Lemon and Rosemary

Act with Courage

New week devotional encouragement:

ACT WITH COURAGE:

We often think of courage as a special word reserved for war heroes, valiant survivors of injury or disease, and extraordinary people who beat the odds and achieve greatness. However, we all have opportunities to exercise courage most every day. It takes courage to stand up for our faith when it’s easier to remain silent. It takes courage to help someone in need. It takes courage to admit the truth about a problem we have or a habit we’re overcoming. It takes courage to ask for help. It takes courage to live by faith when you’re uncertain of how you’ll keep going tomorrow or the next day. Courage is a gift from God that enables us to overcome our fears and receive His strength, power, stamina, and fortitude.

“Act with courage, and may the Lord be with those who do well.” II Chronicles 9:11

(taken from Jesus Daily – 365 Interactive Devotions)

#courage #courageous #devotional #newweekstrength

Pets – judgment free zone

What is good about having a pet?

Pets are a judgment free zone.

They love unconditionally

They are loyal

Pets can always make a bad day better

Dogs pre rinse your dishes for you before the plates are loaded in the dishwasher 😉

They don’t require any conversation

My Camera

Name the most expensive personal item you’ve ever purchased (not your home or car).

Outside of my coffee habit, I don’t spend a lot on extra stuff right now. We try to really get the mileage out of cars and clothes and furniture. My digital camera for my photography hobby has been my one exception and that is even two years old now 😁

On my bucket list

What podcasts are you listening to?

My husband is a huge fan of podcasts. He listens to several motivational, Spiritual and business building ones. They helped encourage him through this past year through job loss and the loss of his dad. I have a true crime podcast I am eager to try out.

A R T

What was your favorite subject in school?

Without question…it was art . It was the one class where I didn’t have to memorize facts, figures, complete math equations. It was simply where artistic expression could flow and the imagination could run free

Miserably 🤣

How do you manage screen time for yourself?

Unfortunately after yesterday miserably. Since I watched live streaming coverage of the elections and videos on YouTube from 4 pm until 1 am. I promise to do better today. Actually um, no, maybe tomorrow.

Oh my look at the time

Do you need time?

This post made me think of Alice in Wonderland 😂. I would love more time. More time with my father in law. More time to sit and relax. More time to work on crafting.

Godly, Grounded, Gainfully employed

What will your life be like in three years?

I am hopeful that in three years I am still living a life that is Godly

That my family unit is still knit together, grounded, and my marriage is still strong.

And that I am still gainfully employed operating my own business

Let Tall People Grocery Shop in Peace Day 🤣

Invent a holiday! Explain how and why everyone should celebrate.

Let us all unite for one day where tall people are allowed to meander grocery aisles in peace. You cannot approach them and say “hey you’re tall, can you get this item down for me.” Or if we absolutely have to get something down off the top shelf, cash tips are required.

College here we come

Is there an age or year of your life you would re-live?

College! I loved that time. It’s when I met my husband, I loved my classes and the excitement of Friday night basketball games, playing collegiate soccer and the lifelong friends I made. We are still close and keep up with each other 35 years later.