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Post author By Laura Weers
Post date January 26, 2024
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I Like To Take The Back Roads While Traveling

We took a back road in southern Iowa and discovered a quaint old grocery store. The store had an original wooden screen door with an old metal Wonder Bread sign attached to the middle of the door. We drove through what once was a small town, and the only business left was the old grocery store. It was a Sunday afternoon when I saw the store. I wish we had driven through the town on a weekday as I would have loved to visit that old grocery store inside. I have found old hardware, antiques, appliances, and furniture stores. I adored looking at the architecture of the buildings, visiting with the owners about the history of the buildings, and buying a few items now and then. I love old hardware stores as you can purchase old stock that is new and well-made.

Go In A Old Store If You See One

I grew up next to a small town with an old general store still operating there. It had a post office, food, tools, dishes, irons, paper, guns, and more. I liked the old floors in the building, the ceiling, and the wainscoting, and I loved the old cylinder gas pumps in front of the store. I loved to visit with the couple that owned the store. The woman who owned the store gave me a painted turtle that I named Skipper. Skipper lived in a shoebox in our house. He ate cottage cheese and lettuce. When he got big, we let him loose by the creek by our place, and my Father spotted him years later. He was huge and happy living off the land. I went to an old opera house once, and they told me they were packed every night from the 1920s through the 40s. The new owner was restoring it entirely as a bed and breakfast.

Don’t Always Follow The Leader Dance To The Beat Of Your Drum

If you know someone is in the wrong, do not follow them. Don’t you have to do anything wrong to get accepted into a group? You do not want to be in that group, for it will destroy you. The devil will try to lead you astray many times in your life. Take the right road for you, and do not let the devil control you or influence you or bad people or their evil ways. Stay connected to God through prayer and faith.

Small Town Stores That Offer Much More Than You Ever Dreamed Of

I found a fantastic clothing store in a small town, and every time I went to that town, I headed to the clothing store, an old soda fountain shop, and the hardware store. Old stores going out of business are an excellent way to find old stock items that are new at closeout pricing. I will always look for an old soda fountain shop and others with lots of history behind them. Visit with the owners, and you will learn a lot about the town’s history, as every town has a history and story to tell. Travel on the less traveled roads, and you will be amazed and thankful that you did.

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Connected To God

We Stay Connected To God By Faith

Faith lets us see the sunshine in life on a dark and dreary day. I believe that God will help me in the trying times in my life. God will bring rain if it has not rained in a long time. When I doubted myself, I prayed to God to help me, and he always has. If you lose faith, you have lost part of your connection to God. Faith has saved my life many times with different illnesses and diseases I have had. Trust in the unknown is what it takes to succeed and move forward.

Hope, Joy, Peace And Love

God brings all of these into your life. We always hope things will improve in our lives, and they generally will if we follow God’s path. We receive joy on the birth of a new child, wedding, graduation, confirmation, and joy that God loves us. Peace should be a given, but at times, we are at war, and God finally does end the war most of the time. The Devil does not like peace. He wants you to argue and blame God and be mad. Never give the Devil an ounce of your time because he wants you to worship him, and then your soul will be lost forever. Love and God go hand in hand. God loves us so very much that he gave his only begotten son for us to die on the cross so that we may be forgiven for our sins and live in the house of the Lord forever. No one loves someone more than to lay down their life for them.

The Bible And Attending Or Listening To Church Services

Reading the Bible keeps us up on God’s teachings and reminds us we can use the Bible in today’s living. What applied to people years ago also applies to us today. People prayed for their loved ones to get well and helped each other when problems arose. Reading a daily devotion enables you to relate that devotion to your life today. I like to listen to my minister give sermons on Sunday. She makes the Bible come alive and tells us how we may interpret different sections of the Bible. One Sunday, she mentioned the wolf in comparison to the Devil, and I thought what a good analogy that was. Sing praises to God every day of your life and thank him for all the gifts he has provided for you. You may have the gift of good health, family, friends, housing, and so much more.

Nature

We can see God’s hand at work when we see the beautiful birds in the air or the sweet smell of flowers. God has a very scenic World for us to live in, filled with mountains, streams, rivers, and wonderful old architectural buildings. God has provided trees to make our homes out of. Trees are also used for paper products and to put oxygen in the air. God has provided a beautiful supply of animals; some are for eating, eggs, milk, and more. God has provided animals that are our pets that bring love and companionship into our lives. We have vegetable gardens, fruit trees, grapes, and various things we can eat if we tend to them.

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Put Your Heart And Soul In It

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date January 5, 2024
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Do Your Absolute Best

When someone tells you to put your heart and soul into it, you do everything possible to accomplish what they want. Do not do a task unless you can put your heart and soul into it. When I paint something, I ensure I have a clean surface so that all the old paint is scraped off. Color will not adhere right if the surface is dirty or not scraped correctly. There is no need to start a job and then stop because you did not want to do it in the first place. When I start something, I see it all the way through until it is completed promptly and to the best of my ability.

God Forgives Us For Our Sins

Jesus died on the cross so we would be forgiven for our sins and have eternal life. You cannot be forgiven for your sins unless you start with a clean surface. We are like painting a building. We must clean off our old surface and scrape off the old us if we are to repent for our sins and come back to God indeed. God knows if we put our heart and soul into our relationship with him. Be a blessing to people and uplift and comfort them in turbulent times.

Relationships With God, Friends, And Family

You must put your heart and soul into your relationships to make them work. Relationships grow over time, and they become dearer as time passes by. You will be left alone if you do not build on your relationships with others. You must tend to your garden, or your plants will die, and the weeds will flourish. It would be best to work on relationships; the excellent fruit or people will disappear, and the weeds will take over in your relationships. Be mindful of what you say and how you act around your friends, family, coworkers, etc. Work on your relationship with God daily and make it as strong as possible because you do not want the weed of the Devil in your life.

Be Kind, Caring, Giving, Faithful, And True To Others

Be kind to everyone you meet. Be faithful and true to God and others. Be a good Samaritan whenever and however you can. Help when help is needed. Give money to worthy causes or charities that will help enrich the lives of others. Share it with someone if you have extra food or anything of value. Help someone mow, weed, get groceries, and much more. Lend a hand or a listening ear. Care for people who are sick, tired, hungry, and oppressed. Put your heart and soul into everything you pursue; others will significantly thank you. I hope you put your heart and soul into everything that you do in your life. Praise God every day without ceasing.

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Broken

Broken Items That You Ordered

I have ordered two new litter boxes, and each got broken in shipping. One man returned my money immediately after he talked to the shipper that damaged the item. The shipper would have never told him, except I kept asking when the litter box was coming. The company I ordered the other litter box directly from, and the shipper delivered it to my door. The box looked bet up, but I did not see any damage on top of the box. When I opened the box and started to remove the plastic, it had a large fracture in the plastic globe on top of the unit. I ordered a new furnace that had been crushed to pieces by a forklift. Two different shippers and the company I ordered it from were involved. I had to get documents from them and copies of receipts before I finally got a full refund. I ordered new speakers for my old TV set, which did not work. Ebay is helping me get my money back since that seller will not work with me even though he admitted they had many issues with them. Never give up and get your money back, even though you may have to jump through many hoops. If they take advantage of customers, they will keep on doing so. Put an end to their devious ways and methods.

Broken In Many Different Ways

Your car could get in an accident, and you would not be able to use it anymore because it got damaged to a degree where it is unsafe to drive. A relationship could fail and leave you with a broken heart, which will take a long time to recover. If you have a horrible fall, you can end up with fractured bones that will take quite some time to heal, along with lots of physical therapy. A broken man is a man who has suffered more than he can bear. He has suffered emotional pain that has changed the way he lives and sees life, which is generally the result of a very unpleasant event to several events too close together. Broken agreements can be devastating. You should always have an agreement in writing to set it in stone. If an agreement is oral, it could be broken at any time, and you would not have any legal recourse whatsoever. Broken promises can hurt for a long time. If you were going to meet someone and they promised they would, and they did not show up, you wonder if you were the cause even though you are not.

We Are A Broken Society

We have sinned, and no one in this world is perfect without flaws. Jesus died for our sins so that we may be forgiven for our sins and live again after death. Church attendance is broken, as I remember years ago when my church was full of people worshipping God. The church had full pews, a balcony, and folding chairs in the aisles. Remember, God is your best friend, and he is there for you 24/7. Without God in your life, you are nothing. Go back to church or watch a sermon on Facebook. Honor God today and always.

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Sharing Is Caring

Share Your Good Fortune With Others

If you excel at something, teach your knowledge in that area to others. Never hide your hidden talents. Teach what you know to others and help them excel. I once knew an older man who did not want to teach any of his abilities to others. He said he wished to die keeping his knowledge in that area to himself. I thought to myself, what a waste. If all of us felt like that, no one would learn anything. Books would have never been written as no one would have known how to write a book. If you have extra vegetables in your garden, share them with others that do not have vegetables to eat. Never leave food just lying on the ground rotting away when it could have fed many people. If you are blessed with monetary wealth, share it with those who need the bare essentials. Give your time to people and help them free of charge for one day of cleaning or shopping. Take time to visit with people, as we all like to talk with others. Please send a card or flowers to someone to help brighten their day.

If You Have Too Many Of Anything, Share It With Someone

If you have furniture you are not using, give it to a charity to sell. Sell your items at an auction and donate that money to your church. Donate extra clean coats, hats, mittens, tools, furniture, and more to worthy causes that help people regain their feet. Order a large pizza, bring it to a friend’s house, and share it with them. Buy some coffee or candy and share it with someone. Donate bedding, beds, cleaning supplies, and much more to a homeless shelter. We all have something we could part with that would help others, as no item is too small or too large.

Help People With Snow Or Lawn Needs And More

As we age, we need help removing snow and mowing our yards in the spring. We may need windows caulked or someone to help us with a leaky faucet. We might need someone to get something down from a high shelf. Many people cannot afford to pay $35.00 an hour for these services when they only make $5.00 an hour.

Stay Overnight With Someone That Just Got Out Of The Hospital

If you just had surgery and are not feeling well, you need someone to stay overnight with you. A good friend or family member should be able to stay overnight with you until you feel more stable from your surgery or illness. One should never charge for this; it should be a caring act of kindness from your heart. Share your walker or anything that they might be able to use with their recovery. Share a nice meal that you cooked with them. God loves people who share their bounty with others and do not hoard things themselves.

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Appearance

Appearances Can Be Deceiving

There once was a very wealthy man dressed in rags every time he went out. He wanted to look that way to see if anyone would give him a helping hand. Some people were outright mean and told him to go and get a bath and that he was disgusting. He had no heirs to give his money to, so he wanted to leave his money to the person who helped him the most. He started giving the young man some money now and then to help him. Most of the time, the young man refused, but he was poor. He told the older man that he would save the money he gave him to go to college. One day, the young man enrolled in college to become a lawyer. The older gentleman giving him the money was a lawyer himself. The older gentleman and young man were friends for many years. The lawyer left all his money to the young man who had become a lawyer. The old gentleman found the perfect person to give his entire estate to. The young lawyer would sponsor a young person every year and make their college dreams come true with a scholarship that is stated to be used for college tuition only.

Never Judge A Book By Its Cover

You have to read and delve into the book to find out what each page means in the book. A person is the same way. You have to look into the entire makeup of the person to know what they are all about. A person can have a beautiful face, but their heart is dark and full of nasty thoughts and deeds. If a person seems a little standoffish, maybe it is a reaction to how they were treated at some point. How you were treated as a child will remain part of you your entire life. If you were bullied, you would hate bullies, or you may become one yourself.

Make Or Break Appearance

A car may look grand on the outside, but it may have nothing to offer under the bonnet. The motor may be bad, the tranny might not work right. A house that has terrible curve appeal will not sell quickly. A home should be freshly painted and well maintained before you put it on the market to sell it. With some things, the appearance can make or break a sale. If a car looks like it is on its last peg, you will not give it a second look. If you apply for a job and are not prepared, you most likely will not be hired. If you went out on a date without shaving, brushing your hair, or looking your best, you would most likely be rejected by the person the next time. If you do not study or apply yourself in school or college, it will stay with you for the rest of your life. Start anything by being prepared and ready for the unexpected in life, as life has many curveballs.

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Gods Beauty Is Everywhere

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date December 1, 2023
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Sunrise And Sunsets

I like to look out of my window in the morning and see the sunrise. A new day is a “day the Lord hath made, so let us rejoice and be glad in it.” I like to hear roosters crowing to announce a new day. I have seen my kittens play with their Mother’s tail and jump and play in the leaves. Baby chicks gather around their Mother, and she takes them over to their food dishes. Baby animals are fed and tended to by their Mothers and the Farmer. Just before sunset, my pigeons start diving into an old grain bin with a cover attached to the bin on metal stilts. I love taking pictures of beautiful sunsets. Sunsets are the end of a day when you have accomplished much or relaxed and taken in God’s beauty.

Babies

All human babies are cute. Your first reaction is to love, hold, and care for their every need. Babies cry when something is wrong or when they want your attention. Babies smell good with their baby powder and baby shampoo. Parents feed their babies baby food or formula and buy cute clothing. Your baby is a reflection of you and your love for your spouse. Parents are always there for their children until they take their last breath because that is what true love is for your child as a parent. You want your child to have a better and less stressful life than what you have.

Natures Scenic Beauty

If you travel, you will see many beautiful things in nature. The fall foliage is gorgeous with all the different vibrant colors of leaves. I love looking at mountains; some are covered with majestic old trees over 150 years old, and some are blue-colored stone or covered with snow. You have to be in good shape to climb up high in the mountains for the change in altitude and the climbing alone. I love looking at the pileated woodpeckers that I have seen in Wisconsin. Old architecture can be beautiful, with open stairways, pocket doors, plate racks, built-in bookcases, and much more. Years ago, they were great craftsmen who used the best materials and took pride in their artistry.

God Has Made All of Us Look Different

Each one of us has an outer beauty and an inner beauty. Your inner beauty is the most important. Outer beauty will fad with time, but inner beauty never does. Inner beauty is the beauty that draws people toward you. People will see if you are kind, compassionate, caring, or loving in a short time. Outer beauty may attract people to you, but if they see no inner beauty, you are lost to the masses. Some of us may be short, tall, skinny, or plump. Regardless of what we look like, we can add beauty to earth by serving God and the community, being kind and reaching out to people, and lending a helping hand, as they will greatly appreciate it.

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Be Prepared

Be Prepared For Anything That Comes Your Way In Life

If you are unprepared for when your electricity goes out, you may suffer in the cold for days. I have backup generators and a backup ventless propane furnace, so my plumbing will not freeze. Don’t think disaster will ever knock at your door, for it eventually knocks on everyone’s door. Buy life insurance for all of us are going to die someday. Do not saddle your children with paying off your funeral bill eventually. I like to keep my shots and checkups up to date as it may help prevent a disease that may kill me without intervention: property and household insurance. A tornado or fire could destroy your whole home and the contents in your home. Insurance will help you get back on your feet much quicker without a horrible debt on your shoulders. Health issues will come our way the older we get. We must prepare for someone to help us if we get hospitalized or cannot conduct our business anymore. Meet with your Lawyer and get something drawn up way ahead of time because your health can change in a heartbeat. Get anti-virus software on your computer and other electronics connected to your internet. Many scammers are out there waiting to take advantage of anyone they can. Don’t be a person that gets scammed. Watch and monitor all your activity on your own and with anti-virus software that will back you up and protect your hard-earned money from being taken by a scammer who has never worked at an honest job in their lifetime. You will have cheerleaders, and you will also have people who will be delighted when you stumble and fall. Avoid people who put you down, for they are not your friends. Friends lift you on eagle wings so you can soar to new heights.

Be Prepared For When God Comes On Judgement Day

Don’t be drunk or out on the town acting silly and out of your mind when God comes on Judgement Day. None of us know the day or the time that God will come on Judgement Day. Live your life like every day is going to be Judgement Day. Be alert, and do not let anyone lead you astray from the path that God has chosen for you to live with your life. God has chosen a path that will do the most good for you and many others. Help people and never make fun of them. You have no idea of all the struggles they have had to go through or endure. If you knew everything a person had gone through, you would be astonished and dumbfounded. All of us carry burdens of some kind. Try to walk in the other person’s shoes and see if you can without falling and tripping. God, help us accept everyone as they are and not Judge them, for you are the only Judge of man, as written in the Bible. Be kind, joyful, hopeful, loving, peaceful, caring, and compassionate to all who cross your path in life.

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What Inspires Us?

Our Parents

My parents have inspired me greatly in my life. I am determined to live my life as they did. They worked hard, had pride in their work, and always liked to make things look neat and clean. My Mother and Father were wonderful, kind, caring, and loving. They taught me many valuable things that have helped me throughout my life. My parents never used foul language. We can get our point across without foul language. Talk to someone in plain English without swear words, and they can tell if you are upset with them. Work things out with people and never go to bed angry.

Famous People

Some people are inspired by what a famous person does in their life. Boys may strive to be like renowned baseball or football players. People are inspired by those who save people’s lives, and they may want to be in the health profession someday, and they may save your life by doing so. A famous artist may pique your interest in artwork and inspire you to create your masterpiece. Some of the former Presidents have inspired me by their famous speeches.

Teachers

A teacher may inspire you greatly. She may tell you you gave an excellent speech or wrote a beautiful poem. You may write a book of poetry one day or become a book writer of some kind. Teachers can tell a lot about us by how we act and interact with others in the classroom. If I had an excellent teacher in a particular subject, I would generally excel at that subject. If I had an unkind, uncaring teacher, I would not do as well in that subject as they made it that way for me by how they taught the subject.

Carpenters

I have had excellent carpenters that I have hired. They have inspired me to do more with my carpentry skills. I have repaired and replaced windowsills, painted inside and out, replaced a screen door, and much more. My father and grandfather were excellent carpenters, and I learned all my carpentry skills from them. My father and grandfather built a house in 1949. I used to work with my father on carpentry repairs or remodeling when we owned rental homes years ago. I watched some men put siding on a house for me, and later on, I put siding on a small, older building.

Inspirations

I hope God inspires you. God gave his son’s life for us to be forgiven of our sins so that we may live on in spiritual form after we die on earth. No one loves another human more than laying down his life for them so they may live. We should be inspired by God’s teachings and what God has done for us. He has provided food and water on Mother Earth for all of us. God cares for us 24/7. God always answers our prayers. We may not see the answer if we are not looking or listening to his answer at that particular time in our lives. God, thank you for the many blessings you have given to me.

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Stay Active

Active Body

If you sit and do not move, your joints will freeze up eventually, making it impossible to move. As the old saying goes, if you rest too long, your body will rust. Staying active makes you more limber and able to move around better as you age. If you fall and break a bone by being busy over the years, the break will heal faster. I like to ride an e-bike as it makes peddling easier as we age. I have lost weight and feel better after I have ridden the bike. In the winter months, I use my treadmill. Find an activity you love that will help you stay trim and active. Walking is the best exercise of all for your achy, breaky back.

Active Mind

Make sure you learn something new every day. Take a lifelong learning class or two at your local college. Read the newspaper and magazines and books on history or biographies if you want to read a murder mystery, that is OK also. Work on crossword puzzles or word find books or put puzzles together. Work on learning games on your smartphone. Join a group discussion group that talks about various subjects, and you will learn a lot as everyone contributes something different to the conversation at hand.

Outdoor And Repair Work

You can stay active and learn about repairing your car, mower, and more. There is an art to spray paint so the paint does not run all over the place, and your project looks worse than before you started. You can learn a lot by reading repair manuals over the years. I have learned how to repair an array of various things. Trimming hedges and bushes keep you active, along with planting and weeding your garden. I stay busy freezing my harvest of vegetables. I froze 32 quarts of green beans and 20 packages of butternut squash. I stain my deck every year and paint various other things outdoors.

God And Church

By going to church, your mind stays active with God. Read a Bible verse or a different part of your Bible every day. I like to read a daily devotion. I try to see how it will work into my day today. The Bible keeps your mind active with God’s teachings for God’s children. I love to listen to our minister’s sermons. She has a way of making the sermons stand out and relate them to things I had not before. If you have an excellent minister, the Bible will come to life for you daily. You can help in many ways in your local church by contributing to worthy and necessary causes. You can donate items for what is needed the most at that time. You can help children get clothing and ensure they have heating fuel this winter. Kids need warm coats, mittens, boots, shoes, and more. You will be active in mind and spirit by supporting your church and mission project. Always help those less fortunate than you are; it will make you and them feel better.

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