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What does prayer mean? Plain and simple!
What does “Prayer” mean? plain and simple June 21, 2012 by adifferenceforyourlovedones by Beate Who could guess that something so simple, like talking with God needs so much explanation? I wrote this to my grandchildren and I pray it will minister to … Continue reading
Are you saved from wrath?
I am getting some of my Christian friends upset by speaking out against “their” religion. Please let me explain and read to the end: Christianity is a religion as ANY other religion that leads to hell IF you … Continue reading
Posted in How I live life to the fullest
Tagged being different, Bible, branding, Christian, down to earth, Encouraging, God, Good news, Gospel, Happiness, Jesus, Joy, learning, religion, Religion and Spirituality
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Now that we established that there is God, we can discover WHO He is.
Much information is available who God is, the most accurate descriptions are always in the Bible, since God is the WORD (John 1:1). He is your personal God, yet He is also everyone else’s personal God and NEVER changes, always … Continue reading
Posted in How I live life to the fullest
Tagged beginning, being different, Bible, counseling, down to earth, Elohim, Encouraging, God, Good news, Joy, learning, Religion and Spirituality, sharing
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Where is your focus in life?
Overcoming the “fuzziest ideas” capturing the true you! If you drive down the wrong road even the right way, you will never get to your destination? Not unless you turn around. Doing things your way is at best to … Continue reading
Posted in How I live life to the fullest
Tagged beginning, being different, Christ, down to earth, Encouraging, God, Good news, Happiness, Jesus, Joy, Lord, practical, Religion and Spirituality, Time management
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Procrastination
Procrastination is a very common approach for any job and very excusable in this hurried time we live. There is one problem: Our life goes on and our family is growing and since life is finite TIME is of … Continue reading
Creators have a creation
I am working with crochet pattern I create something that was not there the day before, which is hopefully cool enough that others like it too. People have a creator too as we are very much imitators of God, when … Continue reading
Posted in How I live life to the fullest
Tagged Business, counseling, Crochet, Encouraging, God, Good news, Happiness, Home, Joy, learning, Pattern, Patternstriedandtrue, Philosophy, Play value, religion, Working from home
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What is the Trinity of God
Look at me! A trinity! There is only ONE real God, the God of the Bible, the creator of the universe. Jesus upheld monotheism. When asked what is the greatest command, Jesus responded, “. . . the Lord our God, … Continue reading
Posted in How I live life to the fullest
Tagged Bible, branding, counseling, Encouraging, Family, God, Good advice, Happiness, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Joy, learning crochet, Religion and Spirituality, Trinity
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Who am I
We live an a world full of conflicting messages. One day we are happy and fulfilled the next day we doubt and despair. I am not much of a writer, but I am an encourager, prayer partner and love to … Continue reading
What is God’s opinion on religion?
Warning: if you are content the way you live don’t read this, because it will tick you off. However if you are seeking TRUTH, you will find it here. “Only truth makes believe true. Religion will not make things true, … Continue reading
Posted in Victorious living
Tagged branding, Christian, counseling, Encouraging, God, Good advice, Happiness, Jesus, Joy, learning, Muslim, Patternstriedandtrue, Philosophy, Prevention, Programming, Quran, Religion and Spirituality, sharing
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Ok, you don’t want to believe in God! That’s cool, since you have a choice!
If you choose not to believe in God or in a perceived god, who is not god at all, your faith has a different object, whatever it may be. We are all very sincere about our believes, opinions and perceptions. … Continue reading
Posted in Victorious living
Tagged Christ, Encouraging, God, Good advice, Happiness, Jesus, Joy, learning, Patternstriedandtrue, Philosophy, Prevention, Religion and Spirituality
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Choices
One really awesome thing about our creator, unlike any religious god, is that He gives us total freedom. Jesus (who is very much alive after His resurrection) says, whom I set free shall be free indeed.John Obviously prerequisite to making … Continue reading
Posted in Victorious living
Tagged Bible, Choice, Encouraging, God, Good advice, Jesus, Joy, learning, Lord, Patternstriedandtrue, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality
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Changes
Believes (mind set) drive behavior. Changing your believes will give you the victory over your behavior. Most people are stuck on “I can’t” and “I wouldn’t”or “Impossible! “. Is that your excuse for not trying? Some people are so in … Continue reading
Posted in Victorious living
Tagged Abundant life, Encouraging, God, Good advice, Happiness, Jesus, Joy, Patternstriedandtrue, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Time management, Word of God
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WHO are you?
To have meaning in life each of us has to find out: Who am I? Why do I exist? Who made me? What am I to do with my life? How did I get to be me? Will I be … Continue reading
Posted in Victorious living
Tagged counseling, Happiness, Jesus, Joy, learning, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality
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Are you stuck? Do you need change?
You can be sure: … Continue reading
Posted in Victorious living
Tagged Divorce, down to earth, Encouraging, God, Good advice, Good news, Happiness, Joy, learning, Marriage, Programming, relationship, Religion and Spirituality, Thought, Time management
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Todays: Challenge
What do I miss ? I am very fortunate that I have all my loved ones and all my friends still with me around me any time. God has it fixed that every month we have one birthday celebration to … Continue reading
A day in my life
Todays assignment is to follow my day. Sorry for this lengthy post, but I almost was going all 24 hours of the day, with 4 hours sleep this afternoon. 12 am at work as in home nursing assistant. Put my … Continue reading
Who are we competing with?
Having started this pattern business in Feb 2013 has been a great growing process. I meet a lot of cool people, who are very frugal, inventive, eco friendly and informed just like me. Which makes me wonder: Why would would people … Continue reading
Posted in Beginnings, Technical Stuff
Tagged beginner crochet, being different, Business, counseling, Crafts, Crochet, Crochet patterns, Designer, Encouraging, Etsy, Good advice, Happiness, Joy, learning, new to crochet, Pattern, Patternstriedandtrue, Time management, Website, Working from home
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Todays quest:
According to the outline I follow I am to answer the question: ” What do you do” without mentioning my job. My main purpose on earth is to glorify God, our creator, with whatever I do. So that is what … Continue reading
Task of the May 4.: Favorite quote and why I love it
My favorite book ever written is God’s book, because the author is present when one reads it. One can even understand it, when one is born again and that is my favorite quote: Jesus says: John 3:3 You must be … Continue reading
What to do when disappointed?
For some reason when I start writing blog I get into philosophizing. My every day mundane living takes on a philosophical , what can I learn from this happening attitude. I wonder why I can’t be content with just writing … Continue reading
Why don’t I have any new patterns designed, up and running?
I asked myself that question. Where did all my great ambition go to be so on top of the game plan?? Answer: I am signed up with too many sites to promote my business, who constantly barrage me with their … Continue reading
Posted in Beginnings, Update
Tagged beginner crochet, Business, counseling, Encouraging, God, Good news, Happiness, Joy, learning, networking, New business, Patternstriedandtrue, Programming, sharing, Shopping, Website, Websites, Working from home
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Patterns Tried and True 