Update

Since it's the last day of January, I can't believe how fast time goes by. Anyways, I thought I would do an update on how my New Years goals are going. 

Here is the list of my goals I posted on January 3rd, and how I'm doing under it in yellow. 
 

-become closer to God 

I have become closer to God, I talk to Him and pray more than I did before.
 

-read the Bible daily

I can't say that I read it daily, but I do read it more than I did, this is one I'll have to keep working on.
 

-be a better Christian

I believe I have, I get excited about going to church and I am happier when I listen to Christian music and I feel like I talk about God more.
 

-be a better wife

I think so, not that I was ever bad.
 

-inspire and encourage people with my blog

I do believe that I have done this, the feedback I have received has all been positive and encouraging to me as well, I makes me feel great and I appreciate it. 
 

-meet new people through my blog 

I haven't yet, but I hope I do. 
 

-for my blog to be successful

This goal will take time, so I will just keep doing what I am doing and if it's Gods will, I'll accept it. 
 

-make healthy lifestyle changes

I have been making healthier choices, but not everyday.
 

-randomly mail cards to others 

I need to buy some cards so I can do this!
 

-not to compare myself to others 

This is still hard, I am working on it, but it will take time.
 

-cook new recipes 

I haven't tried any new yet, but I'm sure I will. 
 

-visit new places 

This hasn't happened, maybe soon. 
 

-learn to sew on a sewing machine

Not yet, I need a sewing machine, lol.
 

-take more pictures
I have started to take some more, but I think I need to take even more, for memories.
 

-worry less
I do find myself giving my worries to God rather than worrying, so yes I do worry less.
 

-smile more
Yes, I do :)
 

-be more adventurous 
I haven't really had the opportunity to be more adventurous yet.
 

-try to be less shy 
I would say I'm still working on this., it's hard to break out of a shell.

Did you mew new years goals? How are you doing on your now that the first month of the year is about to end? Todays post was simple but it made me realize that I need to work harder at some of these goals, and take some of them more seriously. I hope everyone has a great weekend!!

 

P31W Wednesday #4

Homemaker, a word that Sara, the author, hated to hear. It was something she did not want to become when she got married. She thought it meant you have to give up all of your goals and dreams and you stay at home cooking and cleaning. She soon realized that you do sacrifice some things in a marriage and you do, do homemaker things. She consumed herself with work, school and a baby and she was then scared that she actually missed out on being a homemaker.

Questions for this week:

What is your definition of a homemaker?
A person who takes care of their home and family.

Growing up, what was your perception of a homemaker?
When I was younger I would associate a homemaker with what I saw on TV. A cheerful lady in a dress with a cute apron, her hair fixed perfect. She cooked breakfast, lunch, and dinner from scratch. She did laundry and cleaned the house, all while taking care of the children.

What about now?
Now, I would say, a person who cooks, cleans, takes care of children (if any). I think now it could be a man or woman depending on who earns the paycheck and who stays home. I don't necessarily  think the homemaker has to stay home all day, you can still do the same tasks once you get off of work.

Do you consider yourself a homemaker? Why or why not?
I would say yes, not fully. I do have a fulltime job, but when I get home I do cook, clean and do laundry. My husband also helps, so you could say we both are. I usually take the inside cleaning, while my husband takes on the outside, like yard work, and washing the cars. We make a good team!

I think I could be a stay-at-home homemaker if I could. It sounds good in my head anyways. I couldn't wear a dress all the time but I do have a cute apron. I like to craft and do DIY projects {which I hope to post soon} so I think I could keep myself busy with little projects. Martha 31 did it all, so I'm sure I could as well with a little practice.

What are your thoughts on the definition of a homemaker? Are you a homemaker?

Be-YOU-tiful

I have debated about this post topic all week. I can't get it out of my head, and I'm not sure what I would post if I didn't choose this topic. So, I'm going to listen to the whispers from God and do it. Some things no one knows only God does, but I hope this post will help someone through their hard times.

Being myself was hard to do through out school. I just wanted to be accepted. In elementary school I was fine, it wasn't until middle school that I found myself loosing friends because we didn't have classes together or they changed and made other friends. I tried to be apart of the popular group, they were nice at first, but then I started to notice the dirty looks and when I would walk up they stop talking, so it was really awkward. I have always struggled with my weight, and I would just think to myself "maybe if I was skinny, I would have more friends or more people would like me". I cried a lot, I'm crying now writing this. Remembering at lunch time classmates moving more chairs to a lunch table just so they didn't have to sit with me. I don't think I was weird, I was very quiet, I never understood why classmates acted the way they did, all I knew is that it hurt. 

High school wasn't much better, 9th grade, again I just tried to fit in and find friends. In 9th we had to take PE, I hated PE. Having to dress out in front of others, I'm not athletic, never have been. One day we were walking around the track, and to older guys came up to me and asked "if I wanted to be his girlfriend" I said no, with a weird look on my face, but deep down I was happy that they noticed me, but as they walked away I heard them say "let's go find another fat girl to ask". I was immidiatly crushed, those happy feelings I felt were completely gone and I was ready for class to be over. All my friends had boyfriends and I could never get a guy to look at me. I just wanted a guy to like me and to talk to me. During these times I did think about suicide, and inflicting pain on myself because of the pain I felt, not seriously, but it did cross my mind. I didn't think anyone would notice that I was even gone, but I knew I would hurt my family. 

I never drastically changed, I just hung out with people and tried to be something that I wasn't. I wasn't popular, or athletic, in 9th grade I hung out with the punk/goth crowd just because they were nice to me. As I got older I found different people to hang out with. I tried to be more of myself, rather than something I'm not. If I could go back, I would try to teach myself to love who I am. I am still insecure to this day and I probably always will be. I wish I had the "I don't care attitude" but I don't. I would tell myself to find true friends that liked me for me, that didn't judge me. My husband, whom I met junior year in high school was my saving grace, he truly does love me no matter what, he has been here for me since day one. I would tell myself to trust in God more, and give my worries to him, and to have a closer relationship with him. I felt alone a lot in school, I know now that I wasn't ever alone he was always there, and so was my family, but I didn't talk to them about any of this. 

If I could tell someone else anything it would be to; BE{YOU}TIFUL, worry about your relationship with God before your friends, trust in Him, and you are never alone!! 

But The Lord said to Samuel, "Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on outward appearance, but The Lord looks on the heart." 
1 Samuel 16:7

People are always going to judge each other, just treat others the way you want to be treated! 

I don't want anyone to feel pity towards me, I chose to write this in hopes to help others that could be going through the same things. It was very difficult to write this and share things that no one knows happened. Jesus, the sweetest name I know, now gives me comfort, I lean to Him whenever I have doubts or fears! 

 

I love this song and it fits in perfectly with my post.

{You're worth more than gold!}

 

Easy Chicken Pan Pie

Happy Friday! Today I'm keeping the post simple with a easy recipe for chicken pan pie. This recipe is so simple and yummy! I love to make it when it's chilly outside, it's very comforting.

Ingredients:

1 can chicken

1 can cream of chicken

1cup frozen mixed veggies

1cup self-rising flour

1cup milk 

1 stick butter

9x9 pan

If you double the recipe just use a 9x13 pan. 

 

You can also use a can of Veg-all, I like frozen vegetables better. 

 

I open the chicken, drain it, and chop it up a little more and then add it to the pan. There is no particular order to this, I just usually add the chicken first. You can cook your own chicken, or use leftovers but to be quick and easy I use can chicken.

 

Next I add the vegetables, you can add whatever kind you like, I prefer the mixed. 

 

Then add the cream of chicken soup, spread it all over.

 

Now for the crust. Melt 1 stick of butter.

 

Add the cup of self-rising flour and the cup of milk, stir well. 

Pour it evenly over the other ingredients. 

 

Bake on 350 for an hour or until golden brown. 

 

Serve and enjoy!! 

 

P31W Wednesday #3

This week Sara gives P31W a name, she is calling her Martha 31 from now on. She thought of P31W as a modern day Martha Stewart, and I kind of agree. Sara tries really hard to cook more, and to get dinner done before her husband comes home. She achieved that goal, her husband was happy, and her son cleaned his plate. She felt like an accomplished Martha 31.

This week the questions are:

How do you prepare to receive your husband when he walks in the door? 

- I always try to have a smile on my face. I'll greet him with a hug, a kiss and a "how was your day?" I have learned to leave work at work, especially if I have had a bad day. I will eventually tell my husband what happened but I don't want to greet him with a bad attitude and put a damper in the rest if the night.

Do you notice a difference with him when your happy or cranky? 

- I have noticed a difference. There have been times when I was in a bad mood when my husband got home and his smile disappears, and the night is just blah. I didn't like that, eventually we would talk about what happened that day but time was wasted that could've been joyful and happy. I now, try to have a positive attitude all the time. My husband usually always comes home with a smile on his face so it makes it a lot easier. I just love him and his smile!!

What are some things you might do differently? 

- I wouldn't say I would do anything differently because I have already learnd my lesson. I would love to have dinner ready when my husband gets home but we both get off at the same time, so that's hard to do. 

Her children arise, and call her blessed; 

her husband also, and he praises her:

"Many women do noble things,

but you surpass them all."

Proverbs 31:28-29

Martha 31, as Sara calls her, is a women if many wonderful traits. Reading this book makes me strive to be a better wife and to learn and do more. I'm not sure if I will ever live up to Martha 31 standards but I will try my best and as long as my husband is happy and I'm happy I think I'm doing a good job. 

I hope some of you are also reading the book and are learning to become the P31W! 

This Little Light of Mine

I'm gonna let it shine. A childs song that I have never given much thought to as an adult, has so much meaning. In our small group at church yesterday morning we talked about letting our light shine. I couldn't get that topic out of my head, so I took it as Gods way of telling me I should do my blog post on that. So, I'm obeying him. 

Some of the verses from the song:

This little light if mine, 

I'm gonna let it shine. 

Hide it under a bushel -NO! 

I'm gonna let it shine. 

Don't let Satan blow it out.

I'm gonna let it shine. 

Let it shine till Jesus comes.

I'm gonna let it shine. 

This little light if mine, 

I'm gonna let it shine. 

If we call ourselves Christians, then we should be shining bright for Jesus! We can't sit on the couch and do nothing and expect people to see Jesus in us. We have to let our light shine, whether it's being a prayer warrior in your church that people trust, singing, and helping in children's ministry at church. Those things are amazing, but your light needs to shine outside of church as well.

14You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
Matthew 5:14-16 

Serving others is a great way to spread the love of Jesus, working at a food pantry, or serving food to the homeless, when you're checking out at a store tell the clerk to have a blessed day with a smile on your face. Just having a positive attitude, and not complaining. You could speak at events, or start a small group out of your home, call people or send out nice cards of encouragement. There are so many ways to shine your light for Jesus, our precious savior! I have chosen to let my light shine through my blog, I'm not a speaker, maybe God will bless me with the courage to do so one day, but for now I will blog. 

I think also being an encouragement to others who are trying to be a light as well, tell them they are doing a great job, and that you are proud of them! 

I think non-Christians watch everything we do. If we act in ways we shouldn't, or say things we shouldn't say, they will wonder how we are different than them, and why they should be a Christian. If they see us joyful, humble, and full of love, their curiosity might get them thinking being a Christian must be great, they are so happy, I want to be like that. 

Our job here on earth is to first love Jesus, and then to love others. I'm sure Jesus never stayed still, he was always out helping others. So why should we sit still, Jesus loved us enough to die for us and we can't even tell other people about him, and shine our light! Don't discourage yourself or let the devil get you down and make you think you can't do it, or that's silly, or why would you do that. Believe me, it happens, a lot, every time I write a post, I think; is it good enough, did I say the right words, what will people think and say, I should delete this, it's not good. But I know if I listen to my thoughts, satan would have blown out my light or it would be hidden under a bushel. After I click publish, even though I had those thoughts, I feel accomplished, and proud of myself. Especially if people comment and I know I have touched others makes me feel great. 

So however you want to shine your light, shine it as bright as you can!! Don't hide it under a bushel or let satan blow it out. Jesus is watching us and he is proud if what work we do for him. 

Much Love,
Teaya

27 Years

27 years ago my sweet, wonderful, loving parents stood at the alter and said "I do". Marriages now days hardly last 27 months, much less 27 years! It's such a blessing to have parents that love each other for better or worse, sickness and health, till death do them part!! Parents that don't give up on each other, that can joke around and have fun. Even though I was an only child, there was never a dull moment at our house. Both of my parents have worked hard their whole life for what they have, never asking for handouts, and if we didn't have the money for it we didn't get it. I'm so greatful to have picked up on these lessons and values and now I use them in my life with my husband. God truly blessed me with amazing parents, I thank him everyday for both of them!  I am a daddy's girl, but my mom is my best friend. I love them both so very much, I don't know where I would be without them! 

The crazy thing is, 27 years ago tomorrow, my husbands parents got married too!! I was truly blessed with some amazing in-laws. Most people can't say that, but I can. 

Happy 27th Anniversary to my parents and to my in-laws! I love you all very much! 

 

P31W Wednesday #2

 

In chapter 2, Sara talks about stepping up to the plate of becoming a P31W. Sara knew she couldn't take on the 21 characteristics of the P31W, so she takes baby steps to do so. Her first step was catching up on some cleaning she hadn't got around to and the next step was to cook something. Sara mentions that her husband is a great cook, so she doesn't cook much. She decides to make a banana pudding, she had everything she needed and she even made it homemade pudding even though she wanted to use instant pudding mix. She made it and she was proud of herself, taking her first step to become a P31W! So, the discussion questions this week is about cooking. 

How would you describe yourself as a cook? 

-Most meals I make are pretty good. I haven't burnt anything or set the smoke alarm off yet. We usually have enough left over for me to take to lunch the next day and that's it, so I guess that's a good sign that my husband likes it. My husband is honest if he doesn't like it, he'll tell me but he hasn't told me he hadn't liked something yet. He has said maybe to add something or use less of a certain spice the next time I make it. I like to try new recipes I think we both will like. 

Are you gourmet, short-order, or fast-food? 

-I would say a little bit of all 3. I think I cook nice meals, but sometimes I like them to be quick and easy. I'm always up for a yummy crockpot meal where there is little to now work involved, but i could also spend 1 or 2 hours cooking, just depends oon the day.

Do you love it or hate it? 

-I love it. There are somedays I want to cook more than others, but I generally like to be in the kitchen. 

What's your favorite thing to cook? 

-I like to make chicken and/or shrimp fajitas with homemade salsa and guacamole. {I'll have to put the recipe on the blog} I love Mexican food, its so easy to make too. I guess that's one if my favorites, I don't have an absolute favorite meal. 

Who taught you to cook? 

-Mainly my mom, just watching her and helping in the kitchen when I could. She is a great cook and I am glad my Ma and Pa let my husband and I come eat with them once a week.

Think about these questions yourself, and answer them. If you already love to cook and have no problem with it, what can be your first step to becoming a P31W? If you don't like to cook, try to find simple recipes to try out once or twice a week, don't overwhelm yourself with the task, Sara did say baby steps.

X Marks the Spot

Sometimes I feel like we are on a scavenger hunt to find joy. We find {all kinds} of clues that lead us closer and closer, but we never find the big X, the main treasure... true joy!! 

These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. 

John 15:11

There is always something's holding us back from truly being happy. We always want more, even though we most likely have everything we need. I think a lot of people are good actors and put on a happy face around everyone and then when they are all alone the sadness and/or depression starts to sink in again. I know I have been an actress before, infront of friends and family smiling and {acting} happy, but then crying myself to sleep at night.  

Family and material things can make us happy, and then most if the time that happiness fades away. Like a cone of ice cream on a on day,that'll make you happy, it's so nice, cold and sweet but it will soon be gone. Or a new pair of jeans, those jeans will eventually fade and get worn out and you'll have to buy a new pair. 

True joy didn't happen for me until my relationship with Jesus grew and I became closer to him. I personally don't think you can have true joy without Jesus Christ, knowing he lives in your heart and that he is with you where ever you go. Just knowing that he is by my side, that he loves me for me, I can trust him, and tell him anything and he won't judge me. Also knowing that all of my family and the material things I do have are because of Him. He planned and molded my life, so I should be joyful knowing that. 

There is joy even in bad situations, I know it's hard to realize it that moment. For example finding something wrong with your car. Yes, it's bad and it'll cost to get fixed but at least it's fixable, and you found the problem before it got worse and you could've possibly had a wreck. That is something to be happy about!! 

Don't let your wants and fears overcome your joy, try to be happy and thankful with what you do have Jesus will take care of us. Life is so sweet and precious, I want to live it with a joyful and thankful heart, and you should too. 

 

 

Here is a great song to listen to, get it in your head, and let it fill your heart with joy.

Chocolate Chip Pie

I make this pie a lot for family or church gatherings. It's a big hit, I always have an empty pie dish with a few crumbs to take home. It's really easy and yummy!!

Chocolate Chip Pie

1 deep dish pie shell

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup flour

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1 stick of butter (melted)

1 cup pecans

1 cup chocolate chips

 3/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)

Preheat over to 325 degrees. Melt the stick of butter, let it cool before adding to other ingredients, or it will melt the chocolate chips. Mix all ingredients together until well combined. Pour mixture into pie shell and bake for 1 hour. Let it cool, serve with ice cream, or just a cup of milk (that's how I like it) and enjoy!!

Sugar, flour, eggs, and vanilla

Add pecans, chocolate chips, and coconut 

Don't forget the butter & mix it all together

Pour it into your pie shell & bake

Wah-La, yummy pie ready to eat!

 

Hope you enjoy!

 

Much Love,

Teaya

Proverbs 31 Wife Wednesday

I am reading the book My So Called Life as a Proverbs 31 Wife, by Sara Horn. I thought it would be neat to share what I get out of the book as I read and answer the discussion questions in the back of the book. The book is a one year experiment, so I plan to practice what I learn throughout the rest of the year and my life.  Here's what it looks like:

 

If you would like you can read along as well, you can go buy the book at your local book store or order it online. I'm not really going to describe what goes on in the book, maybe a little just for guidance. I might quote certain lines that made a impact on me or that helps with the discussion question for that week. There are 40 discussion questions in the back of the book, I'm not sure how many I will do a week, I don't want a post to be too long. There is also a 10-day challenge at the back of the book, that I will try out soon.

 

This passage of scripture is in the book, and goes along with the first question.

 

10Who can find a virtuous wife?

For her worth is far above rubies.

11The heart of her husband safely trusts her;

so he will have no lack of gain.

12She does him good and not evil

all the days of her life.

13She seeks wool and flax,

and willingly works with her hands.

14She is like the merchant ships,

she brings her food from afar.

15She also rises while it is yet night,

and provides food for her household,

and a portion for her maidservants.

16She considers a field and buys it;

from her profits she plants a vineyard.

17She grids herself with strength,

and strengthens her arms.

18She perceives that her merchandise is good,

and her lamp does not go out at night.

19She stretches out her hands to the distaff,

and her hand holds the spindle.

20She extends her hand to the poor,

yes, she reaches out her hand to the needy.

21She is not afraid of snow for her household,

for all her household is clothed with scarlet.

22She makes tapestry for herself;

her clothing is fine linen and purple.

23Her husband is known in the gates,

when he sits among the elders of the land.

24She makes linen garments and sells them,

and supplies sashes for the merchants.

25Stregnth and honor are her clothing;

she shall rejoice in time to come.

26She opens he mouth with wisdom,

and on her tongue is the law of kindness.

27She watches over the ways of her household,

and does not eat the bread of idleness.

28Her children rise up and call her blessed;

her husband also, and he praises her:

29"Many daughters have done well,

but you excel the all."

30Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing,

but a women who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.

31Give her of the fruit of her hands,

and let her own works praise her in the gates.



 

 

Proverbs 31:10-31

Question #1

Read the passage about Proverbs 31 woman (Proverbs 31:10-31). What are your thoughts about the woman protrayed here? Does she make you aspire to be like her? Or do you feel discouraged before you get started? Why? 

My Answer: 

This woman is strong willed, hard working, an amazing cook, she can sew and make clothes for herself and family as well as sale what she makes. She cares for her own family and others, seemingly to put herself last, serving everyone else until they are taken care of. She wakes up before dawn and goes to bed after dark, and she doesn't complain. She knows what needs to be done, and she gets it done with grace and dignity. She has no worries, for she is faithful and she trusts The Lord. 

Reading this passage does make me aspire to be more like the P31W, it also makes me feel extremely lazy. I do work 40 hours a week, I cook the days I have to (Mondays we eat at my husbands parents and Tuesdays we eat with my parents), I clean the house and do laundry, but compared to P31W I could/should be doing so much more. It makes me want to cook more and learn to sew, which are both on my list of goals for New Years. It makes me what to be more faithful and trust in God more and to just be a better wife, and better me. I wouldn't say I get discouraged, I do second guess myself a lot, but I usually do what is needed.

God gave us all a brain, hands and feet and we are to us them to the best of our ability. An idle mind is the devils workshop, that's a saying I have always heard. If you are able to walk and use your hands, then you should be doing something with yourself, if your just sitting around do nothing when you are blessed with the ability to do so, then shame on you. I'm not trying to be mean, but God can easily take away your blessing just as fast as he gave them to you. P31W knew she was blessed and used her talents in every way that she could.

Lets use our abilities and talents God has blessed us with, don't let them go to waste. Do all that you can do for your husband, your family and others. Strive to become a P31W!!

Much Love,
Teaya

Hakuna Matata

Hakuna Matata, it means no worries, for the rest of our days. Right? That's easy for Timon and Pumbaa to say, but not for us humans. Why do we let such a small word consume so much of our lives? I know I'm guilty of it, everyday, I worry about something. We worry about money, our appearance, work, family, church, judgment, and so much more, we even worry about worrying.

25Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad. Proverbs 12:25

We can worry all we want, but it doesn't get us anywhere. Most things we worry about we are not in control of, The Almighty is. God has a plan for each one of our lives, he already knows the outcome of the situation we are worrying about. God knows how much money we need or how much we don't need, he knows what goes on in our family, our place of work, our church, he knows what needs to happen in each place and each situation. That's why God is so wonderful, and comforting. He doesn't want us to worry, he wants us to pray and give our worry to him. Just think, if we prayed as much as we worry, how would we feel?

25Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? 26Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27Which of you buy worrying can add one cubit to his stature?
28So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; 29and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?
31Therfore do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 34Therefore do not worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
Matthew 6:25-34

"O you of little faith?" I don't want Jesus to say that to me. All of my faith should be in him, but it isn't. Reading these verses over and over, now when I do worry, that question will pop up on my mind with blinking lights and sirens.  To think of Jesus saying that to me, makes me feel awful, and so unworthy. I can hear Jesus say: Teaya, you don't trust that I will provide and be here for you, I died for you, I am your Heavenly Father, I will always be here with you, I love you, Teaya, you and all your flaws. What a great feeling it is to know this, and that it's all true! 

Just climb in the lap of our Father, let him wrap his arms around us as we give our worries to him. He will hold us, and he will not lead us astray. We cannot worry and trust God at the same time. With the start of the new year, let's have a year without worry. This will be very hard for me, but I'm willing to give it to God for him to handle, and I'll just ride the path he has planned out for me. If we seek our amazing Savior first, put our trust in him, we will have {no worries}

Recipe for 2014

I hope your new year is off to a great start. I'm so thankful God blessed me to see another new year. I have a great recipe for the new year. The recipe came from one of my moms old cookbooks. This recipe is not going to make a yummy meal, but it will fill you up.

Life Recipe


1 cup of Good Thoughts
1 cup of Kind Deeds
1 cup of Consideration for Others
2 cups of Sacrifice for Others
3 cups of Forgiveness
2 cups of Well Beaten Faults


Mix these thoroughly and add tears of joy and sorrow and sympathy for others. Flavor with little gifts of love and kindly service. Fold in 4 cups of prayer and faith to lighten other ingredients and raise the texture to great heights of Christian living. After pouring all this into your daily life, bake well with the heart of human kindness. Serve with a smile.

Just follow this recipe, and your life for 2014 and years to come, will be joyful, peaceful and hopefully an encouragement to others.


Here's a peek at my New Years Eve with my husband. I sipped some hot chocolate, we played Uno {I won} and rang in the new year together with a little kiss at midnight!

 

I decided not to make any New Years resolutions, but instead make a list of goals I would like to accomplish in the year 2014. I feel like I can accomplish a {goal} more than a resolution, so here's the list:

-become closer to God

-read the Bible daily

-be a better Christian

-be a better wife

-inspire and encourage people with my blog

-meet new people through my blog 

-for my blog to be successful

-make healthy lifestyle changes

-randomly mail cards to others 

-not to compare myself to others 

-cook new recipes 

-visit new places 

-learn to sew on a sewing machine

-take more pictures

-worry less

-smile more

-be more adventurous 

-try to be less shy 

What are some of your goals for 2014?

With Love,

Teaya

 

 

 

New

It's a new year, this is a new blog, and I am praying for a new me! First off, Happy NEW Year, I hope 2013 was filled with {all kinds} of bliss and blessings, and you are excited and geared up for a wonderful new year! 

 

A life changing event happened to me in 2013, my maw-maw went to live with our wonderful, sweet savior Jesus Christ. I hadn't ever experienced someone so close to me passing away, it was hard to come to the realization that I will never hear her sweet voice again. I know she is having a wonderful time in heaven, dancing with Jesus and visiting her loved ones gone on before her. Maw-maw was an amazing follower of Jesus, I didn't realize how much if an impact she had on my life until she was gone. I feel like a piece of her now lives in me, I feel more at peace with my life, I feel nice{r}, and I want to make an impact just as she did. I want to make it my duty to keep spreading the word of how sweet and wonderful our precious, ever forgiving Lord is. So, to do so, since I am not a speaker by no means, I am creating this blog.

I am still getting used to blogging, so bare with me. My goal is to post 3 times a week. I plan to share {all kinds} of inspirational post, bible studies, advice, recipes that I like, DIY projects and more! Wednesday will be dedicated to the book My So Called Life as a Proverbs 31 Wife by Sara Horn, I'll write what I gain from the book each week, until I finish reading it. 

The main goal of this blog is to inspire and touch lives young and old, to students being bullied, or the young teen who doesn't ever feel good enough for anyone, to the one who feels alone, to the one with an eating disorder, or causing self harm, to the good girl who isn't good enough for herself, and to the one who just wants to be noticed. I haven't experienced all of these situations, but I hope through this blog I will be able to touch a life, make someone smile, and make someone feel good about themselves. Also, pass along yummy recipes, and easy DIY projects. If I can touch one life this blog will be worth while! I pray that God will flow through my fingers as I write this blog and {His} will, will be done.
 

Much love,

Teaya