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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86593163212144471922018-08-27T23:49:59.331-07:00Miehls Healthy Life SourceKristi Miehlshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659316321214447192.post-22066780605313461792013-07-10T06:36:00.000-07:002013-07-10T06:36:14.737-07:00Have a Flat Belly!The information in this post is taken from the article, "Blast away belly fat now and forever" by Alyssa Shaffer in the June 21, 2013 issue of all*you magazine.

Do you wish you had a smaller belly? I do. I take Zumba classes, but I still have a hard time trying to get rid of the "baby belly". My daughters are 12 and 8, so I really wish I could have a flatter belly again.

In her article, Alyssa Shaffer suggests three ways to "whittle your waistline--no crunches required."

Banish Bloat. Use these fast-acting solutions to start shrinking your middle.

Skip the soda. Carbonated drinks release carbon dioxide gas into your digestive tract, causing your stomach to expand. Choose plain water which spurs the digestive system.

Give up gum. Chewing gum can cause you to swallow air that becomes trapped in your gastrointestinal tract, leading to bloating..

Slow down. When you eat, you take in gulps of air that--yep, you guessed it--get trapped and lead to bloating.

Avoid sodium. Salt promotes water retention. Fill up on unprocessed foods; skip high-sodium fare such as lunch meats and frozen dinnters.

Go easy on artificial sweeteners. Sugar alcohols such as sorbitol, mannitol and xylitol, found in sugar-free and low-carb sweets, are digested slowly or not at all, so eating large amounts of such foods can cause gas and bloating. Artificial sweeteners that lack those alcohols don't cause the problem.

Take a breather. Stress hormones speed digestion, leading to gas and diarrhea. Tense? Go for a stroll to ease anxiety and aid in improving digestive function.

Get tested. Chronic bloating and gas can be symptoms of lactose intolerance (sensitivity to the sugar found in milk) or fructose malabsorption (sensitiviy to a sugar found in fruit juice, table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup). Your doctor can diagnose either with a simple breath test.

Fuel Up with Flat-Belly Foods. Getting rid of bloat feels great but it's only the beginning. To keep slimming down over a longer term, fill your plate with fat-busting eats.

Dairy - Opt for 2% Greek Yogurt (20 grams of protein; 150 calories)

"Good" fats - Opt for olive or canola oil, walnuts, flaxseed and avocado

Tea - Opt for unsweetened green tea, either hot or iced

Fiber - Opt for whole fruits (with the peel), vegetables, beans, nuts, oatmeal, popcorn, brown rice, whole-wheat bread and pasts

Keep track of portions. The American Heart Association recommends getting no more than 35% of your daily calories from mostly healthy fats. If you consume 1800 calories per day (the recommendation for a moderately active 40-year-old woman hoping to lose weight), 35% translates to 630 calories.

Move to Lose.  Yes, you do have to exercise--but it doesn't have to be a chore. Burn off those love handles with these easy strategies.

Walk It Off. The real key to burning belly fat is to pick up your pace.

Get Stronger. People who lift weights three times a week lose about an inch more off their waist.

Keep It Up. People who stay active instead of sitting a lot can burn up to 350 extra calories per day.

Did You Know? What you eat is important, but exercise might be the real key to gut-busting success. In a study at St. Louis University, subjects who followed a yearlong weight-loss plan including exercise lost an amount similar to those who shrunk their portions--but the exercise group lost nearly twice as much belly fat. Researchers noted that when you exercise, your body draws energy from the body's deep fat stores first.

There are two main kinds of abdominal fat. Neither is desirable, but one is more dangerous than the other.

Subcutaneous Fat.  This type is just under the skin, where you can see and feel it. Most of us carry some in our bellies as well as our thighs, hips, arms and backs. It's unwelcome but poses only moderate health risks.

Visceral Fat.  Found deeper in the body, around the abdominal organs, visceral fat is more worrisome, as it can lead to heart disease and diabetes--the latter because, among other things, it interferes with the body's ability to use insulin. The upside: Deep belly fat is often the first to go when you ramp up your weight loss efforts. So how do you know which type you have? In general, women with waistlines bigger than 35" are carrying some visceral fat along with any subcutaneous fat.

If you are trying to lose belly fat, I hope the information in this post will give you something to think about. Please feel free to share this information with others. Have a great day!

Kristi Miehlshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com, OH 43557, USA41.503662299999988 -84.41411640000001241.479879299999986 -84.454456900000011 41.527445299999989 -84.373775900000012tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659316321214447192.post-32721046187365105952013-06-26T08:50:00.001-07:002013-06-26T08:50:57.593-07:0012 Weeks to a Better You
I spent some time in the last week going through old magazines that I have accumulated and pulled out articles on healthier living, saving money, recipes, activities to do with the kids, and more. In my upcoming blogs, I plan to use some of this information.

The information for this post was taken from "Feel Your Best EVER!" by Norine Dworkin-McDaniel in the All You: Health & Wellness, Winter 2013

In Norine Dworkin-McDaniel's article, she outlines an Ultimate Health Challenge 12 week program to help you feel stronger, sharper, happier, livelier and, yes, slimmer.

Week 1 - Amp up your energy

Worn out? It's no wonder, with your long to-do list. Try these simple tips to recharge.

Get a head-to-toe checkup

Seek out sunshine

Work in a walk

Week 2 - Get fit

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends getting at least 30 minutes of exercise five days a week.

Make an effort to schedule for sweat time

Form a workout group

Squeeze in exercise on the go

Week 3 - Break a bad habit

Smoking? Impulse eating? Whatever your vice, these strategies can help you quit for good.

Write a list

Be patient with yourself

Secure a sponsor

Week 4 - Eat healthier

You'll feel more energized and less stressed, and you can lower your risk of everything from colds to cancer.

Reconsider your carbs

Cut back on red meat

Stock up on produce

Week 5 - Be happier

Everyone gets a little down in the dumps. Make over your mind-set with these mood-boosting tips.

Holler when you need help

See every day as a special occasion

Pile on praise

Week 6 - Shed stress

Unchecked anxiety can contribute to a host of ailments, from colds and headaches to heart disease. Use these steps to achieve inner calm.

Stick it to anxiety

Practice saying "I'll get back to you"

Fit in some fun

Week 7 - Lose weight

Slow, steady, focused efforts ensure the greatest success. Here's how to whittle away extra pounds.

Put portions into perspective

See yourself slim

Eat more slowly

Week 8 - Strengthen bones

Fortify your frame--and ward off fractures--with these stay-well strategies.

Consume more calcium

Work out your bones

Week 9 - Tone up your ticker

More women die of heart disease every year than from all forms of cancer combined, according to the Cleveland Clinic. But about 80% of cases can be prevented with key lifestyle tweaks. Get started with these.

Suss out your silent saboteurs

Cut back on trans fats

Stop smoking

Week 10 - Get sounder sleep

Perhaps you skimp on sut-eye to get more done in your day. But that strategy can backfire if you become too tired to tackle your to-do list.

Turn in by 10 p.m.

Curb the caffeine

Take a tech time-out

Week 11 - Boost your brainpower

Exercising your mind can keep you mentally sharp as you age. This week focus on getting your brain in tip-top shape.

Shore up your social network

Polish off produce

Get off the couch

Challenge your mind

Week 12 - Shield your skin

Flaunt a healthy, youthful complexion with these age-defying tips.

Slather on sunscreen

Avoid using soap

Sleep on the other side

Should you choose to try some of these tips, I wish you much success as you strive to be healthier and happier! Have a great day!

Kristi Miehlshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659316321214447192.post-45403022968026534862013-06-21T06:43:00.001-07:002013-06-21T06:43:49.894-07:00Surprising Ways to Cut Your Cancer RiskI was just going through some old magazines and came across an article, "Surprising Ways to Cut Your Cancer Risk" by Norine Dworkin-McDaniel in the May 24, 2013 issue of All You magazine.

I know many people who have battled or are battling cancer. In my family, there have been several cases of cancer, so I try to find ways to lower my risk of cancer. In this blog posting, I am going to outline Norine Dworkin-McDaniel's article.

Although breast cancer and ovarian cancers are commonly thought of as women's cancers, there are several other types that are common in women as well.

Breast cancer - Women's lifetime odds: 1 in 8

Lung cancer - Women's lifetime odds: 1 in 16

Colorectal cancer - Women's lifetime odds: 1 in 20

Uterine cancer - Women's lifetime odds: 1 in 38

Non-hodgkin's lymphoma - Women's lifetime odds: 1 in 51

Melanoma - Women's lifetime odds: 1 in 55

Pancreatic cancer - Women's lifetime odds: 1 in 69

Thyroid cancer - Women's lifetime odds: 1 in 70

Ovarian caner - Women's lifetime odds: 1 in 71

Kidney and renal pelvis - Women's lifetime odds: 1 in 84

Ways to fight cancer every day:

Maintain a healthy weight. Slimming down doesn't have to be a huge production. Look for simple ways to cut 100 calories per day, and you could lose up to 10 pounds in a year. Here are some simple ways to start: Sip regular coffee instead of a sugary coffee drink. Use 1 tablespoon less oil when cooking. Have an open-faced sandwich, which requires only one slice of bread instead of two.

Exercise regularly. You don't have to clock 30 minutes at once. Little chunks of activity add up. Do jumping jacks, squats, push-ups and crunches for 10 minutes before your morning shower. Take a brisk 10-minute walk at lunch and march in place energetically for 10 minutes while watching television at night.

Quit smoking. Just cutting back can be helpful. A Danish study published in the Journal of the American Medical Associaion (JAMA) found that smokers who went from an average of 20+ cigarettes a day to fewer than 10 lowered their lung cancer risk by 27%. (Quitting entirely is even better, of course.)

Sip sensibly. Although not drinking alcohol at all can greatly reduce your cancer risk, having one or two cocktails per week seems safe, experts say.

Load up on produce. Just have a vegetable or some fruit (or both) with each meal or snack and you'll quickly get to the daily recommendations (at least 2-1/2 cups) from the American Cancer Society. Toss some spinach into your morning scrambled eggs, slice up an apple for a snack and choose a salad instead of chips with your sandwich at lunch. There's no need to nix red meat. Consuming 18 ounces per week (six 3-ounce portions) is OK, the American Institute for Cancer Research says.

Important Cancer Screenings and When to Get Them.

20s

Pap smear - starting at age 21, get one every 3 years.

Allover skin check - do it monthly on your own. Have your doctor or dermatologist check you regularly.

Clincal breast exam - get one at least every three years.

30s

Pap smear and human papillomavirus (HPV) test - have them every 3 years until you reach age 65.

40s

Mammogram - have one every year.

50s

Colonoscopy - get one every 10 years--more often if you have a family history of precancerous polyps or colorectal cancer.

Hepatatis C test - have it once if you were born between 1945 and 1965.

Low-dose CT lung scan - have one if you are 55 or older and a have smoker or have recently quit.

Five powerful cancer-fighting moves to make today

Limit sugary drinks

Drink more coffee

Look into getting an IUD

Check for radon

Skip the night shift

Thanks to Norine Dworkin-McDaniel for your information in this article.

Kristi Miehlshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659316321214447192.post-81412990218217354372013-04-04T16:16:00.000-07:002013-04-04T16:16:59.970-07:00Wellness Tips #3 & #4Relax your skin by working out.
Exercise has long been known to help reduce stress and anxiety. It also help decrease acne, as one of its causes can often be heightened stress.

If you, or someone you love, have acne, I would like to recommend the Clarity Clear Skin Essentials 4-step acne prevention system that costs only $1.88 per ounce. (Melaleuca Preferred Customer price)

Step 1 - Foaming Cleanser. Gently washes away pore-clogging debris and oil buildup to help prevent the start of acne. Includes the active ingredient salicylic acid, as well as aloe vera to protect from drying, cooling cucumber, and soothing Melaleuca Oil.

Step 2 - Deep-cleaning astringent. Cleanses deep down into pores with the active ingredient salicylic acid, plus chamomile. Leaves skin feeling refreshed and toned. Includes zinc PCA to help control skil oil levels and green tea for antioxidant protection.

Step 3 - Oil-free moisturizer. Protects skin from drying and flaking without clogging pores. Powered by ultra-moisturizing glycerin and sweet almond, with aloe vera to protect from drying.

Step 4 - Breakout treatment. Helps loosen dead skin cell buildup and clear away excess oil--letting pores start fresh. Includes salicylic acid and the soothing benefits of Melaleuca Oil.

To compare Clarity to other popular acne treatments:
Proactiv does not include a moisturizer and costs $3.99 per ounce.
Clean & Clear does not include an astringent and costs $2.92 per ounce.
Neutrogena does not include an astringent and costs $3.04 per ounce.

Competitor product prices from Proactiv.com, Drugstore.com, and Neutrogena,com on November 7, 2012. Prices may vary.

Eat to your skin's content.
Include a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables in your diet. They contain antioxidants, which help protect the skin from cell damage and help support skin structure so it functions efficiently.

Deep, long-lasting moisturization. It's what helps even the driest skin become softer and healthier. And it's what you'll find inside every bottle of Renew Lotion. Discover for yourself why Renew Lotion has changed the lives of so many people suffering from dry skin. It has the right levels of glycerin to draw moisture deep into your skin, petrolatum to guard against moisture loss, and allantoin to help your skin heal. Renew Lotion is the clinically proven solution for softer, smoother, healthier skin. Even if you suffer from severely dry skin, Renew is the only dry skin therapy you'll ever need.

I would love to help you shop for these and many other safe, natural, health-promoting products. Let me know if you would like more information. You can also click on the Finding Freedom Team logo to the right of this blog for more information.

Information for this blog taken from the Winter/Spring 2013 Melaleuca Country: The Exclusive Wellness Catalog.Kristi Miehlshttp://email@example.com, OH 43557, USA41.503662299999988 -84.41411640000001241.479879299999986 -84.454456900000011 41.527445299999989 -84.373775900000012tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659316321214447192.post-41635377256275658242013-03-23T08:20:00.003-07:002013-03-23T08:26:03.403-07:00Wellness Tip #2Set achievable fitness goals.
If that goal to lose 50 pounds by the end of the year seems impossible, you might feel like a failure from the start. However, if you start with goals that stretch but don't discourage you -- like losing 1 pound this week -- it's easier to feel like a success. Keep the ultimate goal in mind, but be sure to reward yourself for achieving each small step!

There are 40 weeks left of 2013. If you lose 1 pound each week, you would be down 40 pounds by New Year's Eve!

Here are some simple things you can do that will lead to better wellness:

 Eat smart. To eat smart and make better choices, we must get informed and understand the alternatives. Did you know that choosing mozzarella over cheddar cheese, popcorn over potato chips, Greek yogurt over sour cream and salad over French fries can lead to a reduction of 10 pounds in a single year? Did you know that eating three smaller, healthier meals and two healthy snacks (one mid-morning and other mid-afternoon) can lower blood sugar by up to 13 percent? Healthy choices make a big difference.

Get active. We also need to get active. Exercise stimulates healthy digestive function, enables the cardiovascular system to prevent plaque buildup and even stimulates healthy brain function. Exercise is essential to wellness, not just weight loss. Exercise gives us these and other benefits if--and this is important--it is done regularly.

Stay accountable. As you eat right and get active, stay accountable and share your wellness goals with others. Help one another reach those goals. It's a fact: whether it's losing weight, exercising daily or building a business, teaming up ensures you'll stick to your goals.

Take Oligo. We've learned when we give our body consistent (not intermittent) nutrition, it can function properly to defend, protect and renew itself. Minerals are the catalysts for critical functions like proper digestion and metabolism. Healthy immune, brain, thyroid and nervous system function all depend on essential vitamins and minerals. Just as your car needs oil continuously running throughout its engine, vitamins and minerals need to be continuously available to your body's systems.

No other mineral and vitamin supplement is more effective than Oligo. We have the science to prove it's more absorbable and protects antioxidant vitamins better than any other product sold. If you are not taking the Vitality Pack with Oligo, please start today. You'll do so with confidence that you're taking the best nutritional supplements available on the planet.

For more inforrmation on Oligo, click on this link. Oligo Vitality Packs

Wellness tips 1-3 from McKay Christensen, President of Melaleuca, January 2013 Leadership in Action
Other information from  the Winter/Spring 2013 Melaleuca Country Wellness Catalog.

If you would like more information on building your own business, please click on the Finding Freedom Team icon. I would be happy to talk with you!Kristi Miehlshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659316321214447192.post-59652464165996568492013-03-03T18:22:00.001-08:002013-03-03T18:22:48.475-08:00Wellness Tip #1Would you like to experience a HEALTHIER, more fulfilling life? I would like to share some wellness tips with you that can help you do just that.

Wellness Tip #1

Keep healthy foods at your fingertips.
Hungry? Keep healthy, fiber-rich, and high protein foods like raspberries, almonds, and Greek yogurt close at hand in the eating area--and chances are they'll find their way into more snacks and meals. Stow the sugar-and fat-filled potato chips, cookies, and white bread well out of easy reach.

There is a hidden epidemic. More than 90 million adults in North America alone have it, and they might not even know it. It's called metabolic syndrome, a condition where your body becomes increasingly insulin-resistant--and less able to properly metabolize blood sugar. 1 in 3 adults meet the criteria for metabolic syndrome/pre-diabetes.

Answer these questions:

Do you have a hard time focusing and thinking clearly?

Do you feel sleepy or fatigued, especially after a meal:

Do you get cravings for sugar and high-carb foods?

These feelings can indicate metabolic syndrome. Visit Melaleuca.com/gccontrol today to check if you have any of the 5 risk factors.

Information from the Winter/Spring 2013 Melaleuca Country Wellness Catalog.

If you would like more information, please click on the Finding Freedom Team icon to the right of this post. I'd love to talk with you!
Kristi Miehlshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com, OH 43557, USA41.503662299999988 -84.41411640000001241.479879299999986 -84.454456900000011 41.527445299999989 -84.373775900000012tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659316321214447192.post-483233733181236182013-02-27T18:44:00.000-08:002013-02-27T18:44:45.721-08:00WellnessI have not done a very good job of maintaining this blog. My goal is to try to blog at least one time each week.

I have been re-evaluating what I would like to do with this blog. For several years I have had wellness on my mind. A few years ago, I led a women's devotional and exercise group at church two nights a week. The goal was to improve both our physical wellness and spiritual wellness. That group has since stopped meeting, but my interest in wellness has not gone away.

Last spring, I asked my husband to train with me to run a 5K in the summer. We trained for a couple of months, but my husband began having pains in his side when we ran, so we stopped running, too.

Summer in Northwest Ohio was very hot and dry. I am a teacher, so I spent most of the summer in the comfort of my central air-conditioning. Russ, on the other hand, works in a cabinet shop that has no air conditioning. When he got home, he was ready to soak in the cool air. We didn't do much to continue our path to wellness.

That changed for me, though, when I coached 8th grade volleyball at school this year. This was a learning experience for the team AND the coach. I played volleyball from 7th grade through my junior year of high school. I have also played church league volleyball but not in recent years.

After volleyball, I enjoyed being at home in the evenings for several weeks. Toward the end of November, I asked Russ if he would mind if I tried one Zumba class that was being offered at our park in town. He said that it was okay with him. When I got home, I asked him if I could show him my favorite move. He asked if it meant I was going to go back. I said that I would like to try one more class.

That did it. I was hooked! I have been attending Zumba class 3 nights a week most of the time since November. I really enjoy it. The instructor also works at the school where I teach, so we talk Zumba at school, too. I like that I can be active and get a great workout while dancing. It doesn't feel like exercise to me. I was a cheerleader in high school and in college. We often did routines to music, so it feels similar to that.

This long introduction brings me to the new focus of my blog: WELLNESS. Russ & I have been members of The Wellness Company, Melaleuca, for nearly 3 years. They focus on Total Wellness: Physical, Environmental, Personal, and Financial. I would like to add a fifth category, Spiritual.

I would like to invite you to join me on my journey to total wellness: physical, environmental, personal, financial and spiritual.

Have a great day!Kristi Miehlshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659316321214447192.post-7158772025292105812012-08-06T17:47:00.002-07:002012-08-06T17:47:46.639-07:00The Power of a Positive Mom - Week 5Life has again gotten in the way of me maintaining my blog. I am again going to try to get back on track to blog at least once a week.

I'm still working on the "From Grumbling to Gratitude". That's a big challenge for me. If anyone would be willing to pray for me, and with me, in this area of my life, I would greatly appreciate it.

Here is the Week 5 entry...

"The Beauty of God's Love"

Key Scripture:  Deuteronomy 7:7-9

The LORD did not choose you and lavish his love on you because you were larger or greater than other nations, for you were the smallest of all nations! It was simply because the LORD loves you, and because he was keeping the oath he had sworn to your ancestors. That is why the LORD rescued you with such amazing power from your slavery under Pharaoh in Egypt. Understand, therefore, that the LORD your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and constantly loves those who love him and obey his commands.

Journal Prompts:

1. My Thoughts: Do I live my daily life with the constant awareness that God deeply loves me?

No, I don't. I struggle every day with self-esteem issues. I often feel like I'm not good enough to do what needs to be done in the different roles I play: wife, mom, daughter, educator, cook, housekeeper, etc.

2. My Choices:

This week I will choose to relish and reflect on God's great love toward me.

This week I will choose to show God's love to others in my words and actions.

This week I will choose to help my children understand the beauty of God's love.

This week I will choose to:

I will spend the rest of this week seeking out Scriptures that remind me of God's great love toward me and try to memorize some of those Scriptures to pull out when I am feeling low. My prayer is that in learning more about God's love for me, I will be able to express God's love to others and help my children understand the beauty of God's love.

For Further Reading: Deuteronomy 6-7.
Kristi Miehlshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659316321214447192.post-25902577600707575112012-05-29T13:53:00.003-07:002012-05-29T13:53:46.020-07:00The Power of a Positive Mom - Week 4
From Grumbling to Gratitude

Key Scripture: Numbers 14:26-30

Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, "How long will this wicked nation complain about me? I have heard everything the Israelites have been saying. Now tell them this,'As surely as I live, I will do to you the very things I heard you say. I, the LORD, have spoken! You will all die here in this wilderness! Because you complained against me, none of you who are twenty years old or older and were counted in the census will enter the land I swore to give you. The only exceptions will be Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun.'"t

Journal Prompts:

1. My Thoughts: In what areas do I need to change my grumbling into gratitude?

I need to stop grumbling about money. God has always provided just enough for our needs to be met. We don't have a lot of extras, but God makes it possible for us to live comfortably. I also need to stop grumbling so much about my daughters' behavior and fighting. God blessed us with 2 children. I need to be grateful for them and help them to see God's blessings, which includes their sister.

2. My Choices:

This week I will choose to take my eyes off what is wrong in my life and look at what is right.

This week I will choose to replace my grumbling with gratitude.

This week I will choose to encourage my kids to see God's blessings all around us.

This week I will choose to:

I'm going to try to do all three of these things. I need to do them all.

For Further Reading: Numbers 14

Kristi Miehlshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659316321214447192.post-56102727647558825502012-05-15T14:32:00.000-07:002012-05-15T14:32:02.148-07:00The Power of a Positive Mom - Week 3
The Grace Challenge

Key Scripture: Leviticus 19:16-18

"Do not spread slanderous gossip among your people. Do not try to get ahead at the cost of your neighbor's life, for I am the LORD. Do not nurse hatred in your heart for any of your relatives. Confront your neighbors directly so you will not be held guilty for their crimes. Never seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD."

Journal Prompts
1. My Thoughts - In what ways do I need to show God's grace toward others in my life?
This week I am having a rough time with being Mom to my oldest. I need to remind myself that she is young and will make some poor choices. I am much older and make some poor choices as well. I need to forgive her just as Jesus has forgiven me. I also need to help her ask for forgiveness for the choices she made.

2. My Choices

This week I will choose to focus on God's great love and grace toward me.

This week I will choose to show grace toward others.

This week I will choose to ask God's help in guarding my heart and mind.

This week I will choose to...

This week I will work at showing grace toward others.

For Further Reading: Ephesians 4:28-32Kristi Miehlshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659316321214447192.post-17289973133761965152012-05-08T13:00:00.000-07:002012-05-08T13:00:12.694-07:00The Power of a Positive Mom - Week 2
"I Will Help You"

Key Scripture: Exodus 4:10-12

But Moses pleaded with the Lord, "O Lord, I'm just not a good speaker. I never have been, and I'm not now, even after you have spoken to me. I'm clumsy with words."

 "Who makes mouths?" The Lord asked him. "Who makes people so they can speak or not speak, hear or not hear, see or not see? Is it not I, the Lord? Now go, and do as I have told you. I will help you speak well, and I will tell you what to say."

Journal Prompts

1. My Thoughts - Do I trust God to be my strength in my weaknesses? What "I can'ts" do I need to give over to him?

My most recent "I can't" is that "I can't stand it when my girls fight with each other or whine." I teach school all day, so the last thing I want when I get home is to listen to the two of them fighting. I need to give it over to God and maybe send each of us, both girls and myself, to our rooms for a little bit when we get home to just relax a bit and unwind from the day.

2. My Choices

This week I will choose to focus on what God can do, not what I can't do.

This week I will choose to seek God's leadership and guidance.

This week I will choose to ask him for help in all the tasks I undertake.

This week I will choose to:

This week, I will ask God for help with being Mom, being a wife, teaching music, practicing music for praise team, laundry, cleaning, cooking, running.

For further reading: Exodus 3-4
Kristi Miehlshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659316321214447192.post-53534132112764955142012-05-02T11:10:00.001-07:002012-05-02T11:30:53.649-07:00The Power of a Positive Mom - Week 1
Created in His Image

Key Scripture: Genesis 1:27-31

So God created people in his own image; God patterned them after himself; male and female he created them. God blessed them and told them, "Multiply and fill the earth and subdue it. Be masters over the fish and birds and all the animals." And God said, "Look! I have given you the seed-bearing plants throughout the earth and all the fruit trees for your food. And I have given all the grasses and other green plants to the animals and birds for their food." And so it was. Then God looked over all that he had made, and he saw that it was excellent in every way.

Journal Prompts

1. My Thoughts - "In what ways do I see myself as a unique and special creation of God?"

 God has given me a passion for music. I have been playing piano for over 30 years. When I began piano lessons, my goal was to play at church. Whenever I thought I wanted to quit lessons, my parents asked me if I was good enough to play at church. I said no, so I continued. For the past 15+ years, I have played piano and sung on one of our church's worship teams. I also lead hymns on a rotational basis. Often when I read the Bible, I have at least one praise song or hymn go through my head because I have spent so much of my life experiencing God through music. I also am a professional music teacher in a public school, as well as a private piano lesson instructor.

 God has also created me to be a dedicated and devoted person who is emotionally connected to others. Sometimes I do not appreciate my emotions because they are difficult for me to control. I get intensely emotional when I am frustrated. I am working on this to believe that I my emotional response to situations is one of the ways that God created me to be unique and special.

2. My Choices -

This week I will choose to rejoice in the fact that I am created in God's image.

This week I will choose to encourage my children to know that they are made by God in an excellent way.

This week I will choose to enjoy every person who crosses my path as a unique creation of God.

This week I will choose to:

 When my children get frustrated with school work, I will choose to tell them that God created them in an excellent way. God does not make mistakes, so we need to appreciate how God created each of us. If we are not satisfied, then we can work to make improvements.

If you would like to read more on this topic, read Genesis 1-3. Have a great week. I look forward to continuing our journey next week.

Kristi Miehlshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659316321214447192.post-20599791518005696592012-05-02T11:10:00.000-07:002012-05-02T11:10:13.190-07:00The Power of a Positive Mom - IntroductionStarting today, I am embarking on a journey for the next year. I am going to be reading Karol Ladd's book "The Power of a Positive Mom: Devotional and Journal". It is a series of 52 Monday Morning Motivations. Yes, I realize that today is Wednesday, but we had an unexpected day off of school, so I'm going to start today.

Once a week, hopefully on Mondays, I will blog the scriptures that Karol uses for her Monday Morning Motivations. I will also list the journal prompts that she uses so we can be thinking together about how to be more positive moms for our kids.

I invite you to read, reflect, and grow with me in the next year. I also invite you to share your progress on this journey.

Thanks for joining me. Please recommend my blog to any mom that you think would enjoy this journey as well.

Kristi Miehlshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659316321214447192.post-77271342984767738652012-03-08T03:38:00.000-08:002012-03-08T03:38:47.923-08:00Godly Living, Parenting"Now a man of the house of Levi married a Levite woman, and she became pregnant and gave birth to a son. When she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him for three months. But when she could hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket for him and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the child in it and put it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile.  His sister stood at a distance to see what would happen to him." ~ Exodus 2:1-4

Jochebed

by Eugenia Price

 Jochebed's name is only mentioned twice in the entire Bible (Exodus 6:20; Numbers 26:59), but thirty-three hundred years after her death, she is still remembered as one of the great mothers of all history.

 A mother can do nothing higher than instill her own wisdom and faith and character into her children. In Moses, in Aaron, and in her daughter, Miriam, Jochebed did just this. A truly creative mother must be an authentic teacher. Jochebed had taught Miriam well. The seven-year-old Hebrew slave child conducted herself with amazing maturity and poise before Pharaoh's daughter.

 It seems to me that no one should be surprised at Moses, Aaron, and Miriam--all three outstanding human beings. Look at their mother! And the more we study Jochebed, the more evident it becomes that mothers mark their children one way or another. [Jochebed] made full, creative use of her imagination, as well as her practical mind, when she did not stop with merely frantic prayers to the Lord God to save her baby, Moses. She was poised even in the face of potential tragedy; she was able to quiet her inner turmoil and think clearly. The plan she devised was clever, highly imaginative--and she worked with her hands to bring it to a successful ending. Jochebed was an authentic woman of God, balanced, mature, self-controlled. Her emotions ran deep, but she was not a victim of those emotions. God was her Master, therefore she was a master of herself....

 [Jochebed's] life was lived to the hilt--not sensationally, but it's good effects reach us today, teaching us that a woman under God's control is a woman living her life to its highest and fullest.

Taken from Women's Devotional Bible 2, NIV

Proverbs 22:6 - Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.

Proverbs 31:25-31 - She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches of the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed, her husband also, and he praises her: "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

Romans 12:21 - Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

Dear Lord,

 I ask that you bless every mother who reads this blog post. Help her to live her life to its highest and fullest by giving you control over her life. Help me, as well, to give you control over my life so that I may live my life to its highest and fullest.

 Bless all mothers in our awesome task of teaching children the right paths to follow, so our children will continue to follow you. Grant joy, patience and faith to those who may be struggling right now.

 Thank you for your guidance and control.

Amen.
Kristi Miehlshttp://email@example.com, OH 43557, USA41.503662299999988 -84.41411640000001241.494696299999987 -84.4259104 41.512628299999989 -84.402322400000017tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659316321214447192.post-31732729377379539842012-03-01T03:27:00.000-08:002012-03-01T03:27:48.337-08:00Safer Products for Your FamilyFor nearly 2 years, my family has been using safer, natural cleaning products. I have lots of environmental allergies, so finding this company provided welcome relief to many of those.

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Have a great day!Kristi Miehlshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com, OH 43557, USA41.503662299999988 -84.41411640000001241.494696299999987 -84.4259104 41.512628299999989 -84.402322400000017tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659316321214447192.post-43430432514165745682012-02-19T04:15:00.000-08:002012-02-19T04:15:23.100-08:00Life in the Last Four Months......has been very hectic. At the time of my last blog post, I was in the midst of musical rehearsals. The musical, Metaphasia, was performed on November 19 and 20. The cast did great and had fun performing the show.

At the beginning of November, I started a new position...JH cheer coach. For a little over 3 months, I had either practice or a game every day except Sundays with 7 7th grade and 4 8th grade cheerleaders. We finished our game schedule on February 4, but spent the next 2 weeks assisting the JV and Varsity cheerleaders run a Mini Cheer camp for students in preschool through 6th grade. The 87 or so Mini Cheerleaders, including our youngest daughter Maddy, performed at the basketball game on Friday night.

My oldest daughter Shauna was on the 4th grade basketball team. Her games started the same time that the JH basketball games began, so I did not get to watch her play as much as I wanted to. Her team lost it's first tournament game yesterday, so she is finished with basketball now.

I will be offering some after school programs in the next few weeks as part of our school's 21st Century grant.

In March, I have 1 piano student who is going to begin lessons. I am hoping to have about 10 or so students as we just replaced our 12 year old van and now have a car payment again. I have 10 students, that should cover the car payment and allow a little extra.

In the last 4 months, I have also neglected my business, Miehls Healthy Life Source. I still use the safer, better, more natural products, but I have not added any more customers. I am hoping to get the business going again.

Have a great day. Thanks for following.Kristi Miehlshttp://email@example.com, OH 43557, USA41.503662299999988 -84.41411640000001241.494696299999987 -84.4259104 41.512628299999989 -84.402322400000017tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659316321214447192.post-80471342897144526202011-10-10T19:02:00.000-07:002011-10-10T19:02:38.915-07:00Angels, God's Guidance, God's WillThen the LORD opened Balaam's eyes, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the road with his sword drawn. So he bowed low and fell facedown. The angel of the LORD asked him, "Why have you beaten your donkey these three times? I have come hear to oppose you because your path is a reckless one before me." ~ Numbers 22:31-32

...but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man's spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words tught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words. The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. The spiritual man makes judgments about all things, but he himself is not subject to any man's judgment: "For who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him?" But we have the mind of Christ. ~ 1 Corinthians 2:10-16

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. ~ James 1:5-6

 As I read the key verses from Numbers today, I had to wonder. Are the obstacles that have recently popped up in front of me God's way of telling me that I am being reckless? Do I need to ask for God's guidance? Are there angels who are trying to protect me?
 Lord, I am lacking wisdom. You know the challenges that I am facing right now. I am going to trust that your hand has been in the recent events of my life that are frustrating me.
 Thank you, Lord, for working things out so the musical cast will feel better prepared for our performances because we have two extra weeks of rehearsal. Help us to continue to work hard at developing our characters so they audiences will enjoy our performances. Give me the wisdom to direct the actors so that we can present the story in a fun way for entire community to enjoy.
 Lord, please also give the wisdom and the correct way to relate with my students who are struggling academically so they will be able to participate in the show after the hours of rehearsals that we have gone through.
 Grant me your peace so that I may rest in you. Please take my frustrations and stress and make them your own. I love that all I need to do is ask and you will take my worries from me.
 Amen.Kristi Miehlshttp://email@example.com, OH 43557, USA41.503662299999988 -84.41411640000001241.494696299999987 -84.4259104 41.512628299999989 -84.402322400000017tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659316321214447192.post-68431055449455523712011-10-05T16:13:00.000-07:002011-10-05T16:13:27.342-07:00Creation, God's Watchfulness, StewardshipBut in the seventh year the land is to have a sabbath of rest, a sabbath to the LORD. Do not sow your fields or prune your vineyards. Do not reap what grows itself or harvest the grapes of your untended vines. The land is to have a year of rest. ~ Leviticus 25:4-5

He makes springs pour water into the ravines; it flows between the mountains. They give water to all the beasts of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst. The birds of the air nest by the waters; they sing among the branches. He waters the mountains from his upper chambers; the earth is satisfied by the fruit of his work. He makes grass grow for the cattle and plants for man to cultivate--bringing forth food from the earth: wine that gladdens the heart of man, oild to make his face shine, and bread that sustains his heart. The trees of the LORD are well watered, the cedars of Lebanon that he planted. There the birds make their nests; the stork has its home in the pine trees. The high mountains belong to the wild goats; the crags are a refuge for the coneys. The moon marks off the seasons, and the sun knows when to go down. You bring darkness, it becomes night, and all the beasts of the forest prowl. The lions roar for their prey and seek their food from God. The sun rises, and they steal away; they return and lie down in their dens. Then man goes out to his work, to his labor until evening. How many are your works, O LORD! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. ~ Psalm 104:10-24

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. ~ Romans 8:18-21

Dear Lord,
 I thank you for watching over me, my family and my friends. Thank you for providing for our needs through your wondrous works. Help me, Lord, to be a wise steward of the resources with which you have trusted me.
 When I am tempted to push my limits, rather than allowing my mind and body to rest, nudge me just a little bit more to take the time to rest and renew myself so I may do the work you have for me.
 Thanks!Kristi Miehlshttp://email@example.com, OH 43557, USA41.503662299999988 -84.41411640000001241.494696299999987 -84.4259104 41.512628299999989 -84.402322400000017tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659316321214447192.post-56463123530454919022011-09-27T13:35:00.000-07:002011-09-27T13:35:24.575-07:00Finances, God's LoveDo not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.
~ Exodus 34:14

Then the LORD will be jealous for his land and take pity on his people. ~ Joel 2:18

I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to him. But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent's cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ. For if someone comes to you and preaches a Jesus other than the Jesus we preached, or if you receive a different spirit from the one you received, or a different gospel from the one you accepted, you put up with it easily enough.
~ 2 Corinthians 11:2-4

God's Jealous Love for Us

by Alice Fryling

 When God calls himself jealous, he is saying that he is reaching out to us, that he passionately wants to claim us for himself. We were created to live in the center of his love. Every act of disobedience takes us away from that center, takes us into dangerous territory where we forget that he loves us, where we think we can and should control our own lives, where we risk using relationships to serve ourselves instead of our Creator.

 As we begin to move toward that place of alienation from God's love, his Spirit jealously hovers over our spirits, making us uncomfortable, trying to turn our hearts back to our Lord. God is jealous when anything in our lives deters us from resting in his love. His Spirit is jealous when I begin to think that I cannot get along without more money, a larger house, a better job or a different body. His Spirit is jealous when I think that I desrve the honor another person is getting, or when I a ambitious to achieve anything but his will. His Spirit is jealous when my motivation is anything but love. My money, my house, my body, my career, my achievements all belong to God.

 God's jealousy actually grows out of his love. Because he loves us, he is jealous of anything that might tempt us away from what is good for us.

Taken from Women's Devotional Bible 2.

 At our church, we are in the midst of a sermon series on stewardship. This devotional seems to fit perfectly. It also fits the state of the economy as well.

 I like to be in control. I am very uncomfortable when I feel that circumstances are out of my control. I'm feeling a bit that way right now. There are some circumstances in my life that I am unable to control.

 Lord, bring your peace to my life. Help me to remain calm and focus on doing things that I CAN control. I know that you will provide for the needs of my family in the coming months and years. Thank you that you have always provided for our needs. We will lean on you and follow your will.

 Lord, if I fallen away from the center of your love, draw me back to you.

Have a great day!
Kristi Miehlshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com, OH 43557, USA41.503662299999988 -84.41411640000001241.494696299999987 -84.4259104 41.512628299999989 -84.402322400000017tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659316321214447192.post-84564741963492933482011-09-21T18:45:00.000-07:002011-09-21T18:45:19.414-07:00Creativity. . . and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts. ~ Exodus 31:3

Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with tambourine and dancng, praise him with the strings and flute, praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD ~ Psalm 150:3-6

For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think ofyourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. Just as each ofus has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach. If it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. ~ Romans 12:3-8

Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, . . . ~ Ephesians 5:19

 What is your form of creative expression? I have many.
 I sing every day. Somtimes I make up new words to songs. When my daughters were younger, I used to sing songs, like "You Are My Sunshine" and substitute their names in place of "Sunshine".
 When I was in late elementary or junior high, my mom taught me how to embroider. My great-grandmother used to embroider pillow cases and I thought they were pretty. I have completed many embroidered and cross-stitched projects over the years.
 Another creative expression is in cake and cupcake decoration. I took some cake decorating classes when I was younger. I have made and decorated nearly every birthday cake for my daughters. I think I only bought 1 cake for the 16 birthdays they have had between them. My oldest daughter has been talking about making the birthday cake for my youngest daughter, whose birthday is in January. I mentioned to her a couple days ago that Cake Decorating is a project that can be completed for 4-H. She told me that she knew that and was planning to take a Cake Decorating project next year.
 My most recent form of creativity is crochet. I would not claim to be an expert at all, but I really enjoy the feel of yarn slipping through my fingers and using a crochet hook to create blankets, hats, hair scrunchies and other projects. I spend lots of time looking at crochet patterns.
 I use crafts and creativity to unwind at the end of the day.

 "Creativity is a God-given ability to take something ordinary and make it into something special. It is an openness to doing old things in new ways and a willingness to adapt other people's good ideas to suit our personal needs. And creativity is an ability we all possess, although many of us keep it hidden in the deep corners of our lives.
 Every single human being is creative. The creative spirit is part of our heritage as children of the One who created all things. And nurturing our creativity is part of our responsibilty as stewards of God's good gifts."
 by Emilie Barnes; taken from Women's Devotional Bible 2

 Whatever your method of creativity, I encourage you to use it. If it's been a while, take your time and just let yourself go. Have a great day! Thanks for joining me today.Kristi Miehlshttp://email@example.com, OH 43557, USA41.503662299999988 -84.41411640000001241.494696299999987 -84.4259104 41.512628299999989 -84.402322400000017tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659316321214447192.post-27702980703784160952011-09-14T19:13:00.000-07:002011-09-14T19:13:47.689-07:00God's Plan, God's Purpose, SatanYou intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. ~ Genesis 50:20

Satan Schemes, God Redeems

by Joni Eareckson Tada

 God always exploits Satan's evil intentions and uses them in his own service--just one more example of God's ability to work "out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will" (Ephesians 1:11)

 Satan plans to hinder the work of an effective missionary by arranging for him to trip in the jungle and break a leg; God allows the accident so that the missionary's godly response to pain and discomfort will bring glory to [God]. Satan brews a hurricane to kill thousands in a small village in Bangladesh; God uses the storm to display his awesome power, to show people the awful consequences that sin has brought to the world, to drive some to search for him, . . . and to remind us that he is free to do as he pleases. We will never figure him out.

 Satan schemed that a seventeen-year-old girl named Joni would break her neck, hoping to ruin her life; God sent the broken neck in answer to her prayer for a closer walk with him.

 As a friend once said "God sends things, but Satan ofen brings them. Praise God that when Satan causes calamity, we can answer him the with words that Joseph answered his brothers with when they sold him into slavery, 'You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.'"

Taken from Women's Devotional Bible 2

Hear me, O God, as I voice my complaint; protect my life from the threat of the enemy. Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked, from that noisy crowd of evildoers. They sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their words like deadly arrows. They shoot from ambush at the innocent man; they shoot at him suddenly, without fear. They encourage each other in evil plans, they talk about hiding their snares; they say, "Who will see them?" They plot injustice and say, "We have devised a perfect plan!" Surely the mind and heart of man are cunning. But God will shoot them with arrows; suddenly they will be struck down. He will turn their own tongues against them and bring them to ruin; all who see them will shake their heads in scorn. All mankind will fear; they will proclaim the works of God and ponder what he has done. Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in him; let all the upright in heart praise him! ~ Psalm 64

Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. ~ Romans 5:3-5

Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes discipline), then you are illegitimate children and not true sons. Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit t the Father of our spirits and live! Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. ~ Hebrews 12:7-11

 Two days ago, my uncle was in a very serious automobile accident in Texas. I have seen pictures of the pickup truck he was driving and the school bus he collided with. We are very blessed that my uncle is still with us. God must have some amazing things planned for my uncle.

 I just had a conversation with our pastor on Sunday about discipline. Our pastor is leading a study on the book "The Myth of a Christian Nation: How the Quest for Political Power is Destroying the Church" by Gregory A. Boyd. I really don't have much interest in politics, but as I was reading the chapter for Sunday's discussion on the difference between "Power Over" (worldly kingdom) and "Power Under" (Godly kingdom), I kept trying to apply the principles to my parenting.

 Parenting is tough. I want to teach my children to make good choices and to become respected young ladies. When I discipline my children for making poor choices, they say that I am being mean. Hopefully, when they get a little older, they will see the discipline they endured as my way of guiding them to make choices they can be proud of and that God will approve.

 Whn you experience struggles in your life, remember that God is working through these difficult times to display his power and his love for you. May God richly bless you today. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Kristi Miehlshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com, OH 43557, USA41.503662299999988 -84.41411640000001241.494696299999987 -84.4259104 41.512628299999989 -84.402322400000017tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659316321214447192.post-5030067001087657252011-09-06T14:19:00.000-07:002011-09-06T14:19:47.560-07:00Future, God's Faithfulness"This food should be held in reserve for the country, to be used during the seven years of famine that will come upon Egypt, so that the country may not be ruined by the famine." ~ Genesis 41:36

How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. ~ Psalm 119:9-11

Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise... ~ Ephesians 5:15

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. ~ Hebrews 13:8

 Although I cannot predict the future, I do know that history tends to repeat itself. We have experienced some times of financial difficulty in the past. No matter how tight the money got, God always provided just enough for us to make it through.
 The school district that I teach in is having some financial concerns right now. At the end of last year the Superintendent asked for volunteers to not receive supplemental pay for one year. I volunteered to not receive my choir director supplemental. Although this means that I am bringing home less money than I did last year, I know that God will provide ways for us to make up that loss in other ways.
 This summer, we began Miehls Healthy Life Source as a secondary income. I believe that God prompted me to start the business when I did, so we can have a way to make up for the money I'm not receiving at school. Though we are just starting, we are optimistic about what the future may bring with our business.
 I am also just beginning the rehearsal process for a musical at school. In the past, the musicals have been performed in the spring. The spring sports calendar is so full that every weekend from mid-March through the end of school has an event. We moved the musical to the fall. I think this is another way that God is providing for my family because I will receive that pay about 5 months earlier than other years.
 Thanks, God, for providing for our needs. Thanks for loving us enough to prepare the way for us to continue to be successful and grow in you.
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 May you have a blessed day. May you be aware of the ways that God is providing your needs both now, and in the future.Kristi Miehlshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com, OH 43557, USA41.503662299999988 -84.41411640000001241.494696299999987 -84.4259104 41.512628299999989 -84.402322400000017tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659316321214447192.post-35154505111999829492011-08-28T19:21:00.000-07:002011-08-28T19:21:48.719-07:00God's Purpose, God's Will"Come, let's sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay our hands on him; after all, he is our brother, our own flesh and blood." His brothers agreed. So when the Midianite merchants came by, his brothers pulled Joseph up out of the cistern and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt. ~ Genesis 37:27-28

Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul. I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save. When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing. Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them--the LORD, whoe remains faithful foreve. He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets prisoners free, the LORD gives sight to the blind, the LORD lifts up those who are bowed down, the LORD loves the righteous. The LORD watches over the alien and sustains the fatherless and widow, but he frustrates the ways of the wicked. The LORD reigns forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Praise the LORD. ~ Psalm 146

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. ~ Romans 8:28

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?"

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 "We are not wise enough to judge as to things, whether they are really in their essence joys or sorrows, but the Lord knows; and, because he loves us with an unselfish and limitless love, he cannot fail to make the apparently hard, or cruel, or even wicked thing, work together for our best good. I say "cannot fail" simply because it is an unthinkable thing to suppose that such a God as ours could do otherwise.

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 Taken from the Women's Devotional Bible 2

 When I started writing this post tonight, I was pretty frustrated. I started a home business in July. With this company, when I have enrolled 8 customers, I will become a Director. In the last 2 weeks, I have had 4 appointments scheduled. 2 were not interested in enrolling right now, 1 said no, and 1 did not even answer the phone when I called. Any of these appointments would have enabled me to become a Director as I only need 1 more enrollment.

 As a read the Scripture passages associated with this devotional, and as I was typing in Hannah Whitall Smith's words, I felt a sense of peace come over me. Do I want to get to the next level in my business? Of course, I do. However, when I think about my schedule in the week ahead, I think maybe this is God's way of helping me step back and refocus on other commitments I have already made.

 Monday through Friday - teaching music to elementary students and JH & HS choir students

 Monday - taking my daughters to the 4-H fair booth work night

 Tuesday - worship planning meeting at church

 Wednesday - music planning meeting at church

 Thursday - musical auditions at school

 Friday - unwinding from the week and preparing for a weekend of "single parenting" as my husband will be gone for the weekend.

 Lord, be with me in the coming week. Help me to focus completely on the tasks that you have given me in the coming week. I believe that the "trials" I am about to face have come from you and that you will help me to grow as I work through them. Guide my thoughts, words and actions so that I may glorify You and live out your will for my life. Amen.
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 And God said, "Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind." And it was so. God made the wild animals accordng to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatrues that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.
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Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earh is full of his unfailing love. By the word of the LORD were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth. He gathers the waters of the sea into jars; he puts the deep into storehouses. Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world rever him. For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm. The LORD foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the people. But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; the people he chose for his inheritance. From heaven the LORD looks down and sees all mankind; from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth--he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do. No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength. A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save. But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD, even as we put our hope in you." ~ Psalm 33

 This summer, as I have been on a break from my daily job as a public school music teacher, I have had time to just sit and enjoy creation. I have mowed our grass most of the summer. I enjoy sitting and listening to our small fountain bubbling. I enjoyed being at a beach in Michigan for an afternoon. While in Michigan, I also saw a young fawn and just appreciated all the trees and the cool clean air.
 As school begins tomorrow, I pray that God will continue to open my eyes to appreciate the beauty He has created all around me...nature, my students (the good ones, and especially the challenging ones), my children as they grow.
 Lord, thank you for your wonderful creation and thank you for blessing me and my family with your beauty. Amen.
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Mazda3 is proving to be a fleet hit with demand for petrol-engined models exceeding expectations. This year the Mazda3 joined the ever-popular Mazda6 and Mazda CX-5 in benefiting from the brand's award-winning SKYACTIV technology, which delivers the twin key fleet attributes of low carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and first-class fuel economy. In the changeover model year of 2013/14 Mazda3 accounted for 12 percent, but interest in the model is proving to be spectacular as demonstrated by demand for test drives at the recent Fleet Show at Silverstone. Mazda expects growth of around 30 percent in its core fleet channels in 2014/15 - end-user fleets, Mazda Contract Hire and leasing companies - and much of that will be due to demand for Mazda3. To date the fleet sales split between diesel and petrol engine models is 63 percent versus 37 percent respectively. Mazda says petrol engines models are proving particularly attractive to employees opting for a company car via a salary sacrifice scheme or lease arrangement. Fuel economy of the entry-level SKYACTIV-G petrol 1.5-litre 100ps model is a massive 24 percent better than the previous generation Mazda3 1.6-litre petrol with CO2 emissions reduced by a huge 17 percent. Industry data suggests that average fleet mileage is reducing and Mazda Head of Fleet Steve Tomlinson believes that is a contributory factor to demand for petrol-engined Mazda3 models being higher than forecast at launch. He said: "MPG from all-new Mazda3 SKYACTIV-G petrol engines is phenomenal and as average company car mileage reduces many drivers do not require a diesel engine model. Furthermore, businesses and drivers benefit from the lower pump price of petrol. "Many companies' link vehicle choice lists to a monthly lease rate allowance and drivers typically select models that deliver the best value for money. The combination of power, performance and specification delivered by the Mazda3 petrol engine range twinned with low CO2 and top-notch MPG is proving very attractive when factored against a monthly lease rate, which reflects annual mileage and excellent residual values." The Mazda3 is available in both a Hatchback and Fastback (saloon) with fleet sales 62 percent versus 38 percent respectively. In a sector in which there are few saloon options, Tomlinson said: "The Fastback is proving popular amongst company car drivers who prefer coupé-like styling in a mid-sized four-door saloon." He concluded: "There is no doubt that diesel-powered hatchback derivatives of the Mazda3 will remain the most popular among company car drivers. However, the arrival of SKYACTIV technology in the Mazda3 in both Hatchback and Fastback bodystyles is changing the market allied to the lifestyles of today's employees." The Mazda3 is available with a choice of SKYACTIV-G petrol 1.5-litre 100ps, 2.0-litre 120ps and 2.0-litre 165ps engines or the SKYACTIV-D diesel 2.2-litre 150ps powerplant. On-the-road prices start at £16,695 for the Mazda3 range with a choice of SE, SE-L and Sport Nav specifications with the former two also available with navigation options. Petrol engine models offer fuel economy from up to 55.4mpg and CO2 emissions from as little as 119g/km, while the diesel engine, which meets Euro 6 emission standards, returns up to 72.4mpg with emissions from just 104g/km*.
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The MPG figures quoted are sourced from official EU-regulated test results obtained through laboratory testing. These are provided for comparability purposes only and may not reflect your actual driving results.