Relationship issue's????? Part Two: Marriage

Marriage...We think it's going to be this amazing journey of only happiness, and living in wedding bliss forever!!! Um, and then reality hits! I don't mean to be a bubble buster but it's a fact of life that NOTHING is perfect, and without issue. Some point in time you and your spouse will encounter difficult times. The challenge will be how you handle these difficult times. In today's world so many ( Christians Included) are lining up to end their marriages, and get divorced.  Sometimes it is after a marital affair, or sometimes it is during some sort of addiction. Other times you just feel you have lost the "connection" with your spouse you once had, and your not sure you can get that spark back again. Whatever it may be God can help restore your marriage. God did not make marriage to be a "for now" type of relationship. He made it to be a "forever" type of relationship.

Genesis 2:22NIV 
" Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man."

Genesis 2:23 NIV "The man said,

“This is now bone of my bones

    and flesh of my flesh;

she shall be called ‘woman,’

    for she was taken out of man.”

Mark 10:6 " Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”

Matthew 19:6 "So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”

    Let me just note for a second here that God never wants us to be in an abusive relationship though, so if you are being abused then by all means seek safety first and foremost!! Also continuing your education with good Christian reference materials. I have a few favorites myself. For marriages I highly recommend watching the movie Fireproof.

Also after watching this movie I highly recommend reading The love dare. This book takes you day by day in healing your marriage! It is a VERY intense book, and I will admit the steps are not always easy, but they are well worthy a healthy marriage. 

Another great book to read is the marriage turnaround. This book is a great book that gives alot of examples that many of us can relate to, and solutions to common problems in our relationships. I read this book and I will admit Chapter 10 hit me HARD!!! It is titled " A crisis means we're over". It's a powerful book, that can change your life, and your marriage if you apply what you learn. Remember you can read a million books, but if you don't apply the teachings then not much will change. It is about reading, personally developing, and growing as a person that makes the difference. These are my top picks for self help Christian resources. I hope that this information can help some of you. My prayers are with each and everyone one of you struggling to keep your marriage afloat. Remember you are NEVER alone...God is always there with you. He is available 24/7, all you need to do is pray! 

Relationship issue's???? PART ONE

 We live in a broken world, and most of us either know somebody in an unhealthy relationship or we ourselves are in one. Alot of times we conform to what the world does, and we forget about Gods best for us in our lives. We don't have to live like this though, and it all starts with having a relationship with God. With God we have the ability to break the chains of unhealthy relationships, and put an end to unhealthy destructive cycles. Of course if nobody has ever told us about God, or we've never learned about His best then we are living in this dark world without any sight of light. The first place to start is the bible. There are so many bibles out there it's hard to know which one to choose. I personally feel that it's all about how you understand things. If you get a bible that seems like a different language then the words on the page with simply only ever be just words on a page for you. However if you get a bible that you truly understand then the words can speak to you, and you can learn how to allow them to your life. One of my favorite bibles is the Message bible, along with the NIV study bible ( You can check out my "I Recommend " box at the top right corner of this site for a full list of my personal recommendations. ) Another great resource is finding a devotional and taking time daily to read it. This can be a great step in becoming closer to God, and His best for your life. If you are mapping out personal time to spend with God on a daily basis this is a HUGE step! Keeping a journal is another great thing to do in your walk with God. It is a good way to get your thoughts down, record your prayers, and later reflect on your growth. We need to begin with a strong solid foundation, and that can only be done with God. All other relationships come after our relationship with Him, and once you learn about His best for your life you will understand why. So I encourage you to dig out your bibles, dust them off, and get to reading! 

 

Money making couponing deals for this week!!!!

So we have some GREAT money making deals this week for you!!!! 

Walmart offers some of the BEST money making deals around.

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• Black Flag Fly Paper 4 ct On sale for 98 cents Use the MFR. coupon for $1.00 off and you just made yourself a 2 cent profit on each purchased!!! :)

Those are this week MONEY MAKERS at Walmart! Remember that each store varies, and you should ALWAYS check your stores coupon policy BEFORE going shopping. Happy Couponing! :)

Do your feel alone in your struggles?

Today i want to talk a little bit about when we are going through a struggle, and we feel alone. First of all the father of lies ( Satan ) wants you to believe that you are alone, but the truth is that we are never alone for God is ALWAYS there with us. Sometimes we pray, and pray, and cry our hearts out to the Lord, but we don't think we hear anything back. This can be for several reasons. One is that alot of times in the midst of panic, and anxiety our own minds are racing a million miles a minute. We can't usually shut our thoughts off, or quiet our own thinking. We may be praying, even shouting to the Lord, but we ourselves are not quiet enough to hear Him speak to us. Another reason could be that We do hear Him, but we are in denial because we don't like His answer. That's right...God is not a genie who grants your wishes. Just because you say Hey God i want xyz doesn't mean He is going to say yes! In fact God does say no, or not right now sometimes. What we may think is best for us, might not be whats actually best for us. God however knows what's best for us because He is our creator, and He would never steer us in the wrong direction, even if we decide to go off on the wrong path. We are free to make our own choices both good and bad, but God is not going to lead us the wrong way. Now Satan...He will be more than willing to coax you into thinking the "wrong" way is in fact the "right" way. So how do you know the difference? Discernment! The BEST way to know if it is God leading you is to pick up your bible, and read it. Yes i said open up that bible of yours, and read!!! The bible is a book of truths. By learning your bible you will learn who God is, and the ways He would lead you.  So for example if you feel that God is leading you into a relationship, but you want to make sure it's God and not Satan leading you, then consult your bible. Lookup what God looks for in a mate for you. Take a look at the person you feel lead to and compare notes. Good scriptures to lookup on that subject by the way: ( and there is LOTS of them...Hey it's its a VERY important decision! Do your homework. )

2 Corinthians 6:14

Philippians 4:6-9 

Ephesians 5:33

Proverbs 21:19

1 Peter 3:7

Proverbs 19:20

Romans 8:7

Ephesians 5:25

Proverbs 13:20

Colossians 3:19

Colossians 3:18

Ephesians 5:22

1 Corinthians 7:1-40 

Matthew 6:29-34

Proverbs 19:27

Proverbs 15:22

Ephesians 5:28

Proverbs 24:27

1 Corinthians 7:39 

1 Peter 3:6

Matthew 5:25-29

Proverbs 14:6

Titus 1:6

Proverbs 31:10-31 ( one of my faves)

Proverbs 24:5

In conclusion don't believe you are ever alone. Your not ever alone. God IS always with you even when you don't feel He is. Here is a link to another website that i found that deals directly with what God says about discernment. ( I found this great link on this subject!!! http://www.acts17-11.com/discern.html )

We can ALL make a difference!!!!

We have the ability to end destructive cycles, to bring peace ( even if it's only within our families), to teach our children about God, love, trust, respect, morals, and value's....the right vs. the wrong. We have the ability to help others with the gifts God has blessed us with, to make an impact on our communities, and bring change to the world. ♥ We ALL have this ability... but few will actually use it to it's fullest potential. I am one of those who will push myself to bring good, and be the best me i can be. ♥ After all God blesses us all with our own unique set of gifts, and our gift back to Him is using them to their fullest potential! ♥

Trusting God

      So today my daughter and I had ourselves a bible study dinner. We read today's devotional in her book, and then discussed it over dinner. I think we may make this a new dinner time tradition! It was wonderful. I love seeing my daughters heart, and her love for God. I hear it when she prays, and see it in the things she does. Witnessing this is probably one of my biggest blessings being her mom. Today's lesson ( as shown above) was about trusting God, and giving Him everything that is bothering you. Far too often we find ourselves consumed with anxieties. We are stressed out, over worked, over tired, and at our wits end. Most of the time we are so filled up with anxieties, and junk that if even the smallest thing happens that is not in our favor then we just explode!!! So what do we do when we are worried, stressed,and ready to explode then? PRAY!!!! Open up your bible, get filled with the truth, and lift everything up to the only one who can make a way when it feels like there is no way....GOD! :) God is there 24/7, His phone battery is never dead or out of reception, He never sleeps, and He never turns you away. God is ALWAYS there to listen to you. He hears every prayer you pray, and as stated in 

Jeremiah 29:11

New International Version (NIV)

¹¹ 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.

He works everything out for our good. He is always looking out for our best interest! So trust Him, lift everything up to Him, and don't forget to thank Him by giving Him Praise. Remember everything is for His glory! :)

Sunday August 12th 2012 Coupon preview!

Sunday August 12th 2012 Coupon preview! 

Regional coupon inserts & value differences are to be expected!
(/X) after coupon = expiration date
() before coupon = multiple of same coupon
ETS = excludes trial sizes
DND5 = coupon states Do Not Double, but barcode starts w/a 5

Smartsource coupon insert
Air Wick Save $1/1 Freshmatic Ultra refill excludes free item packs (9/9)
Air Wick Save $2/1 Freshmatic starter kit excludes free item packs (9/9)
Barilla Save $1/1 microwaveable meal (10/6)
Barilla Save $1/1 microwaveable meal (11/3)
Biore Buy any pore strip, get cleanser free up to Save $7 (9/30/120
Buddig Save $.75/4 original 2oz packages (11/30)
Cheer Save $2/1 detergent (9/30) ETS
Clairol Save $2/1 Nice ‘n Easy or Natural Instincts (9/30) ETS
Clairol Save $3/1 Natural Instincts or Nice ‘n Easy non-permanent hair color products (9/30)
Claritin Save $2/1 Children’s Syrup 4oz (9/9)
Claritin Save $3/1 Children’s Chewables 20ct+ (9/9)
Claritin Save $3/1 Children’s syrup 4oz (8/19)
Colgate Save $.40/1 adult or kids toothbrush excluding Plus and Extra Clean (9/1)
Colgate Save $.75/1 Max Fresh, Total, Optic White or Sensitive toothpaste 4oz+ (9/1)
Cottonelle Save $.50/2 flushable moist wipes (9/23) ETS
Cottonelle Save $.50/2 toilet paper 4pks or Save $.50/1 toilet paper 9pk+ (9/23)
Daisy Save $.45/1 cottage cheese (10/6)
Dannon Save $.50/3 Oikos 5.3oz cups or Save $.50/1 Oikos multipack (9/30)
Depend Save $1/1 Guards for Men (9/22)
Depend Save $1/1 product (9/22)
Depend Save $1/1 Real Fit or Silhouette product (9/22)
Era Save $.50/1 detergent (9/30)
Frigo Save $.55/1 Cheese Heads 10oz+ (10/31)
Gain Save $.40/1 detergent or fabric softener (9/30) ETS
Gain Save $1/2 detergents or fabric softeners (9/30) ETS
Huggies Save $.50/1 baby wipes 56ct+ (9/8)
Huggies Save $1.50/1 diapers (9/8)
Huggies Save $1.50/1 Little Movers, Little Snugglers or Overnites diapers (9/8)
Irish Spring Save $.50/1 multi-bar pack 3pk+ or body wash excluding 2.5oz size (9/1)
Ken’s Save $1/1 16oz dressing (9/30)
Kleenex Save $.50/3 boxes 50ct+ or Save $.50/1 bundle pack (9/23) ETS
Kleenex Save $1/2 hand towels (9/30)
Kotex Save $1.50/2 Natural Balance pads (9/22)
Kotex Save $1/1 U product (9/22) ETS
Kotex Save $1/2 Natural Balance liners 33ct+ (9/22)
Kotex Save $1/2 Natural Balance tampons (9/22)
Lance Save $.55/1 Cracker Home Pack 8ct+ (9/30)
Lance Save $.75/1 Cracker Creations (9/30)
Method Save $.75/1 Mickey or Minnie hand wash (12/31)
Method Save $1/1 cleaning spray (12/31)
Mission Save $1.50 off 2 tortillas bags AND 2 one dozen carton of eggs (12/31)
Nestle Save $.75/1 Toll House refrigerated cookie dough (10/31)
Odwalla Save $.55/1 12floz+ beverage (11/30)
Odwalla Save $.55/2 6.75floz smoothies for kids (11/30)
Odwalla Save $.55/2 bars (11/30)
Old Wisconsin Save $1/2 4oz+ snack bites (11/30)
Oroweat Save $.55/1 Healthfull sprouted grains or 45 calories per slice bread (11/12)
Oroweat Save $.55/1 low sodium bread (11/12)
Poise Save $1.50/1 Hourglass pads (9/22)
Poise Save $1/1 body cooling towelettes, feminine wash or panty fresheners (9/22)
Poise Save $1/1 product (9/22)
Poise Save $2/1 personal lubricant or roll-on cooling gel (9/22) ETS
Post-it Save $1/1 Super Sticky Notes Save $5+ purchase (9/16)
Post-it Save $2/1 label product Save $5+ purchase (9/16)
Post-it Save $2/1 note dispenser Save $5+ purchase (9/16)
Post-it Save $2/1 tab, flag or pocket product Save $5 purchase (9/16)
Precious Save $1/1 Galbani cheese dnd (11/30)
Pull-Ups Save $2/1 training pants jumbo pack+ (9/8)
Reese’s/Kit Kat Save $1/3 snack size bags 9-22oz (9/16)
Reese’s/Kit Kat/Hershey’s Save $1/3 Hershey’s Miniatures, Reese’s Miniatures, Kit Kat Miniatures or Hershey’s Kisses bags 8.5oz+ (9/16)
Schick Save $2/1 Intuition razor or refill (9/22)
Schick Save $2/1 Quattro for Women disposable razor pack (9/23)
Scotch-Brite Save $.50/1 botanical disinfecting wipes (9/30)
Scotch-Brite Save $.75/1 heavy duty, non-scratch, delicate care or greener clean scrub sponge and scour pad multi-packs or dishwands (9/30)
Scott Save $.50/1 Naturals flushable wipes tub or refill (9/16)
Scott Save $.75/4+ towels rolls (9/16)
Scott Save $1/12+ Extra Soft bath tissue rolls (9/16)
Seattle’s Best Save $1/1 12oz coffee bag (10/13)
Skintimate Save $.55/1 shave gel excludes 2.75oz (9/23)
Softsoap Save $.35/1 liquid hand soap 8oz+ (9/1)
Softsoap Save $.50/1 body wash or bar soap 2pk+ (9/1)
Softsoap Save $.50/1 liquid hand soap refill 28oz+ (9/1)
Speed Stick Save $1/1 regular or Lady excluding 2oz, 1.4oz and 0.5oz sizes (9/1)
Sunsweet Save $1/1 Juicers dnd (10/14)
TreSemme Save $3/1 styling product with purchase of shampoo or conditioner (9/9) ETS
Trident/Stride Save $1/3 multipacks, pouches or bottles (10/5)
Ultra Palmolive Save $.25/1 dish liquid (9/1)
V8 Save $1/2 Splash 64oz+ (9/23)
Ziploc Save $1/2 bags (9/22)
Ziploc Save $1/2 containers (9/22)
Ziploc Save $1/2 slider bags (9/22)

Regional coupon inserts & value differences are to be expected!
(x) before coupon = multiple of same coupon
ETS = excludes trial sizes

RedPlum Coupon Preview
Beringer Wine Save $1/1 750ml or 1.5l bottle dnd Valid in CA or NV (9/9)
Chateau St. Jean Wine Save $1/1 750ml bottle dnd Valid in CA or NV (9/9)
Covergirl Save $1/1 face product (9/30) ETS
Covergirl Save $5/2 LashBlast mascaras (9/30) ETS
Garnier Save $2/1 moisturizer (11/12)
Gillette Save $1/1 disposable razor (9/30) ETS
Gillette Save $4/1 Fusion ProGlide razor (9/30) ETS
Good’n Natural Free bar up to Save $1.29 (9/15)
L’Oreal Save $.25/1 Vive Pro shampoo or conditioner (10/7)
L’Oreal Save $.75/1 Studio Line styling product (10/7)
L’Oreal Save $1/1 Colour Riche nail product (10/7)
L’Oreal Save $1/1 haircolor product (10/7)
L’Oreal Save $1/1 Paris lip product (10/7)
L’Oreal Save $3/1 Elnett 100oz hairspray (10/7) ETS
L’Oreal Save $4/2 haircolor products (10/7)
Nivea Save $1/1 hand or body lotion 1.7-13.5floz (9/9)
Nivea Save $2/1 Q10 skin firming product 2.5-13.5floz (9/9)
Nivea for Men Save $1/1 body lotion 13.5floz (9/9)
Senokot Save $2/1 regular or S tablets (3/31/13)
Snuggle Save $.50/1 fabric softener liquid or dryer sheets (9/23)
Sparkle Save $.50/1 package 2 giant roll+ (9/22)
Superpretzel Save $.50/1 soft pretzel item (9/29)
Swiffer Save $1/1 Duster 6ct, Dry Cloths 32ct, Wet Cloths 24ct or WetJet pads 17ct+ (9/30) ETS
Swiffer Save $1/1 Sweeper starter kit or Dusters Extender starter kit (9/30) ETS
Venus Save $4/1 refillable razor (9/30) ETS
Whiskas Save $1/1 dry cat food (10/13) TARGET COUPON
Whiskas Save $1/1 wet cat food 10-24ct (10/13) TARGET COUPON
Wisk Save $2/1 laundry detergent 45oz+ (9/23)

Happy Couponing!!!