Fifth Day of Christmas

On the Fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me five gold rings. The five golden rings are the first five books of the Old Testament, known as the Torah or Pentateuch. The five books are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy.

Fouth Day of Christmas

On the Fourth Day of Christmas my true love gave to me four calling birds. The four calling birds are the Four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John in the Bible. The Holy Gospels proclaim the Good News of God’s reconciliation to the world in Jesus Christ.

Third Day of Christmas

On the Third Day of Christmas my true love gave to me three French hens – The three French Hens represents the three theological virtues, faith, hope and love. (1 Corinthians 13:13)

First Day of Christmas

On the First Day of Christmas my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree – The partridge is Jesus Christ, the Son of God. ‘Jerusalem! How often would I have sheltered you under my wings, as a hen does her chicks, but you would not have it so…” (Luke 13:34)

Paying it Forward

When I found out that my sister-in-law was pregnant for my nephew a few years ago now I remember feeling like I had the most perfect option for all of the baby stuff we were going to no longer need. He was due just under a year after we had Logan so as we were done with things I either gave them the stuff or made a really good deal with them. One of the things I decided to just give them was my maternity clothes. I did have one request though that when my sister got pregnant they needed to share the clothing with her as well so that they both were able to save money. I thought back then that when it was done that I wanted it all back so I could sell it however anything that was mine I want to now donate a pregnancy crisis center! I think that is where that clothing belongs and though I spent tons of money on that clothing it was the old me that did not take care of my money. Now that we take care of our money I want to help others!

Yes I am that blonde sometimes…

I recently saw something about dead sea salts…the part that kept getting me is how can sea salt be dead? It was never alive! So I have just been plain baffled to the point that I almost came to you all for your advice on it. Then the ahh haa moment came about and I realized it was for salts that came from the Dead Sea. I feel so stupid at this moment that it’s just plain sad. The sad part is that the Dead Sea is not an unknown thing to me giving it is part of biblical history. Might me time to really get my bible in a year plan going!

Praises

One of the ways that we find to let our kids to know we are proud of them what what they have done or are handling things in life is to praise them. We are working more and more to give them praise and build them up more than correct them. It is so easy to point out their flaws or wrong doings but a bigger investment into their future to let them know how important they are. Sometimes it is nice to recognize their achievement with a nice gift, but that is not as big to them in the long run as pouring praise into their lives. I hope to continue to work on this so that I pour more into their bucket daily than I am taking from it.

I am also finding the more I stick to Love and Logic principals the happy and more adjusted we all are. I hope maybe my husband can learn more about this in the next few months because it’s an idea that works well into young adult times if used properly in a way that fits your family. Does anyone else us this and have pointers for us?

It’s not that Simple

So many ads and magazines make these women look so perfect to the average person that they try things that would not be safe for anyone. I have been there myself and have tried things that make no sense expecially when I look back and realize that the weight I was when I tried things is my goal weight. It’s so hard to explain to a young girl that there is not a diet pill that works. Yes they may help but they do so much more damage and in the long run the person not willing to actually change their life it will never last! I know that when I think about the health part of my daily things then I always do better. I hope that other people can see that they are their best option to living a healthy life.