Putting Prayer Back In Schools

I was just sitting here, checking out the recent posts when I found the “Now I Sit Me Down In School” prayer under the ”religion” tag.  The timing of the piece is awesome (set to the children’s prayer Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep) because students (regardless of the grade) and their parents are starting their “back to school” [...]

My Journey Toward A New Life

Well, as of yesterday, I’ve lost 40.2 lbs.  I tried on a few items of clothing that I haven’t worn in at least 3 years and a few fit perfectly, and when I shed about another 10 pounds, the rest will fit too!  I am not sure what size I was prior to surgery, but [...]

A Blog For Christian Women You’ll Want To Visit Again and Again…

I’ve said it before and it’s worth repeating, with God there are NO accidents.  I had my random drawing for my Dogdays of Summer Giveaway I tonight, and the winner was Distybug.  So, I went to her blog so I could let her know she’d won and my jaw nearly dropped when I read her [...]

Win A FREE 37″ Flat Panel LCD TV!!!!!!

Yes, you read correctly – win a free 37″ flat panel lcd tv.  The TV is valued at over $799.00 and is being given courtesy of Best Buy!
 
Head on over to 5 Minutes for Mom to enter and check out all the other cool stuff they have on their blog.  I am just sooo excited [...]

And The Winner Is…

  I KNOW YOU’VE WAITED TO HEAR WHO WON, SO HERE GOES…
I’m sorry it took so long to pick the winner, but I’ve been a bit under the weather the past 2 days.  Well, you’re waiting to hear who the winner is so without further ado…..
A big congrats goes out to Distybug!  Disty, you’ve won [...]

My Journey Toward A New Life

**Time’s running out so don’t forget to check out my giveaways #1 and #2!!! (sorry for the plug) And visit my About Me page for new pictures!!
 So, when I went for my check-up 7/25 my doctor told me that I was getting sick way too much so without asking any further questions, he scheduled me [...]

Dogdays of Summer Giveaway II

Okay, I’ve been bitten by the bug!!!!  I wanted to list something where EVERYONE would win – so here goes! 
Reply to this post, then go to my website www.jbmall.biz and sign up as a client.  (there is no cost or obligation to you, and you have my word that you will not be spammed or e-bombed [...]

Dogdays of Summer Giveaway

  okay, this drawing is closed – i’m going to conduct the drawing later this evening so good luck to everyone that entered.  Dogdays of Summer Giveaway II is still open, so check it out!!!
I’m jumping on the bandwagon and joining the giveaway being hosted by Shannon at Rocks In My Dryer. 
My 1st giveaway is a [...]

Taylor Ort

I need everyone’s help and prayers tonight for Taylor.  She is 6 years old and has Urniary Reflux and now scarring has developed on one of her kidneys.  She has also begun to complain that her hands hurt and while they have done a blood test for arthritis, they have not found the source of [...]

Cool Blog You’ve Gotta See!

Click this link to see some really cool FREE giveaways at Rocks In My Dryer.  Have fun, and who know’s maybe you’ll see something from me listed there as well!!

Lord I Need You In My Life

Several years ago I was driving to work and I was going through a very emtional time and instead of putting on the radio, I started humming.  I was trying to lift my spirits by singing some praise and worship songs and I just began to sing to the Lord but instead of singing the words [...]

Sandy

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Friends, I need your prayers today for my younger brother, Sandy. He recently left his home in Maryland on a 3 week motorcycle cross county road trip with his friend. My mom told this morning she had not heard from him since Tuesday, and she had tried [...]

Good Advice

ONE.
Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. TWO.
Marry   a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other. THREE.
Don’t believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.
FOUR.
When you say, ‘I love you,’ [...]

My Journey Toward A New Life

Okay – time for good news for a change.  I finally called my mom’s friend Edette and I had a really good talk with her.  She had gastric bypass surgery about 3 years ago and went through much the same of what I’m going through, only she had it 10x worse than I do.  I [...]

My Journey Toward A New Life

I posted this comment on another site 7/18, and I’ve been going back and forth wondering if I should put it here on my blog or not.  After a lot of thought, I decided to post it becauses it’s part of my journey and when I started this journey I said I would be upfront and [...]

Albert

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I NEED EVERYONE TO JOIN AND AGREE WITH ME IN PRAYER RIGHT NOW AND WITHOUT CEASING FOR ALBERT AND HIS FAMILY.
Albert just came out of emergency surgery where they found cancer in his stomach, and had to remove his colon. He is weak from being ill for the [...]

Words from Maya Angelou

“I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.”  
“I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.”
 
“I’ve learned that regardless [...]

Doris

Father, we come to you today in the name of Your precious Son, Jesus, and ask that You touch our sister in Christ, Doris.  Father, the enemy comes to seek and destroy all that is good, bring chaos where there should be calm, frustration where there should be peace and sorrow where there should be joy.  Lord, [...]

My Journey Toward A New Life

How appropriate for me to open my daily scripture message from Joel Osteen and find this…..  God is awesome!
Food Affects Us!
Today’s Scripture
“God created those foods to be eaten with thanks by faithful people who know the truth.” 1 Timothy 4:3 (NLT)
Today’s Word from Joel and Victoria
Food can change people, or it can affect on the [...]

Honey or Vinegar

Once again, my buddy Lenore sent me an email that made me stop dead in my tracks and I knew in my spirit I had to post it.  Please take a moment to read and reflect on this awesome message!  God bless you all… Briggie ^i^ 
The preacher placed two identical jars on the table next to the pulpit.
He quoted [...]