things to insult passengers.”

  “You’re right,” she said. “I think I’ll go back up there and give him a piece of my mind.”

  “That’s a good idea,” the man said. “Here, let me hold your monkey.”

Things My Mother Taught Me

  • My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM.
    “Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!”
  • My mother taught me about STAMINA.
    “You’ll sit there until all that spinach is gone.”
  • My mother taught me about WEATHER.
    “This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it.”
  • My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY.”
    If I told you once, I’ve told you a million times. Don’t exaggerate!”

*** Tidbit  2   Overcomer

Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. -Romans 8:37

An overcomer is someone who succeeds in dealing with or gaining control of some problem, weakness, opposition, difficulty, etc. In most cases, we have to choose to be overcomers (I choose to think positive. I choose to exercise today. I choose to pray every day.)  Sometimes we have gifts in certain areas that allow us to be overcomers with minimal effort. Sometimes we have to really put forth an effort, for example, training to run a marathon or working to earn a degree. Being an overcomer is not all about winning.  It’s about putting forth your best effort. If you’re a born- again believer, God wants you to overcome. He’s your biggest cheerleader.

Here are some are some tips that can help you be an overcomer in every situation.

  • Have confidence in yourself and God, the Creator.
  • Renew your mind with the Word of God.
  • Have a support system.
  • Stick with it. Don’t quit unless God tells you to quit.
  • Don’t dwell on negative thoughts or past failures.
  • Remember that nothing is impossible with God

*** Tidbit  3    Celebrate National Salad Month

Tomorrow begins the month of May. May is National Salad month.  It’s the perfect time to enjoy a lighter meal with the warmer weather approaching. Eating a salad almost every day could be one of the healthiest eating habits you can adopt. It can be a nutrition powerhouse as long as you don’t douse it with salad dressing, meat, croutons, etc. (remember – moderation).

Experts tell us over and over again, the importance of including fruits and vegetables in our diet. How many of us actually strive to be overcomers in that area? Need more convincing? Okay. Salads are good for you because:

  • They provide fiber, which may help lower cholesterol levels and prevent constipation.
  • They provide much needed vitamins and minerals.
  • They can help you get enough fruits and vegetables.
  • When you eat most veggies and fruits raw, you can get the most benefits. Some people cook the nutrients out of their fruits and veggies. All that’s being consumed is dead food.

You don’t have to eat the traditional side salad or green salad. Use your imagination. Be sure to add lots of color and texture. Instead of using only iceberg, try mixing in darker greens like kale, chard, spinach, and red leaf lettuce. The possibilities are endless: cucumbers, red onions, nuts, seeds, protein, berries, etc.  Include them in your 2022 DoBetter Challenge. I hope you’re still trying to do better. Set a goal to get them in.  Enjoy and have fun!

The information that I have shared with you is intended for informational purposes.

Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior?  If not, what are you waiting on? In crazy times like these, we need a Savior. If you have already accepted Him, He wants you to get to know Him even better.

Thanks for stopping by.  Don’t forget to click the Follow button. Thanks for following this blog.  Thanks for the “likes.”

Until next time, have a wonderful day!

sources:
http://www.guy-sports.com/jokes/funny_religious_stories.htm
The Ugly Baby – Mistakes Jokes (christiansunite.com)
http:// clipart-library.com/clipart/yck5yn5cE.htm
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%208%3A37&version=NKJV
http://clipart-library.com/clipart/1098244.htm
https://unsplash.com/photos/2RrBE90w0T8

Cheery Tidbits

**Humor does a body good, so keep smiling & laughing!
** “You may trust the Lord too little, but you can never trust Him too much.” ~Anonymous
** Spice up your diet with Cayenne pepper (fresh, dried and/or powdered). It has impressive health benefits.

*** Tidbit  1   Humor Time

Laughing is good exercise; It’s like jogging on the inside.
~Kurt Vonnegut

Helpful Prayer

Billy had been misbehaving and was sent to his room. After a while he emerged and informed his mother that he had thought it over and then said a prayer. “Fine”, said the pleased mother. “If you ask God to help you not misbehave, He will help you.” “Oh, I didn’t ask Him to help me not misbehave,” said Johnny. “I asked Him to help you put up with me.”

Politically correct ways to say someone is stupid (not so intelligent):

  • A few fries short of a Happy Meal.
  • A few clowns short of a circus.
  • His antenna doesn’t pick up all the channels.
  • His belt doesn’t go through all the loops.
  • One Fruit Loop shy of a full bowl.
  • One taco short of a combination plate.

Things My Mother Taught Me (Part 1)

  1. My mother taught me to APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE.
    “If you’re going kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning.”
  2. Mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
    “If you don’t straighten up, I’m going to knock you into the middle of next week!”
  3. My mother taught me RELIGION.
    “You better pray that will come out of the carpet.”
  4. My mother taught me LOGIC.
    “Because I said so, that’s why.”
  5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC.
    “If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you’re not going to the store with me.”
  6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT.
    “Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you’re in an accident.”
  7. My mother taught me IRONY.
    “Keep crying, and I’ll give you something to cry about.”
  8. My mother taught me about science of OSMOSIS.
    “Shut your mouth and eat your supper.”

*** Tidbit  2   Trusting the Lord

 “You may trust the Lord too little, but you can never trust Him too much.”
                                                                                               ~Anonymous

As born-again believers we are called to trust God. Sometimes it’s easier said than done. It’s especially hard when things don’t seem to work out the way we think they should. Are you feeling anxious, worried, and/or depressed? Are you going through a negative situation and you doubt that God will come through? Maybe you believe He can come through but, will He come through for you? Maybe you’re thinking that He needs your help, and you can come up with a solution that is better than His. The bottom line is that you don’t trust Him. I think we’ve all been there. It started with Adam and Eve. Read the 3rd chapter of Genesis in the Bible. They doubted God and took matters into their own hands, and look at the results.

Trusting God is an act and a process. The following are tips for trusting Him in every area of life.

  1. Get to know Him. The more we get to know Him (by praying and talking to Him throughout the day) & the more we learn more about Him (by reading the Bible) the easier it will be to trust Him.
  2. Believe. Believing increases our trust in God. Believe that He is who He says He is and that He will do what He says He will do. He cannot fail.
  3. Remember the past. We all have testimonies of how we trusted God on some issue and how He came through for us. This causes our confidence to grow. If He did it before, He can do it again.
  4. Meditate on how He feels about you. He loves you (John 3:16, Zephaniah 3:17) and wants the very best for you (Jeremiah 29:11).

So, the next time something goes wrong, you find yourself filled with fear and anxiety or if you are uncertain about what the future holds, try these 4 tips. Take some deep breaths; know that Daddy God has this, and all you need to do is simply trust Him.

Trusting Jesus

Author – Edgar Page Sites, 1836-1921          Composer – Ira D. Sankey, 1840-1908

1. Simply trusting every day, Trusting through a stormy way; even when my faith is small, Trusting Jesus that is all

Refrain:
Trusting as the moments fly, Trusting as the days go by; Trusting Him whate’er befall, Trusting Jesus, that is all.

2. Brightly doth His Spirit shine into this poor heart of mine; While He leads I cannot fall; Trusting Jesus, that is all.

3. Singing if my way is clear, praying if the path be drear; if in danger for Him call; Trusting Jesus that is all.

4. Trusting Him while life shall last, Trusting Him till earth be past; Till within the jasper wall, Trusting Jesus, that is all.

*** Tidbit  3   Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper (fresh, dried and powdered) has impressive health benefits. The pepper’s active ingredient, capsaicin, is valued for its therapeutic effects. Here are 10 reasons to include cayenne pepper in your diet.
  1. May improve digestion.
  2. May lower blood pressure.
  3. May help relieve pain.
  4. May protect your heart against inflammation.
  5. May improve Psoriasis.
  6. May reduce cancer risk.
  7. May provide detox support.
  8. May boost your metabolism.
  9. May prevent allergies and clear congestion.
  10. Is easy to include in your diet because of the many ways it can be consumed.

There are simple ways to take advantage of the awesome benefits of cayenne pepper:

  • Add it to meals.
  • Take it in capsule form.
  • Mix the powder with water and lemon as a detox drink.
  • Apply it topically. There are creams available to treat skin infections, sore muscles and tension.

Cayenne pepper powder lasts between 3-4 years. You can tell it has gone bad when it loses its flavor. Red-colored spices should always be stored in the fridge. Remember that it adds heat and can be too much for people who are spice-sensitive.

The information that I have shared with you is intended for informational purposes only.

Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior?  If not, what are you waiting on? In crazy times like these, we need a Savior. If you have already accepted Him, He wants you to get to know Him even better.

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Resources
Kurt Vonnegut
https://www.beliefnet.com/ilovejesus/features/hilarious-christian-jokes.aspx
https://tensionnot.com/jokes/one_liner_jokes/how_say_if_someone_stupid
https://tensionnot.com/jokes/one_liner_jokes/things_my_mother_taught_me
https://www.gracefullittlehoneybee.com/10-bible-verses-trusting-god/
https://hymnary.org/text/simply_trusting_every_day

Heavenly Tidbits 

• Have you smiled or laughed today? Humor does a body good.
• When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be! I want to go to heaven, don’t you?
• A neti pot is a natural way to relieve nasal congestion and allergies.

*** Tidbit  1  Gotta Smile

The Hand of God
Little Philip was walking home in the rain with his mother following Sunday worship. It finally stopped raining as they rounded the corner, where to their surprise and delight appeared a vivid double rainbow in the sky. “Doesn’t it look like an artist painted this rainbow?” his mother exclaimed. “I bet God painted this just for you!”

“Yes,” replied Philip, “God did it and he did it left-handed.”
Confused, his mother asked him, “What makes you say God did this with his left hand?”
“Well,” said Philip, “we learned in Sunday School that Jesus sits on God’s right hand.”

There Ain’t No Hell
A man in his conversation with another man, made this following statement.
“I traveled all over the world and there ain’t no hell. Preachers preach about hell just to get us to come to church and take our money. I tell you there ain’t no hell.”

A little boy standing by said, “Mister, you ain’t dead yet.” ~Author unknown

How to Get to Heaven?
A teacher asked the children in her Sunday school class, “If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get into heaven?” “NO!” the children all answered.

“If I cleaned the church every day, mowed the yard, and kept everything neat and tidy, would I get into heaven?” Again, the answer was “NO!”

“Well,” she continued, “then how can I get to heaven?”
In the back of the room, a five-year-old boy shouted out, “You gotta be dead!”

*** Tidbit 2 Heaven

When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be!
When we all see Jesus, we’ll sing and shout the victory!
We’ll be singing, praises ringing, saints rejoicing, up in glory – forever more!
O what a time, what a time that will be!

A Sunday school teacher asked her students if they wanted to go to heaven. All but one raised their hands. She asked, “Timmy don’t you want to go to heaven?” Timmy replied, “Yeah, I wanna go, I just don’t wanna go right now.”

The majority of individuals probably feel the same as Timmy. I grew up in church. During that time, the emphasis seemed to be on not going to hell: (You better get saved so that you won’t go to hell. If you don’t get yourself together, you’re going to hell.) There were times when I was scared to go to bed because I knew if I died during the night, I would go to hell. The main reason I accepted Christ as my Savior was because I didn’t want to go to hell.

The main reason I stay with the Lord is because over the years, I’ve gotten to know Him. He’s a good, good father. I don’t want to live without Him. He has provided and continues to provide for me. He’s kept my mind, especially during this pandemic. He’s kept my body. I don’t have time to tell it all, but He has been so good!!! I know that He loves me & I love Him!

Heaven was talked about during my youth, but not nearly as much as going to hell. Even today, you don’t hear many sermons about heaven and spending eternity with Jesus. I think if, as children we were taught more about going to heaven, people wouldn’t be so afraid of dying. There are people who refuse to entertain the thought of dying. They won’t even think about getting burial insurance or making a will.

I’m reminded of the times when my friends and I would go to parties. When it was time for the party to end, we would hear these words, “The party is over. You all have to get up out of here. We don’t care where you go, but you got to get up out of here.”

One thing we know for certain is: one day we have to get up out of here. We all have to leave this earth. Whether we go to heaven or hell is up to us. I want to go to heaven, don’t you?

*** Tidbit  3  Neti pot

A neti pot is a natural way to relieve nasal congestion and allergies. It thins mucus and helps flush it out of the nasal passages. It looks like a cross between a small teapot and Aladdin’s magic lamp.

It’s used to treat chronic visual, ear, nose and throat problems. Many people believe that regular use of a neti pot works better than over-the-counter medications. There are other ways you can rinse your nose but the neti pot is the most popular.

You’ll need non-iodized salt because iodized salt can irritate your nose over a long period of time. You’ll need warm water. The neti pot usually comes with an insert that explains how to use it. They are available over-the-counter. They usually cost between$15 and $30 dollars. Be sure to ask your doctor if you have any concerns about nasal irrigation.

The information that I have shared with you is intended for informational purposes.

Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior?  If not, what are you waiting on? In crazy times like these, we need a Savior. If you have already accepted Him, He wants you to get to know Him even better.

Thanks for stopping by.  Thanks for following this blog.  Until next time, have a blessed month!

Sources:
https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/jokes/
https://www.beliefnet.com/ilovejesus/features/hilarious-christian-jokes.aspx
http://clipart-library.com/laughing-smiley-face-cliparts.html
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