Today is the day of salvation do you want to be a part of it? I accepted the free gift of salvation years ago and I am so glad that I did. Did you know that if today was the last day of my life and I would draw my last breath of life I know where I will live for all of eternity, I will live in heaven with Jesus hallelujah to the King of Kings, the God of Angel Armies. Now, wouldn't you like to have this assurance today and not wonder or have doubt where you would spend eternity if today was your last day of life here on earth? The bible states that to be absent of the body is to be present with Christ. That just means that when you die you are no longer in the shell of your body so if we agree upon that then you have a choice as to where you will live for all of eternity either heaven or hell. There are no other options. Some would like to think there are options but there are only two which one would you choose?
Just ask Jesus into your heart and ask Him to forgive your sins and He will. Then invite Him to come into your life and guide you to what you are called to do with the rest of your life from this moment you invite Him into your heart forward.
Say, "Jesus I am a sinner forgive me and cover me with the blood you shed on the cross so my sins will be forgiven. I thank You that you chose to leave heaven and come to earth as a baby and grow up and share your signs and wonders with us. To heal the sick and set the captives free. You then died on that cross and three days later you rose from the dead. You came to set Your people free once and for all. Thank you for that Jesus. Come into my heart and life and direct my steps and the path of destiny for my very own life. I know that when I die on earth I will be present with you forever in heaven and I look forward to the day when I can thank you in person for all you gave up for the very love that you have for me. Thank you once again and I look forward to the days and years ahead of me with you guiding and directing my life. I love you Jesus. Amen."
It is as simple as that and now you are a member of the family of God and we will meet in heaven one day. Have a glorious day for the moment you said this simple prayer your name was entered into The Lamb's Book of Life and all the angels in heaven rejoiced the moment you accepted Jesus into your heart/life. Have a great and glorious day today.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
"The God Of Angel Armies Is Always By My Side." Great Minds Think Alike.
All last week I kept playing this song over and over again while I was driving in the car. It is by Chris Tomlin, it is called "Whom Shall I Fear" I guess I refer to it as the God of angel armies is always by my side. Sure enough. I heard it not once but twice on Sunday at two different services I viewed online for church services. Not only at the east coat location but also the west coast location the praise team sang this song. I do believe that when God connects you to a pastor it is Him and Him alone that does that. Thank you Pastor for playing that song for whatever reason you felt led to have two different worship teams to worship with this very song. God is great and He is ever so greatly to be praised. I am truly a worshipper in my heart. I really am.
There must be something about this very song for Holy Spirit gave me a prophetic dream and in the dream was this very song I mention to you about. In the dream I wanted to play this song for someone but time did not permit for we arrived at our destination. In the dream I did not have the opportunity to share it with them but guess what? I have the opportunity to share it now. Praise God for He does not miss a heart beat does He. What the enemy did not want me to share in the dream I am now sharing with the world. Listen to the words of this song and the guitar sounds also. It is the combination of the two of them together that makes the song work and connect. Worship is not just the words of the song we sing but it is also the music coupled with the words that makes it worship.
There must be something about this very song for Holy Spirit gave me a prophetic dream and in the dream was this very song I mention to you about. In the dream I wanted to play this song for someone but time did not permit for we arrived at our destination. In the dream I did not have the opportunity to share it with them but guess what? I have the opportunity to share it now. Praise God for He does not miss a heart beat does He. What the enemy did not want me to share in the dream I am now sharing with the world. Listen to the words of this song and the guitar sounds also. It is the combination of the two of them together that makes the song work and connect. Worship is not just the words of the song we sing but it is also the music coupled with the words that makes it worship.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Papa John's Pizza, What Is Missing From This Electronic Billboard Advertisement?
I think this is a great electronic billboard advertisement. It caught my attention while driving on the highway. I like the fact that you are also saturating the highway with this advertisement at drive time. It took me a day or two to be able to have the right timing to catch a photo of this billboard, for it is an electronic advertisement in which the ads do change. It is an "eye catching" ad but if I may suggest one thing that can be added to this campaign.
I have found that when I bake chocolate chip message cookies in the proverbial pizza pan I have found that people really do enjoy the butter cream frosting that I decorate the chocolate chip cookie with. You have a great opportunity to ask your customer when they order their chocolate chip pan cookie if they would like it with or without butter cream frosting. You would be surprised how many people like that extra jolt of sweetness on the cookie. I would then decorate the cookie with festive colors and make it look fun. I would then use that opportunity to write a message to the customer something as simple as "Thank You." What a great way to thank your patrons, when they open up the chocolate chip pan cookie to discover not only a great tasting dessert but a personal message to them thanking them for their patronage. These are just my thoughts and views on this. PS it is very important to use a great tasting/quality butter cream frosting for that can either make the dessert great or it can ruin the flavor of the dessert if you cut the quality when it comes to that.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Well I Do Declare That Someone In Advertising Must Be Reading My Blog, Coke, I See You Made Improvements On That Cloud Billboard. Now Let's Talk...I Have Been Giving Advertisement Advice Gratis To You For Many Months Now How About Inviting Me On Board In A Paid Position?
Sometimes I write and trust that others are viewing my blog. Then I see action take place and I begin to wonder just who and what position that person is in that is actually reading my blog and listening to the suggestions made. I do not think this is a coincidence when I wrote about a certain billboard and then I am driving along and I can now see it and easily read the print on the ad this time. I noticed the change the other day and it caught me off guard but it was a pleasant "off guard" so to speak. Coke actually was proactive in improving this billboard advertisement and you definitely can see the words much easier as you drive by this sign. Before, you had to really strain to see what it was about. Great job in improving this billboard. Now, the picture is not the clearest picture but if you look back at the pictures I posted under the blog where I mention Kroger's cinnamon waffles you will be able to see a huge improvement from those pictures to a recent picture of the updated billboard.
I guess it takes the eye of a consumer actually reading billboards out there to catch the attention of the creator of the billboard to see what they are seeing. I would guess if all you did daily was create ads you may become a bit numb to just seeing an ad and not really seeing it like the eyes of the person that actually will view it while driving on the highway. I still wish that you would do something about that white background theme you have going on. Do you see what I mean? You had to improve the billboard sign because you just could not see it. Hey I have an idea, why not bring in consumers as a focus group panel and get their feedback before stepping out in another campaign ad? Just a suggestion and thought. I did this before and it was fun. I was brought in with others (on an individual basis) and they asked all sorts of questions in regard to packaging of a certain product and then they had a variety of ways and strategic positions it was placed on shelves. They asked my opinion on key concerns and I along with the other focus group participants they listened to. If I recollect, there was a screening process first to see if you fit the type of person they were looking for to get opinions. Thank you for reading my blog.
I guess it takes the eye of a consumer actually reading billboards out there to catch the attention of the creator of the billboard to see what they are seeing. I would guess if all you did daily was create ads you may become a bit numb to just seeing an ad and not really seeing it like the eyes of the person that actually will view it while driving on the highway. I still wish that you would do something about that white background theme you have going on. Do you see what I mean? You had to improve the billboard sign because you just could not see it. Hey I have an idea, why not bring in consumers as a focus group panel and get their feedback before stepping out in another campaign ad? Just a suggestion and thought. I did this before and it was fun. I was brought in with others (on an individual basis) and they asked all sorts of questions in regard to packaging of a certain product and then they had a variety of ways and strategic positions it was placed on shelves. They asked my opinion on key concerns and I along with the other focus group participants they listened to. If I recollect, there was a screening process first to see if you fit the type of person they were looking for to get opinions. Thank you for reading my blog.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Saturday, October 12, 2013
When Someone Says To You Buenos Dias, What Do You Respond? I Think This Will Bring A Chuckle To You. At Least I Hope It Will.
Last week I was walking and an older gentleman passed by when he was walking and said Good Morning to me and then as he passed by he also said Buenos Dias. I had to think a second as I kept walking and my mind registered what the phrase meant. By the time I said to myself, oh I think he said to me to have a good day in Spanish. I had a delayed thought of what the correct response in Spanish would be. I thought to myself that when I continue walking and cross his path again I will say to him, "Estoy bien gracias." I completed my walk and never crossed paths that day. Guess what? It may have been a few days passed, until the other day. I saw this gentleman walking in the morning and as we were to cross each others path I stopped and told him that I thought too late to respond to his Buenos Dias the other day and that I think I should have said Estoy Bien Gracias. He responded yes to my response. I then shared that I had a little bit of Spanish in college. He also repeated Buenos Dias. I think he was trying to let me know that that was suppose to be my response. I just kept on walking and then I looked it up later on the meaning of the phrases. Oh my, my response was not correct. I should have responded back Buenos Dias. My initial response means, "I am well thanks." That man must have shook his head and thought to himself that lady really does not know Spanish very well.
As I thought it over I remembered that in Spanish class we would greet others with this phrase "Buenos Dias como estas?" That is why I remembered the phrase estoy bien gracias. That was the standard response.
You see, when this person spoke to me in Spanish right away the kind, elderly professor came to my mind and what I was taught sitting in his classes in college. He was the nicest professor. He looked a little bit like Santa Claus but with an Irish sounding name. We would call him Senor _______. I will not share his name but I still chuckle to myself when I think of how we addressed him. A very Irish person teaching Spanish. Maybe I am the only one that sees the humor in that. I have fond memories of taking Spanish with this professor and apparently I did learn from the classes, well, at least enough to be able to state the right response. Well, maybe not with what I just shared. Now, did this little story cause you to smile or maybe even chuckle? As I am writing this and remembering it it actually caused me to laugh. Guess what, another phrase I still remember is this one, "Que hora es?" If my memory serve me correct I think it means I am asking what time is it. Is it not funny how one remembers quirky little things like that?
As I thought it over I remembered that in Spanish class we would greet others with this phrase "Buenos Dias como estas?" That is why I remembered the phrase estoy bien gracias. That was the standard response.
You see, when this person spoke to me in Spanish right away the kind, elderly professor came to my mind and what I was taught sitting in his classes in college. He was the nicest professor. He looked a little bit like Santa Claus but with an Irish sounding name. We would call him Senor _______. I will not share his name but I still chuckle to myself when I think of how we addressed him. A very Irish person teaching Spanish. Maybe I am the only one that sees the humor in that. I have fond memories of taking Spanish with this professor and apparently I did learn from the classes, well, at least enough to be able to state the right response. Well, maybe not with what I just shared. Now, did this little story cause you to smile or maybe even chuckle? As I am writing this and remembering it it actually caused me to laugh. Guess what, another phrase I still remember is this one, "Que hora es?" If my memory serve me correct I think it means I am asking what time is it. Is it not funny how one remembers quirky little things like that?
I Wrote This Several Years Ago & I Share It Again Today. Be Encouraged.
Before life ever began in our lives with the first breath of life breathed into us by God, we were already created to be a blessing and to be a blessing to others. Two scriptures belong in this writing.
Psalm 1:1-3 via the God’s Word Translation
“Blessed is the person who does not follow the advice of wicked people, take the path of sinners, or join the company of mockers. Rather, he delights in the teachings of the Lord and reflects on his teachings day and night. He is like a tree planted beside streams-a tree that produces fruit in season and whose leaves do not wither. He succeeds in everything he does.”
Psalm 5: 12 via the God’s Word Translation
“You bless righteous people, O Lord. Like a large shield, you surround them with your favor.”
As a person grows in their walk with the Lord, they become comfortable sharing their story with others of all of the good things the Lord has done for them and their family. For there was a time when the favor and continual blessing of the Lord was void in their life and an empty feeling was inside of them. Then there was that day when they opened their heart up to the Lord and their” new life” so to speak began. As they continue in their walk with the Lord struggles begin to appear and challenges that were not there just a few short months ago. It is in these times of trial that it is most important to keep following the Lord. Remind yourself and others of the good that the Lord has done in your life. He never keeps you in a struggle unless you choose to stay there. It is in the struggle that your faith grows by leaps and bounds and one day you will look back upon this and truly see the hand of the Lord. He is there with you to walk you through this, don’t let go of Him.
I keep hearing these words repeatedly by the spirit of the Lord for you ___________ (this was written for a specific person.) “He loves you, He loves you, He loves you. He is very pleased with you and do not let go or give up because sunshine is right around the corner. The dark days are gone and when there is sunshine, there are no dark days. Smile and let your light shine forth on others. You have a great story to share with others a story of encouragement and hope for others. As you begin to share it, it is a little frazzling at first. To start to speak the words that the Holy Spirit shares with you to share with others. That is normal and the more you step out in faith the easier it becomes and the words just flow. Even when you least expect to share with someone you will find yourself doing that. At times, you will think you are there to bless another and with the gentle love of the Father, you will be the one that ends up being blessed with your obedience to share with another. It is likened to riding a bike. You have to concentrate in the beginning to balance yourself and not fall off. Sometimes there are a couple of spills off the bike, only used to perfect the riding of the bike. Then the next thing you know you get on the bike and ride without even thinking about it. You ride and are now able to enjoy the scenery around you with still keeping an eye out for big bumps and barriers ahead of you. At times, you even become bold enough to ride along with taking both hands off the handlebars. Such freedom when you can do that, balance, ride, and feel the breeze the faster and faster you go.”
Psalm 1:1-3 via the God’s Word Translation
“Blessed is the person who does not follow the advice of wicked people, take the path of sinners, or join the company of mockers. Rather, he delights in the teachings of the Lord and reflects on his teachings day and night. He is like a tree planted beside streams-a tree that produces fruit in season and whose leaves do not wither. He succeeds in everything he does.”
Psalm 5: 12 via the God’s Word Translation
“You bless righteous people, O Lord. Like a large shield, you surround them with your favor.”
As a person grows in their walk with the Lord, they become comfortable sharing their story with others of all of the good things the Lord has done for them and their family. For there was a time when the favor and continual blessing of the Lord was void in their life and an empty feeling was inside of them. Then there was that day when they opened their heart up to the Lord and their” new life” so to speak began. As they continue in their walk with the Lord struggles begin to appear and challenges that were not there just a few short months ago. It is in these times of trial that it is most important to keep following the Lord. Remind yourself and others of the good that the Lord has done in your life. He never keeps you in a struggle unless you choose to stay there. It is in the struggle that your faith grows by leaps and bounds and one day you will look back upon this and truly see the hand of the Lord. He is there with you to walk you through this, don’t let go of Him.
I keep hearing these words repeatedly by the spirit of the Lord for you ___________ (this was written for a specific person.) “He loves you, He loves you, He loves you. He is very pleased with you and do not let go or give up because sunshine is right around the corner. The dark days are gone and when there is sunshine, there are no dark days. Smile and let your light shine forth on others. You have a great story to share with others a story of encouragement and hope for others. As you begin to share it, it is a little frazzling at first. To start to speak the words that the Holy Spirit shares with you to share with others. That is normal and the more you step out in faith the easier it becomes and the words just flow. Even when you least expect to share with someone you will find yourself doing that. At times, you will think you are there to bless another and with the gentle love of the Father, you will be the one that ends up being blessed with your obedience to share with another. It is likened to riding a bike. You have to concentrate in the beginning to balance yourself and not fall off. Sometimes there are a couple of spills off the bike, only used to perfect the riding of the bike. Then the next thing you know you get on the bike and ride without even thinking about it. You ride and are now able to enjoy the scenery around you with still keeping an eye out for big bumps and barriers ahead of you. At times, you even become bold enough to ride along with taking both hands off the handlebars. Such freedom when you can do that, balance, ride, and feel the breeze the faster and faster you go.”
Lexus, Amazing Billboard Advertisement. May I Work For You?
Well, I found myself driving again and discovered another innovative billboard sign created for Lexus. This time I must admit it was a challenge snapping the photo. The physical location for this particular billboard sign is not the easiest location to get a picture while driving. It can only be described as awkward to snap a shot. I tried to take a picture a few times this week. When I viewed the picture it was blurry, etc. The picture I finally did acquire is not the best quality and I apologize for that but it truly was the best of those that I did take a photo of.
Did you give up your great billboard location signs? I use to be able to capture pictures of your billboard advertising so much easier just a few months ago? In order to get this picture I had to mentally make myself aware of approximately where the location is on the highway. Even at that it is not a location that the billboard is right in front of you, meaning it is not a great location type at that. I miss the other locations where the billboard is right in front of you practically. It reminded me that it just jumped out at you. On this current location I really do have to concentrate and watch for it coming up. Please go back to your great location billboards. You create such outstanding advertisement on your billboards that it is a shame that one has to hunt them out instead of them finding the customer out. Does that make sense.
I cannot repeat this enough...location, location, location is most important when selecting billboard advertising spots. Business owners out there really check out the billboard location before you commit to the agreement. Do not be afraid to go out there or send someone out there to scout out the potential billboard location before you publish the ad. I would definitely ask the question...Are trees in the area going to be a problem that will impede the viewing of my advertisement? Ask the billboard advertisement company if they will be held accountable for trimming the trees so as to not block the view of the advertisement.
Your Lexus advertisement so intrigues me. It causes me to wonder that if you are so innovative with advertisement then your automobile must truly be outstanding. That further causes me to think that working for such an outstanding organization must be quite a blessing working for you.
I am still waiting to see your vehicle in "motion" advertisement on billboards. I just know that if anyone out there can create it I believe it would be your organization that would take it to a level of performance quality. I heard the other day (from a customer of mine) that there is actually a billboard that is already in action with this or it is about to be in action in NYC that allows this concept. A moving billboard in the respect that I can have the vision to see an advertisement for Lexus in which part of the ad is the car driving right at you in action in the billboard advertisement. I say go for it and create it and people will love it. I know I have every confidence in you that I will love it even without it being conceived yet. That is how much I believe in your advertisement. Thank you for making the highway a much more pleasant place to be when sitting in traffic.
Did you give up your great billboard location signs? I use to be able to capture pictures of your billboard advertising so much easier just a few months ago? In order to get this picture I had to mentally make myself aware of approximately where the location is on the highway. Even at that it is not a location that the billboard is right in front of you, meaning it is not a great location type at that. I miss the other locations where the billboard is right in front of you practically. It reminded me that it just jumped out at you. On this current location I really do have to concentrate and watch for it coming up. Please go back to your great location billboards. You create such outstanding advertisement on your billboards that it is a shame that one has to hunt them out instead of them finding the customer out. Does that make sense.
I cannot repeat this enough...location, location, location is most important when selecting billboard advertising spots. Business owners out there really check out the billboard location before you commit to the agreement. Do not be afraid to go out there or send someone out there to scout out the potential billboard location before you publish the ad. I would definitely ask the question...Are trees in the area going to be a problem that will impede the viewing of my advertisement? Ask the billboard advertisement company if they will be held accountable for trimming the trees so as to not block the view of the advertisement.
Your Lexus advertisement so intrigues me. It causes me to wonder that if you are so innovative with advertisement then your automobile must truly be outstanding. That further causes me to think that working for such an outstanding organization must be quite a blessing working for you.
I am still waiting to see your vehicle in "motion" advertisement on billboards. I just know that if anyone out there can create it I believe it would be your organization that would take it to a level of performance quality. I heard the other day (from a customer of mine) that there is actually a billboard that is already in action with this or it is about to be in action in NYC that allows this concept. A moving billboard in the respect that I can have the vision to see an advertisement for Lexus in which part of the ad is the car driving right at you in action in the billboard advertisement. I say go for it and create it and people will love it. I know I have every confidence in you that I will love it even without it being conceived yet. That is how much I believe in your advertisement. Thank you for making the highway a much more pleasant place to be when sitting in traffic.
Friday, October 11, 2013
Someone Needed To Hear This Song Today. Be Encouraged & Have A Great Day
I woke up with this song playing in my mind/spirit. I went walking and that is the song I kept singing over and over again silently as I walked today. Now, you should know by now that this is how God uses me. A song playing over and over again in my mind means possibly to pay attention to the words. Someone out there is about to experience a whole new world and possibly you have been thinking about this for some time now. I am just the vessel Holy Spirit is using today to encourage you to step out in faith and do not be afraid. Sometimes it can be a bit uneasy when you step out in faith. For faith is done by just that FAITH. You leave your comfort zone and step into God's plan/destiny for your very life. It can cause one to stay frozen for not knowing the future in the faith step. Don't stay there frozen but trust Holy Spirit and let Him be your guide. I am preaching to myself too as I write this today. I remember many times I have stepped out of my comfort zone and into the faith zone and every single time God has been faithful to me. It only takes one action of faith to get you walking on the path of faith in your life. That truly is the safest place to be. Do not let others try to hold you back from walking by faith and not by sight.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Look What A Customer Blessed Me With...
I do not know if you know that I not only work a full-time job at 40 (sometimes 40+) hours a week. I also work a part-time job a few hours a week also. Believe it or not, I have a Bachelor of Arts degree and even with that I still have to work two jobs to attempt to meet the basic necessities of life. Trust me when I share with you that I do not live an extravagant lifestyle. I was hired last year for a part-time job working in the retail arena. The employer is great at training their staff and I truly do enjoy interacting with customers. I must share this with you, I love when they assign me to be the person that samples products with the customers. I love to engage the customers and I bring excitement to them with the enthusiasm I share with them as they try the products I am sampling that day.
This past week I was at work and a customer asked information. I let them know I would seek out the information so I could give them the right answer to their inquiry and not a passive answer. Does that make sense. You never know who you are touching when you want to serve others and sometimes it is after the fact when you realize just how important that question you sought out the information for really meant to that person. You do know that people can detect when someone is not sincere or they are just saying something to be able to say something. I sought out the information with the help of another person. Received the proper information and then sought out the customer and shared the information.
I went back to my work area and someone told me that a customer wanted to speak with me. That they had something for me also. I first asked if it was OK to receive something from a customer and I was told it was OK. I then went to them and I was told that because of the service I gave to her sister that she wanted to give me something. This is what she makes and gives to others. I think this is such a novel way to bless another person. She handed it to me with the shirt/pant object facing me. It was when I walked away and showed someone what I received that I then noticed the scripture verse on the back side. What a great way to share the gospel message with others along with a $2.00 tip, creativity shared with you.
Remember when I shared with you how I like to bless others that take care of my room when I travel and stay in a hotel? I leave a cash tip on the night stand with a scripture verse for that person to find when I check out. I think this could also work for that very purpose too. I would have to take this apart to figure out how to create this. I think I can do it. If I can see a necklace and handcraft a bracelet to go along with it (just because I could not find one to match in the store) then surely I could learn this great way to bless another person.
Lesson learned in all of this. When you have a heart to share and help others and you do it then you just never know who God has set up that very day to come across your path and bless you when you least expect it. Not only the immediate blessing but now I was shown a clever way to share a blessing with another person and then type up my favorite scripture verse to go along with it. Another thought...I use to leave the monetary tip for the hotel employee tucked into a witnessing booklet or a scripture verse I wrote out for them. This would be a great way to leave it the same way too.
I hope my sharing with you today will cause you to get a little bolder, you know you really want to deep down inside right. Step out in faith, there are so many people that want to hear the gospel message. Share it with them and you will be glad that you did.
This past week I was at work and a customer asked information. I let them know I would seek out the information so I could give them the right answer to their inquiry and not a passive answer. Does that make sense. You never know who you are touching when you want to serve others and sometimes it is after the fact when you realize just how important that question you sought out the information for really meant to that person. You do know that people can detect when someone is not sincere or they are just saying something to be able to say something. I sought out the information with the help of another person. Received the proper information and then sought out the customer and shared the information.
I went back to my work area and someone told me that a customer wanted to speak with me. That they had something for me also. I first asked if it was OK to receive something from a customer and I was told it was OK. I then went to them and I was told that because of the service I gave to her sister that she wanted to give me something. This is what she makes and gives to others. I think this is such a novel way to bless another person. She handed it to me with the shirt/pant object facing me. It was when I walked away and showed someone what I received that I then noticed the scripture verse on the back side. What a great way to share the gospel message with others along with a $2.00 tip, creativity shared with you.
Remember when I shared with you how I like to bless others that take care of my room when I travel and stay in a hotel? I leave a cash tip on the night stand with a scripture verse for that person to find when I check out. I think this could also work for that very purpose too. I would have to take this apart to figure out how to create this. I think I can do it. If I can see a necklace and handcraft a bracelet to go along with it (just because I could not find one to match in the store) then surely I could learn this great way to bless another person.
Lesson learned in all of this. When you have a heart to share and help others and you do it then you just never know who God has set up that very day to come across your path and bless you when you least expect it. Not only the immediate blessing but now I was shown a clever way to share a blessing with another person and then type up my favorite scripture verse to go along with it. Another thought...I use to leave the monetary tip for the hotel employee tucked into a witnessing booklet or a scripture verse I wrote out for them. This would be a great way to leave it the same way too.
I hope my sharing with you today will cause you to get a little bolder, you know you really want to deep down inside right. Step out in faith, there are so many people that want to hear the gospel message. Share it with them and you will be glad that you did.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Kroger's Your Cinnamon Waffles Are Wonderful. I Stumbled Upon Them This Past Week & I Sure Am Glad That I Did. Coke, That New Billboard About Smart Water..Is It About The Product Or The Celebrity In The Ad. Poor Color Choice Again. Very Hard To Read The Print On The Billboard.
Well, last week I went to the store to purchase Eggo's Seasonal Pumpkin Spice waffles. This store did not carry them and I noticed their brand of cinnamon waffles. At $1.88 I thought to myself why not try them. They are also very good with returns if you are not pleased with the product. I had nothing to lose on this purchase. I was quite surprised when I tried them. I actually like them better than the Eggo brand.
This is how I prepare them. I put them in the toaster and then I spread Kroger's brand natural peanut butter on them while they are still warm right out of the toaster. Then a bit of Smucker's Apricot preserves too. Yum Yum. Great with a cup of Pumpkin Pie flavored coffee that I brewed and flavored with the newer flavor of Natural Bliss coffee creamer in cinnamon. Can you tell I like the flavors of Fall at this time of the year? I also made a great recipe of ratatouille this past week and I added some hot Italian sausage to the recipe too. That was good with rigatoni noodles. Do not add the noodles to the ratatouille though. Best to serve the noodles under the dish and not add to the dish. Does that make sense. Great with some fresh grated Parmesan cheese on top and even better when it melts into the dish.
Coke, I tried to like your new billboard but I just cannot click with it. Why do you keep using white as the background and faintly using print colors that one can read without straining to read them. Is this billboard about the product or the actress in the ad? Whoever is designing your recent billboards is selling you a bad bill of goods. Really search out another to get back those great billboard ads that capture my attention while on the highway.
This is how I prepare them. I put them in the toaster and then I spread Kroger's brand natural peanut butter on them while they are still warm right out of the toaster. Then a bit of Smucker's Apricot preserves too. Yum Yum. Great with a cup of Pumpkin Pie flavored coffee that I brewed and flavored with the newer flavor of Natural Bliss coffee creamer in cinnamon. Can you tell I like the flavors of Fall at this time of the year? I also made a great recipe of ratatouille this past week and I added some hot Italian sausage to the recipe too. That was good with rigatoni noodles. Do not add the noodles to the ratatouille though. Best to serve the noodles under the dish and not add to the dish. Does that make sense. Great with some fresh grated Parmesan cheese on top and even better when it melts into the dish.
Coke, I tried to like your new billboard but I just cannot click with it. Why do you keep using white as the background and faintly using print colors that one can read without straining to read them. Is this billboard about the product or the actress in the ad? Whoever is designing your recent billboards is selling you a bad bill of goods. Really search out another to get back those great billboard ads that capture my attention while on the highway.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Look What I Have Been Up To, Making Chocolate Chip Message Cookies
Yep, that is right. I have been making chocolate chip message cookies and guess what? It is fun. They are easy to make too. I have found that the simple way and quickest way is to use Nestle's Toll House cookie dough already prepared in the tub. You can get it in the refrigerated section at the grocery store. It is located by the cookie section but it is usually on a bottom shelf since it won't fit into the compartments already set up for the break and bake type of cookies. I really did not want to spend $4.99 for the tub of cookie dough but it was the easiest and time saving route at the time. It proved to be not a bad economical route in the end since I was able to make two large message cookies out of it. Of course I jazzed it up a bit too. I followed the directions on the container but I added to it. Once I spread the cookie dough in the pizza pan I then pressed into the dough Ghiradelli bitter chocolate chips. The second one I did the same for also. I would suggest letting the cookie dough get a bit warm like setting it out to soften a bit it makes it easier for spreading in the pan. It really does not take long to assemble. I was pinched for time the first time I made it so when it came out of the oven I then cheated and put it in the freezer to cool faster. I made the homemade butter cream frosting while it was baking so I needed to be able to decorate it quickly. Putting it in the freezer worked. I do enjoy making my butter cream frosting. I then decorate. Sometimes I have a plan of action (the message on the cookie and on the second one I just decorated with a Fall type of theme.
The first one I made for someone that was moving and so I thought it was appropriate to acknowledge that. They have wanted to move for several years and it was now the time to do it. I also thought that if I plant a seed of faith into this person's life with speaking a prophetic message via cookie message that God will be faithful to me in my life with a prophetic dream that He gave to me to come into fruition in my life now.
If God gives you the dream/vision for your life then never let go of it for He will surely make it come to pass. It may not always be in your time frame that you want it to happen or your conceived mind set but it will come to pass in His timing when He sees the completed picture and when it will all come together and come forth, Do not faint in waiting for it or give up hope for that is exactly what the enemy wants you to do. Is their a dream or vision or even a business desire tucked inside of you? Did you seek the Lord to confirm that it was placed their by God and not some desire that you made up? That is a key factor in all of this. The dream/vision must come from God and when you get it you must then test to see if it truly did come from God. If you get a negative when you seek Him about it then you have the responsibility to get rid of that dream/vision so as to not let the enemy plant his ideas into your mind and take you off God's path on a detour. You know, he just loves to do that. When you are moving and flowing with God do not be surprised that the enemy will come in like a rapid flood to try and destroy destiny. Guess what, he loses and that is the comforting thing in all of this. God will show you the roadblocks the enemy sets up for you to either not take that route or to cancel the assignment he tried to send forth for your life. Be wise in the days in which we live in right now for the enemy is out there working hard to stop the saints of God but it seems to be that the harder he works at it the stronger the saints become and do not fall for his tricks.
That is why it is ever so important to walk and talk with God. He gave us Holy Spirit to guide us and do not neglect your relationship with Holy Spirit OK. He is not some dead/written character in a book He is alive and moving on the face of the earth. Will you move with Him or against Him? The choice really is yours.
The first one I made for someone that was moving and so I thought it was appropriate to acknowledge that. They have wanted to move for several years and it was now the time to do it. I also thought that if I plant a seed of faith into this person's life with speaking a prophetic message via cookie message that God will be faithful to me in my life with a prophetic dream that He gave to me to come into fruition in my life now.
If God gives you the dream/vision for your life then never let go of it for He will surely make it come to pass. It may not always be in your time frame that you want it to happen or your conceived mind set but it will come to pass in His timing when He sees the completed picture and when it will all come together and come forth, Do not faint in waiting for it or give up hope for that is exactly what the enemy wants you to do. Is their a dream or vision or even a business desire tucked inside of you? Did you seek the Lord to confirm that it was placed their by God and not some desire that you made up? That is a key factor in all of this. The dream/vision must come from God and when you get it you must then test to see if it truly did come from God. If you get a negative when you seek Him about it then you have the responsibility to get rid of that dream/vision so as to not let the enemy plant his ideas into your mind and take you off God's path on a detour. You know, he just loves to do that. When you are moving and flowing with God do not be surprised that the enemy will come in like a rapid flood to try and destroy destiny. Guess what, he loses and that is the comforting thing in all of this. God will show you the roadblocks the enemy sets up for you to either not take that route or to cancel the assignment he tried to send forth for your life. Be wise in the days in which we live in right now for the enemy is out there working hard to stop the saints of God but it seems to be that the harder he works at it the stronger the saints become and do not fall for his tricks.
That is why it is ever so important to walk and talk with God. He gave us Holy Spirit to guide us and do not neglect your relationship with Holy Spirit OK. He is not some dead/written character in a book He is alive and moving on the face of the earth. Will you move with Him or against Him? The choice really is yours.
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| If you look hard enough you will see I used an orange frosting but I did accent with Fall colored sugar too. I vaguely remember the colors of the license plates in OH that is why I chose red, white and blue. I think those were the colors on the plates. Also, red was a favorite color of the person I made that cookie for. |
Want to hear something funny. It gave me a chuckle when I heard it. My niece told me that it looked professional and it was better than the one's she has had from Mrs. Field's. Oh to see things through the eyes of the young. They see it as one way and I see it as it is not professional enough to sell. You do know that I have never taken any cake decorating classes right. I just pick up the tools and create. Maybe that may be something for me to do one day but for now I have two big, major projects on my plate. I guess taking time out to create like this takes the pressure off of me even thinking about what is down the road for me. Amazing what you can hear if you open your ears to hear what people are saying.