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Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 9, 2026
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Remind Yourself To Finish What You Started

If you have a goal, do everything you can to achieve it. Maybe you have to study hard for an exam; remind yourself that it is worth it because your future depends on the grade you get. Never leave a job half-done and think it is good enough to get by, because it is not. People want to hire people who finish what they start; they don’t want to hire people who think sliding by is good enough. When I do things, I want them done to perfection. I hate messy, dirty houses, as I have had to clean quite a few rental properties over the years. I have noticed dirty cans left on the floor, refrigerators that haven’t been cleaned since the tenant moved in, and basements filled with trash. If you make a mess, please clean it up and don’t leave it for others to clean up after you. One tenant painted the bathtub black, took the thermostat, and stuffed newspapers in the registers, which could have started a fire. If you are too lazy to clean up after yourself, you will never amount to much, as you will not help out much in the world either.

Remind Yourself That You Can Beat A Health Challenge With A Positive Attitude

If the Doctor thinks you may die within a certain time frame, don’t focus on that. Stay busy and do things you enjoy. One man was told he had cancer, and he told his Doctor he was going to die. His Doctor told him that he would not be able to save that man, as he was determined to die and would not accept any treatment for his form of cancer. I know that people die from cancer every day, but with a positive attitude, you may be able to add years to your life; if you think negative thoughts, negativity will certainly come your way. Live your life like you did before you received the bad news, and it will be much more rewarding and enjoyable. Never concentrate on negative thoughts, as they will consume you. If you believe that nothing will break your stride or slow you down, you have the right attitude to keep on living. If you have a bad day, remember God is by your side 24/7, cheering you on and helping you in ways you cannot see or imagine. God is full of compassion and kindness toward all who live by the word of God.

Life Has No Room For Quitters

Quitting is not an option in life, for if you do, you will stagnate and never reach your goals or live a purposeful life. Everyone has days when they want to give up on certain things, but on those days, ask yourself: Why did I start this project? You will remember it was to better yourself or put your family in a better position for the future. Keep on marching forward in life and never look back. Remember, the past is the past, and leave it where it belongs. You can and will finish the race strong.

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Why We Should Sing Religious Songs

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 1, 2026
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We Praise Christ When We Sing Religious Songs

Every song has a story to tell. They may say that Christ gives us Amazing Grace, which he does. When Christians unite in song, our songs please God as we sing what he has done for us. Songs say more than words, especially when many in a congregation sing them. When we sing God, Be With You Till We Meet Again, we want God to wrap his arms around you and protect you from all harm, and we also want to see you again soon, safe and sound.

What Does A Religious Song Tell Us If We Dissect It

Jesus loves me. This is what I know, for the Bible tells me so. This lets young children know that Jesus loves them. It is easy for a young child to learn and sing a song repeatedly, knowing Jesus is listening as they praise him. Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now I am found. We are all sinners, and this song tells us that the Grace of God will forgive us for our sins. If one falls out of Grace, you will be lost for a while, but Christ will lead you home. On Eagle’s Wings, God will lift you up on eagle’s wings; it lets us know that God wants to lift us. Bear you on the breath of dawn, make you shine like the sun, hold you in the palm of God’s hand. God wants the sun to shine on us even in our darkest days. God leads us and holds our hand every day on earth. Religious songs tell us God loves us and wants only the best for us. Singing songs in church brings us closer to God and reminds us of our many blessings.

Some Of My Favorite Religious Songs

Go, Tell It On The Mountain – Abide With Me – He Leadeth Me – It Is Well With My Soul – The Church’s One Foundation – Trust and Obey – Great Is Thy Faithfulness – Amazing Grace, and many more songs, including Christmas songs. These songs tell a story: A church needs a good foundation to stand on solid ground, and we need a good foundation with God, for all other ground is sinking sand. We must trust and obey God, for he is our heavenly Father and protector. If things are not well with your soul, renew your connection with God ASAP. I hope you are a faithful servant to God and that you help out those you meet on your path in life. Sing religious songs while you work indoors or outdoors or while you shower. Lift your voices high for God and everyone to hear. When you sing religious songs, you praise God for all that he has given you in your life, such as health and the wealth of family and friends protecting you and giving you eternal life. Praise be to God our Heavenly Father.

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Where Do We Go From Here?

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date September 18, 2026
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Are You Stuck In A Rut In Life?

If you cannot move forward, you must analyze your situation. Talk to a trusted friend about why you feel this way and what is going on in your life right now. Pray to God to help you find a calling that will benefit you and others. Sometimes, moving on to something that fulfills your inner needs is better. If you feel that you are not contributing what you want to the world, move on and upward with your dreams. Never let anyone hold you back or tell you you are not capable of doing what you know you can. Sometimes, we fall into a daily routine and stay in it because it feels familiar, and we don’t want to leave our comfort zone. Ask yourself if it is a comfort zone or a zone that holds you back from what you could achieve and do with your life.

Kids Will Say Are We There Yet?

It’s best to say that to yourself now and then. Think about where you want to be at your age. I want a life where I feel I have contributed something beneficial to future generations. Don’t wait too long to get there, because health issues and other problems will arise as you get older. Travel and experience the joy, history, beauty, and adventure of travel that will open your eyes to new horizons. You will learn much as you travel to different places in the world.

People Wonder About Where They Will Go When They Depart This World

If you believe in God and truly repent of your sins, you will be in heaven someday. Some people believe in reincarnation. I have heard people say that when you are dead, you are dead forever. People in different areas have their own beliefs, just as we do. There are many other religions, and we all believe differently depending on how we were raised and what we were taught. A person who is truly evil and does not repent of his ways will not end up in a good place after death.

Retirement

We all wonder if we have saved up enough money for retirement as the cost of living continues to soar out of control. Would you have enough money in case of an emergency? Set up a health account at your bank with funds you can withdraw to pay unexpected health bills. I hope your retirement will be relaxing after all; you have earned it through years of hard work. Take trips and enjoy every day that you can in your Golden years. If you want to buy something and can afford it, go ahead. Delving into your hobbies and things you have been putting off now is the ideal time to get things completed. I hope you have a happy, healthy, and rewarding retirement with many beautiful memories to reflect on over the years.

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God And Your health

God And Your Health

Health Issues Happen To Good People

One time, when I went to church years ago, a woman told another woman with a serious illness that people get the kind of illness they deserve. I had to remind myself I was in church, because I wanted to tell her, in no uncertain terms, that it wasn’t so. Job suffered horrible health problems, and he was a very good man. Health issues arise in Christians and non-Christians alike. We can have smooth sailing for many years with our health, and then all of a sudden the bottom drops out, and we can get everything from A to Z. God does not cause your medical issues, as it is part of aging that illnesses will pop up. Babies die before they even get a start in life, and we all think to ourselves, why? God did not want your baby to die. People die at all ages, and we do not know the answer for sure, so we ponder it. Death is your enemy when you are young, and death can be your friend when you are old. God has a special place in heaven for all of his followers, young or old.

God Is By Your Side In All Of Your Health Issues

We pray for our loved ones or for ourselves when health issues arise. God tries to help us through all of life’s storms. Naturally, people will get sick from various illnesses and conditions. People who have lived their whole lives may go blind, and people who ran marathons may eventually be unable to walk. Sometimes we get cases of flu and plagues that have killed many people over the years. Polio took the lives of many, and COVID-19 has as well. We will never be free of diseases on earth, as it is just part of nature. When we enter heaven, we will be free of all disease, pain, and suffering, and we will all understand each other no matter what our language is.

Take Care Of Yourself

Eat the right foods, exercise, and walk every day. It is not good for anyone to be idle. Keep learning something new every day to enrich your mind. Walking is one of the best forms of exercise, along with biking, skiing, roller skating, swimming, or chair exercises when you cannot walk anymore. If you sit, you rust, and that statement is very true indeed. The moment you stop walking is the moment that years will slip off of your life. Walking a dog is good exercise unless you have a huge dog that is hard for you to control, or the sidewalks are slippery in the winter months, which could cause a fall. Have an exercise partner and compare notes on how many steps you walked; you can encourage each other to go the extra mile, so to speak. Keep a journal of what you eat every day, and you will lose weight. God is one of the health coaches who always roots for you every single day of your life.

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God Is With You 24/7

God Helps You Feel Secure And Loved 24/7

No one but God can be with you 24/7, which should be very comforting. God hears all your prayers and concerns 24/7, and he has great empathy for all his children, or flock. I have woken up in the middle of the night, asking God for advice on how to handle a concern of mine, and by morning I have generally come up with a solution that solves it. If I wake up in the night feeling sick, I pray that God will take away the problem that is causing my discomfort, and he generally does by having someone I can talk to or God healing me through prayer. God is always by your side, and he knows what you need even before you ask him to help you. God is your loyal and trusting friend in this world and the next, and what could be better than having your Lord and Savior by your side forever? Nothing could be better.

God Walks Beside You In All of Life’s Storms

You will have many storms to walk through in your lifetime. You will have the death of dear loved ones. You hold them close to your heart every day. God knows the pain you feel, as he went through the same pain while he was here on earth. You may lose your home due to a storm or a fire. God will try to protect your family in such tragedies. Nature is unpredictable and does its own thing whenever it wants. None of us can stop nature’s natural occurrences, and we cannot blame God for what nature does or for the death of loved ones, as there is a time to be born and a time to die. I am glad to have God beside me when I am sick, have lost a loved one, or suffered damage from a tornado, etc.

Feeling Alone

Do you feel alone when your husband is away on a business trip, or when you get older and have an empty nest now that all your children are grown and have left home? You are never alone; God is always there for prayers and for guidance in your everyday life. Look for God on walks and when you go on a vacation, as he is everywhere. God has created the wonderful scenery you are looking at and the native animals in the area. Look at the beautiful colored birds, flowers, oceans, and majestic mountains, and God’s beauty is truly everywhere in all of creation.

God Put Friends And Family In Our Lives And Pets

God knows we need people to talk to and a partner in life, such as husband and wife. We need people who care and reach out to us when we need help. God put pets in our lives, as pets are family too. God has given us many avenues, and we should never feel alone, for we are never alone. God loves and cares for us 24/7. We are truly blessed.

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God Calms Your Soul

Walk With God

If you walk with God every day, you will be calmer and at ease. I end my night by thanking God for my many blessings. I was blessed with wonderful parents, family, and friends, and with the opportunity to travel to wonderful places with them. Life moves very fast, so take time to thank God for where he has taken you and for being here to add more to your life’s story. Get out with the people you love and go to the places that you love often. A wonderful marriage is also a blessing as each spouse uplifts and supports the other through good and bad times. You can talk about your day’s activities with your spouse and enjoy having a dear friend and the love of your life in one person. Any person who uplifts you and is always there for you is someone to keep in your life, unless they constantly ask for money or try to manipulate you. No one should ever take advantage of anyone. God is the solid rock, and all other ground is sinking sand, so stay close to God all of your life.

God And My Day

I think about God every day and whether I am being a good disciple. I try to do what I think God would want me to do. We should worship God on Sunday and not let other activities get in the way. God has made many wonderful creatures for us to take care of, and he has provided cattle, pigs, chickens, turkeys, and other animals for us to eat. We should treat all of God’s creatures humanely and with respect. I love the sound of baby chicks, sheep baaing, and cows mooing. I love to eat fresh garden vegetables. I think of the genetic makeup that God put into the seeds that produce such wonderful foods for us. I thoroughly enjoy working in the great outdoors, tending to newly planted trees, feeding birds, mowing the yard, weed-whacking, painting, staining the deck, and so much more.

God And Music

When it rains, and we hear thunder and lightning, it is kind of like a musical storm. Talking to God is like music: it calms your soul, gives your day more rhythm, and helps you accomplish more because you are content with yourself. I like to listen to classical music, both old and more modern. Birds sing, and they sing a chorus to communicate with each other. We all have a chorus in our lives if we take time to listen.

A Calm Soul

A calm soul can get a lot done in a short amount of time. A troubled soul feels down and defeated. We must try to find out why our soul is troubled, whether one feels guilty, left out, not respected, abandoned, clinging to the past, or not willing to move forward in their life. God can help you move forward in your life if you place all your care and comfort in his loving care, as God has compassion and kindness, and he wants all to have a calm soul.

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Pace Your Day

Do Not Do Too Much In One Day

Set a time limit for a particular project, and if it is not going according to schedule, please rest and try again later. I generally start with an easier project, then go back to the more complex one and finish it. If you do everything from A to Z in one day, you will be so worn out the next that you won’t be able to get anything done or just a little.

Take Time To Relax Every Day

Read a book, go for a bike ride, take a nap, go out with a friend for lunch, or sit in your easy chair and watch TV for a while. After you have been out with a friend, you are more motivated to get more done when you get back home. I like to water my trees when it is cooler outside and before all the no-see-ums wake up to bite and annoy you. One can sit on a bucket while watering their trees with the hose. God rested on the 7th day after creating the World and all the creatures on earth. Rest rejuvenates the soul, and the mind can think more clearly after a good rest.

Pace Yourself In A Race

If you start out running way ahead of the pack and exhaust yourself, you will not have enough stamina left to get across the finish line. A racehorse that wins a race is not the one that starts in front; it is generally one just a little bit farther behind that can get across the finish line because it has enough lung capacity left and stamina to get across the finish line. Remember, in challenges, one player keeps competing against others after resting for a while. At the end, the two top winners compete against each other, and to the victor go the spoils.

Take Time To Stop And Smell The Roses Every Day

All work and no play is not good for man nor beast. We need to take a break while working to eat, drink, and unwind for a little while. Go out for coffee or food with a friend, as that is a good way to pace your day, relax, and have a good time. Go for a drive in the country. I know a good Amish store with lots of baked goods and delicious candy, where you can restock your supplies and relax, too. I go to Kwik Star to get gas, groceries, coffee, and a warm sandwich to go. Ride your bike to the grocery store, and you can get exercise and any essential groceries you need. Walk to a store with your friends if it is not too far away to buy whatever you need.

Do you like sports?

Play a game outdoors with your friends when the weather is nice. In the winter months, watch a hockey match indoors or watch a football game. You could go to the park and play Frisbee golf, tennis, kickball, basketball, and baseball. I like to watch a curling match every so often. The Olympic Games are always exciting to watch.

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Enjoy Life And Have Faith

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date July 17, 2026
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Make Everyday Task Enjoyable

I love the sense of accomplishment when I get a task done. I enjoy looking at a trimmed tree, and I know it will live longer because I cared for it by watering it and trimming it when needed. Feeding your birds and cleaning out their birdbath helps birds thrive and flourish. I love bird watching and watching the birds feed their young ones. I look at housecleaning as a positive activity because I want a clean, enjoyable home with no clutter. I keep a list of what I get done every day, and I enjoy looking at what I accomplished in the week. I love outdoor work as I get out with nature. I find outdoor work very relaxing indeed. I used to sing while painting outdoors because I could see how much better the building looked once I had finished. I ride an e-bike 4 to 5 miles a day because I enjoy seeing the animals and birds I might encounter along the way. I enjoy looking at Blue Herons as they remind me of a historic bird.

Travel And Shopping

I love small-town shopping, as I generally find something to buy from a family-owned business. Small shop owners are very friendly and outgoing, and they will go the extra mile to answer your questions and help you out if you need service down the road. I loved the small-town shops in Europe, as they were very helpful, loved to visit with you, and would tell you why they started their business and how many generations had run it. I generally seem to buy things that are in the window, even after I have looked around the store. I like to buy small items that are easy to maneuver and pack. I enjoy history and love to walk down a block in Europe that still has buildings from the 1600s.

The Key To A Fulfilled Life Is Faith

Without faith, you have nothing. One woman told me it was faith in God that kept her alive while she was living in a nursing home. Even if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, at least you have some faith. Faith helps us know that better times are ahead, even when life brings turbulent storms. I know that God listens to my prayers as I have faith in God. God never breaks a promise, and he is there for you 24/7. We must have faith that if we are on rough seas, the wind will die down and the water will be calm once again. Prayers and faith have kept me alive and helped me march onward with a purpose-driven life.

Socialze

Get out with like-minded people and spend the day together. You can go shopping, have coffee, eat out, or catch up on each other’s lives. Social people tend to live longer than those who stay secluded in their own little piece of the world. Jesus talked to the masses, and we must try to be more talkative and outgoing. Enjoy life to its fullest potential and always keep your faith.

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Celebrate Your Days

Life Is A True Gift

Never take your life for granted, for it is a gift from God. You should live every day with excitement and joy. I like to sing to God when I ride my bike and thank him for the many blessings in my life, such as health, friends, relatives, travel, and being able to help and serve others. I love to keep busy with both outdoor and indoor work, but I prefer the outdoor work, as it recharges my batteries and gives me joy and a bounce in my step when I have completed my to-do projects.

I Am Glad That I Am A Cat Caretaker

I feel blessed to take care of God’s creatures great and small. I have had a deep love for cats since I was two years old, and I still love them as much as I did back then. I have had cats born on our family farm over the years. I adopt cats from shelters now, and I provide them with the best care possible. They have fresh litterboxes, water, high-quality cat food, regular Vet checkups, and their necessary shots. We had several wonderful dogs over the years. I had a pet goat I dearly loved who lived to be 16.3 years old, which is very old for a goat. I have had other animals over the years. I love feeding birds outdoors and providing them with bird food and clean water in bird baths.

Take Time For Yourself

Sometimes I like to go somewhere by myself and relax. You must take care of yourself before you can serve others. I might stop somewhere to eat a special kind of food I like. I might eat a piece of quiche, some chicken salad, or salmon with a dill sauce.

Live Your Days Fulfilled

I had a dear friend whom I loved to travel with. We mostly enjoyed the same kinds of food. We enjoyed the same type of entertainment, such as concerts, ballet, opera, lifelong learning classes, and more. We would eat out at restaurants and coffee shops together, and we enjoyed small-town shopping. Surround yourself with people who care deeply about you, and you care deeply about them. God gave us good friends to help complete us, and he knew we needed confidants in our lives we could tell our problems to, who would offer solutions. Friends care for each other through thick and thin and never leave your side, as God is with you 24/7. I have many friends and relatives who have helped, supported, and lifted me when I was in need. My neighbor is a wonderful and caring friend. I am blessed to have had many wonderful and dear cousins in my life who have enriched it and made it brighter.

Truly Celebrate Your Life Daily

Life moves forward, and we must move forward with it. We all grow older, but age is just a number. Live a life of purpose and stay positive, and you will celebrate your life to the max. Keep moving and keep your get-up-and-go.

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God Matters In Your Life

You Are Nothing At All Without God In Your Life

God is our heavenly creator, as he put breath in our bodies the day we were born. We are created in God’s image, and each one of us has a purpose in life. We should live lives that help others by bringing joy, love, peace, hope, compassion, and kindness into their lives. God wants each one of us to reach out to our fellow man and help him out when he is downtrodden or in despair. If someone has a loss of any kind, see if there is something you can do to help physically or financially, depending on your own health.

God Does Answer Prayers

We want God to answer our prayers ASAP, but God has his own time frame for answering them when he thinks it will do the most good at that particular moment. Be patient with others and with God. God has always answered my prayers by bringing the right people into my life at the right time. Don’t ask for trivial things in your prayers; ask for truly important things. Pray for those who have suffered a loss, people in constant pain, and parents who have children who are extremely sick. Thank God for your many blessings, and for keeping those you love and people you don’t know safe from harm and free from pain.

Always Make Time For God

Go to church or listen to church services online or at an outdoor service. Staying connected to God is easier when you are surrounded by like-minded people who think and share their religious knowledge with others. Read your Bible and a devotion every day, and you will be amazed by how much of it applies to your life today. Take a walk and notice the wonderful scenery and animals that God has made for us to look at and care for for future generations to come. Being out in nature is a good way to connect with God and everything he has created for us to eat, see, and admire. Pray to God without ceasing. All things are possible with God in your life 24/7.

God Is Your Biggest Cheerleader In Life

God wants you to be all that you possibly can be in life. Go to college, set goals for yourself, and pray to God for guidance on your journey toward knowledge and for help with your dream job. God wants us to be educated and give back to society by sharing our knowledge with the next generation. Let your light shine for the whole world to see, and never keep your light where others cannot see it. God teaches us through his compassion and kindness, and as we read the Bible and the Ten Commandments, they are not called “ten suggestions.” Go out into the world and share what you have learned with others so that they may learn and grow also. One can never have too much knowledge in this world, as things are constantly changing. Make time for God every day, and you will be very glad you did, as your days will be brighter and happier for doing so.

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