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Not Stopping Bad Behavior

Do you enable bad behavior by not stopping it or just ignoring it? If someone acts out in an inappropriate way, you should tell them and try to help them cope with the problem appropriately. Foul language shows a lack of intelligence for a better word. There is never a need to say four-letter words as they do not show any sign of spying on your part. Any fool can use foul language, but it takes someone with intelligence to use a better word that will have more meaning and be much more effective in making your point. I would fire someone that said foul language to my customers in my store. I would walk out of a business where it was alright for the employees to use offensive and uncouth language. If you see someone take something, tell them they have something not yet paid and see if they will make it right. If your child takes something from a friend’s house, store, or school,l tell him to apologize and return it to its rightful owner. If you do not correct lousy behavior quickly, it will become a severe crime later in life.

If Someone Has An Addiction

If you know someone with an eating disorder and leave their favorite foods in front of them, you are enabling them and harming their overall health. Anyone with an addiction needs counseling and a loving and caring family that will listen to them and not Judge them and help them with their daily struggles to stop their addiction. If someone you know is an alcoholic, do not drink liquor before them, as that is cruel and certainly will not help them. Any habit will need counseling and loving family and friends to help you stop your addiction before it stops you and possibly takes your life.

Do Not Enable People To Do The Wrong Thing

If someone is not punished for an evil act or crime, they will think they got away with it and move on to something more lucrative and will be more of a danger to society. Kids that play video games where they kill people are more prone to kill living people in real life. Please keep track of young children and monitor what they watch and do on the internet, as you want your children to grow up to be outstanding citizens who will make a positive and good impression on the world.

God And The Devil

God knows that we are not perfect by any means, and he will forgive us for our sins if we truly repent. God wants us to do the right thing and tries to lead us down the right path if we listen to his direction. The devil likes it if we run amuck and we do not care what our actions do in the lives of others, as he will have another follower. Stay away from the devil, for he will smash you into the ground just like a pebble. God is my redeemer, always there for me to keep me on the right path in my life that leads to salvation.

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When A Veil Of Sorrow Falls Over You

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date August 19, 2022
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When Someone You Love Has Life-Changing Events

It bothers us greatly when someone we love has health problems or is no longer the person they used to be because of health problems. We try to help them and comfort them the best that we can. Unfortunately, humans cannot allow our loved ones to overcome high hurdles. It is easy to let yourself be taken over by a veil of sorrow. We must remember to place our worries and concerns in God’s hands, for he knows what our loved ones need at this juncture. Call on your friend or family often and let them know that you love them and that they are in your thoughts and prayers.

When A Loved One Dies

A veil of sorrow will fall over you for a long time. You miss your Dear one greatly and do not know how you will survive without them by your side anymore. I miss my parents and dear friends that have gone on before me, and I will always cling to the beautiful memories we made together. A TV program may remind me of a particular event, and then I will cry. I love my Dear ones immensely, and when they are upset or hurt, I am greatly upset or hurt. Death will come to all of us eventually. Death is a part of life; if we repent from our sins, we will be with God and his angels in heaven. Death can be your enemy when you are young and your friend when you are old. If you are in constant pain or not in your right mind, death is your friend, for certain things are worse than death. We all have time to be born and time to die, and God will help us make the journey as smooth as possible.

Sometimes If Certain Music Is Played Or We See Something, A Veil Of Sorrow Overtakes Us

A loved one’s birthday without them here anymore can make one cry. If you are married, your spouse has died, and you hear your song playing on the radio, you may break down for a while. Returning to the family farm and seeing it look different than you remember can be heart-wrenching, especially if all of the buildings are in a bad state of repair. Looking at old family pictures and remembering your good times together can upset one, knowing you will never live those good times again.

Life Is Full of Change

We must remember when some doors are closed forever, others will open eventually. Life and death go together, for we cannot have one without another. We cannot replace any of our friends who have passed on, but we can make some new friends if we try to do so. Please do not live in a veil of sorrow, for it will envelop and consume you. God knows that we will mourn our loved ones, but he wants us to live on and help each other in life’s journey until we take our last breath on earth and are with our savior again.

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Growing Up In The Country

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date August 15, 2022
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Growing Up As A Child In The Country

I loved watching our livestock, and I liked to help take care of their livestock. I had two little runt pigs that I took care of until we took them to market. My Father let me keep the money for my runt pigs that grew up to be strong and healthy. I put the money from my pigs in my savings acct. I loved to follow my grandfather around as he did the daily chores on the farm. I would watch him feed and water the livestock and anything else that needed to be done on the farm. I would protect my Father and grandfather, repair farm machinery and do repairs on our rental homes. After my grandfather died, I followed my Father around the farm. I would help him lay out shingles on the small portable hog buildings. We moved a sow to another facility, which was quite a process. We put her piglets in front of her to make the task easier. I would watch my grandmother planting flowers, and as she grew them, she would tell me the names of the flowers. I remember everyone gardening and putting up sweet corn for the long winter months ahead. I would watch our neighbor and my Father tears down farm machinery and walk behind lawnmowers. My mother worked as a librarian at our local library in town. My mother would drive the 560 tractors when we put up hay. As I grew older, I would help stack the hay bails and unload the grain wagons. I would watch the grain dryer to ensure no misfunctions could start a grain fire. I am so blessed that I grew up in the country, as there is so much for a child to see and learn while enjoying the great outdoors.

Living As An Adult In The Country

I love mowing lawns and weed-whacking and maintaining farm buildings. I want to keep up the farm like my parents did, as I feel it is an honor to them. I love the fact that I can have 14 cats in the country. I have three house cats. I have 11 cats in another heated building. I love walking around the country without neighbors right next to me who may be bored and have nothing better to do than watch my outdoor activities. I have a garden, and I freeze vegetables I have picked or harvested. I see an occasional deer, wild turkey, fox, and other animals that drink out of my birdbath or eat the dropped bird seed from the bird feeders. I love watching cardinals, goldfinch, blue jay, morning Dove, woodpeckers, indigo buntings, and other birds. I like to lay in my hammock and read a good history book. Living and working in the country rejuvenates the soul. I helped my Father harvest corn years ago as I ran the 815 International combine. I enjoyed running that combine, filling the hopper, and unloading it into the grain wagons or trucks. My life on the farm has many happy and everlasting memories that I would never trade for anything in the World. God bless all the dedicated and hard-working farmers who help put food on our table every day.

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The Power Of A Positive Outlook

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date August 12, 2022
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Mind Over Matter

Think you can win, and you probably will win. If you believe you will not win, most likely, you will not. A negative attitude will drown you with negative thoughts, and you will have lost what could have been a productive and fulfilling day. I refuse to live with negative thoughts. I look at life and see the light in the day, not the darkness. Look at the sunrise and remember this is the day the lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. God wants us to embrace life and be productive, helpful, and kind to others. Being around people who never see positivity in anything is difficult. You try to help them by talking to them and cheering them up, but you seem to get nowhere. Never stop trying to help people that are down for they need your help desperately. Try to put a smile on someone’s face today and help them try to see the sunshine in their life.

If One Thing Does Not Work Move On

Some people get stuck on something that went wrong, keep dwelling on it, and miss out on life. Everyone will have some setbacks, but we must learn from them and advance to a better tomorrow. If you fail at one job, move on to another position where you may excel. Life has many bumps, but you can overcome them by talking to people and having faith in yourself. If you do not have confidence in yourself, no one else will either. Life is challenging, so be up for a good challenge and tell yourself I got this and can move onward.

People Want Positive Leaders

We will not follow someone that brings no positive vibes to the table. We want a strong and decisive leader who will not bow down when the going gets tough. A general will know the moves and maneuvers he has to have to win the war. He will know which men will be the ones that can help him accomplish his goal. A general with a positive outlook can and will bet the enemy in its tracks.

You Can Accomplish Much With A Positive Attitude

People do not want to be around others with a negative attitude. If you are around people like that, they also tend to bring you down; set a goal for yourself, and you will finally accomplish it if you tell yourself you can. Do not let anyone bring you down or try to suck your life out. Tell yourself I think I can and never say that I cannot do that when you know if you put your heart and soul into it, you can do it. You can be your own worst enemy sometimes, and you need to listen to your friends and ask God for guidance. Keep up the positive vibes.

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Flavor Of The Day

What Kind Of Flavor Do You Leave Behind

What kind of impression do you make when you visit and talk to people? Do you leave a good flavor in their mouth like a beautiful sundae, or do you leave them with a horrible cough syrup flavor? Try to make a good impression on people. You are hired by your first impression of someone hiring to fill the vacant position. Come dressed appropriately and have a positive and outgoing attitude. You will not be hired if you come in dressed with holes in your pants and look sloppy. Do not make demands on your future boss, such as you need to have three days a week off. Leave a pleasant flavor behind, and you will likely be hired if you are qualified for the job opening.

Being Around Friends

Visit and treat your friends with the utmost respect and other people. Take turns doing what the other person likes to do. Take your friend out to eat. Go on a day trip, discover new foods, and go shopping in the towns that you stop at and see the local attractions in the area. Listen to friends’ cares and concerns and help them when needed. Never be jealous of your friend’s accomplishments, and be glad for them. Treat your friends right, for an excellent friend is hard to find. Take your friend out for a surprise outing or shopping trip. Leave a wonderful flavor behind for your friends and loved ones.

Flavor Of The Day

There are all kinds of flavors of different ice creams because all of us like different flavors, which is a good thing. It would not be interesting if we all wanted vanilla ice cream or a steak dinner. Everyone has a distinct flavor that sets well on his palette. Thank goodness we all look different and are interested in other things, as all of us can add a little flavor to life. We need everyone to add their taste and their unique piece of the pie to the total to make the equation of life fit together perfectly and orderly. Without diversity, we would not function correctly and be out of sync with what needs to be accomplished on earth.

Getting Along With People

If someone gives you an inch, give them a mile, as the old saying goes. It is necessary to compromise sometimes for a fair and even outcome. Arguing with people only escalates a situation that is bad already. Talk out a solution that both parties can live with. Do not be quiet if you have a problem with someone or a business; they cannot read your mind. Most people want you to be happy with their product or service, and they will let you return it or fix it as they do not want to leave the cough syrup flavor in your mouth. Put your best foot forward in all your relationships with others, and everyone will feel like they are eating their favorite ice cream sundae.

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Put Your Heart And Soul Into It

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date July 29, 2022
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Your Passions In Life

If I am passionate about something, I put my heart and soul into achieving my goal. When people tell me I cannot do something, I want to prove them wrong. Someone once told me I could not win a grand prize at the fair. I proved them wrong, and I went home with the award. I used to love fixing up rental houses and made sure I could live in each one myself. I loved to paint, make minor repairs, and trim all the trees on the properties with my chainsaw and pole trimmer. I love cats, so I ensure they have the best care; I take them to my Vet for their yearly shots and health checkups. I love to keep up with things and ensure they look. I want a well-manicured lawn and buildings in good repair.

Your Connection to God Should Be Very Strong

Your connection to God should be a solid connection that you want to keep and uphold. If you feel you are not keeping up your connection to God, talk to your friends, Pastor, read devotions, read the Bible, and ask God to help draw you back to him. God is my compass, guide, and friend; he is always there for me at all of life’s high and low points. God helps me to see the high points in life and forget about spilled milk in the past. We cannot change our history but brighten our future as shining stars.

Passionate About Cooking And Baking

If you are passionate about cooking, it will show in the flavor of the food dishes that you have prepared. Your food will look very presentable when it is served on the plate. You will have the food arranged on the scale and do it on some of your best china. People will most likely ask for seconds if you have been genuinely passionate about your cooking and presentation. I had a wonderful three-layer chocolate peanut butter cake served on a plate covered with chocolate swirls, and was it ever delicious? I love panna cotta with lemon, blueberries, and more. Desserts that look appealing make the dessert come to life and are an excellent way to end your meal.

Friendships

Nurture your friendships. Get together often with friends and tell them you love your company. As the old saying goes, friends are indeed the flowers in the garden of life. Without good friends in your life and your company with God, you would be adrift in the sea of life. Friends cheer you up and help you feel better and more alive. Never take friendship for granted; a true friend is like a rainbow after a storm, and good friends are hard to find. Your fellowship with God should be nurtured, and you should praise God daily for your company with him.

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Look On The Bright Side Of Things

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date July 22, 2022
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Your Day Did Not Go As Planned

Most days do not go as they are planned to go. You may have gotten a lot of spam calls that delayed you from your work. Your plane flight may have been canceled. Always be grateful for what went right during your day. That would be good if you did not fall for any of the spam calls. Be glad you did not get on a plane that may have crash-landed due to ice buildup if they had not canceled your flight. If you are delayed on a trip, walk around the town you will be staying in overnight and look at local attractions that interest you. Somedays that do not go as planned turn out much better than any planned day. A friend may call you on the spur of the moment to go out for coffee or an incredible drive.

Make A Positive Out Of A Negative Day

If someone accuses you of something you did not do, talk it out with them. You will be glad you did and are back on sound footing with them. Never dwell on negative things, as they will drag you down. Keep your eye on all the positive things in your life and try to block out the adverse events. If you spill coffee all over your new carpet, remember you can have it professionally cleaned, and it will look new again. I try to remember all my beautiful and enjoyable times with family and friends. If I happen to break something, I replace it or keep my memories of it. Remember, with God in your life, gloomy days will become positive as you pray to God for guidance.

Your Job

Some people do not like their work and dread going to work every day. Be glad you have a job and can work, as many people cannot even work due to their health. Keep working at your job and do your absolute best work every day. You can look for your ideal dream job, but never quit one before finding another job. Do not change careers constantly, as your future employer will figure he cannot count on having you work for him for an extended period. If you do half a job at work, you will always have a job nobody wants. Present yourself in your best light and do your very best work every day, and you will have positive and happy days working.

Negative Comments And How To Handle Them

If someone complains about something they ate or purchased from you, try to make it right with them. If someone complains about something with nothing to back up their story and tries to stir up trouble, tell them you will talk to them on the phone later. Never have an out-and-out argument over anything in your business where customers can hear you. A positive thing can quickly become negative when people do not get their facts straight. Turn customers’ negative experiences into positive experiences if at all possible.

God Can Turn Negative Days Into Positive Days

God will help you look on the bright side of things in your life. I pray to God for help when it is hard for me to look on the bright side of things, and he always brings sunshine into my life, even on the darkest days. With God in your life, many optimistic and cheerful days will be ahead.

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With God In My Life I Will never be Lost

With God In My Life I Will Never Be Lost

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date July 15, 2022
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My Feet Will Be Planted Firmly on The Ground

With God in your life, your feet will be planted firmly on the ground, and you will not drift out to sea. God helps guide all of us in our lives if we let him. God presents many opportunities in our lives, and we are responsible for following or looking for them. God is your compass and guide in life. When all seems lost, God is always there for me. If you lose out on one opportunity in your life, another will eventually present itself. Life is full of constant changes; sometimes, change will draw you closer to God. When your relationship with God grows, you grow also.

Health Issues

Do not be afraid of health issues. Health issues can draw you closer to God, and you can accomplish things that would not have been possible before. Health problems give you a new outlook on life that will make you a better person as you can connect with others better. You will see other people’s troubles and problems and try to help them more. Do not let health issues consume or control you. You empower your illness and never let it empower you.

A New Direction In Your Life

All of us will have a new direction in our lives eventually. We will be alone after college, and our jobs will help others. We may get married and have children who live after us, which will make a difference in society. A job change could be around the corner, and we may like it much better than our previous job. Eventually, we will have to leave our home due to health and live in an Assisted Living Unit or a Rest Home. God will keep you on track with the various directions you will go in your life.

Traveling With God

When we travel, God knows our destination and what we will be looking at before we know it. God wants us to have safe travels and enjoy nature and the incredible beauty he has created in the World. It is fun to talk to people in various countries and learn that they are not any different than we are, as we all want the same things out of life. We want peace, joy, hope, and love and for people to be compassionate, kind, and caring toward us. God be my compass and my guide in all of my travels.

Never Get Lost In The Shuffle Of Life

Stay focused on your goals in life. If you are losing your way, ask God to help you stay focused and alert to what he calls you to do with your life. Everyone that is born contributes to the World in some significant way. Your life matters significantly in the scheme of things. Never hide your light under a bushel. Put it out there for the whole world to see it shining brightly.

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Redeem

Some Things That We Redeem

We redeem pop bottles for the money we can get back. We may redeem a ticket for what we pawned at a pawn shop. We recycle things so they can be made into something useful again. When we burn a tree that has died or been cut down, we redeem the wood for another purpose. We make furniture and homes out of wood from trees. We can send a package in a box that we have saved. I have used pieces in ground-up timber for mulch or kitty litter. Whenever we give something old a new purpose, we have redeemed it. We must save many things to keep Mother earth clean for future generations. Saving items gives me a feeling of great satisfaction.

Redeeming Our Homes

Any remodeling we do to our home makes it a more comfortable living area. A new roof on your home redeems the life of your home immensely. A house without a good roof and foundation will not stand for long. A fresh coat of paint makes your home more presentable and more inviting to other people. New wiring helps prevent a fire in your home from overloaded circuits. New plumbing will help avoid water damage that could ruin your home. To keep a home in tip-top shape, we must redeem things by repairing or replacing them promptly.

Redeem Yourself

It can be tough to redeem yourself in someone else’s eyes if you have stepped over the line with them. Admit right away that you were wrong and that it was your fault. Fulfill your duties and obligations. Execute and go through with the things that you have promised. Ensure you satisfy the person you work for and do not complete only half of your task at hand. Keep your promises and be kind; you will not have to redeem yourself.

Redeem With God

Pray to God daily to help you stay on the right path. God is excellent as a guide, and you will never be lost. Suppose you have sinned, ask God for forgiveness, and tried not to repeat the sin. Be kind and forgiving of other people before you ask for forgiveness for yourself. The thief on the cross who, by a single act of Jesus, was redeemed from a life of evil. A person must atone or make amends for sin. Good will always win over evil in the end. Evil tries to live in people if they do not ask for help or accept Christ as their Lord and Savior. We must admit our wrongs to God and try to atone for our sins. Be good, kind, compassionate, loving, joyful, caring, hopeful, peaceful, and a good Samaritan. Help God spread his good works to the masses. God came into the world to serve and not to be served. Live by God’s good results and help others as God would want you to. Redeem with God by your side, helping you make decisions that please God and others.

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Take Time To Relax

Rest And Let Your Body Heal When You Feel Sick

You may be a workhorse and want to keep working when you feel sick. Do not keep working when you feel ill; you will only feel worse, and it will take you twice as long to feel better. Rest in bed or read a good book until you feel better. Do not rush to start any new job until you are up to the task. Remember, Rome was not built in one day, and you cannot do it at work. Some of us are stubborn and will not rest until we are practically at death’s door,r, which is very foolish. Paying your bills, weeding your garden, and mowing your lawn will wait until you feel like your old self again.

All Work And No Play Is Not Good For Anyone

Take a one-day trip to relax and unwind; you will be surprised how much better you will feel. People need to get away from everyday problems, even if it is just for a little while. When I return from a vacation, I feel completely revived, and I cannot wait to start new projects. Traveling awakens your senses and mind to new and exciting things you can reflect on for the rest of your life. I am thrilled when I arrive in a new country and discover all the sights and riches the area offers. I love eating their food and looking at the beautiful means of the site, such as architecture, museums, landscapes, flowers, animals, and much more. I love visiting with the people that I meet on my travels. Relax and travel, for no one can ever take that away.

God And Rest

We are invited to rest with Jesus every day, at any time. We sleep on the Sabbath and keep it Holy because we need it. Not only is it biblical rest, but we also need it for our physical, mental, and emotional health. Spiritual rest allows us to experience God in everything and recline in the knowledge of the Holy One. You can find rest for your soul through prayers, communing with God, faith, and his word. When we are well rested, we can communicate with God better in prayers, thoughts, and much more. Rest on the Sabbath and grow closer to God.

Restful Activities

Go out into the great outdoors and enjoy the sights and sounds of the day. Read a book, magazine, newspaper, and more. I like to lay in my hammock and read or watch the birds eating at my bird feeders. Go out for coffee with a friend or out to eat together. Call up people on the phone and visit with them, and you will feel much better. I love attending musical concerts, operas, museums, and more. Find your favorite way to unwind and revive your mind and soul, and you will be glad you did, as rest is good for your overall health.

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