Change is never Easy

You know when you need to change. Whether or not you're willing to admit it, is what makes change a possibility or not. Tomorrow I am taking a new path and setting out to change what needs to be changed in me. I'm not excited and I am not looking forward to it! It's not that I fear change, but I have set out so many times and fallen flat on my face. So I say to myself "What makes me think that this time will be different?" And to that, I have no answer.

Life: Where Are The Instructions??!

When you buy a car it comes with a manual. When you buy piece of furniture it comes with instructions. When you buy a blender it comes with directions. When you're born the life is slapped into you, you get food shoved in your mouth and life is good.... Right?
  Growing up is hard. Everyone's story is unique and is personalized to their own personalities and circumstances. Not one person's life looks like another's. Some people have to grow up a lot sooner than most and some people never grow up. Times like these make me wish there was an instruction manual... WAIT! There IS!! It all starts in Kindergarten! What? Let me explain!
Kindergarten Rules:

There it is. Right there! Easy enough, right? Well, unfortunately we are no longer in Kindergarten and maybe some of us can't remember that far back! ;-)
My life is NO where near perfect! I face challenges and trials just like everybody else on the earth, but I have an advantage! I DO have an instruction manual! GASP!
"Here is a simple, rule-of-thumb guide for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you, then grab the initiative and do it for them. Add up God's Law and Prophets and this is what you get." Matthew 7:12 MSG. I LOVE THIS! The Message bible really sums it up, but if you're still not own over, here is another; "...Love your neighbor as yourself." Matthew 22:39. This is another message to us. Love your neighbor. Who is your neighbor? Everyone! We have next door neighbors, next city neighbors, next country neighbors, and many more! Love them! It doesn't say you have to like everyone, but you must love them and treat them with respect. Remind you of the kindergarten rules?
  The Bible has so much wisdom and, though, it can be overwhelming at times, it all boils down to this:
  1. Love God!
  2. Love people and treat them with respect and dignity! Whether you believe what they believe, think what they think, or not. You can love people and have different views!
  This only takes care of one, or more, of the many lessons the Bible has to offer. If you feel lost open it up, read with an open mind and heart, and let the lesson begin! Like any lesson, it is tough, but it will benefit you in the long run and the finish line is the main goal!
  Remember to love and keep it classy people!

It's YOUR right and YOUR choice!

I woke up this morning and so many thoughts were running through my mind. Thoughts about God, family, friends, the world... So many paths. I settled on a thought that has been on my mind for the past few months. For so many years I have let the media decide what is good for me. I let them take my thoughts, my initiative, and my voice. I let them slowly poison my body and the bodies of those I love and I didn't even realize it was happening to me!

Necessary Steps of Faith

Today I have a short story to share with you. It is simple and shows how easy it is to follow God even when we get in our way and complicate things!

Real Food Recipe #2- Pumpkin Oat Bars!

Summer is coming to an end and autumn is coming up fast! A lot of people get sad and wish that summer would last forever... NOT ME! I am ready for boots, scarves, layers, sweaters, and flavors!! Baking is one of my favorite things to do and eating clean has challenged me to change the way I bake and to be more creative with my ingredients! So here is a delicious recipe that tastes like fall and looks like Heaven!

Naked and Exposed

I stand in front of the mirror, nothing hiding my body. I am not covered by drapery that can hide my every flaw or underwear that shapes my figure so that it is pleasing. My hair is a mess and my face is bare. I stand there looking at myself, judging myself. 

Angel's How To: Sparkle Phone case!!

It's craft time! Today's craft is how to glitter a cell phone case!