Real Life Enrichment: February 2013

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

1935 to 1939..... All of us need this reminder

1935 to 1939..... All of us need this reminder

There are probably some Moms and Dads who remember these times! And out of frustration and struggle, they might have said to their children, "Quit your whining!"

Extremely hard times!!

Could those age 50 and younger in today's world

be able to do this and survive??

1935 to 1939 Pictures of the United States

AFTER YOU LOOK AT THE PICTURES READ THE NOTE AT THE VERY BOTTOM!
WE ALL NEED A REMINDER.

AND WE THINK WE'VE GOT IT BAD!!!

Please pass this on to remind others what it was like.... only 74 years ago....

Makes complaining about no cell service, high gasoline prices, not enough cable channels, seem a bit ludicrous.

And no credit cards to buy what you want, but don't need!

If you don't know what the Great Depression was all about,

here is the motto:

"Use it up -- wear it out, make it do or do without!!"

This reminds me to always be truly grateful for what I do have.

Start each day with a smile and a prayer.

Monday, February 18, 2013

E-books Free

E-books are on the rise.

Here is a link on how to download thousands of ebooks for free. Go to

http://www.freebooksifter.com/
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or go to Amazon for others to purchase.

The first step in forgiveness is the willingness to forgive. ''Attack is an easier response than forgiveness, and that is why we are so tempted to give into it. Throughout our lives we have seen more anger than examples of true forgiveness. Forgiveness does not mean that we suppress anger; forgiveness means that we have asked for a miracle: the ability to see through mistakes that someone has made to the truth that lies in all of our hearts. . . . Forgiveness is not always easy. At times, it feels more painful than the wound we suffered, to forgive the one that inflicted it. And yet, there is no peace without forgiveness. Attack thoughts towards others are attack thoughts towards ourselves. The first step in forgiveness is the willingness to forgive.'' Marianne Williamson

I believe that the most important thing to consider when thinking about forgiveness is the effect that it has on ourselves. Forgiveness isn't always about the person being forgiven; often, that person will have asked forgiveness and will be very grateful when we do forgive, but probably more often we need to forgive for our own sake or good. I've carried around anger and resentment for a while. It can become a habit. But the thing that always took it away was the realization--usually later rather than sooner--that my anger wasn't affecting the object of my anger at all, but it was affecting me a great deal, in a very negative way. I wasn't sleeping as I could have been, I wasn't able to focus on the task at hand as well as I could have, I wasn't able to relate to other people effectively. I was allowing the one who hurt me to have control of my actions. I have chosen recognize God as the one in control of this world and my life. I don't have time for resentment.

I have to admit, I still get angry and I don't always forgive as I should, but I try--I don't want that negative baggage to carry around with me. I feel God working in my life and the improvements He is making. I want my view of the world to be a view filled with wonder and awe, and carrying a grudge taints that view; I'm the one who suffers from my own inability to forgive--just as I'm the only one who can choose to allow God to save me from that suffering by putting things behind me where they belong.

Blame vs Responsibilty

Give up blaming everyone else. Either you own your situation or it will own you. Either you take responsibility for your life, or someone else will. Blame is a scapegoat – it’s an easy way out of taking accountability for your own outcome. It’s a lot easier to point the finger at someone or something else instead of looking within. Blame is not constructive; it does not help you or anyone else – nobody wins in the blame game. The amount of energy and stress it takes to place blame elsewhere takes away from your ability to move forward and find a real solution.

And remember, the road you are traveling may be the more challenging one, but don’t lose faith. Don’t listen to the doubters, don’t let setbacks keep you down, and most of all, don’t give up on yourself.

Keep faith in God -- Trust Him. It’s okay if you don’t know how much more you can handle. It’s fine if you don’t know exactly what to do next. Eventually you’ll let go of how things ‘should be’ and start to see all the great possibilities God has in front of you. This is your life – grab the wheel with both hands and keep steering yourself in the right direction.

Relationships

Care less about who you are to others

Don’t lose YOU or your identity in your search for acceptance by others. Be aware that you will always appear to be a little less than some people prefer you to be, but that most people are unaware that you are so much more then what they see. God says, "In Christ" He makes you good enough just the way you are. You have nothing to prove to anyone else. Care less about who you are to others and more about who you are to God and yourself. He will guide and direct you to be who you were made to be.

Car Care

Car Care Links

For many cars
http://www.carcarekiosk.com/

One of my friends who does YouTube Videos
http://www.youtube.com/user/obst41

The Biggest Lies Car Manufacturers and Dealerships Tell to Sell You a Car
http://lifehacker.com/the-biggest-lies-car-manufacturers-and-dealerships-tell-1755154299

Great car but wouldn't be so good for city traffic.

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Three Things

Saturday, February 16, 2013

86-year-old gymnast

Here's the way to spend your retirement! Johanna Quaas, 86 years young, refuses to sit still. She wows the audience at the Cottbus World Cup in Germany with her gymnastic floor routine.

Big Ten Network's "The Journey" (@BTNJourney) MEYERS AND BAILEY LEONARD

Old Paths

I wish the old paths were before us instead of behind us.

THE OLD PATHS
I liked the old paths, when
Moms were at home.
Dads were at work.
Brothers went into the army.
And sisters got married BEFORE having children!

Crime did not pay;
Hard work did;
And people knew the difference.

Moms could cook;
Dads would work;
Children would behave.

Husbands were loving;
Wives were supportive;
And children were polite.

Women wore the jewelry;
And Men wore the pants.

Women looked like ladies;
Men looked like gentlemen;
And children looked decent.

People loved the truth,
And hated a lie.

They came to church to get IN,
Not to get OUT!

Hymns sounded Godly;
Sermons sounded helpful;
Rejoicing sounded normal;
And crying sounded sincere.

Cursing was wicked;
Drugs were for illness.

The flag was honored;

America was beautiful;
And God was welcome!

We read the Bible in public;
Prayed in school;
And preached from house to house.

To be called an American was worth dying for;
To be called an American was worth living for;
To be called a traitor was a shame!

I still like the old paths the best!

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

100 Year Old Compton Oak Move Successful in League City

Awesome!! A must watch! Was this really something!!
Caterpillar moving a 100+ year old 518,000 pound Oak TREE!!
This is nothing but cool!!
It would make a terrific ad for Caterpillar

TOP TEN PREDICTIONS FOR 2013 AND BEYOND....

TOP TEN PREDICTIONS FOR 2013 and Beyond:

With all the problems the world is facing, it can be unsettling to the mind. Today, we share with you ten predictions that ARE true!

1. The Bible will still have all the answers.
2. Prayer will still be the most powerful thing on Earth..
3. The Holy Spirit will still move..
4. God will still honor the praises of His people.
5. There will still be God-centered preaching.
6. There will still be singing of praise to God.
7. God will still pour out blessings upon His people.
8. There will still be room at the Cross.
9. Jesus will still love you.
10. Jesus will still save the lost when they come to Him.

Isn't it great To Remember Who Is Really In Control, and that; "the Word of the Lord endures forever." ( 1 Peter 1:25 )

We hope you found this encouraging. Sometimes we need the reminder of just "WHO" is really in control.

'Til the nets are full, keep on fishing.