Category: Health & Wellness

Hydrating Nuggets

** “Smile! It increases your face value.”– Robert Harling
** Water is essential for life. It helps regulate body temperature, remove toxins and transport nutrients.
** Wisdom lets us see things from God’s perspective. It leads us into habits and practices that please Him and away from ones that don’t.

*** Nugget 1  Humor Time  

A magazine article said that the way to achieve inner peace is to FINISH things I have started.  Today I finished four bags of potato chips, a cherry pie, and a small box of chocolate candy.  I feel better already!

When Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble,” …..He wasn’t kidding!

What is the funniest experience you have ever had in church?

  • After leading a large group of preschoolers in some songs in front of the church, I was helping them return to their parents, then the church service would continue. I couldn’t find my own son. Thinking he had gone to the sound board with my husband, I heard a friend giggling and pointing toward the minister of music, who was singing a solo. Looking carefully, my so was standing in front of him, directing him as he sang!
  • When the church secretary walked from the bathroom all the way to the front of the church with the back of her dress stuffed in her pantyhose.

*** Nugget 2   Stay hydrated.

Most people know that it’s important to stay hydrated. Water is essential for life. It helps regulate body temperature, remove toxins and transport nutrients. We naturally lose it through sweat and urine. When it is not replaced, we can become dehydrated. Complications may include seizures, headaches, kidney failure, disorientation, heat exhaustion or worse. Dehydration may accelerate aging and raise your risk of chronic disease or death. The following is the testimony of an acquaintance who had a scare due to dehydration.

I went to the emergency room and was there 12 hours trying to figure out why things were at a crossroad with my stomach. I was in no pain, but I felt death in my spirit. I felt depression. Ct scan and blood work was done. The doctor assured me that they would take care of me. I am a three-time cancer survivor. I said, “God please don’t let it be cancer again because I don’t know if I can muster up another fight with that issue.” So, I quietly told God that I would trust Him. The blood work came back. It was good. I was (DEHYDRATED) but no new signs of reoccurring cancer, Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Glory to God! Thank you, Jesus!

Make sure to drink plenty of fluids daily. You should definitely drink water but there are also other options. Eat plenty of high-water content fruits and vegetables. Try coconut water, teas, milk, and juice. Do some research and find other ways to stay hydrated. Your body will thank you.

*** Nugget 3   Need wisdom? Ask God for it.        

1 Kings 3:5-9
 At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” 6 Solomon answered, “You have shown great kindness to your servant, my father David, because he was faithful to you and righteous and upright in heart. You have continued this great kindness to him and have given him a son to sit on his throne this very day.

7 “Now, Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties. 8 Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to count or number. 9 So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?”

If the Lord appeared to you in a dream and told you that you could ask Him for anything, what would it be? Would it be material riches, power, long life, and/or health? Would you ask for a greater walk with Him, a greater prayer life, and/or a heart to give (money, time, etc.)? Would you even think about asking for wisdom and understanding?

Solomon could have requested anything but he asked for the ability to distinguish between good and evil. He wanted to be a ruler with a wise and obedient heart. God was pleased with his request and gave him what he asked for. Then God gave him what he didn’t ask for: riches and honor.  God also promised that he would have a long life as long as he walked in His ways.

Wisdom allows us to see things from God’s perspective and to respond with biblical principles. It leads us into habits and practices that please Him and away from ones that don’t. We must never think that we are too old or too wise to ask God for wisdom. “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him” (James 1:5). Blessings that come from using His wisdom include:

  • Strength and power
  • Peace and contentment
  • Guidance and direction
  • Increased knowledge of Him

We don’t have to run around like a chicken with its head cut off. We should never consult the horoscope or get a psychic reading. God loves it when we consult Him. When we ask Him for wisdom, He promises to give it to us.

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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Humorous Nuggets

** Don’t laugh yourself to DEATH. Laugh yourself to LIFE!
** Get Ready, Get Set (May 1), Go! May is National Walking Month. Walking provides mental & physical benefits. It’s also fun & FREE!
** Grow Baby–Grow! It’s wonderful that we are Christians, but we are expected to grow spiritually.

*** Nugget 1  Humor Time  

In Sunday school, after a lesson on Jesus’ many miracles, the teacher asked, “Is there anything God can’t do?”

There sure is, Miss James, one student said, “No matter what He does, He can’t please everybody.”

An 85-year old widow went on a blind date with a 90-year old man. When she returned to her daughter’s house later that night, she seemed upset. “What happened, Mother?” the daughter asked,
  “I had to slap his face three times!”
  “You mean he got fresh?”
  “No,” she answered, “I thought he was dead!”
    ~Warren Holl

My mother taught me:

  • WISDOM – “When you get to be my age, you’ll understand.”
  • About JUSTICE – “One day you’ll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you.”
  • About TIME TRAVEL – “If you don’t straighten up, I’m going to knock you into the middle of next week!”

*** Nugget 2  Get Ready, Get Set, (May 1st), GO
May is National Walking. Walking is an easy way to improve your health. It gets your heart pumping & keeps you active. It may reduce a number of preventable health conditions. This includes certain cancers, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. It provides physical as well as mental benefits. It increases blood flow to the brain, which in turn improves mood. It can help burn fat and keep us fit. The best thing is that it’s fun and it’s free!

Why not challenge your friends, neighbors, church members, family members, and/or co-workers to set a walking goal for the month of May? Start where you are comfortable and gradually increase. Remember that a goal has to be measurable. Don’t just say, “I’ll walk every day.” Will you count steps, count miles, or walk a specific number of minutes? Will you walk every day, every other day, or three days a week? If you need more help getting started, check out:  https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/workplaces/try20-tips. There you will find a #Try20 checklist (20 tips to help you fit in walking) during National Walking Month. Get Ready, Get Set, (May 1st), GO! Happy Walking!

*** Nugget 3  Grow Baby, Grow
1 Corinthians 3:1-3
And so, brothers and sisters, I could not speak to you as spiritual people but rather as fleshly, as infants in Christ. 2 I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for solid food. Even now you are still not ready, 3 for you are still fleshly. For as long as there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not fleshly and behaving according to human inclinations?

Has someone said these words to you at some point of your life? “You haven’t changed a bit; you’re still crazy, pretty, funny, handsome, etc.” “You haven’t changed a bit; you look just like you did in high school, college, etc.” The compliments probably brought a smile to your face, whether they were true or not.

Paul had to address the Corinthians on the lowest possible spiritual level.  They had not changed one bit since his last visit. Just as natural babies grow up to be men & women, spiritual babies are expected to do the same. They were divided among themselves. They quarreled about religion. They aligned themselves with personalities, resulting in competition, jealousy, envy and strife in the church. They acted like unsaved and untransformed people.

As a child, I couldn’t wait to grow up. I couldn’t wait to go from elementary school to middle school, to high school. I couldn’t wait to get my driver’s license, to graduate from college, to get my first apartment, to be able to make my own decisions. Then, time seemed to move too slowly.  Now, it seems to move too fast.

It’s wonderful that we are Christians, but we are expected to grow spiritually.  God calls us to work on maturing so that we can effectively accomplish His purpose and plan for our lives. He expects us to continue to grow until He calls us home. May spiritually, it never be said of us, “He or she hasn’t changed a bit.”

Daddy God, give us a desire to grow spiritually. Help us to want it more than anything: a house, a car, a spouse, that vacation, that promotion, etc. We praise you for doing it. In the matchless, mighty name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

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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https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-us/national-walking-month
https://everybody.org.uk/2020/04/30/may-is-national-walking-month/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/684406474616278240/

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:
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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.

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

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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.

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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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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
http://clipart-library.com/clipart/866063.htmhttp://clipart-library.com/clipart/866090.htm

Hopeful Tidbits

* Having a sense of humor can make life easier. Laughing at yourself can make life even easier.

* Singing: (Trouble Doesn’t Last Always© ℗ 2006 Annette M. Harris All rights reserved.). I hope it blesses you.

* Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. Include them in your diet.

*** Tidbit 1   Gotta Smile

When you can laugh at yourself, you are free.

To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commomplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.~William Arthur Ward

Learn to laugh at yourself. Life will be a lot funnier. ~Valley & Co.

Blessed are we who can laugh at ourselves for we shall never cease to be amused.

Having a sense of humor can make life a little easier. Being able to laugh at yourself can also make life a little easier.  When you can laugh at yourself you admit that you are not a perfect person. You’re confident enough to share your flaws.

The ability to laugh at yourself can help you remain humble. It can be therapeutic. It can allow you to help someone else. It brings about courage because it’s not always easy to laugh at yourself.

I received an email from a friend.  She wrote, “I fixed supper and forgot to put meat on my plate.  I laughed at myself when I ate without it. Goes to show I can do without meat sometimes.” One of the best things you can do after laughing at yourself is to see what you can learn from the incident.  In her case, she saw that she didn’t have to eat meat at every meal.

One time I went in Walmart, had other things on my mind, came out and didn’t remember where I parked my car.  I was so embarrassed. I walked slowly, trying to find it. I was hoping nobody who knew me saw me. If all else failed, I would have pressed the alarm on my keys, but I found it, thank the Lord. Lesson learned: pay attention to where I park or write down where I parked.

 I’m cold natured so when the weather turns cold, I like to wear layers. One morning as I got dressed for work, I put on a black top and the matching pants.  On my way out the door, I remembered that I hadn’t put my footless tights on under my pants.  I went in my bedroom, took off my pants and put on my tights.  I already had on my knee highs. I put on my shoes and went out the door.  

When I got outside, I looked down and saw that I had forgotten to put my pants back on. Now the top was a long tunic and somebody might have thought that I was wearing a mini dress. I looked around; hoping none of my neighbors had seen me. I hurriedly went back in and put on my pants.

Usually I will look at myself in a full length mirror before I leave the house. If I would have taken the time to look, I would have seen that I only had on the pantyhose under the tunic.  Now I could have taken this story with me to my grave but I decided to share it.  I told my coworker; she felt to share it with my boss.  Another lady overheard me telling my coworker so I had to retell it.  I know I must have repeated that story at least 5 times that day. But you know what, people had a good time laughing and laughter does a body good!

Lesson learned: Always take time to look in the mirror before I go out the door, even when I’m in a hurry. It’s good to have a full length mirror and a shorter mirror.  You can hold up the shorter mirror to look at yourself from behind.

Also, be careful what you pray for.  I often ask the Lord to let me be a blessing to others. Well, that day I was a blessing to others cause they had a good laugh at my expense. I was blessed also because each time I told it, I got a good laugh.

Whenever you feel like you have nothing to laugh about, maybe it’s a good idea to laugh at yourself. In this life you’re gonna find plenty occasions to do just that. Look back over your life at some of the stupid things you did.  Some of them were funny and stupid. Some of them were dangerous. Then thank God that He kept you. He kept your mind. He kept your body. He kept you from going to jail. He kept you from beating somebody up. The list can go on and on. God is a keeper, yes He is!

We can’t blame everything on the ageing process. At all ages humans make some not so intelligent decisions. God didn’t make us perfect.  Sometimes we just need to slow down, concentrate, and stop multitasking. Sometimes God may try to warn us but we’re too busy to listen or we just think we know.  Whatever your age, don’t take yourself so seriously. You’re gonna be doing stupid stuff until you die or until Jesus comes, so you might as well learn to laugh!

*** Tidbit 2   Trouble doesn’t last always.

Aren’t you glad that trouble doesn’t last always?  Each particular trouble does have an expiration date. Good news! Born again believers don’t have to go through that trouble alone.

You will find in Psalm 91, that you can go to God and find refuge. He’ll be with you in that trouble and He will deliver you. He may deliver you while you’re on earth and He may deliver you by taking you to Heaven. Either way you’ll be delivered.

Click on the video below to view the oral presentation of this blog and hear the song God gave to me, (Trouble Doesn’t Last Always© ℗ 2006 Annette M. Harris. All rights reserved.). I hope it blesses you.

*** Tidbit  3   The Sweet Potato

The sweet potato belongs to the root family – meaning that the part you eat is the root. The white potato is part of the nightshade family, which includes tomatoes, eggplant and hot peppers. There are hundreds of different varieties of sweet potato. They are usually orange, but can also be white, purple or deep red.

Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. The following are some impressive health benefits. Sweet potatoes may: improve digestion, treat inflammation, relieve asthma, reduce arthritis pain, help with stomach cramps, and boost the immune system.

Cooking sweet potatoes quickly in high heat (like steaming) is the best way to prepare them. This method retains their nutritional value. The second best way would be boiling. Boiling them in water leaches out some nutrients, but it lowers their glycemic index, which means you get less insulin spike after eating them. Steam or boil them with the skin on to retain as much of their nutritional value as possible.

Remember to include steamed or boiled sweet potatoes in your 2022 DoBetter Challenge. Set a goal to replace some unhealthy junk food with them.

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.  Thanks for the “likes.”

Until next time, have a blessed day!

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Lively Tidbits

*You look so much better when you smile!
* Psalm 121 – My help comes from the Lord.
* Have you heard about the sitting disease? Sitting too long, up to three to four hours at a time may increase your risk of disease.

Tidbit  1   Gotta Smile

Donation:  Father O’Malley answers the phone.
“Hello, is this Father O’Malley?”     “It is” 
“This is the IRS. Can you help us?”        Reply:  “I can.” 
“Do you know a Ted Ryan?”                       Reply:  “I do.” 
“Is he a member of your congregation?”    Reply:   “He is.” 
“Did he donate $10,000 to the church?”      Reply:  “He will.” 

The Sunday School teacher was just finishing a lesson on honesty. “Do you know where children go if they don’t put their money in the collection plate?” the teacher asked.

“Yes ma’am,” a boy blurted out. “They go to the movies.”

Are these plates clean? John visited his 90-year-old grandpa who lived way out in the country. On the first morning of the visit, John’s grandpa prepared a breakfast of bacon and eggs. John noticed a film-like substance on his plate, and asked, “Are these plates clean?”

His grandpa replied, “They’re as clean as cold water can get them. Just go ahead and finish your meal.”

For lunch, Grandpa made hamburgers. Again, John was concerned about the plates, as his appeared to have specks of dried egg on it. “Are you sure these plates are clean?” he asked.

Without looking up, Grandpa said, “I told you before, those dishes are as clean as cold water can get them!” 

Later, as John was leaving, his grandpa’s dog started to growl and wouldn’t let him pass.

John said, “Grandpa, your dog won’t let me get by!”

Grandpa yelled to the dog, “Cold Water, go lie down!” ~ Joke by Jonathan P., Chicago, Ill.

Tidbit  2    I Will Lift My Eyes to the Hills

Psalm 121:1-2 reads,I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. 2 My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. The New King James version changes the punctuation and puts a question mark after the word help. One interpretation of these 2 verses is: David is not looking at the hills as a source of help, but as a source of threat or harm. He asked himself where his help would come from.

He wrote this psalm after he became king. He was facing new challenges. He looked up to those hills where he had faced many challenges and problems, because he was hiding from King Saul. He remembered how God had delivered him out of one tight spot after another. He then answered his own question: My help is coming from the Lord. When you look up to the hills, (the problems and challenges) that you are facing, know that God is waiting to help you. He’s the only one who can help you. Turn to Him, not from Him.

Click on the video link below to view the oral presentation of this blog and hear my version of Richard Smallwood’s song, Total Praise.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fZFCzkn9r8

Tidbit  3   The Sitting Disease

Have you heard about the sitting disease?  Sitting too long, up to three to four hours at a time may increase your risk of disease. These diseases include: diabetes, cardiovascular disease like heart attack and stroke, and increased risk of death. It can contribute to obesity and blood clots.

God created us to move. So, what we should not do is sit for long stretches of time, even if we’re active at other times of the day. Experts have found that people who move just a little bit –even fidgeting or getting up from their desks on a frequent basis to get a cup of water, or taking a flight of stairs – significantly improved their health.

The solution: Stand up, sit less, move more, and more often. The following suggestions may help you (at home or at work).

** Set a timer; stand up every hour and stretch, bend or walk.
** Walking during commercials when you watch TV.  
** Stand or pace when you talk on the phone.
** Alternate between sitting and standing.
** Stand up for 1 to 2 minutes, and give God a praise dance.
**  Squat up and down 5 to 10 times, while thanking God for a strong, healthy body and the ability to move.

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

If you know Jesus Christ as your Savior, now is the time to get to know Him even better. If you don’t know Him, accepting Him as your Savior will be the wisest decision you will ever make.

I am so glad that you stopped by. Thanks to those of you who let me know that know you enjoy these blogs. Until next time, don’t forget to smile and/or laugh at least once a day!

SOURCES
https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/jokes/
https://jokes.scoutlife.org/jokes/long-jokes/page/2/
Is Sitting The New Smoking? – The Heart Foundation
Why Did David Lift His Eyes to the Hills? A New Perspective on an Old Question | Here’s the Joy (heresthejoy.com)