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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. ²My 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)

Worthwhile Tidbits

* Don’t Quit! Whenever you feel discouraged and you want to quit, read Psalm 46.

* Berries do a body GOOD! Most are packed with nutrients and may be a weapon against many diseases.

* Laugh yourself to life! Your body and your mind will appreciate it.

Tidbit 1 Don’t Quit

We have all experienced times when we wanted to give up and quit: quit the job, quit school, quit a relationship, quit a diet, quit trying to stick to a healthier lifestyle, quit hoping, quit believing. There are some who decided to quit life by committing suicide. There may have been times when you even wanted to quit God. There may be times when your victory testimony at the end of the day is that you didn’t quit!

Whenever you go through a season and you want to quit but God is not telling you to quit, read Psalm 46. You’ll see that God is ready, willing and able to help you hold on and not quit.

Click on the video below to view the oral presentation of this blog and hear my version of the poem, Don’t Quit.

Don’t Quit

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but don’t you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don’t give up though the pace seems slow–
You may succeed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer than,
It seems to a faint and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up,
When he might have captured the victor’s cup,
And he learned too late when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out–
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far,
So stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit–
It’s when things seem worst that you must not quit.

– Author unknown –

Please understand that there are times in life when we do have to quit, for whatever reason. I’m not judging you. My goal is to encourage you.

Tidbit 2 Berries

Berries – blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, blackberries, etc., are among the healthiest foods you can eat. God planned in the beginning, that fruit should play an important part in our diet. So following that plan may add much to your health. Studies show that many berries are packed with nutrients and may be a weapon against many diseases, including cancer. Here are 5 reasons why you should add berries to your shopping cart.

Berries:

1. Pack fiber – Most of us can probably use a little more fiber in our diet.

2. The vitamin C in berries may help keep your HDL cholesterol levels high, which lowers the risk of your arteries becoming plagued by plaque.

3. May help fight inflammation – Inflammation is your body’s defense against infection or injury.

4. May help fight against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Osteoarthritis and Parkinson’s disease.

5. Can help decrease your processed sugar intake because they are naturally sweet and you shouldn’t need to add sugar to them.

A typical serving size for berries is one cup.

Get those berries in on a regular basis and enjoy adding to your health.

Tidbit 3 A Little Humor

*** Four Reasons Why They Didn’t Get the Job!

Candidate told the interviewer that he was fired from his last job because he beat up his boss.
Candidate left his cell phone on and took a call dung the interview.
Candidate asked the interviewer to hurry up because she had left her child in the car.
Candidate said, “What company is this again?”

*** The New Pastor

The young man had just graduated from Bible College and was called to pastor a church close to his home town. The new Pastor was so nervous at his first service, he could hardly speak. Before his second appearance in the pulpit, he asked his former Pastor how he could relax. The older minister said, “Next Sunday, it may help if you put a little vodka in your water glass. After a few sips, everything should go smoothly. I will be visiting your church next week to see how things go for you.”

The next Sunday the young minister put the suggestion into practice and was able to talk up a storm. He felt great! However, after the service, his former Pastor pulled him aside and offered this advice for him.
1 .Next time sip rather than gulp.
2. There are 10 commandments, not 12.
3. There are 12 disciples, not 10.
4. We do not refer to the cross as the “Big T.”
5. The recommended grace before meals is not “Rub-a-dub-dub, thanks for the grub. Yeah God!”
6. We do not refer to Our Savior, Jesus and His disciples as “J.C. and the Boys.”
7. David slew Goliath; he did not “kick the crap out of him.”
8. Last, but not least, The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost are never referred to as “Big Daddy, Junior, and the Spook.”

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.

Thanks for stopping by.

Until next time, don’t forget to smile and/or a laugh at least once a day!

Sources

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https://funnyfunnyjokes.org/2015/03/08/15-hilarious-reasons-why-they-didnt-get-job/

https://www.makeitclearnow.org/relhumor.html

Upbeat Tidbits

*Gotta smile!

* Have you ever loved a human or even a pet that you would do anything for; that you would even die for?

* Watermelon can be a super-healthy addition to your diet. God has provided wonderful tasting fruits and veggies that not only taste good, but are good for our bodies!

Hey everybody. Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Welcome to Fit 4 the Master’s Use – Episode 15: Upbeat Tidbits.

Tidbit 1 – Gotta Smile

GREAT TRUTHS THAT ADULTS HAVE LEARNED:
** Raising teenagers is like nailing Jell-O to a tree.
** Families are like fudge…mostly sweet, with a few nuts.

As the pastor’s wife was checking on their eight-year-old son who was sick in bed, he asked to see his father, who was in his study working on an important sermon.

“He’s busy, honey, and can’t come right now,” his mother replied.
“But I REALLY REALLY want to see him,” the boy persisted.
“Sorry, but he’s tied up right now and can’t be disturbed.”
“Well then,” the boy said, “tell him I’m sick and want my pastor to visit me!”

Going Down!! – As the storm raged, the captain realized his ship was sinking fast. He called out, “Anyone here know how to pray?” One man stepped forward. “Aye, Captain, I know how to pray.” “Good,” said the captain, “you pray while the rest of us put on our life jackets – we’re one short.”

Have you ever loved a human being or even a pet that you would do anything for; that you would even die for?

Just being honest, I’ve done some crazy things in the name of love or lust but I’ve never loved a human or a pet up to the point where I would die for them. I do have a Savior that I would be found trying to do anything that He requests of me. I haven’t arrived. I’m a work in progress. I may respectfully question His requests. I may not like or understand His requests and it may take me several attempts to fulfill His requests, but I’m getting better at it.

I’m getting better at it because I know that He loves me and He has my best interests at heart. I’ve learned and am still learning to love Him more and more. I never had a love for anybody or anything that made me want to do the things I do for Jesus.

Tidbit 3 – Watermelon

Watermelon can be a super-healthy addition to your diet. It contains important nutrients, including: vitamins C, B6, A, and magnesium. There are about 46 calories in a cup. Although it’s more than 91% water and can help you stay hydrated; it is still no substitute for drinking fresh water. Remember, like other fruits, it contains sugar.

Watermelon contains lycopene. Lycopene is a powerful carotenoid antioxidant that gives fruits and veggies a pink or red color. Lycopene is usually associated with tomatoes, but watermelon is a more concentrated source.

Here are 4 benefits of eating watermelon:

It may help decrease your risk of having a stroke.
It may help prevent heart attacks by reducing blood pressure.
It contains substances similar to aspirin and ibuprofen, so it may help with pain and inflammation.
It may protect against the risk of some cancers.

You can also consume watermelon rind and seeds. The rind contains blood-building chlorophyll along with many other immune building nutrients. The seeds contain protein, zinc, iron and fiber.

Wash that watermelon rind real well, put in a blender along with the seeds (experiment by adding some lime, the flesh of the watermelon, or another liquid) then drink and enjoy.

I am amazed by the fact that God has provided all of the wonderful tasting fruits and veggies that not only taste good, but are good for our bodies!

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.

Thanks for stopping by. Thanks for following this blog. Thanks to those of you who let me know that know you enjoy these videos. Until next time, have a blessed day!

Sources
https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/jokes/
https://www.beliefnet.com/ilovejesus/features/hilarious-christian-jokes.aspx
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Motivational Tidbits

* Smiles and laugher really do a body good!

* Don’t let the devil ride. If you let him ride, he’s gonna wanna drive.

* Popeye the Sailor Man ate spinach for strength to fight the bad guys. Although spinach won’t help you in a physical fight, it may help your body fight disease.

Tidbit 1 Humor Time

The young couple invited their aged pastor for Sunday dinner. While they were in the kitchen preparing the meal, the minister asked their son what they were having.

“Goat,” the little boy replied.

“Goat?” replied the startled pastor. “Are you sure about that?” “Yes,” said the boy. “On the drive back from church I heard Mom say to Dad, ‘Remember, we’re having the old goat for dinner tonight.’ ”

Sunday Funnies – A little girl, dressed in her Sunday best, was running as fast as she could, trying not to be late for Bible class. As she ran she prayed, “Dear Lord, please don’t let me be late! Dear Lord, please don’t let me be late!” As she was running and praying, she tripped on a curb and fell, getting her clothes dirty and tearing her dress. She got up, brushed herself off, and started running again. As she ran, she once again began to pray, “Dear Lord, please don’t let me be late… But please don’t shove me either!”

What do you call a cheese that’s not yours?

Nacho cheese!

Tidbit 2 Don’t let the devil ride.

Sometimes we give the devil too much credit. When we see all the evil going on in the world, we may forget that God has more power than the devil. We cannot combat the devil successfully without God. God has given us the power to say, “No” to the devil. Because God has given us free will, we can say yes to the devil and allow him to come right on in.

If you are always quick to say, “The devil made me do it.” Stop lying. In most instances you let the devil influence you. As you go through your day, your week and the devil tries to influence you, get you discouraged, tries to get you to go off on somebody, I want you to say to him, “Oh no devil, God is gonna help me and I’m not gonna let you ride today!”

[Click on the video to hear the oral presentation of this blog and to hear the song: Don’t Let The Devil Ride.]

Don’t forget to smile today. – Don’t let the devil ride! – Got spinach?

Tidbit 3 Spinach

There used to be a cartoon called Popeye the Sailor Man. Popeye got his strength from eating spinach. He was the good guy and he was always getting into situations. In each episode, when he had taken all he could take, he would pull out a can of spinach. When that can of spinach came out, you knew Popeye was going to kick some “butt.”

Although spinach won’t help you in a physical fight, it can help your body fight disease. There are many benefits of including spinach in your diet. Here are 6 of them. Spinach:

May help protect the eyes.
Is high in insoluble fiber and may help with constipation or irregular stools.
Provides many vitamins and nutrients, including vitamin C, calcium and magnesium.
Contains antioxidants, which may help reduce stress and the damage it causes.
May help slow down cancer growth.
May help reduce blood pressure levels.

Some vegetables provide more nutrients when they are lightly cooked. When spinach is cooked the body will absorb more calcium and iron. Once you’ve cooked and eaten the spinach, you can drink the water or pot liquor. Pot liquor is the liquid left in a pot after cooking something.

Cooked spinach can be added to almost any dish, or eaten as a side dish. If you choose to eat spinach raw, here are a few ways.

1. Tear the spinach into smaller pieces and add to tuna salad or chicken salad.
2. Add it to your favorite smoothies. You won’t even notice that it’s in there.
3. After rice or pasta has been cooked, add it to the dish.
4. Put it on the top of your pizza.
5. Add it to already prepared hummus or bean dish.

Keep in mind that eating veggies lightly cooked or raw is something that most people should be doing more of. They provide so many nutrients and very few calories. Let’s get that spinach in ya’ll!

What other ways do you include spinach in your diet? Please share with us.

The information that I have shared with you is intended for informational purposes only. Spinach is very high in vitamin K1, which can be a problem for people on blood thinners. People who are prone to kidney stones may want to avoid spinach. Check with your physician if you have health issues.

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.

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

Resources

https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/jokes/
https://www.beliefnet.com/ilovejesus/features/hilarious-christian-jokes.aspx
https://www.fatherly.com/play/50-great-clean-jokes-for-funny-people-who-dont-swear/
yam what i yam popeye gif – Clip Art Library (clipart-library.com)

Challenging Tidbits

**Don’t forget to smile and/or laugh today! Humor does a body good. **Do you wanna be fit for the Master’s use? God wants you to be fit for His use. **Your body needs a constant, daily supply of water. Are you drinking enough of it? If not, take the water challenge.

Tidbit 1 Humor Time

MARRIAGE AND COFFEE

Shortly after tying the knot, a young married couple started arguing over who should make the coffee. Being a good Christian woman, the wife went to the scriptures for her answer. She said that the Bible specifically stated that men should be the ones to make the coffee.

Puzzled, the husband asked her where in the Bible it said that. Very confidently, the wife opened up her Bible and said: “It’s right here—HEBREWS.”

ADAM & EVE

After having children, Adam and Eve started getting a lot of questions from their kids about why they no longer lived in Eden. Adam had a simple answer for this: “Your mother ate us out of house and home.

A boy asks his father, “Dad, are bugs good to eat?” “That’s disgusting. Don’t talk about things like that over dinner,” the dad replies.” After dinner the father asks, “Now, son, what did you want to ask me?” “Oh, nothing,” the boy says. “There was a bug in your soup, but now it’s gone.”

Tidbit 2 Fit 4 the Master’s Use Health Ministries

I founded Fit for the Master’s Use Health Ministries in 1998 (under the name “Smart Choice“). I taught healthy living classes at my church. I began to be invited to speak at other churches. My first social platform was this blog. As I share here, on my radio broadcast and on other social media platforms, I get encouragement from 1 Corinthians 3:6 which reads, I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. My job is to inform, encourage, motivate, educate, and challenge. I leave the outcome up to you and God. I include you because you have to decide if or how you use information that I share.

[Click on the video below to hear the oral presentation of this blog and to hear the theme song that God gave me.]

Tidbit 3 The Water Challenge

Are you drinking enough water? Drinking enough water is one of the most important steps you can take to improve and maintain your health. You lose water every day through your urine, bowel movements, breath, and perspiration. Because your body does so much, it needs a constant fresh supply daily. It needs water to continuously flow in, through and out of the body.

Among other things, water:

softens your stool and can help keep you regular.
is essential for carrying poisons out of the body.
is the best treatment for fluid retention.
lubricates your joints and organs.
transports nutrients throughout the body.

Joint pain, arthritis, high blood pressure, digestion problems and asthma may be signs that you need to drink more water. Lack of water can lead to dehydration. Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired.

Linda was an elderly lady who lived by herself. A neighbor, who came to check on her every day, noticed that Linda began to forget things. One day Linda just walked right into the ocean that was near her town. There were people around who rescued her. Her son, who lived out of town, put her in a nursing home and Linda was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

Long story short – Somehow they discovered that the only thing wrong with Linda was that she was dehydrated. They began giving her liquids through an IV. She slowly recovered and returned to her normal self.

If you’re the person who knows that you get a sufficient amount of water throughout the day – I applaud you. Keep up the good work! For those of you who know you need to drink more water – I have a challenge for you.

Most of us need to drink between 8-10 cups (as a general rule of thumb) of water per day. For some people, fewer than eight glasses a day might be enough. But other people might need more.

I challenge you to drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water every day for 30 days. I want you to get an accountability partner or partners. You decide when you will begin.

Here are some ways to get that water in.

When you get out of bed in the morning. Your body has gone all night long without any water.
With each meal and between meals drink water.
Before, during and after exercise.

You may say, “If I drink all of that water, I’ll have to go to the bathroom too much.” Well, what comes in has to go out. You’ll just have to get used to it. Just be happy that you’re doing something to contribute to your health.

Change requires commitment, consistency, and determination. Make up your mind at the very beginning that you will complete this challenge. Visualize potential obstacles. Visualize yourself overcoming those potential obstacles. Go ahead and get sources that will motivate you to keep going like, Bible verses, CDs, DVDs and books. Remember to check in with your accountability partner.

When circumstances get difficult or it seems useless to continue, remind yourself that you made up your mind at the very beginning. It’s a done deal! If you’re a born again believer, you can do all things through Christ!

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 one of the wisest decisions you will ever make.

Thanks for stopping by. Feel free to share any tips or positive thoughts.
Until next time, have a blessed day!

The information that I have shared with you is intended for informational purposes only. Check with your physician if you have health issues.

Sources
www.churchtechtoday.com/2019/05/06/7-clean-hilarious-church-jokes/
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Merry Tidbits

SMILE! It’s hard to smile and be sad at the same time. What do you say about a Christmas gift you don’t like? Have you jumped off the “healthy living” wagon? It’s not too late to jump back on. Make a plan and finish strong in 2020.

Tidbit 1 Christmas Humor

Things To Say About A Christmas Gift You Don’t Like

If the dog buries it, I’ll be furious!
To think — I got this the year I vowed to give all my gifts to charity.
I love it — but I fear the jealousy it will inspire.
Sadly, tomorrow I enter the Federal Witness Protection Program.

“Keep your friends close, your enemies closer, and receipts for all major purchases.” – Bridger Winegar

“Christmas is the season when you buy this year’s gifts with next year’s money.” – Author Unknown

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On the Sunday before Christmas Reverend Billy Graham was walking down Highland Street in Mt Holly, North Carolina on his way to see a parishioner. However, he wanted to post a parcel urgently so he asked a young boy where he could find the post office. When the boy had directed him, Reverend Graham thanked him and said, ‘If you’ll come to the Church this evening, you can hear me telling everyone how to get to heaven.’

The boy replied, ‘I think I’ll give your sermon a miss. If you don’t even know your way to the post office, how will you lead me to heaven?’

Click below to view a special Christmas PowerPoint presentation.

Tidbit 2 Finish Strong

There’s something in the air from Thanksgiving until New Year’s Day that makes you want to indulge in ALL the holiday treats. Something that makes you say, “I’ll start doing better next year.” There’s something that makes you want to forget about exercise, forget about calories, etc., etc. There are the treats that you only get during this time of the year like egg nogg, Christmas cookies, fruit cake and pumpkin pie. Some people simply jumped off the “healthy living” wagon because the temptations were too great.

I don’t know about you, but I can do a lot of damage between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day if I don’t keep myself on track. So I know that I can’t just let myself go crazy and forget about my health goals. I can’t afford to say, I’ll start all over again in January. If I go two days without doing some form of physical activity, it’s hard for me to get started again. If I go two days without any type of raw vegetable, I just don’t feel right. If I went from Thanksgiving until January without working on my goals, I don’t know if I would ever get started again. It would definitely be much harder for me get started again.

Have you jumped off the “healthy living” wagon? Well, it’s not too late to get back on. Start thinking about the things you can do today, then start planning. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Keep moving forward and finish 2020 strong!

Tidbit 3 Anniversary Time

This is the 10^th year that the Fit 4 the Master’s Use radio broadcast has been on WNCA 1570AM, Siler City, NC. Prior to 2010, I was a guest on my sister, Pastor Charlotte Bryant’s broadcast. I thank Pastor Bryant, Praise Tabernacle and the Lord for that beginning. Many times, I have wanted to throw up my hands and quit. Many times, I wondered whether or not I was making a difference. It takes time and research to produce those little 15-minute broadcasts. Sometimes I wonder what in the world am I going to present next. What topic is left? Then God steps in and gives me something. He has been and continues to be faithful.

Years ago, I began this healthy living quest because I was dealing with a health issue. I had no idea that I would be inviting others to come along on this quest with me. I haven’t done and still don’t do everything perfectly. I eat too much sometimes. I eat unhealthy foods sometimes. I am a work in progress. I’ll continue to be a work in progress until the day I die.

I’ve shared many times before; my goal is not to live to be 100. I just want to feel good, with no pain, or as less pain possible, while I live. I want to be able to drive myself around. I want to be able to care for myself. I don’t want to be so sick and tired that it negatively affects my ability to do what God has called me to do. We all have a destiny to fulfill. We all have gifts. I hope you will continue to join me in 2021 on this healthy living quest.

I hope you enjoyed these merry tidbits.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a blessed day!

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Inspiring Tidbits

***In everything give thanks. ***Food – Creation Retold: In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth and populated the Earth with broccoli, cauliflower and vegetables of all kinds and colors, so Man and Woman would live long and healthy lives. ***Laughter is a good form of stress relief. Have you laughed today?

Be grateful for what you have and stop complaining – it bores everybody else, does you no good, and doesn’t solve any problems. – Zig Ziglar

Tidbit 1: Give Thanks

In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, the Apostle Paul writes, “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Paul says very directly: No exceptions, no buts, no excuses—in everything give thanks. No matter how we think or feel, no matter what the situation is, we need to find a reason to thank God. I heard a minister say, “When I hear somebody say they have nothing to be thankful for, a spirit of slap comes over me and I just want to slap them.”

Here are some quotes that I came across. The authors are all unknown.

“I want to say thank you to all the people who walked into my life and made it outstanding, and all the people who walked out of my life and made it fantastic.”

There’s one thing for which you should be abundantly thankful – only you and God have all the facts about yourself.

“There’s always something to be thankful for. If you can’t pay your bills, you can be thankful you’re not one of your creditors.”

The thing I’m most grateful for right now is elastic waistbands.”

As you go about your day, make a point to be grateful for the things you may otherwise not even notice. For instance, when you go outside to get in your car, thank God that the car is still there, and nobody stole it during the night. If you really like coffee, sometimes take a minute in the morning to thank God for this “little thing” that brings you joy and comfort. How about the blessing of having hot water? It’s something we can easily take for granted, but it makes our lives so much better! How many times have you entered your house, turned on the lights and thanked God for the lights? As we begin to thank God for the small things in our lives, it will help us to focus on the positive and everything we do have. As result, we will also be much happier!

Click on the video to hear an oral presentation of this blog and to hear my rendition of: My Tribute (to God Be The Glory) by Andraé Crouch.

Tidbit 2 Food – Creation Retold

In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth and populated the Earth with broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow and red vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would live long and healthy lives.

Then using God’s great gifts, Satan created Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream and Krispy Creme Donuts. And Satan said, “You want chocolate with that?” And Man said, “Yes!” and Woman said, “and as long as you’re at it, add some sprinkles.” And they gained 10 pounds. And Satan smiled.

And God created the healthful yogurt that Woman might keep the figure that Man found so fair. And Satan brought forth white flour from the wheat, and sugar from the cane and combined them. And Woman went from size 6 to size 14.

So God said, “Try my fresh green salad.” And Satan presented Thousand-Island Dressing, buttery croutons and garlic toast on the side. And Man and Woman unfastened their belts following the repast.

God then said, “I have sent you heart healthy vegetables and olive oil in which to cook them” And Satan brought forth deep fried fish and chicken-fried steak so big it needed its own platter. And Man gained more weight and his cholesterol went through the roof. God then created a light, fluffy white cake, named it “Angel Food Cake,” and said, “It is good.” Satan then created chocolate cake and named it “Devil’s Food.”

God then brought forth running shoes so that His children might lose those extra pounds. And Satan gave cable TV with a remote control so Man Would not have to toil changing the channels. And Man and Woman laughed and cried before the flickering blue light and gained pounds.

Then God brought forth the potato, naturally low in fat and brimming with nutrition. And Satan peeled off the healthful skin and sliced the starchy center into chips and deep-fried them. And Man gained pounds.

God then gave lean beef so that Man might consume fewer calories and still satisfy his appetite. And Satan created McDonald’s and its 99-cent double cheeseburger Then said, “You want fries with that?” And Man replied, “Yes! And super size them!” And Satan said, “It is good.” And Man went into cardiac arrest.

God sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery.

Then Satan created HMOs (health maintenance organization plans).

Tidbit 3 Laughter

When was the last time you had a good laugh? Laughter is a great form of stress relief. It increases oxygen to your heart, lungs and muscles, improves your mood. According to Milton Berle, “Laughter is an instant vacation.” Research shows that the body doesn’t know the difference between real or fake laughter. Fake laughter turns into real laughter. If you don’t believe it, try it. Turn up the corners of your mouth up into a smile and then give a laugh. It may begin as fake laughter but the longer you do it, the less fake it will be. Give your body that needed vacation!

I hope enjoyed these inspiring tidbits. Thanks for watching.

Sources
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/z/zigziglar617796.html#K0bTpyWuSd4udz7C.99

Creation revised (westminster.edu)

Laughing Clipart Free Laughter Clip Art Free Clipart – Boy Vs Girl Joke In English – Png Download (#2939421) – PikPng

Health – Giving Tidbits

Have you smiled or laughed today? Humor does a body good. The Bible proves that God is the one and only true mastermind. If you have any doubts, start by reading the 1st chapter of Genesis. Have you stretched today? There are many benefits to stretching on a regular basis.

Tidbit 1 Humor Time

“Inside me there’s a thin person struggling to get out, but I can usually sedate him with four or five cupcakes.”– Bob Thaves

A Backyard Neighbor Funeral

Mr. Green peered over his fence and noticed that the neighbor’s little boy was in his backyard filling in a hole. Curious about what the youngster was up to, Mr. Green asked, “What are you doing, Jimmy?”

Tearfully, little Jimmy replied, “My goldfish died, and I’ve just buried him.”

“That’s an awfully large hole for a goldfish, isn’t it?” Mr. Green said.

Patting down the last bit of earth, little Jimmy replied, “That’s because he’s in your cat!”

Asking Her Age

A young mother had been too busy to visit her elderly neighbor who was ill. She said to her small son, “Johnny, run over and see how ‘old Mrs. Smith’ is.” Within a few minutes, the boy was back. “She says it’s none of your business how old she is.”

Tidbit 2 Mastermind Is He

A mastermind can be described as a brilliant thinker with original ideas (a chess mastermind or a criminal mastermind). Inventors, intellectuals, and famous geniuses can also be called masterminds.

The Bible proves that God is the one and only true mastermind. If you have any doubts, start by reading the 1^st chapter of Genesis. God created the heavens and the earth from the very beginning. He just keeps on showing off His outstanding self throughout the Bible. Look what God has done, mastermind is He!

Click on the video to view the oral presentation of this blog and listen to my song Mastermind Is He. (© ℗ 2006 Annette M. Harris. All rights reserved.)

Tidbit 3 Stretching

Have you stretched today? Do you stretch on a regular basis? Some people don’t realize the health benefits of stretching. Stretching is completely adjustable. No previous experience required. It just gets better the more you do it.

Here are some benefits of stretching before you get out of bed in the morning.

1. Stretching in the morning can help improve the range of motion in the joints, as well as stiffness that often accompanies being inactive or overweight. Decreased flexibility in the joints may increase your likelihood of developing arthritis or having poor balance, which could lead to injury.

2. It can dramatically improve blood circulation. A quick stretch when you wake can energize you to get out of bed. Proper circulation helps you move and function throughout the day.

3. It can help relieve stress and tension and help you to face the day more positively.

Before you take on the daily pressures and demands of job and family, allow yourself a few minutes to stretch and breathe. Before you do those stretches or even put one foot on the floor – acknowledge the Lord. Give Him a wave offering, a “Thank you Jesus”, blow Him a kiss, give Him a scripture verse, tell Him good morning – acknowledge Him. Then proceed with your stretches.

You can lie on your back, on your bed and just stretch your whole body & wiggle your fingers and toes. Some other movements include: Knees-to-Chest Stretch, Spinal Twist, Seated Forward Bend, or you can just be creative.

Stretching before going to bed gives you a chance to transition to quiet and let go of any negative thinking. Listen to some scripture verses, or soothing music.

Breathe slowly and deeply, stretch lightly and be relaxed.
Stretch in a smooth movement, without bouncing, only as far as it feels good to you. Bouncing as you stretch can injure your muscle and actually contribute to muscle tightness. Don’t worry about how far you can stretch.
Hold each stretch position steadily for about 30 seconds to give your muscles time to lengthen.

With your body relaxed, you should be able to fall asleep quicker and sleep more soundly. Your goal with a bedtime stretch is relaxation, to reduce muscle tension that has built up from the day’s activities. So take a few minutes tonight and stretch before telling God good night.

Stretching anytime anywhere is a great way to take a break from your busy day to recharge and strengthen your body and your mind. It does not need to be time consuming. If you take a few minutes out of your day to stretch and try to do so at least 2-3 days a week you can achieve the most benefits. If you stretch on an irregular schedule, your body will not be able to maintain a consistent range of motion. In other words, if you don’t use it, you lose it.

What are you waiting on? Get started today!

Thanks for stopping by. I hope enjoyed these Health-Giving Tidbits. This presentation 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 one of the wisest decisions you will ever make. Have a blessed day!

Sources
https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/jokes/
P. 197 (1001 Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking) Michael Hodgin Zondervan, Grand Rapids, Michigan 1992, 1994
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mastermind
https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/mastermind
http://clipart-library.com/stretching-cliparts.html
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/5-minute-wake-up-workout/

Priceless Tidbits

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall and had a great fall. He couldn’t be put back together again. If you’re broken from a fall, God specializes in mending broken pieces. Have you smiled or laughed today? Humor does a body good. Aromatherapy may lift your mood & help alleviate the symptoms of various conditions.

Welcome! I’m so glad that you decided to visit Happy & Fit 4 the Master’s Use! These priceless physical, mental, and spiritual tidbits are here to encourage, enlighten, motivate you, and/or simply make you smile. It’s not about one part, it’s about the whole. God wants us healthy mind, body, and soul.

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.
All the king’s horses and all the king’s men, couldn’t put Humpty together again.

We don’t know why Humpty was on that wall. All we know is that this time, they couldn’t put him back together.

We’ve had to deal with a lot of challenges during COVID-19. Many people have found themselves faced with losing their homes, life savings, jobs, family members, and friends, etc. Some of you may be wondering how or if, your broken life, your broken situation is going to get put back together. If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and you are broken or severely damaged from any kind physical, mental or spiritual fall, Jesus can fix your broken pieces. Nothing is too hard for Him. He specializes in restoration.

Maybe you’re broken from falling off the healthy living wall. At one time you were drinking your water, getting enough sleep, exercising, limiting your sweets and processed foods, you were mindful of how you were treating your body. Maybe you’ve picked back up some habits that you had previously dropped, like smoking, cursing or drinking alcohol. Maybe your body is physically broken, well, it’s not too late. God cares about your body and how you treat it and He’s able to put you back together again.

At some point in my school age years I developed an inferiority complex. I let the devil drill it into my mind for years and years how inferior I was. This went on until one day I was in my college dorm room and God spoke to me and told me that He was going to teach me to love myself. I looked in the mirror and I declared, Annette, you are somebody and you’re not inferior to anybody. From that day forward the journey began. It didn’t happen overnight. I began to look in the mirror and make positive declarations about myself and about my life. Yes, I was broken. I mean badly broken but I thank God that He has restored the broken pieces in that area.

Maybe you’re broken spiritually. You’re not walking with God like you used to. You’re not praying and seeking Him like you once did. God can still mend your broken pieces. I want to share with you from the second chapter of Joel. The prophet Joel wrote to the people of Judah during a difficult time in their history. They had endured the loss of crops and livestock as well as the death of friends and loved ones because of a plague of locusts. The Lord sent Joel to speak of His desire to restore to them what they had lost.

Joel 2 verse 25 reads, And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you. The years that the locusts have eaten represent negative experiences in the past, especially seasons of loss or lack. When those locusts did their work, it looked complete and final, but God promised that He could even restore the years that the swarming locusts has eaten.

All the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put Humpty Dumpty back together again, but Hallelujah, I serve a God who specializes in doing just that!

Years ago I attended an event where I heard BeBe & CeCe Winans sing a song called Humpty Dumpty. It has stayed with me all these years. Click below to view the oral presentation of this blog and my rendition of Humpty Dumpty.

Gotta smile

The church council met to discuss the pastor’s compensation package for the coming year. After the meeting the chair of council told the pastor: “We are very sorry, Pastor, but we decided that we cannot give you a raise next year.”

“But you must give me a raise,” said the pastor. “I am but a poor preacher!”
“I know,” the council chair said. “We hear you every Sunday.”

Timing Problem: A little girl came home from school and said to her mother, “I wish you would let me take my bath in the morning before I go to school, instead of at night before I go to bed.”

“What difference does it make?” her mother asked.

“Every day at school,” the little girl said, “Miss Taylor tells everybody to stand up who had a bath today. And I haven’t been able to stand up one time since school started three months ago.”

Words of wisdom: “There’s a fine line between a long, drawn-out sermon and a hostage situation.”

Aromatherapy is a holistic healing treatment that uses natural plant extracts to promote health and well-being. Sometimes it’s called essential oil therapy.

The term “aromatherapy” was coined by a French perfumer and chemist who had discovered the healing potential of lavender in treating burns.

Aromatherapy works through the sense of smell and skin absorption using products like diffusers, aromatic spritzers, inhalers, roll-ons, bathing salts, body oils, creams, or lotions for massage or topical application, facial steamers, hot and cold compresses, and clay masks.

You can find them at many places including like Walgreens, Walmart, and online. These oils aren’t regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This means that essential oil products can vary in purity, strength, and quality across manufacturers. Be sure to only purchase essential oils from reputable brands. Look for a product that is 100 percent natural and doesn’t contain any additives or synthetic ingredients.

Some essential oils include: lavender, lemon, peppermint, spearmint, eucalyptus, lemongrass, tea tree, and rosemary. Each essential oil has multiple healing properties, uses, and effects. You can use these alone or in any combination.

Essential oils may help manage pain, improve sleep quality, help relieve symptoms of depression, reduce stress, agitation, and anxiety, improve digestion, fight bacteria, and boost immunity, and those are just some of the benefits. One study found that peppermint oil led to a boost in exercise performance. Another study shows that sniffing rosemary can increase memory by 75%.

You find diluted and undiluted oils. Read the label. If you buy undiluted oils, be sure to always dilute them in a massage or carrier oil such as Sweet Almond Oil, Olive Oil, or Jojoba Oil. Some of the oils could irritate your skin, if you apply them to your skin directly without diluting them first.

There are some ready to use aromatherapy oils that have already been diluted. I found some good ones at Dollar Tree. One reason I like Dollar Tree is, I never know what jewels I might find there.

On average, essential oils are up to 75 times more powerful than dried herbs, so a couple of drops go a long way. The fragrance doesn’t stay on your skin like regular perfume does. So, don’t worry, if you use peppermint or lemon oil you won’t smell like peppermint or lemon all day.

Like most alternative therapies, aromatherapy shouldn’t be used as a replacement for your doctor’s prescribed treatment plan. Don’t stop taking medications, attending counseling sessions, or using other prescribed therapies without talking to your doctor first.

Essential oils may lift your mood and make you feel good with just a whiff of their fragrance. Conduct your research to find more information on how to incorporate Aromatherapy into a healthy lifestyle.

Have you tried Aromatherapy? How did it work for you? Do you have a favorite oil?

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 one of the wisest decisions you will ever make.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope enjoyed these priceless tidbits. Until next time, have a blessed day!

Feel free to share any tips or positive thoughts.

SOURCES
https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/jokes/
Hodgin, M. (1994). 1001Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking. Zondervan Publishing House.
https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/jokes/
http://clipart-library.com/clipart/essential-oils-cliparts_13.htm
https://www.byrdie.com/essential-oils-guide
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essential_oil
https://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-aromatherapy#how-does-it-work?
https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/aromatherapy#treating-depression

Cheerful Tidbits

Have you smiled today? How’s your memory? Need to hear a hymn?

These mental, physical, and spiritual tidbits are here to encourage, enlighten, motivate you, and/or simply make you smile. Enjoy!

Tidbit #1 Humor time

Church Gossip: Mildred, the church gossip and self-appointed Blog 2a 2020 arbiter of the church’s morals, kept sticking her nose in the other members’ private lives. Church members were unappreciative of her activities but feared her enough to maintain their silence.

She made a mistake, however, when she accused George, a new member, of being an alcoholic after she saw his pickup truck parked in front of the town’s only bar one afternoon.

She commented to George and others that everyone seeing it there would know what he was doing.

George, a man of few words, stared at her for a moment and just walked away. He didn’t explain, defend or deny; he said nothing.

Later that evening, George quietly parked his pickup in front of Mildred’s house… and left it there all night!

Actual Announcements from Church Bulletins
–Ladies, don’t forget the rummage sale. It’s a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Don’t forget your husbands.”

–The sermon this morning: “Jesus Walks on the Water.” The sermon tonight: “Searching for Jesus.”

–Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help they can get.

The Visit: A preacher visits an elderly woman from his congregation. As he sits on the couch he notices a large bowl of peanuts on the coffee table. “Mind if I have a few?” he asks.

“No, not at all!” the woman replied.

They chat for an hour and as the preacher stands to leave, he realizes that instead of eating just a few peanuts, he emptied most of the bowl. “I’m terribly sorry for eating all your peanuts, I really just meant to eat a few.”

“Oh, that’s all right,” the woman says. “Ever since I lost my teeth all I can do is suck the chocolate off them.”
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Tidbit #2
The hymn At the Cross was published in 1707. It has definitely stood the test time. It was written by Isaac Watts who wrote over 600 hymns during his lifetime, including Joy to the World. The main subject of the hymn is salvation. The scripture verses – 1 Timothy 2:5-6 (KJV).
⁵For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
⁶Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

Click on the video link https://youtu.be/vvkUN4u4tMc to hear the oral presentation of this blog and my rendition of At the Cross.
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Tidbit #3
How’s your memory?
A strong memory depends on the health and vitality of your brain. Whether you’re a student, a working professional, or a senior, there are many things you can do to improve your memory and mental performance.

One way to improve your memory is to give your brain a workout. You need to do brain training just like you need to do strength training. Here are 4 things to consider when choosing a brain boosting activity.

Choose an activity that is unfamiliar and teaches you something new. Let it take you out of your comfort zone. It shouldn’t be something that you’re already good at. To strengthen the brain, you need to keep learning and developing new skills.
The activity should be challenging and demand your full and close attention. It’s not enough that the activity was challenging at one point. It must still be something that requires mental effort. For example, learning to play a challenging new piece of music counts. Playing a difficult piece you’ve already memorized does not.
Look for an activity that allows you to start at an easy level and work your way up as your skills improve —always pushing the envelope so you continue to stretch your capabilities. When a previously difficult level starts to feel comfortable, that means it’s time to tackle the next level of performance.
Choose an activity that’s challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding. Rewards support the brain’s learning process. The more interested and engaged you are in the activity, the more likely you’ll continue doing it and the greater the benefits you’ll experience.

Right now is the perfect time to do something you haven’t had the time to do, like learning how to play a musical instrument, take a cooking class, learn how to crochet, play chess, learn a foreign language, or master your golf swing.

— Test your recall. Make a list — of grocery items, things to do, or anything else that comes to mind — and memorize it. An hour or so later, see how many items you can recall. Make items on the list as challenging as possible for the greatest mental stimulation. blog 2 memory

— Do math in your head. Figure out problems without using a pencil, paper, or computer; you can make this more difficult — and athletic — by walking at the same time.

Any of these activities may help you improve your memory, as long as they keep you challenged and engaged. Let’s get started!

The information that I have shared with you is intended for informational purposes only. It doesn’t replace your doctor’s orders.

If you know Jesus Christ as your Savior, get to know Him even better.

If you do not know Him, accepting Him as your Savior will be one of the wisest decisions you will ever make. He’ll give you strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow. He’ll be faithful. You may change on Him, but He’ll never change on you!

Bye for now. Feel free to share any tips or positive thoughts.

Thanks for visiting!

RESOURCES:
https://www.netfunny.com/rhf/jokes/05/Aug/gossip.html
http://swapmeetdave.com/Humor/Religious.htm
http://swapmeetdave.com/Humor/Religious.htm
https://www.animatedimages.org/cat-laughing-1309.ht
https://www.greatchristianhymns.com/at-the-cross.html
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Timothy+2%3A5-6&version=KJV
https://www.pinterest.se/pin/328481366545003612/
https://www.pinterest.se/pin/214906213459293354/

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