Books and Things

Looking at the past

Where do you find your strength or courage to go on. There has to be something outside of ourselves to help us up. I believe that its God. He has always been there for me when i look back at moments of my life that i wonder how am I still alive. The answer is God. The last couple of weeks, maybe like month the sermons were about when bad things happen( link to the series will be below)One of the things to do is to look at the past and how God has gotten you through it in the past. He will get you through this. God and I have a great track record I get myself into some sort of mess he sorts it out and gets me through it. It may not always be they way I want but it is always for the better and helps me grow.

The Portion from todays sermon that struck home had to do with make future commitments. How often my friends hear me say I have spoken it so I have to do with complaints (mainly about exercising lol) So instead of making a commitment to God of something in the future (Annie singing tomorrow is now in my head) that he knows I will not keep, although eventually it may happen. Even if my heart wants me to keep it and my intention is good. I am setting myself up to have a record of failure. Why not today. Make a commitment for today start today. I will not make a commitment to start reading my bible, studying, walking etc tomorrow. I will do it today. Then today I will make the commitment to do it that day setting myself up for victory instead of defeat.

The sermon was about how to experience the bible. I have to admit. I do my daily readings on my way home from work in the uber. I have the Read down. Here’s what I am on working on as I read:
Reflect reflect and write what you believe God is saying to you. also how you can apply to your life today. Wow how powerful every word in the bible is there for me God is telling me something.
Respond Write a prayer that outlines 1-How did you or could you have responded to that truth in the past. 2- How thankful you are for how God responded to your obedience or lack of obedience. This will reinforce what God is already doing. Again its powerful. God is not only Powerful he shares it with us. He arms us to stand against temptation and the Devils lies.
Relay Be sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s leading to who you could “serve” with this insight God grace is amazing. Everyday I fall he picks me up and leads me. ( i am just not always the greatest at listening or following)

So this is what I got out of church today. I may of missed things or over thought things. But these are my thoughts and what stuck being that i have been out of church for over 12 hours. On a side but fun note ITS AT THE MOVIES BUILD WEEK at The Rock church. I love this time of year as much as TOYS FOR JOY (you will learn about that soon).

https://www.sdrock.com/messages/whenbadthingshappen/

My Walk

My belief is a big part of who I am. I belong and am active in an amazing church that gives several opportunities to care for our communities along with fun projects and adventures. This category is where I may post the most. Not because I want to brag but i want to share my experiences and its away to hold myself accountable. It’s away that I can share how what am I reading in the bible and hearing in church is influencing my daily life and how I am applying it. I can share Gods mercies and my struggles.

Some blogs may also fall in travel also as I get to go to retreats, missions and just enjoying this beautiful world.

Nightly Battle

I work nights so when I get home I relax by getting my current binge worthy show set up and read my scripture . In 40 years the last thing I have thought about is take off my make up from the day. But being an adult I think its time I work on my time management skills by setting a portion of time for this. So on my make up area by my bed I have my Farmacy Green Clean (I will provide pics) and my make up removing wipes. You would think this would help but sadly this setup was done 4 weeks ago and I am just now (this week) utilizing it. I use the Green Clean to remove mascara and eye make up, because even 12 hours later I still see it. The wipes remove the goop from my eyes and the rest of my make up. Then I should wash my face so I use Dr. Brandt Poredemabrasion face wash (last use). I come back to my room and apply toner (brandless apple one) and I heard you need face serum so I am tonight I am using Rebel Rose multi use oil and I finish with the Aveeno Smart essentials night cream. I swap products nightly and have some that I am waiting to use when these are gone. But that is a different blog for a different night, maybe a youtube video. Goodnight for now, Pics below. me with my 12 hr make up followed by products and links.

Accidentally Bought but worthwhile read

The Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

Before I get to this review I have to tell you how I ended up with this book. I am currently trying to get all the books in the The Plantagenet and Tudor series by Philippa Gregory. I currently have Lady rivers, White Queen and White princess Looking for the Red Queen. I also have been wanting the game of thrones books. I wasn’t feeling well so to help me over come my isolation my mom went to Costco to pick up the game of thrones books, since they had the complete set at a great price. But they were out. Remembering the WHite Queen books she thought she had the right one one and picked up the Red Queen. Once I have a book I must read it. So now to the review.

Red Queen Synopsis (from the publisher)

This is a world divided by blood – red or silver.

The Reds are commoners, ruled by a Silver elite in possession of god-like superpowers. And to Mare Barrow, a seventeen-year-old Red girl from the poverty-stricken Stilts, it seems like nothing will ever change.

That is, until she finds herself working in the Silver Palace. Here, surrounded by the people she hates the most, Mare discovers that, despite her red blood, she possesses a deadly power of her own. One that threatens to destroy the balance of power.

Fearful of Mare’s potential, the Silvers hide her in plain view, declaring her a long-lost Silver princess, now engaged to a Silver prince. Despite knowing that one misstep would mean her death, Mare works silently to help the Red Guard, a militant resistance group, and bring down the Silver regime.

But this is a world of betrayal and lies, and Mare has entered a dangerous dance – Reds against Silvers, prince against prince, and Mare against her own heart.

My review:

I loved the story has a great pace giving background without slowing down. Yes its a world at war. But what I loved was Mare’s struggle. Her sacrifice for her family and those she loves. She’s flawed those flaws that she has learned hold her back are in reality her strengths. She must face her fears, I loved it so much that I bought the second book.

https://www.victoriaaveyard.com/red-queen-series

Life is an adventure mine comes via books, travel and Make up

Everyday is a new adventure. You get to join me for the journey. Celebrate my triumphs and laugh with me at my failures (Because they are very humorous) I love to read (and reread) so I will do a review and most often than not its a different perspective than what the publisher wants (you’ll see what I mean when I review Red Queen)

I work in hospitality so one of the benefits is I get great prices on hotels.So you will see anything from staycations to vacations happen regularly. You will also join me on my community service and church adventures, I am very active and like to volunteer always have a cause. I may even spot light a foundation or nonprofit every week.

Being a girl I have more than enough make up to beautify the world. But I also failed out of girl school so it makes for a interesting combination. Which sometimes works and sometimes I am in tears laughing.