Happy Homemaker Monday ~ 6/6/2022

Come join Diary of a SAHM for Happy Homemaker Monday. 

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Hello, and Happy Monday!

The weather outside is:

Another gorgeous week ahead :)

On today's to-do list: 

We had a busy weekend full of great family time.  That means not much got done around the house.  I'll be doing my normal weekly cleaning or as the Fly Lady calls it "Home Blessing" :)

Happening this week:

Thursday is the hubby's 54th birthday!  He took Friday off work so we'll probably be going to see the new Jurassic World movie that comes out that same day.  First, though, I need to watch the 2nd movie of the Jurassic World series or I'll probably be lost!

Next week is Church Camp, so I don't know how much I'll be posting next week.  I'm helping with the Youth and also with the cooking.  I'm going to be busy, busy, busy!

Currently reading:

"The Rose Garden" by Susanna Kearsley is the Kindred Readers Book Club selection for July.  I started reading last week but didn't get very far yet.  I'm enjoying it but I'm finding that I am reading slower when I'm trying to come up with discussion questions.  I'm hoping to finish up before Church Camp.

Watching:

We watched "The Lost City" with Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum.  It was hilarious!  I laughed out loud many times.  I think we watched it on Paramount.

I set up y DVR to record a show on HGTV called something along the lines of "The Beach Project" (????).  I'm looking forward to watching it soon.

Listening to:

This week for "Songs on Sunday" I featured "The Healing" by Blanca and Dante Bowe.  I hope you'll check it out :) 

On the menu today:

Creamed Chipped Beef, Biscuits

In the Craft Basket:

I've been working on Sunny Blue Hawaii 2 and have made some progress.  I have two rows all tied off and crocheted together.  Only 49 squares to go!  Whooohooo :) 

Picture from the Camera

Memory Verse

"Rejoice in the LORD always.  I will say it again:  Rejoice!  Let your gentleness be evident to all.  The LORD is near.  Don't worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:4-7

#P31OBS

Have a great Monday!

Colletta

Fighting Words by Ellie Holcomb ~ Proverbs 31 Online Bible Study

Proverbs 31 has announced their Summer Online Bible Study which will be starting May 31!

Here is the video announcing the study.

I really enjoyed "I'll Start Again Monday" and am looking forward to "Fighting Words"!

Hope to see you join in :)

Colletta

Book Review ~ I'll Start Again Monday by Lysa Terkeurst (Part 2)

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Title:   I'll Start Again Monday by Lysa Terkeurst (Part 2)

Series:  

Pages:  160

Date Published:  January 4, 2022

Publisher:  Thomas Nelson

 Blurb:

Have healthy eating plans left you feeling defeated? Based on her bestseller Made to Crave, Lysa TerKeurst offers a new perspective to all those stuck in the cycle of losing weight and then gaining it back, equipping you with the deeper spiritual and emotional motivation you need to make lasting changes.

So often we characterize our food cravings as bad, especially when dieting has made us feel even more disappointed and discouraged. But the reality is we were made to crave. We just need to realize God created us to crave more of Him instead of misplacing that craving by overindulging in physical pleasures and unhealthy choices that will never truly satisfy.

In the midst of her own personal struggle with this, New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst invites us to embrace a new outlook that leads to enduring change. In this newly revised and condensed version of Made to Crave, Lysa encourages you to:

Break the cycle of "I'll start again Monday" and start taking steps toward consistency that lasts
Stop agonizing over numbers on the scale and make peace with your body
Replace rationalizations that lead to failure with wisdom that leads to victory
Reach your healthy goals and grow closer to God through the process
This is not a "how-to" book. This is not the latest and greatest dieting plan. This is the necessary resource to use alongside whatever healthy lifestyle plan you choose that will help you find your "want to" and lead to a spiritual satisfaction that goes far beyond the physical. 

My Thoughts:

I read this book as part of a month-long study with Proverbs 31 Online Bible Studies.  I really enjoyed the daily encouragement I received as part of the OBS (Online Bible Study) and have already signed up for the next one!

You can read (Part 1) of my review HERE.

I was a little bit sad to actually finish this book.  I wish that it was a 365 Day Study instead of a 30 Day Study.  I definitely learned a lot about myself while taking the time to absorb each and every chapter, a little bit at a time.

I want to leave this study by remembering the following from Chapter 16 of the book:

1.  God created us and told us to be faithful with the bodies we've been given.

2.  The Holy Spirit empowers us to make lasting change.

3.  Jesus lovingly guides and guards us as we walk with Him, moment by moment, choice by choice, day by day.

There was so much in this short book that I could quote and recommend.  So many "nuggets" of wisdom and encouragement are contained within its covers.  Here are two of my favorites from Chapter 18:

"Jesus girls aren't made to get stuck in a state of defeat."

"We were made to walk on paths headed toward victory."

Yes.  We are!  Victory, here we come!

I bought this book to read with the OBS and am so glad I did :)

Onto the next book :)

Book Review ~ I'll Start Again Monday by Lysa Terkeurst (Part 1)

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Title:   I'll Start Again Monday by Lysa Terkeurst (Part 1)

Series:  

Pages:  160

Date Published:  January 4, 2022

Publisher:  Thomas Nelson

 Blurb:

Have healthy eating plans left you feeling defeated? Based on her bestseller Made to Crave, Lysa TerKeurst offers a new perspective to all those stuck in the cycle of losing weight and then gaining it back, equipping you with the deeper spiritual and emotional motivation you need to make lasting changes.

So often we characterize our food cravings as bad, especially when dieting has made us feel even more disappointed and discouraged. But the reality is we were made to crave. We just need to realize God created us to crave more of Him instead of misplacing that craving by overindulging in physical pleasures and unhealthy choices that will never truly satisfy.

In the midst of her own personal struggle with this, New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst invites us to embrace a new outlook that leads to enduring change. In this newly revised and condensed version of Made to Crave, Lysa encourages you to:

Break the cycle of "I'll start again Monday" and start taking steps toward consistency that lasts
Stop agonizing over numbers on the scale and make peace with your body
Replace rationalizations that lead to failure with wisdom that leads to victory
Reach your healthy goals and grow closer to God through the process
This is not a "how-to" book. This is not the latest and greatest dieting plan. This is the necessary resource to use alongside whatever healthy lifestyle plan you choose that will help you find your "want to" and lead to a spiritual satisfaction that goes far beyond the physical. 

My Thoughts:

I've been reading this book as part of a month-long study with Proverbs 31 Online Bible Studies.

We're a little over halfway through, so I thought I would break my review down into two parts as there is so much good stuff within the covers of this book!

One of the very first lessons we learned in this book is that "Everything is permissible--but not everything is beneficial" 1 Corinthians 10:23.  As someone who has struggled with "dieting" my whole life, this concept is life-changing.  So many times I've thought to myself "I'm not allowed to have sweets on this diet" and then felt deprived.  Changing my thought pattern to "yes, I could have that sweet but it wouldn't be beneficial to my end goals" is an amazing concept!

Another phrase the study leaders had us write on the inside cover of our books was "I AM MADE FOR MORE!"  I am made for more than thinking less of myself because of the way I look in the mirror or the number on the scale.  I am made for more than excuses and vicious cycles.

The last lesson I'll talk about here in Part 1 of this book review is that "Halfhearted efforts produce mediocre results."  I can't tell you the number of times I've 'started again Monday' only to make halfhearted efforts.  Everyday needs to be welcomed with an undivided heart.  

I'm loving this little book and this study!  I'm praying that this time will be different as I 'depend less on my own strength and more on God's power.'

Onto the second half of the study :)

Tea Time ~ 3/17/2022

 

Grab a cup of tea, coffee, hot chocolate or your favorite drink
while I share a few things about my life lately...

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~Kaylee and Shawn sent me a picture of their new dog crate for Dahlia.  Shawn, who is not a small man, was in the crate with the miniature horse masquerading as a Great Dane!  When we went down to visit, the hubby couldn't help himself.  He had to get in the crate, too!  Then Laken couldn't resist taking a turn.  At least this XXL crate should be big enough for Dahly to grow into :)

~Saturday, we were supposed to go to my nephew's 16th birthday party an hour's drive away.  Instead, we got a snowstorm :(  Thankfully, my SIL postponed Andrew's party until this Sunday so we'll still be able to attend.  The snow was all melted by Sunday afternoon.  Crazy weather!

~I'm so excited to have more light in the evenings!  I love Springing forward and I heard that there is talk of making Daylight Savings Time a permanent thing next year!  I'm not sure how good that would be for mornings but I definitely enjoy the evenings :)

~Laken had her brain MRI on Monday.  It was ordered by her neurologist due to migraines.  He wanted to make sure there wasn't anything nefarious going on.  Thank the Good LORD, her brain is "unremarkable".  That's a good thing :)

~I went to www.proverbs31.org to look for a Bible Study and happened across a new Online Bible Study that will be starting April 1, 2022.  It is called "I'll Start Again Monday".  I signed up for the class and ordered my book which should be arriving Friday.  There's still time to join in if you'd like!  Let me know if you do!

~The kittens like to "help" Laken with her school work.  Flynn is the sleeper and not much help other than being there for moral support.  Clover, on the other hand, loves to help by stepping all over the keyboard.  She likes to be in-the-know.

 

How was your week?

 

Colletta