tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41162261794218909912024-03-05T00:24:40.389-05:00"Bringing Light To The Matter" Simple...Honest...RealKim Watthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11204614451993677394noreply@blogger.comBlogger187125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4116226179421890991.post-16501038541545684822014-04-09T17:11:00.003-04:002014-04-09T17:12:50.011-04:00What is the secret to having self-motivated chidren?<br />
For the most part, my kids are self-motivated and can get up and get started on their schoolwork without me telling them to do so. They have also learned to take this discipline and apply it to their housework as well. I NEVER thought I would see the day when my son would want to do school. Then there is my third daughter, who's mind ticks differently than the rest! We figured out how she learns, and now she is all about reading and math!<br />
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What's the secret? There is no secret. It takes time, patience, grace, Godly wisdom, and knowing how to build healthy relationships with your children. You have to find out who they are, what they like, dislike, and what motivates them. These are key parts to teaching your children. This applies to all families, by the way, not just kids that are home-educated. <br />
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My kids still have their moments-- they are not perfect! However, when they do have those moments, they just need a little nudge, some inspiration, a kick in the butt, or just a break to get outside! And don't we all! I know I do. Today was one of them. The sun was shining and I was having a hard time focusing. We did what we could do, shut the books, and headed out! Getting frustrated is not worth it, but building relationships with your kids is. Thankfully, tomorrow is a new day!<br />
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Remember, don't be so hard on yourself as you are teaching your kids. They are always learning, not just during the school hours. Don't compare yourself, or your kids, to anyone else. Some of our best conversations and teaching moments are when we are driving in the car, eating dinner together as a family, or during prayers before bed! <br />
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As long as your focus in on God, He will give you everything you need, for your sanity, and for your children!!!<br />
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<br />Kim Watthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11204614451993677394noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4116226179421890991.post-62897294777381702642013-10-27T06:52:00.001-04:002013-10-27T07:14:55.550-04:00One Way to Measure Your Leadership Skills in Your Home. <br />
Once a year, my mom and I plan a mother-daughter get away. It is one of my
favorite times of the year. For the past two years, we have been going to
see Christian bible teacher, Beth Moore. Now, I know this might not sound
like a good time but don’t knock something unless you have tried it
yourself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By this time ever year, I’m
ready for a little adventure with my God and my mom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It rejuvenates me so I can continue to be a
better wife, mother and friend to the people around me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, encourages me to continue working on my
ministry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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Before the conference began, my mom signed me up for some leadership classes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know this might sound weird, but I LOVE
WORSKHOPS.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love learning and meeting
new people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I sat in these classes,
much emphasis was talked about building your team.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course the emphasis was placed on ministry
but it applies to your own business or workplace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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What was not talked about was taking these same principals and applying them
to your own home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe they do at
different events not just at this particular one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before we take leadership principals out into
the world or even the church, we should look at our own home life first.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How are we as women leading our
children?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Are we allowing our husbands to
lead our families?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I understand this is
a hard question to swallow for many because you might look at your husband as a
total slacker. (If you do, don’t worry you are not alone. I had good reason
though I thought until God slapped me around.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is another talk for another time.) If you are a follower of Christ,
this is important.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you don’t believe
in Him, you can still take these same principals and apply it to your marriage,
if you want your relationship to thrive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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How do you know if you are being a leader in your home?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Can your husband and kids function while you
are gone?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Have you taught your children
and allowed them to take on responsibilities inside the home?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do you have to leave a detailed note before
leaving and call and check on them every hour? Now, I’m not saying you don’t leave any directions or call and say goodnight, I love you or just to see how their day is going because you care. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My husband does not stay at home with the
kids full time like I do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He needed a
little help with what to do in school, kids schedule and what was on the list
to make for dinner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> However, we have the same goals for our family. We talk all the time and he is actively involved in the lives of his children. </span>I only needed to leave a few notes
to help not because I didn’t trust him or wanted to nag him to death or expect
him to do everything the way I like it. Guess what, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He didn’t do everything according to my plan
either.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He had a blast with the kids and
bottom line is that is all that really matters. <br />
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Here is when you know all your hard work during the year is paying off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My husband was just amazed how the kids are
self sufficient. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Marcia and Marie because
they are younger need more help with school but the kids even knew what to do
in the house. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He said the kids were
awesome.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They helped their dad too. The
best part for me, I walked in and the house was cleaned and looked even better than
when I left.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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They were able to function without me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I know many times moms want to have the control, feel needed and take
care of everything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is not a true
leader.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m not saying I’m all that and
a bag of chips, because I’m not. I’m not saying our husband and children don’t
need us because they do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Moms are the
heartbeat of a family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What I am saying is we need to be leading in
our homes in a way that they know what to do not just when you are with them but
when you are away or not looking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Isn't that what we want for our children. To one day leave our home and have the skills to live successfully on their own. </span>Kim Watthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11204614451993677394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4116226179421890991.post-79872509597305044062013-10-23T09:02:00.002-04:002014-04-09T17:14:42.382-04:00Should these be the conversations parents have with their children and each other? <style>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.0pt;">Over the years, some of the
conversations I’ve heard among parents have baffled my mind. The
conversations seem to be centered on education--what college the kids will go
to, and what they hope will be their future career. Of course, there isn’t anything
wrong with these conversations. We want the same for our children. We want to
equip our children with the skills it takes to go out into this world and be
successful. However, it all depends on what you define as success. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.0pt;">Our definition of success looks just
a little different. Scholastic education is important to us, but it is not our
top priority. Grades, classes, and colleges don’t impress us. What does impress
us is character, and when children know how to respect authority, each other,
and themselves. Our focus doesn’t revolve just around books. This might sound
like an old school mindset to you, but on top of character building, we are
training up our children to be wives and a husband. We want them to have
the skills they need to excel in their marriages. They need to know what
it takes to have a healthy marriage, raise a family, and be wise with money.
They need to have good people skills, and respect for parents. They need
to know how to have goals and dreams, and know what it takes to
make all of them a reality. We want them to know how to build
healthy relationships, and most importantly, we want them to know the living
and one true God. Everything else tour children will pursue will
stem from these principles. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.0pt;">I know many people long for the same
for their children. Maybe they are afraid to have these conversations or
don't know how to go about it. Anyone can get another career or
education, but think how hard it will be for your child if they don’t know what
to look for in a spouse or how to be a good one. My husband and I
struggled in the beginning of our relationship and brought so much baggage into
our marriage. I don’t write this blog because I think we are perfect. It
is written because of the heartache, shed tears, and lessons we have learned
along the way. If we had continued living the way the world expected us
to, we would be on the road to divorce. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.0pt;">Think about this, being in a broken
marriage is more devastating than it is to be at a job you don’t like. A
job you can change. It really doesn’t affect anyone but you. Yes,
financially it may hurt, or you might have to move your family, but those are
temporary problems. More money can be made and people adapt to new
places. However, a dying marriage not only affects you, but everyone in your
family. Yes, people do survive through divorce. And please know that this
post is not intended to make anyone feel guilty or bad if you have had to make
those choices. But don’t we want more for our children? Don’t we
want something different for them? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.0pt;">I understand one of the reasons
these conversations don’t happen is because the majority of people don’t know
how to rescue themselves or their marriage. They were never taught.
Instead society has made a joke out of the union between a man and women, when
it was designed for so much more. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.0pt;">So, if we want more for our
children, what do we need to do? We need to become a people who are not
afraid to be open, honest, and real. We need to heal our relationships and
ourselves, and teach our children that though we live in this
world, we don't have to be of this world. That means that we don't have to
go along with the crowd, we can stand out and be different. I understand that
these are scary thoughts, to have to move from surface-level conversations to
getting real. However, it is worth facing the fear, or else history
will repeat itself. Our eyes must be open, and we must do something
different. These are the conversations we as parents need and should be
having with our children. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.0pt;">Grades, universities, and careers
may sound great right now, but I’m sure you know many smart people who lack
character. They lack the skills it takes to build a strong family.
They may have the dream job, but are still living a life they regret, married
to a wife they hate, and have kids they don’t even know. Don’t you want more
for your kids?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14.0pt;">People. We are
complicated. We are all uniquely made, yet at the very core of our being
we are the same. We are filled with dreams, aspirations, and excitement.
Many have a spirit longing to live an adventurous life or dare to try something
new and risky. You know these people. Maybe, it's you.
The room changes as people like this walk in the room. The
spark found in their eyes twinkles as if it will never go out. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14.0pt;">And yet, somewhere on the journey
of life, that spark begins to flicker. The person who was once filled
with ideas has slowly been filled with disappointment, hurt and loss.
When you see this once vibrant person walking down the street, his or her step
has lost that bounce. The voice has become dull and lifeless. </span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14.0pt;">You cry, "Why?”
Maybe it’s you, or maybe your heart breaks for what was lost. The person
you once were has disappeared, even though you are physically still here. You
have found yourself numb. You find yourself searching, asking how
did this happen? Maybe it's not you, but you see this person
walking aimlessly in your neighborhood, at the grocery store, on vacation,
or in your church. This once hopeful person resembles a walking zombie, going
through the motions, but completely lifeless. Many people, even
Christians, build their life like a house of cards. At some point that
house will fold, and it will all come crashing down. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14.0pt;">Here is what I've learned. Don't
build your life on people. Marriages can break, children will leave your
home, people die, rejections laughs in your face, dreams fail, and friends may
hurt you. Some people suck, for lack of a better word, and so can life,
if you do not build your life on Christ. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14.0pt;">Disappointment will eventually
happen, and death will one day knock on your door. Living a life among
the walking dead does not need to be your reality. Life can still be
full--dreams met, families healed, friendships mended, failure turn into
success--if we learn this one simple lesson: build your life on
Christ. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14.0pt;">“These are the ones along the path
where the word is sown: when they hear, immediately Satan comes and takes
away the word sown in them. And these are the ones sown on rocky
ground: when they hear the word, immediately they receive it with joy.
But they have no root in themselves; they are short-lived. When pressure
or persecution comes because of the word, they immediately stumble.
Others are sown among thorns; these are the one, who hear the word, but the
worries of this age, the seduction of wealth, and the desires for other things
enter in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. But the ones sown
on good ground are those who hear the word welcome it, and produce a crop: 30,
60, and 100 times what was sown. Mark 4: 15-20</span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b>Kim Watthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11204614451993677394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4116226179421890991.post-60083274123826936622013-10-18T08:46:00.000-04:002014-04-09T17:18:44.818-04:00A few reminders for moms or anyone who feels a little stressed out at times. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Over the years, I've had many women, mainly moms,
say the following things to me:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">1.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> Do you ever get stressed out, especially
since you homeschool and now have four kids?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">2.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">You must be so patient because I could never do
what you do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">3.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Must be nice to have a perfect life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">4.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you homeschool your kids, you must be really
smart! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">5.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">How do you do it? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">First of all, those questions or comments are not
true. To be honest, it makes me laugh inside, and sometimes, right in
someone’s face!! Remember, I’ve been married for 15 years, and I
homeschool 4 kids!! To be honest, having a healthy marriage takes work.
In my opinion, it is much harder being a wife than it is being a mother, which
is another topic all together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">There are times I get stressed out and lose my
cool. My life is not perfect. I’m definitely not some super smart
person. However, I love God and my family. This is the fuel that keeps me
going. I know my role in this family is to support my husband, and to
guide and train our children to find their purpose and live it out loud.
Knowing this keeps me focused and excited, and I try not to focus on the things
we can’t control<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">. I can list all
kinds of things I can’t do, but why spend time focusing on those things when,
really, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me? (Phil 4:13)</b>.
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Here are a few reminders on how to have a
“successful” life. It is simple, but not easy. I realize you may
already know the answers. Maybe you just need a little
reminder. These are just a few examples on how I live my
life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">1.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I
put G</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">od first, and I've learned that
His voice is all that matters. When I follow Him, everything else
falls in place. When I begin to feel a little stressed, I realize I’m
depending on my strength and not on God. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">2.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I work on myself, learning new skills, and I
surround myself with the right kind of people. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">3.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I keep my mindset in check: what you think and
speak about is what you create in your life. This doesn’t mean you won’t
have hard times. However, you can’t let your circumstances control you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">4.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I focus on the moment while keeping the bigger
picture in mind. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">5.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I keep my priorities straight, and I know what my purpose
and plans are as a daughter of God, a wife, and a mother. And I am able to say
NO!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The bottom line is this: if you have been given the
gift of motherhood, it’s the biggest blessing you could ever receive. I
know we say this, but at times it can get lost if we don’t realize that what we
do every single day when nobody is looking matters. One day, all your
hard work will pay off. If you keep your eyes and heart open, you will
see it already has. The biggest blessing for me is watching my children fall in
love with Christ, and not be ashamed of their faith. Seeing them want to
worship Jesus in everything they do, not because of what I say, but because
they know Him and have developed their own relationship with Him. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Maybe you don't believe in God. There are so
many other examples that could apply to you. How about when your kids
wake up, or kiss you goodnight, and say they love you? When your kids
make the right choice, without you being with them? When you see them
reach their dreams, or have a healthy marriage because of your influence in
their life? Or when you experience the birth of your grandchildren?
The list can go on and on. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Yes, the world wants you to think you don’t matter
and that you are missing out on something when you choose to put family
first. I’m not saying you can’t have dreams, or want to do more
with your life. I will tell you this--there isn’t much more that you can
ask for than being a mom. This season in life will go fast. It is over before
we know it. Trust me, the laundry, noise, constant reminders,
disciplining, driving, whatever it may be, you will miss. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you find that you are not enjoying being a mom,
or you are extremely stressed out, reach out to someone and ask for help.
Don’t just go through the motions. Learn how to become the mom you
have always wanted to be. </span></div>
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hope for this blog, facebook, and twitter page is HOPE for anyone who needs
support. It is for anyone who needs to know that he or she is never
alone. My hope is to be real and honest, and to keep my messages simple
about the life lessons God has taught me. If you don't believe in God, I
want you to feel safe coming to this place, and I hope that you learn a
few principals to help you along in life. (Yes, that is right.
I love Jesus, but I don't judge you if you don't. I love you
anyways. You are free to be you without condemnation on my part.) </div>
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Even
though from the outside everything in my life looked hunky dory, I was once a
hot mess. Nobody knew, and when I did begin to share my heart, I felt attacked
or even judged. When I needed to talk, most of the time I knew the
answer, I just needed a place to be real. Besides my mom, I really didn't
have anyone. (There are times you need people just to listen and then
there are times you need to be smacked in the face. It's important to know
the difference between the two.) The more I tried, the worse off
my life seemed to get. But you know what? God is so good, and he
knows exactly what to do to bring someone closer to him. It
doesn't always look the way we think. He brought some amazing people in my
life and took me pretty much around the world in order for me to open up
to him. </div>
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I
would get advice from others like, if you would just believe in God
everything would be ok. Are you kidding me? I did believe in God, and my
life was a hot mess. God doesn't say anywhere in His word that life will
be easy. As a matter of fact, he says the complete opposite, especially
when you decide to follow him. However, He does promise to be with you
every step of the way. Believing in Christ is everything, but it drives
me crazy when Christians offer this advice, especially when you look at
their life and there is absolutely no fruit! Now, I know that is judgmental,
because I'm sure God has changed this person to some degree. But, you
know what I mean. They are miserable and there is nothing about their
life that I would even want! I remember thinking, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">God, I don't want to be like those people. I love you, but their
life sucks. I want more</i>. I'm not underestimating Christ.
Don't get me wrong, believing in Jesus IS everything. It literally is a
choice between life and death. However, many people who accept Christ as
their Lord and Savior may be able to quote every bible verse you can think of,
but they have never fully allowed him to heal them and take their spirituality
to the next level. They don't allow Christ to move them from point A to
point B. It breaks my heart when I see people who love Jesus, but are
stuck because of religion, or because of the walls that they have built in their
lives. They refuse to let Christ knock the walls down because the
pain is so great. </div>
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I
don't pretend to know all the answers. I can only offer what God has
taught, and continues to teach, my husband and me. We are living proof of
what Christ can do. I can teach you biblical skills that I've learned
and applied to my life from people that God has used to transform my
life. I can offer encouragement and support. But what I want
the most is for you to know that you are not being judged. This is a
safe place. I write about marriage and strongly believe in
the covenant between a man and a woman. However, I don't live in
your shoes, and will never know what goes on behind closed doors. Even if
one day you say it's enough, I just can't do it anymore. You will still be
loved. People can offer all kinds of words of wisdom, but at the end
of the day your life and decisions are between you and God, not you and
everyone you know. At the end of your life, you will be the only one
besides Christ facing God. You will have to answer to him. As long as you
continue to love him with all your heart, no matter what mistakes or choices
you may have made, and ask to be forgiven, he will accept, love and
welcome you with open arms.</div>
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"<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Be
strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> your God goes with you; he will
never leave you nor forsake you.”" Deuteronomy 31:6</i></b></div>
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No
matter how much I write, please know this: I hear you and sometimes the
best advice is to say absolutely nothing.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">
To remember no matter what decisions in life you make, "Greater love
has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friend." John
15:13 We must love our God with all our hearts, and love our neighbors as
ourselves.</b> You can be real, and if you take everything
I've written and throw it out the window, you still are loved by me,
but most importantly by the God who created YOU and the universe!! </div>
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I've
grown up always believing in Jesus. However, I wasn't always living for
him nor did I know him like I do today. I hope in another year from now,
I know him even deeper than I do at this very moment. When my
husband and I decided to get married we both wanted God to be in our
life. However, it was under our rules. We wanted to tell God when
and where we wanted him. This, my friend, is a major problem!! </div>
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remember sitting in church in the beginning of our marriage. We were
young and having the time of our lives, though we thought. Half the time
we showed up for church we were hung over from a party the night before.
I would be lying if I told you we were not having fun because we were
having a blast. However, sin works like that. In the beginning it
looks like all fun and games. Slowly, it begins to tear you apart and
taking everything you have with it. </div>
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I
would sit there, and every few weeks, Matthew 16:24 would be talked about.
"<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Then Jesus said to his disciples,
"if any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish
ways, take up your cross and follow me." </b>I remember talking to
God and saying <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">not just yet God. I love
you but I'm not ready to give up everything.</i> Little did I know what I
thought I would be giving up would be nothing compared to what I would be
gaining. </div>
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Fast
forward 10 years later, when God finally grabbed on to my heart and showed me
what life would be like fully devoted to him. He showed me how the life I
was living was not what he intended for me. As my husband and I both gave
our hearts fully and rededicated our lives to Christ, we were finally set
free. I experienced a freedom I never had before. However, within
a few years, I was wrapped up once again in bondage. I felt like I
couldn't breath. The person God redeemed was slowly dying on the
inside. </div>
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Why?
Because I was trying to please people, especially Christians. God forgave
me, made me new, but yet I was still begging him to make me different. I
desperately wanted to be the quiet wife that said nothing. God isn't
about pleasing people, religion, or man-made rules. It's not about saying
the right Christian words, dressing a certain way, or becoming someone that God
never intended you to be. It's not about volunteering and being so
busy inside the church that your home life is then neglected. It’s
not about being legalistic and not being able to enjoy a glass of
wine with your spouse or friends. It's not about trying to be
perfect. It's about knowing who you are in Christ. If you can
relate to this blog, just know this: keep your eyes fixed on God. He is
the creator of the Universe. He is much bigger than the four walls of a
church building. Get in the Word of God, and allow the Holy Spirit to
transform you the way God wants, not allowing people and their opinions to
become your master. </div>
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I've
had to learn the hard way. Yes, I'm going to mess up, and people are not
going to agree with me at times or maybe even like me. I'm ok with that
because my God loves me. And He and loves you! He will make our
crooked paths straight. He will take our mess and use it for HIS glory.
He will protect us and never leave us. He will be the only one that will
give you the peace, purpose, joy and FREEDOM your heart is searching for.
God is much bigger than anybody's opinion of you. He has a bigger purpose for
you and me. Time is ticking. What are you waiting for? </div>
Kim Watthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11204614451993677394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4116226179421890991.post-12439368941290354492013-10-10T23:38:00.000-04:002014-04-09T17:29:07.784-04:00When Sex is the last thing you want to do, try SEXERSIZE!!! <span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"></span></span><br />
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reason I say this is because the other night I was exhausted and sex was the
furthest thought from my mind! Unfortunately, it was on the top of my
husband’s list. How do I know this? For one, he is breathing
and awake. Second, all he had to do what look at me and I knew what he
was thinking. Before I could wiggle out of it and look for any excuse I
could find or hurry up and fall asleep before he came to bed, he said, “let’s
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also say, before you wreck yourself! Yes, I know we are dorks!! The
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use this word much) working out. I do it so to stay healthy and its fun
to do with my husband. If I can find something else to do and burn calories
without going to the gym, well, I’m all ears!! </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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bubble. The majority of the time we are just having sex to make you
happy. I know you want to believe that your wife just can’t stop thinking about
you and finds you so irresistible that she can’t hold herself back from
you. If this is you, stop living in a fantasy world!! Don’t get me
wrong. I love my husband. I think he is sexy and I still have the
hots for him! There are days when I’m just taking one for the
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nothing to do with sex, but just inhaled ice cream and a few cookies, sexersize
doesn’t sound so bad!! You can please your husband and get a workout all
at the same time without having to leave the comforts of your home! </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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it. Here are some of the health benefits. I’m all about healthy
living, even though I just talked about eating cookies and ice cream!
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burns calories- 30 min. of sex burn 85 calories or more depending on what you
are doing, or how hot and heavy you make it. Even if you do nothing, you
are still doing something!!! </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "\0022sans-serif\0022"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For all my married friends, the next
time your husband gives you that look, or won’t leave you alone, think about
all the snacks you may have had during the day, or the gym membership you just
haven’t bought or used yet, and remember SEXERSIZE! You lose weight and
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Kim Watthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11204614451993677394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4116226179421890991.post-63840024898655771512013-09-25T17:06:00.003-04:002013-09-25T17:06:49.633-04:00Why should you care?<br />
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Haiti. For many, just hearing the name of this island, located in the middle of the Gulf, Caribbean and Atlantic Oceans, brings to mind visions of poverty, corruption & destruction. However, if you allow your heart to open and swim past images you’ve been barraged with, I promise you this: your eyes will be opened to the beauty, love and hope the people of this island encompass. If you do begin to wade just that much deeper, than those first predisposed notions, I promise: you WILL begin to understand the suffering & pain of the men, women & children, woven into that very same beauty. I promise: it WILL stir up an urgency to do something to help these beautifully broken people. <br />
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Founded in 2008 by Yonel Ismael, a young Haitian man who was at one time an orphan himself, Gradec Orphanage is located in the heart of Port Au Prince, Haiti. Yonel has partnered with Pastor Wilson Lindor and his wife, Madam Claudette, who live at the orphanage and care for fifteen children. Currently, Gradec Orphanage attempts to survive without regular support from churches or organizations. <br />
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Yonel and Pastor Wilson work two jobs & donate their income back to the orphanage. Their combined income, along with donations to the orphanage that are few & far between, is barely enough to allow their doors open & the children off the street. At this point, you may be wondering, “<br />
How can I help?” To be honest, your thoughts may be more along the lines of, “Why should I care?” You may be thinking, “There are enough problems in my own family, in my own church, in my own community. Why should I be willing to care about this orphanage so far from home?” Well, to be honest, your belief in Christ is why. If you believe in Christ, & take his words to heart, you will begin to discover there is room for your heart to begin to open to the needs of the children of Gradec Orphanage.<br />
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As a matter of fact, throughout the Old & New Testaments, the God of the Bible commands us to take care of widows and orphans. Proverbs 21:13 says, “If a man shuts his ear to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered.” James 1:7 states that, “Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.” The children of Gradec Orphanage need our help. God placed a big vision on the hearts of the founders of this little orphanage. In order to keep this dream a reality, Yonel, Pastor Lindor & Madam Claudette need our help to pull them from the water and keep them from drowning. I am writing to request your assistance in raising $3,000 US dollars for an entire year’s worth of rent. We need your help to raise these funds by September 29th, or the doors of Gradec Orphanage will be closed and the fifteen children currently residing there will be homeless.<br />
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We can’t do this alone. I am writing to request that you prayerfully consider opening your heart and donate. I promise you that 100% of your donations will be going directly to sustain the orphanage. I promise, you will not regret doing so.Kim Watthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11204614451993677394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4116226179421890991.post-63747307685249215882013-08-30T08:54:00.001-04:002014-04-09T17:30:36.315-04:00What you can't forget while preparing for school this year.
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fun! Getting new curriculum and school supplies, organizing the house,
and planning out our goals for the upcoming year while keeping the bigger
picture in mind is exciting, not just for me, but for the kids too. We
reevaluate what worked last year and figure out what changes need to me made
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anything in life, if there is no commitment, then everything else will fall
apart. I’m not saying that things in life don’t change. Of course
they do. This is why goal setting, and reevaluating where you are in life, is
vital. We need to be flexible, versatile, and adaptable! Just because
something may not work out the way you intended does not mean that you have
failed. As long as you keep trying and never giving up in life, you have
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is just a simple reminder to me and to anyone
who may be new to homeschooling or maybe even a veteran. It’s not
easy. We may feel like we are not qualified (trust me, there will be
plenty of people you will come across who will help feed that lie). You will
face resistance from your children and experience more than a few meltdowns
along the way. And believe or not, many times you will be the culprit. There
will answers you don’t know and math problems that resemble a foreign
language. There will be days when your house looks like a disaster,
and school may be put on hold so you can get to the doctors, the dentist, or
just the grocery store so everyone can eat! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">School is not just studying the books, it’s
teaching your children about life. But whether you are homeschooling or not,
remember, in life we need commitments and we must quit when life gets hard.
As you start your school year, remember why you are doing this and who you need
to get you through the day. When you feel like giving up, fall on your
knees, and He will be the one to pick you up and give you the strength to keep
moving on.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens
me.” Phil. 4:13</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">"My grace is sufficient for you. For My
power is made in weakness." 2 Corinthians 12:9</span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span>Kim Watthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11204614451993677394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4116226179421890991.post-14125956557212184442013-08-29T09:11:00.002-04:002014-04-10T11:19:31.942-04:00Confessions of a wife and her husband's fantasy! <br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">An endless dripping on a rainy
day and a nagging wife are alike.” Proverbs 27:15<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As the family cleans up the kitchen after dinner, the faucet
on the kitchen sink has been accidentally left on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span> There
is this dripping sound, which nobody seems to be paying attention to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her husband gets up from the dinner table and
quickly runs to his computer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His wife
notices, but continues cleaning the rest of the crumbs left behind. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>She catches a glimpse from the corner of her
eye, is he texting someone?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It seems odd
to her because he is not someone who talks on the phone, let alone texts. He is smiling and laughing
as he receives a response.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She begins to
feel a little left out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She yells a
comment from the other room, to which he responds, but only half-heartedly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is obvious he doesn’t want to be bothered at
the moment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is so preoccupied, he even turned down his favorite love language. Are you serious? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Could it be another woman?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How did this happen?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Did her husband find a new love?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Suddenly, she is brought back to her senses
and realizes it not another woman, it’s<b> FOOTBALL SEASON</b>! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">You could be thankful that it’s only his fantasy football
league he is focusing on. However, you begin to get upset because you feel he
is spending too much time preparing for this ridiculous football draft.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As you take your jabs, the kitchen sink
continues to drip. However, the sound becomes noticeable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your jab becomes punches, and soon your husband
can’t take it much longer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As he gets up
to leave the room, he stops at the kitchen sink to turn off the dripping faucet. However, because it’s been going on for so long, there is now a flood and a simple
turning of the knob just won’t work. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I don’t know your husband, or what he enjoys to do. Perhaps he likes
fantasy football, hunting, or NASCAR. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whatever it is, we must not sound like a
dripping faucet and nag our husbands to death about their hobbies. I learned this years ago. Remember, there
is an enemy that wants nothing else but to kill, steal, and destroy your
family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Working on your marriage is
something you have to do daily.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s easy to let
something small turn into something much bigger, if you are not careful. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span> God
had to remind me to focus on all the good my husband does. He seriously
is a rock star.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Focusing on the negative only creates jealousy
and selfishness, bringing destruction to what God has built in your marriage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I went over and turned the faucet off before the dripping
turned into a huge flood that I couldn’t fix.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I ask God and my husband to forgive me. Now, I can’t promise I won’t
make jokes about his fantasy football leagues, especially with my girlfriends,
but I do promise to love and support him just like he does for me!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If this is what he enjoys doing, then I’ll
pull up my big girl pants and put up with it for yet another season!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“For where you have envy and
selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But the wisdom that comes from heaven is
first of all pure, then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy
and good fruit, impartial and sincere.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>James 3:16-17<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
Kim Watthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11204614451993677394noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4116226179421890991.post-30918511408061390402013-08-27T09:29:00.001-04:002013-08-27T10:38:11.615-04:00What about Miley Cyrus? <br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you haven’t heard about Miley Cyrus performance on MTV’s
VMA awards then you must live under a rock or definitely not connected to social
media!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By the sounds of it she could of
made Lady Gaga blush!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, I think that
last comment was going a little over board but you get my point!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’m sure there are people and especially some of her fans
think that people like me are being to judgmental, ridiculous or even old-fashion. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These same people are saying I thought you
are not supposed to judge? Some are probably saying but my generation grew up with Madanna! Yes, we did and I will admit I even liked her as a young girl. However, It doesn't make it right. I was to young and stupid to know better. ( Thankfully, my parents tried their hardest to keep me away from listening to her music. Unfortunately, I was rebellious and didn't always listen.) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m not
judging Miley but I am judging her actions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Come on these entertainers are put on display for the world to see and this is the crap we get? Yep, because we have allowed it. For everyone who is accusing me of judging you are darn right I am. I'm not judging her per say, I am judging her actions. Iff we as parents don't stand up and do something the world will eat our children alive.
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her actions on stage (and many other so called performers) for the world to see are
something that needs to be talked about. ( But as we do, we can't forget to look at our own lives.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Turning our cheek will only give the impression to our children that behaving
in such a way is acceptable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’m not saying I’m better than this girl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve done some shameful things in my youth that
could make many people’s jaw drop including my parents. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I loved
being center stage and thought acting in such a way was what you needed to do
to get the attention from boys.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was so
wrong.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thankfully, my parents never held
anything against me and loved me enough to forgive me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>God is the same way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m sure it breaks his heart to see His child
acting in such a disgusting way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She was
given so many gifts not to bring herself glory or to sell her soul for fame and
money but to bring Him glory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> However, t</span>here is
hope and it’s not found in the applause from man, money or from a Hollywood contract it's found in Christ. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>God is
slow to anger and rich in grace and mercy. There is no sin to big that God will
not forgive. If you have a repentant heart and ask Him to forgive you, He
does.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I pray
her eyes will be opened once again to Him and put back on path that will only bring her life. I pray she allows God to change her heart and will bear witness for all the young girls to see. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When
she does God will be waiting with open arms to forgive her, just like he did
with you and me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Kim Watthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11204614451993677394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4116226179421890991.post-6443236715214098572013-08-26T17:56:00.003-04:002014-04-16T17:00:32.931-04:00After a stressful day with the kids, how does a forty in brown paper bag sound?<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you have children then you should be able to relate to
this blog, unless, of course, you are superhuman!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It was one of those days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You know the kind of day I’m talking about,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>when your head is pounding because you have
heard MOM repeated at least a million times!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You have broken up wrestling matches, called
time-out, and had to go over the rules more in one day than any NBA, NHL or NFL
referee has had to do in a given two hour game, which now has you feeling like
filling out an application for some sort of professional referee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Surely these franchises could use your
expertise! Except you realize that you would probably be over-qualified! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">You cooked, cleaned, and now dinner looks like dog food, probably
because you were interrupted and forgot that the stove was on three times! The house resembles the aftermath of a tornado, or better yet, an earthquake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because you just need a
break and get your sanity back, you decide to do the unspeakable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You allow your kids to watch a movie! You
break every TV rule you have, and close the blinds so the other mothers will
not know!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Finally, after the day seems to be winding down, your
husband notices that you have an uncontrollable twitch. In desperation he realizes that if you don’t get some sort of break, the chances of him
getting lucky are slim to none!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
doesn’t let you know he is thinking this, of course.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead, he suggests going for an evening walk,
just the two of you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You agree, and instead of putting on your ruby
red slippers, you quickly jam your feet into the first pair of shoes you find and
fly out the door. The last thing you are doing is clicking your heels and
uttering the words, "there is no place like home." <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You decide to walk to the nearest convenient
store to grab a few things needed for home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The idea of being able to walk to the store in silence is like
heaven.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You didn’t have to go through
any rules, reminding little ones how to act and what not to ask for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As the sliding doors open, something catches your eye. Could
this be the answer? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>This bottle
never looked so lovely before! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The idea
of quickly grabbing and wrapping it in a brown paper bag excites you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This could be answer!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now your mommy walks around the block could
bring a whole new experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your mind
begins to wander as ideas of a new kind mom’s group begin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Paper bag moms!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nobody would know.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You could meet, walk, and talk, and drink until
the edge is taken way and the happy smile kicks in!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Minutes later, your dream is suddenly interrupted by your
cell phone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The kids want to know when
you will be coming home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You look at
your phone. Could it have been that long?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>How long were you romancing about this new found love?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You look at the time and realize it’s been an
entire 10 minutes since leaving the house! How dare you be gone so long! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your husband grabs what is needed, and you
head out the door. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">You awake from your blissful fairy tale and are brought back
to reality.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Christ is there, reminding
you and me that HE is what will fill you up, and give you compete joy, peace, and
rest. Everything is else is only temporary relief. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We don’t have to complain, talk about it until
we are blue in the face, or tell a million people how bad our day was, Nor do we need to drink
it away. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We only need Him. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He wants to take your burden and make it light.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What are you waiting for?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Give it to Christ. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p>He is the one who sustains us and gives the grace and mercy
to share with our family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is found in
our weakness and reminds each one of us of the bigger picture, and how we are
responsible to show our children His way by our words and actions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The brown paper bag, as good as it may sound,
will never bring what Christ has already died and given you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Peace, joy, and rest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s yours if you decide to take it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">After you have your moment (which we are allowed to have), you walk in you front door, look at those little faces, and realize there really is no place like home!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Kim Watthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11204614451993677394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4116226179421890991.post-52972685117086117022013-08-24T10:08:00.001-04:002014-04-09T17:41:50.191-04:00Time to hit a homerun <br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I don’t know if you have watched the movie <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">42: The Jackie Robinson Movie</i>. If
you haven’t, it’s a must see! I knew the story before hitting play on our
DVD player (which is another story all on its own! Why do these TVs have
to be so complicated to use? I had to wake up my son because I didn’t
know how to turn the dang thing on!). As I watched the movie, Jackie’s
story inspired me to keep fighting the good fight with integrity, class, and
character. Despite everything he had to endure, he continued to fight hard;
he never gave up nor let the world beat him down. This movie only gives us a
slice of what life was like for black men and women-- pain and suffering that
most of us will never experience. His manager and Jackie’s faith in
Christ is what kept him in the game. I loved it when one commenter said,
“Jackie has guts.” I hope one day someone will look at our life, what we
stood for, and repeat the same words about you and me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We may not go down in history as a great baseball
player like Jackie Robinson, nor face racism the way he did. However, we
still have our bases to run and homeruns to hit. God used Jackie in the
game of baseball to stand for something much bigger than a ball and a
bat. Every time he stepped on the field, he gave hope to the
hopeless. Every time someone came against him, when the world seemed like
they would never embrace him, he gave friends to the friendless. His life was a
testimony that people can change, as his team, and eventually the fans,
embraced him. Every time someone acted in his or her own
flesh, or misused the word of God, he shined the light of Christ for everyone
to see. This black man in the 1940’s was a light in this dark
world! He wasn't a perfect man, but God doesn't expect perfection.
He was a husband and a man after God’s own heart. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> I want people to look at my life, and the
lives of my friends, and see that. I want them to see people who
are going against the majority, who are standing on the word of God, who at times
feel like they are striking out. I want people to see that despite
everything against us, we decide to get back into the batter box, hold on to
the bat, and not just point to the stands, but to God! How I pray
that I have the guts and the courage to do this. If we are
going to continue swinging our bats, we need to know who we are in Him.
Keep hitting those base hits, because one day it will be a home run! </span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><o:p></o:p></span>Kim Watthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11204614451993677394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4116226179421890991.post-55144390388238227762013-08-23T09:54:00.001-04:002014-04-16T17:05:18.581-04:00Transforming your storm<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The sun has been out and shining this past week in
Michigan!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has been a rough summer
with lots of rain and cloudy days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
almost like summer just passed us by.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When
the sun is out, it makes me feel so much better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that I’m much more
productive when it is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We need the sun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is no doubt that sunshine is healthy
for your minds, bodies, and spirit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This crazy weather made me think deeper about God.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone is happy and go lucky when the
weather is just the way we like it, but we begin to complain and
get crabby when it’s gray and gloomy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If we want to be successful and enjoy life, learning how to
not let circumstances control us is key.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When life is dark, and when you are walking through the shadow of death,
know that you don’t have to fear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although
you may not see him, God is always with you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Don’t give up hope.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Call on him,
get in prayer, read his word, and know his promises.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is the light in this dark world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He will never leave you nor forsake you. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Faith in not seeing, but believing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Don’t allow the weather or your circumstances to steal your
joy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember, when you can’t see the
light, know that the Son is there, walking with you every step of the way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you don’t give up, His light will shine once
again, transforming the storm, wind, and clouds, until the most beautiful rainbow is on display for the world to see.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Kim Watthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11204614451993677394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4116226179421890991.post-14811125798582053942013-08-23T09:25:00.002-04:002014-04-16T17:10:52.926-04:00Friends with simple reminders<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The other night my phone rang and it was my friend
Cory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(I wrote about him a few days ago,
if you want to read more about him.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
was so excited to share with me what was going on in his life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He said, “Kim, are you ready?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You are never going to believe what God has
been doing in my life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You are going to
be so excited for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t wait to
tell you!” His love and pure innocence is so refreshing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I couldn’t wait to hear his wonderful news. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He began
to share with me how he now has 17 friends on his face book page.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was so thankful. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>God has
placed on his heart to start a prayer ministry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>These are 17 more people in his life that God has trusted him with, and
he gets the opportunity to pray for each one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I hung up the phone, looked at my husband, and said, "if we
all had a heart like Cory, this world would be a much better place."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cory
simply reminded me once again to appreciate everything I have in my life and to
enjoy the journey. How many things do we (including me) take for
granted? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>God is huge, and there is
nothing wrong with having big dreams. But, we can’t miss what is right in front
of our faces. Yes, we should have a bigger vision for our lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, what I have learned in the process
is, if God can trust us with what he has given us first, much more will be
given.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This includes not only the big
blessings, but the small ones, too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
not about the quantity, but the quality.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Maybe you are in a tough spot in your life right now, and you just can’t
seem to find anything to be thankful for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Here is a reminder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You are alive
and able to read this blog!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Being able to read, using, and having a
computer are considered a luxury in many countries around the world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You, my friend, are blessed! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Cory reminded me to be thankful that I have people who actually read and like
my Bringing Light to the Matter Facebook page! Yes, I want this page to grow, but I must remember not to focus on the numbers, but rather stay focused
on God. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I need to continue to be (and
trust me I am) thankful for just having one person like this page!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Seriously, I’m shocked anyone would want to
even read what I write!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, if God
brings more, great, and if not, I’m grateful and enjoying what I’m doing. If a
few, or even if nobody decided to visit this page, it’s ok.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m doing this for His Glory, not mine!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Today, no matter what you may be going through, find your blessings. Be thankful for where you are at, and as God can trust you, he will
be the one to promote and give you more! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you Cory for the simple reminders on
life!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Kim Watthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11204614451993677394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4116226179421890991.post-13569726618196958192013-08-22T08:42:00.000-04:002014-04-16T17:15:43.158-04:00Don't foget to add Do your Husband to your list of things to do! <br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Getting ready for the kids to get back to school can be
exciting, overwhelming, and exhausting!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It doesn't matter if you home-educate or send your kids to traditional
school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are sending your little
one off to kindergarten, or watching your big one go off to college, it can be
extremely emotional.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn't always
home-educate. I remember dropping my daughter and son off on their first day of
school, and I was a basket case!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was
one crazy mama!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">There is so much to do, especially if you work outside the
home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The list never feels like it gets
shorter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I thought I had all my supplies
ready to start school, and now I've found out that my
list is even longer than it was before!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In all the commotion, there is one very important must do that
we cannot forget<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have to add it
on your list, then do so right now!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
you are married and want a rockin' marriage, then you must DO your
HUSBAND!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Yes, I know I’m crazy and love talking about sex!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The reason is that I know how screwed up
our marriage was<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">, </span>and if God can use me
and my mess to help married couples know how to have a HEALTHY marriage and
sex life, than I’m all for it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I know there are days that I want to scream, please, just leave me
alone, however our husbands <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>have to matter,
and this means satisfying their needs no matter how tired we might be! If you
want a thriving marriage, honor and respect for your man is crucial in your
home. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So, it doesn't matter whether you do something fun and spontaneous, or just pencil
him in on the laundry list of things to do. But, whatever you do, don’t forget,
and DO IT, or I should say, DO HIM!!! </span></div>
Kim Watthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11204614451993677394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4116226179421890991.post-6244673550453958662013-08-21T09:40:00.003-04:002013-08-21T09:43:08.302-04:00Do you stuggle with People Pleasing?<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">People pleasing have been one of the biggest obstacles I’ve
had to overcome.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe someone reading
this blog today has struggles with the same issue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe you are a very social person like
me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You love people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Going to parties and meeting new people is a
good time in your book.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You love to
connect deeper with people and the thought of saying goodbye to anyone sends
you in tears and a broken heart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I seriously
hate goodbyes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can be at the airport
and watch complete strangers cry as they leave their love one and I fall
apart!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My family would tease (or I would
say torture) me and say, “how about we take Kim to the airport and watch her
cry!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, do you understand why I need
so much help!! </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Loving and connecting people are God’s commandments. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The apostle Paul wrote about becoming all things
to all people, so that he may by every possible means save some (1 Corinthians
9:22).</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">However, we need to be careful. Paul does not say he has
become all things to all people so he can be popular and loved by the
world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He says the opposite.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">His
reasons he found common ground and building relationships was so important so
he could share the gospel and become a partner in its benefits <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>( 1 Corinthians 9:23).</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I will admit that what has held me back from taking the next
step to following the desires God has given and placed on my heart is I was still
holding on to the opinions and thoughts of people more than God’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To be
honest, I was afraid to step out not so much of what people outside the church
walls would say about me but inside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Here Christ set me free but I didn’t experience complete freedom because
I was entangled in trying to be what the Church wanted me to be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was allowing other people mold me to what
they thought a Christian woman should be and look like. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>God has and continues to love me and say, “<em><strong>I’m
the one who is the author and giver of life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’ve made you the way I want.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve
called you for a divine purpose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m the
one who will change you and nobody else. You are my creation. Now get out and
do what I’ve called you to do</strong>.”</em><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is
saying the same to you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> If you make a mistake it's ok! God can take your mess and make turn it into something beautiful. He will redirect your steps if you continue to seek Him. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you are stuck like I was and sometimes it can sneak up on
me, if I’m not careful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is hope!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can live a victorious life and go after
whatever God has placed on your heart once you know deep in your soul who He
says you are. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Get in His Word.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fill your mind with the words of God.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pray and find a FEW people you can trust to
share your struggles, dreams and allow them to cover you in prayers. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will begin to live in the freedom Christ has
called you to live.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Finally, saying goodbye
to something that has been a thorn in your side. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This will be one goodbye that will not bring
you tears!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So long people pleasing and
hello freedom! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Kim Watthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11204614451993677394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4116226179421890991.post-67281439287193979972013-08-20T09:44:00.000-04:002014-04-09T17:39:27.675-04:00Bringing out the warrior in your child<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Standing in the middle of a high school gymnasium
stood this one young boy. He had his dobok on, his belt tied tightly
around his waist, and he was wearing the face of a warrior. He was focused,
determined, and waiting for the testing to begin. His parents sat in the
stands trying not to boast in the glory of their son’s success, trying to be
humble. His presence down on the floor was a testimony of God and all His
glory. It took everything for these same parents not to stand
up and scream, “There is our boy!”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Yes, this is our boy that I'm writing about. If you
are a parent, you know the feeling, especially when you know what your child
has had to overcome. Years ago, doctors told my husband and me everything
that my son would not be able to do. His journey, though we know many
other people have had much more to endure or overcome, has not been an easy
one. However, my husband and I refused to believe anyone else but
God. We knew that with Him all things are possible. We look to God
as he continues to guide our every step. He has helped us find our son's
passions, and nurture his gifts and talents. This shy, timid boy who
struggles with his motor, and at times, social skills, stood tall and
confident in that high school gym with big dreams and a love for God and his
family. This is what it’s all about. This is what makes it a great
story. Fighting against the impossible. When everyone tells you
it’s not possible, yet you are still standing, ready to win! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We do not boast about our parenting skills and
ourselves. We boast about God, because it is He who has taught and guided
us along the way. Parenting your children begins with how you view
and see your children. You may not have a vision for your life, but never
pass down mediocrity to your children. See them in the eyes of God, and
you, my friend, will witness your children be and do more than you could
possibly imagine yourself. Also, begin to see yourself the way God
sees you. As you grow and become the warrior God has designed you to be,
you will become a role model for your children. You will show them by
example that, no matter how hard life is, you never quit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A little side note: My son was pulled to the
side at karate practice yesterday. He was told that the judges said he
was one of the best students at the testing. There were around 10
different schools involved, kids and adults!!! We are so proud of the warrior
our son is becoming.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span>Kim Watthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11204614451993677394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4116226179421890991.post-64761246792533330142013-08-15T09:09:00.002-04:002013-08-15T09:09:35.319-04:00What brings you pleasure?There may be people who read this blog and think this woman is just boring, prude and needs to lighten up. These same people may have thoughts like she is so religious. It's all about what you can't do or can do. Most of the can do are about giving up something that brings people pleasure. Why would I ever want to so that someone may ask. I guess you would need to ask yourself what is your definition of pleasure?<br />
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Is it gambling, strip clubs, bachelor, bachelorette parties and drunkenness? Is it cheating on your spouse or choosing your friends over family? If you would of asked my husband and I years ago we would of said YES to most of those questions. We have experienced pretty much it all to some degree. We did have limits. However, if we would of continued down this road those same limits would of become a green light for more. <br />
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Thankfully, God changed us. This is really the only answer. Little by Little He has changed our hearts. We are so thankful. Faith in Christ is not about rules and regulations. It's about a new Freedom. It's not about being perfect but living a life pleasing to God. <br />
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My definition of pleasure has since changed. It's about having complete joy and love for my husband, kids, family and friends. Pleasure for me is not having my past sins ( I know people hate this word!) haunt me and keep me from pursing all God wants for my life. Pleasure is not living a life of regret but living a life full of adventure and being role models for my children. Pleasure for me is when I'm sitting at a baseball game like I was last night, seeing my kids cuddled up with my husband and him looking at me with that look that makes me feel like a young girl falling in love all over again! Pleasure for me is a marriage free from lust, jealously, insecurity and knowing we both have each other's complete heart! <br />
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Pleasure for me is laughing, dancing, joking, dreaming, giving, working and yes even grabbing a beer once in while with my husband. But, ultimately both my husband and I find our pleasure in the only place you can truly receive and find it and the answer is in Christ. Kim Watthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11204614451993677394noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4116226179421890991.post-90124048814638785992013-08-14T08:56:00.000-04:002013-08-14T08:58:24.670-04:00What will happen the minute you say yes?<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The minute you decide to make changes in your life or go
after a dream that has been buried deep inside your heart, you will face opposition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The minute you step out and do something
different, there will be people standing at your doorsteps telling you it’s not
possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The minute you are awaken from
a dream of possibility the negative voice in your head will remind you how
stupid you are and to go back to bad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The minute you decide you want to save your marriage, relationships with children, family or even friends memories of your
past will be brought back to your life reminding you of all the wrongs stopping
you from finding forgiveness. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The minute
you decide to get your finances in order, bills will flood your mailbox giving
you an overwhelming feeling of despair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
minute you decide you want to get healthy you receive a devastating phone call
and find yourself comforting your heart with a gallon of ice-cream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The minute you say yes to change and finally
stepping outside of the ordinary and live a life of extraordinary, life will
try to knock you down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is when you decide are you going to let your
circumstances or people stop you from living and experiencing all God has created
you for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is nothing special about
anyone that has gone out and did something great with their life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The only difference is they said yes. They made a conscious decision to work hard and fight against the enemy and sometimes that enemy may be you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I can tell you years ago, when I decided enough was enough.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I needed to change.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My life was shaken and at times continues to tremble.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will not be easy and many times you will
want to quit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t quit. People will mock, laugh and turn their back on you. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may feel or be alone. However, God is so faithful. He will send people
in your life along the way to teach, support and encourage you fueling the passion so you can take one more step! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember its baby steps!! Each step you take,
make sure you take time to thank God and Celebrate!!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">“For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD,
"plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a
future.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jeremiah 29:11<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
Kim Watthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11204614451993677394noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4116226179421890991.post-70365802925430632492013-08-13T09:29:00.001-04:002014-04-16T16:05:46.900-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is a video of our mission trip! My daughter help put this together for us!! This might sound crazy to some people, but if God opened the door for us to move to Haiti, we would pick up our family and Go! </div>
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<br />Kim Watthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11204614451993677394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4116226179421890991.post-75423228817917946092013-08-11T11:05:00.001-04:002013-08-11T11:06:39.881-04:00Begging at the Backdoor <br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Our dog is outside barking to come in the house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She has been outside all morning and now has
decided she wants to come in to enjoy the comforts of her home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is scratching and jumping at the
door.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This dog is persistence and doesn’t
give up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">At the same time as the dog is crying to come inside,
cinnamon rolls are being made.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As my
husband opens the door to let this crazy dog in, I open the oven to bake these
yummy rolls.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because my dog has some
fear of smoke, she refuses to come in to rest and stays outside. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here is the thing, there was no smoke.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She was allowing a negative experience from
her past, to keep her from enjoying the benefits given to her as being part of
our family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Yes, this is a silly story about our dog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, looking at the situation, I can’t
help but to reflect on my own life, non-believers and Christians who are afraid
to enter fully in the Kingdom of God. The kingdom of God is not just heaven but
the life God wants for you here on earth. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>God has promises for His Children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He wants to give you rest and take your burden.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because of strong holds that sometimes unknowingly
exist we sit and beg outside the door but never receiving all the blessings
that are promised as part of the family of God. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe
the reasons being of the fear of the unknown or possibly being haunted by sin,
past failures never thinking they are good enough for God’s grace and
mercy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead of walking towards God
they self-sabotage their relationship and stand outside the door afraid to walk
through.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We are not good enough.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It’s only because of Christ and what He endured on the cross that can
bring us hope. He is the only reason we can have hope.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s nothing we have done, deserve or can
do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s only allowing God to draw us in
and accepting the invitation of accepting Christ allowing Him to free you from
your past hurts and use you to bring Him all the glory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He wants to do more in you and me if we allow
his power to free and work within each on of us…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or
imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.” Ephesians 3:20<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
Kim Watthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11204614451993677394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4116226179421890991.post-9105038599575856792013-08-10T09:54:00.000-04:002013-08-10T12:45:31.229-04:00Blessings in a Wheelchair <br />
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<a href="https://sphotos-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/1014267_1400689060152152_1467694335_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" aria-busy="false" aria-describedby="fbPhotosSnowliftCaption" border="0" class="spotlight" height="320" src="https://sphotos-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/1014267_1400689060152152_1467694335_n.jpg" style="height: 540px; width: 304px;" width="180" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s the middle of summer. I’m in the house doing laundry
and getting dinner ready.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When suddenly,
my kids run in the house to tell me their neighbor friend is over and wants to
introduce me to her cousin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I looked
outside and notice an older black man sitting in a wheelchair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I looked at my pile of clothes that needed to
be folded.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I began to entertain the
thought of just saying Hi and making an excuse on why I couldn’t take the time
to talk. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because that’s what I would
have been doing making excuses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
wasn’t anything I was doing that was so important where I couldn’t take the
time to meet a new friend.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A few seconds after considering blowing the kids friend and
cousin off, God spoke to my heart and said, “Do not judge him by his physical
appearance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Get outside and take the
time to get to know him. Treat him the way you would treat anyone else. Don’t
look at him the way the world sees him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Look
at his heart. Do not have pity on him.” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This scripture came to mind. “<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Truly
I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters
of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’m so thankful God doesn’t look nor care about our physical
appearances.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He doesn’t care about our titles
we hold, how many friends we have on Facebook, what car we drive or how much
money we have in our bank.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He only cares
about the heart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I walked outside and was blessed. I met and embraced my new friend and so did my family! He is filled with so much
wisdom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was born with cerebral palsy
and has had many struggles along his way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Doctors told him he would never see the age of 30 and here he was
getting ready to celebrate his 37<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> birthday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He loves the Lord and his heart was
pure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He doesn’t let his disability or his
circumstances stop him from continuing to dream big and go after all God has
called him to be and do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">He was such an inspiration to me and thankful I listened,
took the time and didn’t judge this book by its cover.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Today, take the time to listen and get to know someone
better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember, the world may care
about the physical and material possessions but God only looks at the
heart!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or
his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things
people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at
the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
Kim Watthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11204614451993677394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4116226179421890991.post-80360455509853362102013-08-04T09:37:00.001-04:002014-04-16T16:50:17.639-04:00The Lessons of the Garden <br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mark just finished putting the last brick around the
garden.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My oldest daughter and I climbed
over the fence, kneeled in the dirt, and waited for my husband to hand us the
seed packages so we could begin planting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of a sudden, we all busted out laughing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We didn't have a clue on what we were doing, but we did anyways! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A few weeks prior to starting our garden, we shared our idea
with a few neighbors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their reaction was,
"it won't work".<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They shared stories
of their failures and why growing a garden is just a waste of time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We know they meant well and that sharing their
experiences came from love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">What if we would have listened?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What if we allowed their failure to become our
realities?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many times we allow the
opinions of others to stop us from going against the grain and trying something new.
Dreams, experiences, and ideas are often left in the package. Often we never plant
or water our dreams so they can harvest, because we believe in the words of people
more than God’s. However, this time our family took the time to learn from other's mistakes, but we didn't allow it to stop us from trying! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If we would have listened to the voices of others, we would
have missed out on the laughter and teamwork needed to put this garden together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We would have missed the opportunity, when
the bunnies ate the green beans, carrots and broccoli seeds, to teach the kids that you don’t quit-- you
evaluate the situation and try something new.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We would have missed the excitement when the kids saw the fruit of all
their hard work ripen!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Don’t allow someone to tell you that your garden is not
possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whatever God has placed on
your heart, if you water, nurture, and share it with people with the same
vision, it will begin to grow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One day, you
will begin to enjoy the fruit of your labor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The best part of it all will be the memories and life lessons learned along the
way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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