Happy Mother's Day all you beautiful ladies!
Lisa sent the following to me and I thought I would share! Enjoy!
TRIBUTE TO A SINGLE MOTHER
Parenting is never easy,
But it’s widely known
That raising children is still harder
When you’re all alone.
All the duties two would split
Are now maintained by one.
With so little help
It’s often hard to get things done.
This is why the single mother
Gets our highest praise.
Her life of sharing has a way
Of filling up her days.
She’s asked to be both warm and loving.
Filled with patience rare;
But when her strength is needed,
She is also firm and fair.
She must fill in where fathers do,
Expand her mother’s role.
To every new requirement
She gives her heart and soul.
She seldom gets her proper share
Of rest and relaxation.
Her life is one of sacrifice
And selfless dedication.
She gives so much and asks so little
Of the world around her
That one could say that fate has blessed
The children who surround her.
-Bruce B. Wilmer
(Copyright© 1989, 1991 Bruce B. Wilmer)
Enjoy your Mother's Day!
Love y'all!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Happy Mother's Day!
Hope you ALL have a wonderful Mother's Day! Enjoy every minute of the day as you engage with your little blessings or as you remember their childhood or remember their formative years, or talk to them on the phone or letters or Skype, etc. Enjoy Motherhood!
I received the following and thought you might enjoy it as well! Happy Mother's Day!
**Happy Mother's Day!**
Things I learned from my mother, and what my kiddo is learning from me :)
1. *My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE *.
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."
2. *My mother taught me RELIGION*.
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."
3. *My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL*.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"
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 the science of OSMOSIS *.
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."
9. *My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM*.
"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"
10. *My mother taught me about STAMINA*.
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."
11. *My mother taught me about WEATHER*.
"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."
12. *My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY*.
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"
13. *My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE*.
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."
14. *My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION *.
"Stop acting like your father!"
15. *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."
16. *My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION*.
"Just wait until we get home."
17. *My mother taught me about RECEIVING *.
"You are going to get it when you get home!"
18. *My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE*.
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they're going to get stuck that way."
19. *My mother taught me ESP*.
"Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"
20. * **My mother taught me HUMOR.*
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."
21. *My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT*.
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."
22. *My mother taught me GENETICS*.
"You're just like your father."
23. *My mother taught me about my ROOTS*.
"Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"
24. *My mother taught me WISDOM*.
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."
And my favorite:
25. *My mother taught me about JUSTICE.*
"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you."
Happy Mother's Day Sweet GEMS!!!
I received the following and thought you might enjoy it as well! Happy Mother's Day!
**Happy Mother's Day!**
Things I learned from my mother, and what my kiddo is learning from me :)
1. *My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE *.
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."
2. *My mother taught me RELIGION*.
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."
3. *My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL*.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"
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 the science of OSMOSIS *.
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."
9. *My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM*.
"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"
10. *My mother taught me about STAMINA*.
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."
11. *My mother taught me about WEATHER*.
"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."
12. *My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY*.
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"
13. *My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE*.
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."
14. *My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION *.
"Stop acting like your father!"
15. *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."
16. *My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION*.
"Just wait until we get home."
17. *My mother taught me about RECEIVING *.
"You are going to get it when you get home!"
18. *My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE*.
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they're going to get stuck that way."
19. *My mother taught me ESP*.
"Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"
20. * **My mother taught me HUMOR.*
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."
21. *My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT*.
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."
22. *My mother taught me GENETICS*.
"You're just like your father."
23. *My mother taught me about my ROOTS*.
"Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"
24. *My mother taught me WISDOM*.
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."
And my favorite:
25. *My mother taught me about JUSTICE.*
"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you."
Happy Mother's Day Sweet GEMS!!!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
The Discipline of Service: March 3, 2010
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men." Colossians 3:23
The Discipline of Service
John 13:1-17
1. Jesus modeled being a servant: Phil. 2:6-11; Acts 3:13, 26; 4:27, 30; Isa. 53
2. Jesus knew who He was. (Jn 13:3) - He was from God and returning to God
3. Jesus' service was not showy. (Jn13:4)
4. To be strong in the discipline of service, we must understand the difference between service and self-righteous service.
5. Christian service involves: * surrendering (more) time and rights
* understanding God's economy
* wanting to live this lifestyle through prayer,
confession, repentance and listening
Serve in and by: Hidden things; Small things; Guarding other' reputations; Being served; common courtesy; Hospitality; Listening; Bearing others' burdens; Sharing the Word; and Furthering the Kingdom!
Act of Service: so you can check it off your list as done (leaves you exhausted)
you pick whom you will serve
we fit it in - when it is good for us
Being a Servant: never feel like you are done (doesn't exhaust you, but fills you up)
He shows you who to serve and you don't care
Let's go and let Him show you
Serve no matter what - be sensitive
Will you SERVE? Bring Him Glory!!!!!!
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men." Colossians 3:23
The Discipline of Service
John 13:1-17
1. Jesus modeled being a servant: Phil. 2:6-11; Acts 3:13, 26; 4:27, 30; Isa. 53
2. Jesus knew who He was. (Jn 13:3) - He was from God and returning to God
3. Jesus' service was not showy. (Jn13:4)
4. To be strong in the discipline of service, we must understand the difference between service and self-righteous service.
5. Christian service involves: * surrendering (more) time and rights
* understanding God's economy
* wanting to live this lifestyle through prayer,
confession, repentance and listening
Serve in and by: Hidden things; Small things; Guarding other' reputations; Being served; common courtesy; Hospitality; Listening; Bearing others' burdens; Sharing the Word; and Furthering the Kingdom!
Act of Service: so you can check it off your list as done (leaves you exhausted)
you pick whom you will serve
we fit it in - when it is good for us
Being a Servant: never feel like you are done (doesn't exhaust you, but fills you up)
He shows you who to serve and you don't care
Let's go and let Him show you
Serve no matter what - be sensitive
Will you SERVE? Bring Him Glory!!!!!!
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men." Colossians 3:23
Bible Reading for March 4th - March 17th
Hey Ladies!
Here are the Bible Reading passages for the next two weeks! Enjoy!
Thursday - March 4th
Phil. 2:1-11
This is a remarkable passage about Jesus' example of Him becoming a servant in order to fulfill God's will. If He would do it, we should follow His example to serve others.
Friday - March 5th
Matt. 20:26-28
In this passage Jesus is getting to the heart of having a servant mindset. He clearly states what His definition of greatness is...those who serve others are great in God's eyes.
Saturday - March 6th
Luke 22:24-30
Jesus talks here to His disciples and again, He redefines greatness. He assures His disciples (and it transfers to us) that when they serve, their reward will be great.
Sunday - March 7th
Mark 9:33-37
Those rascals! They were arguing AGAIN about who was the greatest! Jesus takes a child and points out that serving in the small things is BIG in His eyes. Where is God calling you to serve in His kingdom?
Monday - March 8th
1 Cor. 10:24
Short and sweet! This passage is about our freedom in Christ...and using our freedom in constructive ways. Serving others is a GREAT way to be seeking the good of others.
Tuesday - March 9th
Gal. 6:1-10
Many of the aspects of serving are found here: guarding others' reputation, small things, bearing other's loads, serving in the kingdom...and more!
Wednesday - March 10th
Rom. 12:1-8
Another great passage about how we should view ourselves...as a person who lives to please God. What gifts has He given to you that you can offer back to Him?
Thursday - March 11th
Matt. 24:36-51
I thought this was an interesting look at not putting off being plugged in and serving. We never know when Christ will return...we want to be serving Him when He does! If we would live every day in that way, His peace would reign in our lives.
Friday - March 12th
2 Tim. 2:22-26
Look at Paul's words to the young pastor, Timothy. The guiding thought in this passage is for those who follow God to do so with humility and strong character. It's about having a servant's heart...not just "doing" acts of service.
Saturday - March 13th
Gal. 5:13-15
Wow - Paul could cut to a point in a powerful way! He writes here that we should not use our freedom to look out for ourselves...but to serve others in love!
Sunday - March 14th
James 2:14-17
Good deeds will not get us saved - only faith in Christ gives us salvation. But if you have put your faith in Him, He expects His followers to be actively doing good deeds for others as an expression of their faith.
Monday - March 15th
Matt. 25:31-46
Jesus teaches about the importance of having a servant's heart in the way we interact with others.
Tuesday - March 16th
John 12:23-28
This is a packed passage. Jesus is talking about His mission as a servant...to save the world by laying down His life. He also says that those who follow Him will be like Him by serving others and ministering to them in Jesus' name.
Wednesday - March 17th
Matt. 25:21
At the end of the day, this is all I want to hear from my Lord.
See you tonight!!!!!!
Here are the Bible Reading passages for the next two weeks! Enjoy!
Thursday - March 4th
Phil. 2:1-11
This is a remarkable passage about Jesus' example of Him becoming a servant in order to fulfill God's will. If He would do it, we should follow His example to serve others.
Friday - March 5th
Matt. 20:26-28
In this passage Jesus is getting to the heart of having a servant mindset. He clearly states what His definition of greatness is...those who serve others are great in God's eyes.
Saturday - March 6th
Luke 22:24-30
Jesus talks here to His disciples and again, He redefines greatness. He assures His disciples (and it transfers to us) that when they serve, their reward will be great.
Sunday - March 7th
Mark 9:33-37
Those rascals! They were arguing AGAIN about who was the greatest! Jesus takes a child and points out that serving in the small things is BIG in His eyes. Where is God calling you to serve in His kingdom?
Monday - March 8th
1 Cor. 10:24
Short and sweet! This passage is about our freedom in Christ...and using our freedom in constructive ways. Serving others is a GREAT way to be seeking the good of others.
Tuesday - March 9th
Gal. 6:1-10
Many of the aspects of serving are found here: guarding others' reputation, small things, bearing other's loads, serving in the kingdom...and more!
Wednesday - March 10th
Rom. 12:1-8
Another great passage about how we should view ourselves...as a person who lives to please God. What gifts has He given to you that you can offer back to Him?
Thursday - March 11th
Matt. 24:36-51
I thought this was an interesting look at not putting off being plugged in and serving. We never know when Christ will return...we want to be serving Him when He does! If we would live every day in that way, His peace would reign in our lives.
Friday - March 12th
2 Tim. 2:22-26
Look at Paul's words to the young pastor, Timothy. The guiding thought in this passage is for those who follow God to do so with humility and strong character. It's about having a servant's heart...not just "doing" acts of service.
Saturday - March 13th
Gal. 5:13-15
Wow - Paul could cut to a point in a powerful way! He writes here that we should not use our freedom to look out for ourselves...but to serve others in love!
Sunday - March 14th
James 2:14-17
Good deeds will not get us saved - only faith in Christ gives us salvation. But if you have put your faith in Him, He expects His followers to be actively doing good deeds for others as an expression of their faith.
Monday - March 15th
Matt. 25:31-46
Jesus teaches about the importance of having a servant's heart in the way we interact with others.
Tuesday - March 16th
John 12:23-28
This is a packed passage. Jesus is talking about His mission as a servant...to save the world by laying down His life. He also says that those who follow Him will be like Him by serving others and ministering to them in Jesus' name.
Wednesday - March 17th
Matt. 25:21
At the end of the day, this is all I want to hear from my Lord.
See you tonight!!!!!!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Bible Reading Passages 2/18 - 3/3/2010
Here you go ladies! Let's read together and be fed!
Thursday - February 18th
Matt. 7:13-14
These verses talk about the need to submit to God's ways of living our lives. The message is beautiful - God's ways lead to LIFE!
Friday - February 19th
Rom. 15:1-3
Paul writes to instruct us on putting others' needs above our own as we follow Christ's example.
Saturday - February 20th
1 Corinthians 10:23-24
This passage tells us that while it's possible to do whatever we want - everything does not lead to good things.
Sunday - February 21st
1 Cor. 10:31-11:1
Living our lives in ways that honor others is a way that we can be a good witness for the Christian faith.
Monday - February 22nd
1 Cor. 13:4-7
Ultimately, love is the only reason we would choose a life of submission. It is our response to the love of God first showed us.
Tuesday - February 23rd
Phil. 2:1-5
Another beautifully written passage illustrating the biblical approach to submission.
Wednesday - February 24th
Luke 14:7-11
These verses give a practical look at how being submissive leads to others having a higher view of us.
Thursday - February 25th
Luke 18:9-14
Here is another passage about the benefit of humility. The tax collector was not being submissive to the Pharisee - but submissive to the power of God's truth.
Friday - February 26th
Rom. 12:9-21
Paul writes about the connection between love and considering others above yourself.
Saturday - February 27th
Eph. 4:1-6
Bear with one another...in love. Love is the key to choosing life of submission to others.
Sunday - February 28th
John 12:23-28
Jesus models how He submits to God's plan for the world...and what He expects of those who follow Him.
Monday - March 1st
John 6:35-40
Jesus Christ is the Messiah and the Savior of all. Look at His incredible understanding of submission in verse 38.
Tuesday - March 2nd
Phil 3:7-14
This is a look at a life lived according to God's ways. We do not lose - even though we have to let go of some things...they lose their appeal compared to the things of God.
Wednesday - March 3rd
Rev. 2:18-19
Wouldn't it be the best feeling in the world to have the Lord speak these words about you?
See y'all tonight at GEMS!!!
Thursday - February 18th
Matt. 7:13-14
These verses talk about the need to submit to God's ways of living our lives. The message is beautiful - God's ways lead to LIFE!
Friday - February 19th
Rom. 15:1-3
Paul writes to instruct us on putting others' needs above our own as we follow Christ's example.
Saturday - February 20th
1 Corinthians 10:23-24
This passage tells us that while it's possible to do whatever we want - everything does not lead to good things.
Sunday - February 21st
1 Cor. 10:31-11:1
Living our lives in ways that honor others is a way that we can be a good witness for the Christian faith.
Monday - February 22nd
1 Cor. 13:4-7
Ultimately, love is the only reason we would choose a life of submission. It is our response to the love of God first showed us.
Tuesday - February 23rd
Phil. 2:1-5
Another beautifully written passage illustrating the biblical approach to submission.
Wednesday - February 24th
Luke 14:7-11
These verses give a practical look at how being submissive leads to others having a higher view of us.
Thursday - February 25th
Luke 18:9-14
Here is another passage about the benefit of humility. The tax collector was not being submissive to the Pharisee - but submissive to the power of God's truth.
Friday - February 26th
Rom. 12:9-21
Paul writes about the connection between love and considering others above yourself.
Saturday - February 27th
Eph. 4:1-6
Bear with one another...in love. Love is the key to choosing life of submission to others.
Sunday - February 28th
John 12:23-28
Jesus models how He submits to God's plan for the world...and what He expects of those who follow Him.
Monday - March 1st
John 6:35-40
Jesus Christ is the Messiah and the Savior of all. Look at His incredible understanding of submission in verse 38.
Tuesday - March 2nd
Phil 3:7-14
This is a look at a life lived according to God's ways. We do not lose - even though we have to let go of some things...they lose their appeal compared to the things of God.
Wednesday - March 3rd
Rev. 2:18-19
Wouldn't it be the best feeling in the world to have the Lord speak these words about you?
See y'all tonight at GEMS!!!
Free to Submit: February 17, 2010
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
Free to Submit
Mark 8:34
Biblical submission leads to freedom!
1. Submission is the voluntary placement of oneself under the authority and leadership of another. (Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary)
2. Foster (Celebration of Discipline) "Laying down the terrible burden of always needing to get our own way." (pg 111)
3. We are afraid of submission because we fear we will lose our identity.
4. Biblical examples of submission: - Jesus (Matthew 26:36-42)
- Disciples (Mk 1:19-20; Mt 9:9;
Mk 1:16-18; Jn 17:6)
- Paul (Acts 9)
- Mary (Luke 1:26-38)
5. Submitting to others - are there limits to submission?
Yes - when it leads to harm, destruction or hurt.
6. What's in it for me?
Leads to something better - Freedom by choice.
More interesting way of living - putting others before ourselves - looking out
to look in!
7. How do I live a life of submission?
Begin with a look at your inner spirit.
"Then He called the crowd to Him along with His disciples and said: 'If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.'" -Mark 8:34
- Jesus said this to the whole crowd. (for ALL of us!!)
- Deny yourself - put aside your self-interest.
- Take up your cross, not His. (Deny yourself and publicly let them know you
are Mine.)
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28"
Free to Submit
Mark 8:34
Biblical submission leads to freedom!
1. Submission is the voluntary placement of oneself under the authority and leadership of another. (Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary)
2. Foster (Celebration of Discipline) "Laying down the terrible burden of always needing to get our own way." (pg 111)
3. We are afraid of submission because we fear we will lose our identity.
4. Biblical examples of submission: - Jesus (Matthew 26:36-42)
- Disciples (Mk 1:19-20; Mt 9:9;
Mk 1:16-18; Jn 17:6)
- Paul (Acts 9)
- Mary (Luke 1:26-38)
5. Submitting to others - are there limits to submission?
Yes - when it leads to harm, destruction or hurt.
6. What's in it for me?
Leads to something better - Freedom by choice.
More interesting way of living - putting others before ourselves - looking out
to look in!
7. How do I live a life of submission?
Begin with a look at your inner spirit.
"Then He called the crowd to Him along with His disciples and said: 'If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.'" -Mark 8:34
- Jesus said this to the whole crowd. (for ALL of us!!)
- Deny yourself - put aside your self-interest.
- Take up your cross, not His. (Deny yourself and publicly let them know you
are Mine.)
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28"
Saturday, February 13, 2010
2009 Tax Preparation.....
Thought some of you might be interested in this announcement:
Heartland will serve as a host site for free 2009 tax preparation services for income-qualified families (less than $55,000) and individuals (less than $30,000).
The College's participation is sponsored by the Center for Economic Progress. Services will be offered beginning Friday, January 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays in Room 3602 of the Workforce Development Center.
These hours will be maintained through Tuesday, April 13.
These free tax preparation services are provided by certified volunteer tax preparers on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants are asked to bring all tax documents, including W-2s and 1099s (if any), Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers for all family members, a copy of last year's tax return if available, a bank account number and routing number to direct deposit your refund, and a valid photo ID.
Tax services also will be available at the Bloomington Housing Authority and at Bloomington's Mid-Central Community Action sites.
For more details about these or other tax site locations in Illinois, call (888) 827-8511 [TTY (313) 701-1326] or visit www.economicprogress.org.
Heartland will serve as a host site for free 2009 tax preparation services for income-qualified families (less than $55,000) and individuals (less than $30,000).
The College's participation is sponsored by the Center for Economic Progress. Services will be offered beginning Friday, January 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays in Room 3602 of the Workforce Development Center.
These hours will be maintained through Tuesday, April 13.
These free tax preparation services are provided by certified volunteer tax preparers on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants are asked to bring all tax documents, including W-2s and 1099s (if any), Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers for all family members, a copy of last year's tax return if available, a bank account number and routing number to direct deposit your refund, and a valid photo ID.
Tax services also will be available at the Bloomington Housing Authority and at Bloomington's Mid-Central Community Action sites.
For more details about these or other tax site locations in Illinois, call (888) 827-8511 [TTY (313) 701-1326] or visit www.economicprogress.org.
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