Greetings Everyone!
We just celebrated Easter this past Sunday. It was a quiet day for us. My husband, daughter, and I went to church. The worship service was wonderful. Then we came home and had a great meal and then took an afternoon nap. That afternoon, my daughter and I went to visit some friends. The wind was blowing like crazy, but it was still a beautiful day! Another great Easter! It is one of my favorite holdiays, with Christmas being my favorite one. It seems like every year the commercialism seems to make this holy day less than it is.It is more important to remember God sacrificing his only begotten Son, Jesus, to die for our sins, and then rise again. Hallelujah! Sure, I can remember growing up and getting a new dress and a Easter basket, but my memories also always include going to church and being taught about the real meaning of Easter.When I was 9 years old, I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. What a day! My eternity with God had begun and I am bound for Heaven when God takes me home, because of my faith. If it wasn't for my belief in Jesus as God's Son and his gift of Salvation, Christmas and Easter would be meaningless to me. It's great to spend time with friends and family and hunting decoratively colored eggs, or just plastic ones, and other fun festivities, but just don't forget the real meaning of EASTER~ celebrating Jesus's death and resurrection!
I've started taking better care of myself, since March 1st. I"m not on any certain diet, just cutting back, eating better, and exercising daily. I've lost 10 pounds so far! I know that's not much, but I"m not trying to lose it fast, but sensible. I didn't lose any weight last week, but I'm not gonna be discouraged. I realize that some weeks my weight will plateau. BUT, I"m starting to get back into old , smaller, clothes. Yes, that means success to me! My indigestion and acid reflux has improved too. I am feeling so much better! Although, I have to say that I haven't been able to do this without God's help.I want to serve HIM with a healthy body. It says in scripture..."Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own." 1 Corinthians 6:19 (NIV) I have been on several different diets and this one is the best~just learning how to eat properly.
I"m gonna close now. I hope all my readers are having a great week! Take care and God Bless!
Love, Vik
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Football and Life...
HI, Folks!
I know you are probably wondering what my title here means. Well, if not, you're still gonna find out. Ha! Football is now my favorite sport of course. It hasn't always been like that though. I come from a family who was/is very sportsminded and talented. I was always more interested in music. I liked sports and had several favorites, but football wasn't one of them. When my daughter, Deanna, was in junior high and high school, I would go to the football games with her. I got hooked! But with that, I became more interested in college football.A few years ago, I heard about a college quarterback, Tim Tebow, who was and still is a very dedicated Christian athlete.Not too many people haven't heard of him. We need more Tebow's playing sports! I also restarted my love for Univ. of Florida Gators. Afterall, he was a Gator! I've always been a Gator fan, but that just made the flame rekindle and get stronger. Tim is now graduated and playing for the Denver Broncos.(Yup, you guessed it , I'm a Broncos fan too!) He was a #1 draft pick. He is the BEST! Tim works hard everyday at the gift (playing football) that God gave him. He portrays his love for God ON and OFF the field. He has inspired me so much. It's tough many days, as I'm sure it is for Tim. God has given me the gift to write and draw and I want to improve on those gifts to serve God everyday! LIFE, is what God gave us and He wants us to love and serve HIM as we use our gifts in our lifetime.Yes, there will be roadblocks along the way, but we have to trust God to get us through them. I'm sure you've heard the phrase, " If you don't use it, you lose it." So...get out there and use your God-given gifts to serve HIM! GOD is sooooooooo worth it!
Here's a football joke...."A guy took his girlfriend to her first football game. Afterward he asked her how she liked the game."
"I liked it, but I could not understand why they were killing each other for twenty-five cents," she said.
"What are you talking about?" he asked.
" Well, everyone kept yelling to get the quarter back?" Taken from "Healing Through Humor" by Charles and Frances Hunter I hope my smart readers got this!
Ok, I have a story, art, and cards to work on now, so I'm gonna close this for today. I hope you are enjoying reading my posts.
Have a great day and week!
Vik
I know you are probably wondering what my title here means. Well, if not, you're still gonna find out. Ha! Football is now my favorite sport of course. It hasn't always been like that though. I come from a family who was/is very sportsminded and talented. I was always more interested in music. I liked sports and had several favorites, but football wasn't one of them. When my daughter, Deanna, was in junior high and high school, I would go to the football games with her. I got hooked! But with that, I became more interested in college football.A few years ago, I heard about a college quarterback, Tim Tebow, who was and still is a very dedicated Christian athlete.Not too many people haven't heard of him. We need more Tebow's playing sports! I also restarted my love for Univ. of Florida Gators. Afterall, he was a Gator! I've always been a Gator fan, but that just made the flame rekindle and get stronger. Tim is now graduated and playing for the Denver Broncos.(Yup, you guessed it , I'm a Broncos fan too!) He was a #1 draft pick. He is the BEST! Tim works hard everyday at the gift (playing football) that God gave him. He portrays his love for God ON and OFF the field. He has inspired me so much. It's tough many days, as I'm sure it is for Tim. God has given me the gift to write and draw and I want to improve on those gifts to serve God everyday! LIFE, is what God gave us and He wants us to love and serve HIM as we use our gifts in our lifetime.Yes, there will be roadblocks along the way, but we have to trust God to get us through them. I'm sure you've heard the phrase, " If you don't use it, you lose it." So...get out there and use your God-given gifts to serve HIM! GOD is sooooooooo worth it!
Here's a football joke...."A guy took his girlfriend to her first football game. Afterward he asked her how she liked the game."
"I liked it, but I could not understand why they were killing each other for twenty-five cents," she said.
"What are you talking about?" he asked.
" Well, everyone kept yelling to get the quarter back?" Taken from "Healing Through Humor" by Charles and Frances Hunter I hope my smart readers got this!
Ok, I have a story, art, and cards to work on now, so I'm gonna close this for today. I hope you are enjoying reading my posts.
Have a great day and week!
Vik
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Wow! This day is gorgeous!
Greeting, Family and/or Friends!
Wow! This day is the first post of my journal and this day is so gorgeous outside! After yesterday's storms and aftermath, it's so wonderful to enjoy God's creation and beauty! Yesterday, so many people got hit really hard by ravaging tornadoes, but thankfully we were spared. I am so thankful! My prayers go out to all victims though. If you, as my reader, are a victim, read this...YES, you are in my prayers! REMEMBER...No matter how bad things get, God IS and ALWAYS will BE in control! We just have to think about our blessings and thank HIM..
As I was signing up for this blog, I got stumped on what I wanted to name it. This phrase (Too Blessed to be Stressed) has been in my head for so long, it won't go away. LOL I decided to make it my title. I mean, why not? I have endured alot of depression and my health hasn't been the greatest in the past months. But ya know what? I haven't been doing it right. I've been trying to do things MY WAY. We as Christians, won't get much accomplished when we try to do things our way. We have to trust God and let HIM be in charge.
I want to make my blog a source of encouragement. I also want to let this be part of practicing my writing skills. I have already finished one book, which is a children's book. I still need to get it edited and get the illustrations done. I'm presently working on a Christian Romance novel. Talk about a challenge!
I will add that God has lead me to eating better and exercising daily. Believe me, I could't do it without HIM. Afterall, I"ve lost 7 pounds in about 6 weeks. I know that probably doesn't sound like much but it's great to me! I"m not on any certain diet, just cutting back. I'm feeling so much better too!
I want to leave you with something to think about as I close this post..."Would a fly without wings be called a walk?" (Taken from "Healing Through Humor" by Charles and Frances Hunter. I love this book! Well, I will close now. GOD BLESS each and everyone!
Love,
Vik
Wow! This day is the first post of my journal and this day is so gorgeous outside! After yesterday's storms and aftermath, it's so wonderful to enjoy God's creation and beauty! Yesterday, so many people got hit really hard by ravaging tornadoes, but thankfully we were spared. I am so thankful! My prayers go out to all victims though. If you, as my reader, are a victim, read this...YES, you are in my prayers! REMEMBER...No matter how bad things get, God IS and ALWAYS will BE in control! We just have to think about our blessings and thank HIM..
As I was signing up for this blog, I got stumped on what I wanted to name it. This phrase (Too Blessed to be Stressed) has been in my head for so long, it won't go away. LOL I decided to make it my title. I mean, why not? I have endured alot of depression and my health hasn't been the greatest in the past months. But ya know what? I haven't been doing it right. I've been trying to do things MY WAY. We as Christians, won't get much accomplished when we try to do things our way. We have to trust God and let HIM be in charge.
I want to make my blog a source of encouragement. I also want to let this be part of practicing my writing skills. I have already finished one book, which is a children's book. I still need to get it edited and get the illustrations done. I'm presently working on a Christian Romance novel. Talk about a challenge!
I will add that God has lead me to eating better and exercising daily. Believe me, I could't do it without HIM. Afterall, I"ve lost 7 pounds in about 6 weeks. I know that probably doesn't sound like much but it's great to me! I"m not on any certain diet, just cutting back. I'm feeling so much better too!
I want to leave you with something to think about as I close this post..."Would a fly without wings be called a walk?" (Taken from "Healing Through Humor" by Charles and Frances Hunter. I love this book! Well, I will close now. GOD BLESS each and everyone!
Love,
Vik