Friday Favorites: Tidbits

One of my favorite things to do is write down quotes or tidbits that I find inspirational.  I have them in several journals with the purpose of using them to inspire some one I am talking with.  I picture myself pulling out the these lines during a message I might be giving.  A lot of times however I just have them written down and keep them stored away.

The last couple of weeks I began to collect some new ones so rather then storing them away I want to share them on this chilly wonderful Friday.

One small crack does not mean that you are broken, it means that you were put to the test and you didn't fall apart.

Linda Poindexter

A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.

Phyllis Diller

God does not expect us to come in perfection. He wants us just the way we are.

Wendy Treat  (#shoeswisely)

Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't I give myself reasons why I CAN.

Safest place to be is in the middle of God's will.

Audrey Hancock

Sometimes we can find inspiration in our twitter feed. Here is one from twitter that is my motto for the next few days:

Strive for progress, not perfection.  @women_fit 

 

Enjoy this Friday knowing that there is inspiration all around us.  God's love is bigger then anything we might be facing, He surrounds us with no escape!

Happy Friday

Friday Favorites: Me, Myself and Lies

A dear friend of mine told me about this study she was working through.  I loved the description of the study:

In the Bible Study, Me, Myself and Lies, Jennifer shares practically and helpfully from her own life and from Scripture to show how every woman can turn her words—and her life—around for good.

This six-week Bible study for women encourages them to clean out the junk in their thoughts and replace these hidden negative thoughts and failures with positive truths from God’s word. Rather than struggling with self-esteem, body image, stress and other unhealthy thoughts and emotions learn to replace the lies you may have been telling yourself with the truth from God’s word.

It took several months to finally purchase the study, which was exactly a year ago.  I not only ordered the workbook but also the first 4 videos online for download….however I only went through the introduction and first week.  To my delight, since I was not able to complete the 6 weeks on my own effort, there was a connect group of women going through this very same study!

I wanted to I say all that to share that today, a year later, I was touched to see that connecting with other women brings support as we glean from each other.  I was originally excited for this study so I could grow in my own thought closet but now I am thrilled to be part of a group of women with whom I will learn.

Here are a few of my favorite nuggets:

- God is the source and strengthen of our self-talk. 

- It is not acceptable to call ourselves stupid. 

- Every wrong word and every lie that is spoken can be

          redeemed by God.

This was a favorite time of my week....what was yours?

  

Friday Favorites

Happy (almost) weekend guys! I hope you had a great week and have an even better weekend. As we enjoy Friday I wanted to share a few of my favorite pins from the past week… 

Favorite DIY

I loved this DIY Bountiful Beach Blanket  as I have been dreaming all summer with going to Destin, Florida for some family getaway.

Favorite Home Improvement 

Smart idea for adding a spa-like feel to a pretty standard bathroom from homegoods.com.

Favorite 'For Kids' Idea

I loved this idea for Delisa's upcoming birthday....not quite sure we are ready for a sleepover/spa day but maybe some kind of girl time party. Girls Spa Party or sleepover invites.

Favorite Good Reads

I just finished reading this book by Sophie Kinsella.  A bit predictable but still a great entertaining book that kept me up a night or two.  Good Reads