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  1. I love this lesson of the nine bean soup! It has inspired me to make some of my own packages of this theme to give away as gifts. I'm thinking specifically for my own variety of family this coming Thanksgiving. We are all so visibly different and if I may quote Stephanie; " While we are each individuals,we have been put together and made into something lovely...a family!" The ideas are also flooding my heart with thoughts of visually building team unity with "The Lesson of the 9 Bean Soup" in the ministries I lead in.Thank You,Lord and may You continue to bless our dear sister here who teaches her family in the ways of You and it has this amazingly beautiful way of spilling onto everyome she meets! We are blessed!
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    Influence

    From Ginger’s Heart To Yours…. Have you ever thought yourself to be a woman of influence? Influence :1. an effect of one person or thing on another [Latin influere to flow into] Each one of us has been entrusted by God with an area of influence within in our homes and community. Someone today is watching and witnessing how you handle yourself in everyday life and ultimately, it is up to you whether that influence would be a positive or a negative one. I’d like to share with you what two of my favorite Bible passages have to say on how our lives are meant to flow into one another for God: But Ruth said, "Don't force me to leave you; don't make me go home. Where you go, I go; and where you live, I'll live. Your people are my people, your God is my god; where you die, I'll die, and that's where I'll be buried, so help me God—not even death itself is going to come between us!" (Ruth 1:16-17 The Message) This is a true account of a mother/ daughter-in-law story that portrays a positive theme contrary to our society’s negative spin on mother-in-law relationships. Naomi was a seasoned woman of faith to a much younger Ruth. Naomi’s love of God and obedience to Him greatly influenced Ruth. Ruth saw something truly life-changing in the older Naomi and in her God, so much so that Ruth desired to pattern her own life in the same way as her mother-in-law. Ruth’s faithfulness to remain with Naomi led her to future husband Boaz. Ruth is recorded in scripture as the great-grandmother of King David, and thus is included in the lineage of Christ our Lord! A study of Naomi also reveals the importance the influence a younger woman has to an older woman. Naomi needed Ruth just as much as Ruth needed Naomi. This further goes to show how vital every generation is within the Body of Christ. Guide older women into lives of reverence so they end up as neither gossips nor drunks, but models of goodness. By looking at them, the younger women will know how to love their husbands and children, be virtuous and pure, keep a good house, be good wives. We don't want anyone looking down on God's Message because of their behavior. Also, guide the young men to live disciplined lives. But mostly, show them all this by doing it yourself, incorruptible in your teaching, your words solid and sane. Then anyone who is dead set against us, when he finds nothing weird or misguided, might eventually come around. (Titus 2 : 3-8 The Message) Our second New Testament Scripture reference is one that is my personal favorite and the call upon my life to be a Godly woman of influence. My life has and is blessed with many “Naomi’s” and “Titus 2 Women!” These faithful ones have come alongside me in grace and wisdom, teaching me to live my life out loud for Jesus! First and foremost, these seasoned women of faith taught me to prioritize God 1st, my marriage 2nd and my children 3rd. I have learned that I cannot be a Godly influence for others unless these three priority areas that God alone has entrusted to me are well cared for. Why would you feed the neighbor’s children if your own at home were starving?? It’s the same with how we care for ourselves and the well-being of our families. If these 3 areas become neglected, it is a red flag that we may be focusing on other areas that will distract us from our God-given priorities. When our priorities are in order, then God may also lead us to be His influence with our friends, neighborhood, workplace, church, ministry, etc. We have many women in our midst, who long to know Jesus more and follow Him. They need Godly women of influence to show them the way of this wonderful life of faith we share. It is a poignant reminder to my heart to know that I am now the older woman J (when did this happen?) following in the footsteps of those that have led before me. It has been said that there is no retirement for the Christian soul and I know this to be true. To God alone be the glory! Ginger Warren
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    SEW Excited!

    ((((((Stephanie))))))))) It is so good to hear you so very joyful about this new adventure. It is sure to be a double blessing for both you and for them because they are truly going to love YOU for who and WHOSE you are! You Shine,Girl!
  4. What exactly is rest? For the life of a Christ follower it is to have faith, trusting in the work of our Heavenly Father. To stop our own efforts, cease from our own labors and allow Christ to really move in and through our lives. Our Thursday Ladies group has been studying the book of Hebrews this Summer and the resounding theme for me keeps coming back to entering God’s rest and what that truly means in the lives of believers today. It is so easy to talk of God’s rest, and is especially inviting when you are enjoying a sunny day in a beautiful park among friends  But to truly enter God’s promised rest and live it is another issue all together. I am discovering that it is as vital to us to be applied just as it was when this letter of Hebrews was written. God’s promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it. For this good news—that God has prepared this rest—has been announced to us just as it was to them. But it did them no good because they didn’t share the faith of those who listened to God. For only we who believe can enter his rest. So God’s rest is there for people to enter, but those who first heard this good news failed to enter because they disobeyed God. So God set another time for entering his rest, and that time is today. God announced this through David much later in the words already quoted: “Today when you hear his voice, don’t harden your hearts.” Now if Joshua had succeeded in giving them this rest, God would not have spoken about another day of rest still to come. So there is a special rest still waiting for the people of God. For all who have entered into God’s rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world. (Hebrews 4: 1-3a, 6--10) As a young woman in my 20's and 30's, I like most of the women around me, got busy with the business of life. I was a married woman trying to keep up with all the hustle and bustle of raising children and what was best for our family. Even being involved heavily in church activities kept our lives active….not to mention every club, sport, band and other commitments that heavily marked our family’s weekly calendar. All good things and most really great activities, but I found myself tremendously busy and certainly not rested. I worked hard and tried harder. I slept less, aimed higher, and failed more. I found myself much of the time not really going anywhere but continually asked to do more. Be more. Be better. But in all my trying, I could not feel I was growing as a woman. I just felt tired. I know that I am not alone in this. Most of us feel that we are failing in some areas of our lives, maybe even the most important areas. And aware of our deep failings, we pour contempt on our own hearts for wanting more. We desperately long for the rest God has promised to us in Hebrews. Somewhere deep within our souls we know that the countless appointments, deadlines and meetings of this busy life is not all there is for a woman with a heart that longs for a life in God. I believe that for many of us, we get so caught up in the expectations of our culture and then double up on our Christian duties to balance it out (as if that works) to ease our consciences that we are doing the right thing. And sadly, we miss out greatly on God’s promise of rest that He has promised for every believer. So let us do our best to enter that rest. But if we disobey God, as the people of Israel did, we will fall. (Hebrews 4:11) This promised rest that God offers comes through obedience and faith of ceasing from our own labors. We are to look to the Lord Jesus, receiving Him and resting on that fact by faith, that we are to stop our own efforts, ceasing from our own works and rest fully on Him. Paul says in Colossians, as therefore you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so live in Him (Col. 2:6) In the same way: as you have received Him, so live in dependence upon Him to do all things through you. Step out upon that verse and what is the result? Rest! Wonderful rest! Relief, release, no longer worrying, fretting, straining, for you are resting upon the One who is wholly adequate to do through you everything that needs to be done. I am learning to enter into His rest more and more each day. I believe that is what this life of rest God promised is all about: trusting the Lord Jesus who has come to indwell our hearts to do through us all that we do. God desires for His people to be active and productive, but for everything we do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of (by the authority and ability of) Jesus. It is the principle upon which He expects everything to be done: within our families, our workplaces, our churches, our schooling, our studies, our play, and ultimately, every responsibility wherever we may be. Paul states boldly in Phiippians, “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 (New American Standard Bible) All are to be fulfilled out of dependence of our obedience and faith through our Lord Jesus Christ. He has promised this rest for all who believe. Come and rest at His throne!
  5. Ginger

    On the Mend

    Beautiful analogy of mending relationships, Stephanie! I love it when the Lord whispers through the ordinary mundane things of life and makes them extraordinary treasures!
  6. Amen! I hear ya, loud and clear! Good words to live by! Ergazomai ἐργάζομαι But the light will show what these things are really like. Light shows up everything, just as the Scriptures say, "Wake up from your sleep and rise from death. Then Christ will shine on you." Act like people with good sense and not like fools. These are evil times, so make every minute count. Don't be stupid. Instead, find out what the Lord wants you to do. Don't destroy yourself by getting drunk, but let the Spirit fill your life. When you meet together, sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, as you praise the Lord with all your heart. Always use the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to thank God the Father for everything. Honor Christ and put others first. Ephesians 5:13-21 (Contemporary English Version)
  7. Ginger

    Living the life

    You are inspiring! More like daily inspiration....and no whining whatsoever. May God continue to bless you in ways that really matter, for you are a beautiful soul!
  8. He sounds like a keeper What a fantastic gift that keeps on giving each and everytime you wear them valentine boots!
  9. She sounds an amazing woman!! You come from good stock, Stephanie! I hope your dear Grandma had a lovely 89th birthdayand that for her 90th, you'll be there to hug her in person!
  10. ((((Dogmom4))))) Sounds like you have a well thought out plan, one that both you and DH can live with. Your sharing is helping so many. It would seem that we are all cutting back and that less is more.
  11. Ginger

    Back Home

    (((((John))))))) I do hope and pray that you find relief soon. I admire your positive attitude....you will be out in your garden and soon!
  12. (((((Stephanie)))))))) How precious! You deserved to be pampered
  13. A Valentine that will never fade....better than roses, candy or even the finest of chocolate.... God has sent me on a mission. I have some great news for you. God has sent me to restore and release something. And that something is you. I am here to give you back your heart and set you free. I am furious at the Enemy who did this to you, and I will fight against him. Let me comfort you. For, Dear One, I will bestow beauty upon you where you have only known devastation. Joy, in the places of your deep sorrow. And I will robe your heart in thankful praise In exchange for your resignation and despair. (Isaiah 61:1-3) Behold I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door I will come in” (Revelations 3:20) **Notice the heart ivy that surrounds the door... that is to represent the door of your heart. Also take notice that there is no doorknob. Jesus will not force His way in but knock ever so patiently, so lovingly with hopes that the door of the heart will be opened to Him. With invitation, He will enter in for salvation and then again and again as needed to heal all the wounded places within. Won't you open the door to your heart this Valentines Day? Jesus is knocking...
  14. (((((((Vic)))))))) Welcome Home!! God is ever so faithful to wrap His loving arms around you and yours!
  15. Four things in any land must dwell, If it endures and prospers well. One is manhood true and good; One is noble womanhood; One is child life, clean and bright. And one an altar kept alight. There is much truth in this favorite quote of mine concerning family life. For a healthy family to endure and prosper well; in my humble opinion, you have to be living in God’s plan. (Proverbs 3: 5-6) You must invest wisely all that God has entrusted to you. A savings account does not accumulate and grow without frequent deposits, so it stands true within the family. (Ephesians 5:14-6:4) God made your husband and yourself in His image. We were created to bear the image of God. (Genesis 1:26-28) Before children, there was simply your husband (One is manhood true and good) and you (One is noble womanhood). You as woman, your husband as man, created with the greatest of all possible dignities as a reflection of God’s own heart. Only some instances, men are not noble nor good and neither are the women. Some couples have so many wounds between them that they have lost sight of the men and women God created them to be. Then along come your children, and their arrival often does not wait for man and woman to live nobly bearing God‘s image. Your children on loan from Heaven, are also to bear the image of God (One is child life, clean and bright) and find their role into the pattern of your family, whether it be true, noble, good or quite contrary. Some families and even some within the church, do not have an altar kept alight. The only way that I know how to make this happen is by allowing God to reign over every area in your life. (Matthew 6:33) You have to have your priorities lined up with His perfect will for your life. God is to be your first Love. Love the Lord your God with all Your heart, soul, mind and strength. (Mark 12:30) Ideally, it is God’s plan for both parents to commit to loving God before all else. Revival of heart always begins with you. You do not possess the power to force another to love God with all their heart, soul, mind and strength. God will faithfully use you to be a vessel of influence and guidance within your family. (1 Corinthians 7: 13-16) Only in Him being your center, can all else be truly blessed. Your children are entrusted to you by God Himself. They are not your possessions or property for they solely belong to Him. (Matthew 19:14) You cannot possibly love them more than their Heavenly Father does. Your children are a treasure to invest in for the glory of God. And what a glorious day it will be to see your children grow to adults and for you to witness in their own families an altar kept alight! There is no greater joy than to imagine our Heavenly Father someday saying to us as women; wives, mothers, and grandmothers, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Those are the words I long to hear my Lord speak to me when this earthly mission is over. Glory!
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