May the New Year be a great one!

Good Morning, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Well, here it is. New Year's Eve and going into a new year. I think most of us will be glad to see the tid back end of this year and hence looking forward to a much better year!

Alan and I are preparing for the New Year; eventhough it is a bit of a 'holiday' time for most people. We plan to make 2012 a good year.

To recap, we had our bittidz ups and downs over the Christmas season; but 'onwards and upwards' as the tidbitz saying goes. We are working through numerous changes; and Alan is retrenching himself in a past career that he was very successful in. Timing of course, is everything. All we know is, that we are moving forward. We are all the more thankful to have each other and our pup, Blue.

We are grateful for our close friends (they know who they are) and also for family. Life is too short and we will appreciate those who want to genuinely be around us. Alan and I have much to give; however, "You can take a horse to water; but you can not make it drink." My Dad used to tell me that; and there is a lot of truth to that tidbit expression. We are hopeful and Prayful that in time, things will sort themselves out; so that we may enjoy happier family relationships.

Tidbit - Have a thankful heart, always! Be grateful for any and all Blessings that come your way. Be happy for others too.

Bittid - Be of genuine good cheer and provide an encouraging uplift to all those you meet, each and every day.

Tonight is New Year's Eve. Alan and I will be opening a bottle of 'bubbly' that was given to us by a dear friend. Skal! We will enjoy a bittid and look forward to savouring the rest tomorrow. Alan and I have been re evaluating and thankfully reflecting upon much. All we can simply say is: "Thank You!" and "Praise Him In ALL Things."

Here is wishing you all a Happy 2012!

Peace and God Bless.

The Spirit of Christmas each day!

Good Evening, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

It has been eleven days since I last wrote a tidbitz post. The time has just evaporated, or so it would appear.

Alan, I, and Blue have much to be thankful for. Eventhough, we still have some difficulties ahead of us; we are taking time out to celebrate the Birth of Jesus Christ. We are totally appreciative of our daily Blessings and 'keeping things simple' helps us to live each day on a day to day basis. 'Keeping it simple' is a lot easier to work with / surviving / whatever shoe fits.

Alan and I really enjoyed our Christmas dinner with my son. We had it earlier this year; and in a way, it is nicer that it is behind us; because now we can delight in coasting on the leftovers! Thanks to him and his kindness to us, we were re invigorated to partake in the Christmas spirit. There have been some events that have been very sad. We are prayful that those things do not happen to those in question; that is, when they reach their later years. I have always loved Christmas. Have always believed it to be a joyful and festive time. Sadly, that is not always the bittidz case.

Am writing this bittid post for those of you, who feel sad and that if there is division within your family, just to take heart and carry on. I am dedicating this post to some good friends in particular (they know who they are) and our hearts go out big time to them!

Today, Alan and I dropped off some homemade Christmas cookies (I am not a great baker) to our grandsons and may they enjoy each and every little tidbit mouthful with the love that went into preparing the TLC goodies. We love the little ones and perhaps with the 'day after' the 25th, they may have some uninterrupted time to appreciate the bite sized cookies and the candies.

Tidbit - "Praise Him in ALL Things." Be appreciative for the daily Blessings you are given; as well as enduring and withstanding all 'trials and tribulations' that show up. Your Faith will sustain and strengthen you; as "He IS our Refuge and Strength."

Bittid - Remember, that He has already OVERCOME. So, keep on trekking in that trusting knowledge, understanding, and empathy. Turn your sadness, despair, etc by uplifting all those you meet, in a genuine and loving way. You never know whose lives you may happen to touch, or impact, and / or change; even just with a warm smile, or a gentle word, and / or doing a random act of kindness.

Alan has made up a large annual batch of turkey soup; we will be enjoying some tonight. We have various people (ex neighbours) who we know will appreciate this soup again; as well as some of our new neighbours. (We are the new neighbours! LOL!).

Writing of food, glorious food, we are grateful we have food. In other parts of the world, that is not the tid case. We normally cook a special recipe for a 'Christmas' breakfast; but this year with all the fraught and wrought, we thought 'keep it simple.' Hence, we enjoyed breakfast sausages, waffles, and 'eggs over easy' for Christmas and Boxing Day brunch.

We appreciated toasting in Christmas Day with champagne given to us, by my son. We also added a bit of Orange juice (Voila! 'Mimosa') to the champagne; and apart from its beneficial Vitamin C, the O.J. is a wonderful way to further 'stretch' the champagne! LOL! We have been listening to Christmas music, and our gas fireplace has been a restful touch as well.

Here are two pictures; one of Alan and our dancing 'Fido' Blue. (We think Blue is even better! LOL!) and our festive Christmas tree. We had a traumatic move; however, we have lovingly made this abode into a cosy new home.

Alan and I are looking forward to a much better year; and I am sure most people are as well! It has definitely been a time of growth and major change for us. However, through it all, we continue to embrace each and every day with thankful and hopeful hearts. Hope those who are sad, forlorn, etc, will take comfort and solace in Him; as, "He IS the Way, the Truth, and the Life."

Peace and God Bless.

Being thankful for Blessings!

Good Evening, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Well, it has been an interesting tidbitz of a time! Not ever a dull bittidz moment!

To recap, we are doing our best to retrench and to stabilize. We know thus far, that He has sustained us. We have been 'jumping through hoops' etc; but at the end of the day, we have much to be thankful for. We had a 'helping hand' yesterday. Am sure you know by now, that Alan and I 'live one day at a time' and we do our best with whatever shows up.

Also, my son brought over a Christmas tree and that sparked me to dig out all our Christmas decorations. I was only going to put a tid few out this year (given we have moved and the garage still looks like a 'disaster zone'). Well, one thing led to another and a good number of decorations are brightening up our dining room and living room! My son and his girlfriend came over last night and we had a joyful time in decorating the gorgeous tree. Alan cooked up his homemade version of pizza and we had 'rum and egg nogs.' Also, my son reconnected the stereo that he and his sister gave me several years ago. It works like a charm and it is wonderful to have music again in the house! I have been appreciating and listening to a radio station (103 - 5 FM) that apparently, play Christmas music 24/7.

Last night, when Alan and I fell happily into bed, I had a few more tidbit ephifanies. ie. Just being totally grateful, at peace with whatever daily unfolds, and being appreciative of genuine kindness. I asked Him to provide me with Blessings. Given that He wants us to be joyful, live a life in abundance, and to be of good hospitable cheer to others etc, in His Service, to be used by Him. It hit me that this time, I ASKED Him for Blessings and that I was Thanking Him (joyfully) in ADVANCE for these Blessings. I felt as if a huge burden had been lifted from my weary heart; which as of late, as been greatly saddened.

Went on to think that it is true, that 'The Truth sets you free' and to just 'keep on trekking' with honour, integrity, and truth etc.

Tidbit - 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.'

Bittid - Christmas can be a sad time. Family strife / divisions etc. Make the best of all things and be steadfast in your Faith and Truth. If you focus upon Him to Direct your path, He does. 'He IS the Way, the Truth, and the Life.'

With a combination of events, my (and Alan's) Christmas spirit has been rejuvenated. ie. My son was very generous in bringing us a tree, and he extended other kindnesses as well.

We are going to enjoy this Christmas; more so, even than the past ones. We will go to Costco, pick out a turkey and appreciate all the other trimmings that go with a scrumptious Christmas dinner. My son too, will be coming over for a Christmas dinner; so that will be even all the more special to us.

I like the above photo image and am utilizing it again! It looks delicious!

We have been involved with other matters this week; and time will tell with those.
We are still in a bit of a 'waiting game'; however, we have received other Blessings along our journey! (Our Father knows what is best for each and every one of us!).

Interesting what has and is happening, methinks. We just have to keep 'hanging in there' in Trust and Faith in Him; and be genuinely thankful for all things. Plus, it is all the more necessary to uplift and touch the hearts of others; particularly those who are in worse straits than you or us.

Peace and God Bless.

Many Tidbit Blessings!

Good Afternoon, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Hope you are all well. I truly appreciate the readers of my posts and I hope I am genuinely helping you (via the Holy Spirit) and others to have a hope and an uplift in your daily walk. I think giving genuine encouragement is tidbitz key; particularly in these very challenging bittidz times. Revelation is certainly happening!

One does not know the tid truth until they have quite literally 'stepped outside the box' and experienced various setbacks. For example, we have lost our business and our home. Yet, IN FATIH, we are steadfastedly moving forward to retrench and restablize. Have nothing to hide; and as is it said: "The Truth will set you free."

We have encountered those who have chosen to be vindictive, manipulative, and conniving. I will leave the thoughts to you, as to why 'whomever' choose to live in this manner. Sad bittid thing is, 'they' may think they can fool othes by their 'actions, words, and deeds' but, at the end of the day, they and they alone, will have to account for their treatment towards others etc. And, I am sure you know who 'they' have to answer to and Who has the last Word. Again, Revelation is majorily unfolding right before our very bit eyes. The Rapture is totally possible in our life time, and those who are left, well????? They will have a few things to ponder and think about.

Tidbit - It is not too late to turn to Christ and invite Him into your heart. Ask Him for His Help and for Him to Direct your Path. Even in asking Him to help with a hardened heart which is burdened down with resentment, bitterness, and anger etc. Simply Ask Him to take all the sadness' away etc.

Bittid - Forgive others and do not blame others (easier said than done, at times). Let it all go; and allow Him, in His Majesty to do His work for and within you and to touch others' hearts. He loves us all unconditionally; even with our warts, imperfections, failures, trespasses and all. It is NOT TOO LATE to accept Him into your hearts; hence your lives.

Anyway, this is going to be a different Christmas for Alan and I; because of the various 'trials and tribulations.' That being said, we will enjoy the Season and Celebrate the Birth of Christ. We have so much to be thankful for and we are grateful for our Blessings, in whatever way they show up! Somewhere, somehow, we will truly appreciate and enjoy a turkey with the full trimmings!

Should mention too, that today, we we won $50 on a 'scratchy' ticket we recently bought. It happens to be our Wedding Anniversay today; so this is an extra bittid of a boost! Eventhough, it is our ninth anniversary, it feels as if it is the first! Alan and I are very thankful that we were provided with 'An Answer to Prayer'. ie. We were given each other by Him! Money helps; however, it IS the heart that matters and counts the most; and He is keeping track of all that is going on. In ALL regards.

We are going to appreciate and embrace Christmas; and all we can say is 'Praise Him In All Things!' We also know that Christmas can be a very sad time for many; so our hearts go out to them.

I like the above photo image. That is a scrumptious turkey ensemble, love all the tidbit trimmings!

Peace and God Bless.

A good foundation

Good Morning, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Have not written a post for a bit and then presto, two in a tid row!

Want to add an addendum to yesterday's post ('Never tto late!' - December 5th).

When I went to Sunday School, I walked; but then it was in the daylight, not at night. There would be no way that I would have my young children walk at night; eventhough the distance to their Monday Night Church Club, was much shorter than the winding route I took.

Also, the program they attended was done in such a way that it was fun and my children looked forward to the Monday evening. I believe it helped my children; and gave them a positive start to their week. I wish I just knew more then. I am not lamenting, just saying the tidbit truth of it.

As mentioned, I used to go to Sunday school and as it happened, I really did not enjoy it. I decided one time (a beautiful sunny morning) that I would not go and I went over to my friend's house instead. Well, the minister of that particular church was not one of my favourite people. Put it that way. When I went back the following Sunday, he took it upon himself to ream me out in the church service in front of the whole congregation! I was only 8 years of age then. The custom was to go to the service first, then to attend Sunday School afterwards (makes sense, now that I think of it). However, the minister came down the aisle to where I was sitting and leaned over me and in a pious manner, asked me out loud, 'Why was I not in Sunday School the week before?' (or words to that effect). Well, I jumped up and said, "I will tell you why. Everytime I am here, you always are asking for money, money, money." You can imagine the expression and sour scowl on his face. Well, he got extremely annoyed / agitated and practically yelled at me, that he was going to tell my parents. I calmly added, 'Please do.' And, that was my last time there. I ran into him several years later and his comment was: 'I remember you" (and he was still pointing his gnarly finger at me); my response was: 'Yes, I remember you too."

So, I suppose I did not want my children to experience what I had experienced. That being said, I wish I had taken more of an active part in the Monday Night Church Club. Again, I was the only parent present for that dinner. Now that I think about it for a bittid, I asked the pastors: 'Where are the other parents?" The reply: "Oh, they never turn up."

So, it really wasn't until I met my second husband, Alan, that after his gentle Christian 'witness' to me, that I genuinely accepted Jesus into my heart. I am so thankful I met Alan; and apart from falling in love with him, I am forever appreciative. Over the years, I have embraced learning more about Christ etc. Apart from Alan, who has been like a daily 'teacher' / messenger, the ministerial programs on the Vision Channel, as well as reading the Bible, have all helped me in my Walk in Christ. Also, did you know, that the Bible has always been / is the best seller of all time?

Will also say (again, not a regret; because you grow and learn from mistakes) that having Faith and Trust in Him, really helps in the 'down times.' ie. Marriages, the way you treat others etc. When I am feeling discouraged etc, I just pick up the Bible and start to read it. I feel so much better! The Psalms are extra special to me. Small wonder God said that 'David is a man after My Own Heart.' Eventhough David had his various sins etc, he is one of my Biblical all time favourites.

I guess what I am trying to suggest is that it is not too late to invite Christ into your heart. Revelation is happening, and best you accept Him sooner rather than later; as it may be too late. Also, for all ages, young and old, just turn to Him and a 'door will be opened unto you.' He IS there, waiting at the Doorway, all you have to do, is invite Him in and He will never leave you. Knowing that, helps one through the rough patches and gives you an extra sinewy inner strength. Plus, Christ left the Holy Spirit in His Stead, so call upon the Holy Spirit too, and you will find that your lives will never be the same.

Tidbit: He wants a real relationship with you. Simply 'talk' (Prayer dialogue, whatever you are comfortable with) to Him. 'Seek' Him out. Proverbs 3:5:6 - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path."

Bittid: Again, young and old, open up your hearts to Him and let Him in. Know that He is your Advocate, your Saviour, your Deliverer, your Redeemer, your Helper etc. How about being your best friend, even? He helps you keep and steady the course.

I love this particular piece of Scripture:
Isaiah 58:11 (New American Standard Bible)

11"And the (A)LORD will continually guide you,
And (B)satisfy your desire in scorched places,
And (C)give strength to your bones;
And you will be like a (D)watered garden,
And like a (E)spring of water whose waters do not fail.

Also, this verse too!

Matthew 6:26 (Amplified Bible)
"Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father keeps feeding them. Are you not worth much more than they?
The enemy wants you to be fearful of tomorrow. So your main goal needs to be to enjoy the life Jesus died to give you today. Do what you can to live in righteousness, peace and joy, and trust Him to do the rest."

Hope these bittids give you an uplift and offer some tidbits of encouragement. I felt compelled to write this; as it comes straight from my heart. Hope it touches yours and / or others you know.

Again, I really appreciated watching the interview and the insights provided by Pastors Hagees and their wives, 'on building a good foundation.' ie Within the family etc. Truly, if I had been a member of their household, I would have hung on every single word, and would have enthusiastically enjoyed attending Sunday School etc! The ministerial programs offered on the Vision Channel provide a wonderful knowledge and encouragement to those who have questions about Faith, God, etc.

That being said, I am truly thankful for each and every day and its Blessings. We have much to be thankful for. 'Praise Him In ALL Things.' Also, when things are not as you wish etc, say 'THANK YOU' outloud to Him and keep saying it! You do or you will feel as if a huge weight has been lifted from your heart. By doing that, you automatically have cast all your cares upon Him. He Provides the rest.

I love the above photo image. "Seek and Ye Shall Find."

Peace and God Bless.

Never too late!

Good Evening, or whatever is the best greeting for you, in your part of the world!

It has been a tid of a while since I last wrote a post. I guess, suffice to write, that there has been a fair bit of 'trial and tribulation' that we have encountered along the way.

Alan and I have been doing our utmost best to 'put body and soul together.' given the past and even recent events. Today, it was yet another full day of 'trekking' in His Service. It has been and is an interesting daily journey in our Walk in Christ.

Hard to describe the tidbitz; save that we have to keep Trusting in Faith that He has a Purpose, and a Plan, in Accordance with His Will, and IN HIS TIME FRAME; and that He PREVAILS. We have been experiecing several delays and disappointments; but we are remaining STEADFAST in our Belief in Him that He Provides Solution. Indeed, He has SUSTAINED us thus far and Alan and I are so thankful! ie. We were given recently a wonderful miracle of 'provision' from Him; and we are still 'shining' in the afterglow of His Majestic help to us.

That further being said, the notch has been 'turned up all the more.' ie. GOOD vs. evil. There have been various 'strange' situations as of late, and it has been unbelievable (but not surprising either) about the bittidz disruptions, deceptions, and discouragement that we have seen.

Tidbit - When things are tough, keep turning to Him (Christ) to Direct your daily path. Ask, Seek, and Knock all the more!

Yesterday, I embraced a number of Spiritual progams on the Vision Channel. I say 'spiritual' rather than religious. All very enlightening, methinks. I was weary and totally enjoyed a 'day of rest.' I watched 'Hour of Power', 'Living Truth', and Pastor Barber in the morning and then in the evening, Dr. David Jeramiah, 'Amazing Facts', Pastors Hagee (father and son!), and Joyce Meyer (Enjoying Everyday Life). All were so insightful and refreshing! I was extra interested in hearing what the Pastors (the Hagees - good on all of them!) had to say about building good solid family foundations. ie. Parents / Children / Grandchildren. Truthfully, I may have failed with my children a bit in the spiritual regard; and I only wish I knew more what I sadly know now. (that may not necessarily be a whole tid much either, but my eyes have certainly been opened! WIDE).

Also, STRIFE (as Joyce Meyer was mentioning) is not the best. Today, Alan and I had some disconcerting news and we made a choice and that was to not wallow about re: STRIFE. (Good word, Joyce!) Rather, take strength and rise above it!

Bittid - Rise up above STRIFE etc. Instead, be JOYFUL and Fret not. Know and Trust that He has a good plan for you; that He loves you unconditionally!

I felt a bittid better when I heard both Pastors Hagees and their wives speaking that it is 'never too late' - even for the Grandparents etc. So, as a young 'grandma', I take solace, refuge, and strength in their empowering ministry. Thank you! I certainly am not complaining, however, I wish I had that info when I was growing up. (Well perhaps I did, and ignored it). Yet, I know my parents did their best and I am thankful. I thought though, I did the best too, for my children, particularly as a 'single' parent.

I remember also, that my children went to a Monday night 'Church Club', which had a 'fun dinner wrap up.' I thought I did my 'parental' duty by dropping them off and picking them up and thinking that this was a great and fun way of teaching for them! (I mean, my parents seldom went to Church on Sundays, and I walked several blocks; rather than being driven; and to boot, there were no 'fun' dinner wraps ups). Well, there was much more to this Monday night group, than I thought. ie. There was a particular 'dinner' to which all the parents were invited. Guess what? I was the ONLY parent who showed up! Can you believe that? During that 'gathering,' there was made mention of a special 'camp retreat' and I thought, 'Wow, where do I sign up?' Then I realized there was something 'more' to it. ie. Bible Study. At that time, I lacked 'understanding'; so did not appreciate the full value of what was actually being offered.

However, I took and take heart now in the Hagees' tidbit message. 'It is never too late.'

We are glad it is evening; as it was a long day. We have much to be thankful for; and 'Praise Him In ALL Things.'

Love the above photo image with its powerful message. So true.

Good Night, Peace and God Bless.

Timing

Good Evening, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

It has been a 'timing' issue for the last twelve days. Alan and I have been on the tidbitz go with various options and again, it would appear to be another 'waiting game.' The strange bittidz thing is (or maybe it is not peculiar), that I am feeling a sense of calm and peace. We know that Our Father has everything in Hand; and that it ia just a matter of 'timing.' - HIS TIME. He, as Our Father, He knows what is best for each and every one of us!

Have been reading daily passages from 'My Daily Journey with Christ', by Pastor Charles Price of 'Living Truth.' They have all been enlightening excerpts and I will quote a couple of them. ie. "People of Vision" - "Living in the will of God starts with finding a vision from heaven. David wrote, 'Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:4). That doesn't mean He will give us everything we want, but that our desires, our goals, our ambitions, our purpose will be derived from delighting ourselves in God. He puts His desires into our hearts. Delighting in God unites our will with God's will."

The other one from 'My Daily Journey with Christ,' is "Live Confident of God's Will" - "The responsibility to be in the Will of God is not one He has given to us, rather it is one he has promised to undertake. The King James rendering of Proverbs 3:6 says, 'In all thy ways, acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths.' Our task is to acknowledge Him - submit everything to His sovereignty - and His task is to direct our paths. I don't want to make this too simplistic for there are other factors in actually making a decision. However, instead of asking Him for guidance, try thanking Him in advance for it."

Before reading this message, I was Praying and asking Him to direct our path, as per His Will, His Purpose, and His Plan. This is most timely and gives me a solid uplift of both hope and encouragement.

We have been also fighting a 'flu' bug for the last few days; so we have not been feeling our best. We were totally thankful for the weekend; particularly Sunday, which was a wonderful day of complete rest. The body literally said, just rest me. I watched some of the ministries on the Vision Channel in the evening, and they were right on. Revelation is happening right before our very tid eyes and we all need to be 'ready.' Eventhough the flu bug has 'slowed us down', I take it as a time to ponder, to reflect, and to re evaluate. All I can keep saying, joyfully, is that we have much to be thankful for! Also, many appreciative thanks to the ministries out there, who give freely and tirelessly of their time to help 'spread the message of the Good News!'

In certain matters that Alan is working on, the chap has gone out of town for a bit. Well, that may be a 'Blessing in disguise', as we have had more time to think things through. We are wearing many hats presently; and methinks, this 'waiting' is for the best, as a better Solution is going to be Provided by Our Heavenly Father. As Psalm 46:10 says: "Be still and know that I am God." 'He is our Refuge and Strength.'

Tidbit - Anticipate success, WITH His help; and appreciate the waiting, but with confident expectation, that it will be in His Time. Enjoy the journey along the way.

If you wish, you can refer to my 2010 posts of November 23rd and 25th, about being 'In the Middle' as per Joyce Meyer's tidbit insights from 'Enjoying Everyday Life.' I found / find them very helpful.

Bittid - Be receptive to the Truth; as 'the Truth sets you free.' You can not fool Our Father; He KNOWS ALL (our thoughts, what we are about to say, do, or write etc). Because He loves each and every one of us, He wants a genuine daily relationship. If everything appears to be overwhelming, just turn everything over to Him, ttusting in Faith, that He Provides Resolution. Just be straight up with Him; even in the tough times and continue to be of good cheer.

It is now almost dark, save for the silouetted outline of roof tops, which look like bittid hill tops.

I like the above photo image: 'Seek and Ye Shall Find.'

Here is wishing you a Good Night, Peace, and God Bless.

A tidbit ephifany

Good Morning, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Am refering back to my October 30th post, 'Sharing and Caring' and will recap a conversation I had with an inspirational person on Saturday afternoon. There was one ephifany tidbit I forget to include, and will add the bittid comment afterwards.

"Yesterday when we were 'out and about', I was waiting in line at the bank. The gentleman in front of me started a conversation - basically about having 'patience' and that aren't we glad we have God to help us be 'patient?' I heartily replied in the affirmative; adding that I Pray many a time for Patience, as I do not like waiitng in line etc. Well, I honestly can not remember all the words we spoke back and forth; save that I felt I was given words to speak. I asked the man: 'What does he do in the Service of God?' (or words to that effect). He gave a very humble response that he is a minister, who should know better and is always learning etc. (I said I had much to learn!).

It was a very stimulating discussion. He also told me almost immediately that 'God loves me.' My response was that: 'He loves each and every one of us unconditionally. That we have been given CHOICE as to how we best live our lives. However, I choose to have my path directed by Him. Also, one can choose to be 'down in the dumps' or 'rise up' and make the best of it and work with 'change.' All in attitude and to keep on trekking in Faith etc.' (the words were just spilling out of my mouth; and the man was looking at me in amazement!). We talked about having a 'joyfulness', an uplifting spirit, and so forth. I even shared that I did not like going to Church (years ago); but that since I met my second husband, I changed my thinking, thanks to him. ie. That 'We are the Church, the Body of Christ.' As I mentioned, this man was almost in 'awe?' (I do not know if that was the right word; but perhaps refreshing is a better description?).

Anyway, after he finished his business, on his way out, he came over to me and wished me a good one! I replied 'Thank you! I will! And the same to you!' Personally I hope to run into him again. I sensed right off, that he was 'different', he stood out (I even mentioned about taking a stand and that even with the recent example of a plane crash / survivors. ie. What people did - did they all just stand and gawk and watch and do nothing? And that, good on the courageous few folk who stepped up to the plate, risked their lives, and took a stand to help). It also hit me afterwards, that I recognized his face, but can not place him. However, it was a 'shining moment' which was inspirational and empowering, I believe for us both."

To requote as I had mentioned, I asked the man: 'What does he do in the Service of God?' (or words to that effect). Well, the other tidbitz of it was, that I asked him if he was 'In His Service?' Then the rest of the conversation just took off and 'flowed' very naturally. Again, I think he may have been surprised by my bittidz questions; but I had discerned that he was very definitely different and stood out amongst the crowd. Also, I could sense he was not from here and eventhough his face looked most familiar, I could not place him? Perhaps I should have asked his name? Anyway, it was an ephifany type of experience for me, which I enjoyed.

Was up early, had a good tid helping of breakfast (1/2 grapefruit, 2 boiled eggs which I love, sesame seed crumpets & honey) and my much needed elixir of coffee. Now am getting on with matters that require a bit of attention.

Tidbit - Skipping out on breakfast is less than healthy. One needs breakfast to start the day off well, in all regards.

Bittid - 'Praise Him in ALL Things.' Ask Him to use you, in accordance with His Will, Purpose, and Plan. Trust and Rely upon Him to Direct your path and remembering also, to Thank Him for your Blessings along with trials and tribulations, experienced during the day.

Here is wishing you a great and wondrous day. I love the above photo image.

Peace and God Bless.

Appreciation for the little things!

Good Afternoon, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

It has been a full few days. We just came in the door from Costco; love that shopping facility! Alan and I 'splurged' and treated ourselves to our Christmas present. ie. A Canucks comfy fleece navy blue jersey each! A tidbit, best to purchase a larger size to be on the safe side.

The Canucks are our home team! All teams experience their bittid ups and downs; however, we know the Canucks have what it takes to win the Stanley Cup this year. Regardless of unkind comments, public put downs etc, they will come through. In last year's Stanley Cup Finals, the Canucks had a number of injured players (Kessler, Edler, Mahorta, Erhoff, Raymond, as well as one 4 game supension to a player (Rome). That did not help in the 7th game. However, that being said, the team is recovering from their past injuries; so in a tidbitz nutshell: "Go Canucks Go!"

I think too, that every time the Canucks play, I will say a Prayer for their success! Eventhough we do not have the money to go to a game; we will enjoy cheering them on from our T.V. Of course, we will be wearing our cosy fleecy warm jerseys!

Also, Hallowe'en came and went. We had about 30 tid children trick or treaters that came by and it was refreshing to see that their parents came with them. Our little grandsons came by earlier in the afternoon with their Mum; and that was fun seeing them in their costumes. Fortunately, the weather for the evening was cooperative and the fireworks were at a mimimal - much to the relief of our pup, Blue.

We will be having an early bittidz start tomorrow; as there are a number of options that we are working on. In time, things will become more clear.

Tidbit - Rely on Him to direct your path daily, and give Him thanks for your Blessings! When you do that, you have a peace within; and a calmness and joyfulness radiates through to also touch others. They may be in need of a bit of 'generosity of spirit' / good cheer to brighten their day and outlook on their lives.

Bittid - Be genuinely appreciative of the little things! ie. Alan and I are happy with our Christmas gifts today! In Costco, you would think Christmas is already here; given all their wonderful savings, promotions, decorations, etc.

It is now a dark day outside and pouring with rain; methinks a good night to stay home and simply chill out. We also picked up from Costco some cooked prawns with a delicious chili dip, and that will be an extra special dinner tonight. Yum!

Love the above photo image; it looks so peaceful.

Peace and God Bless.

An addendum to sharing and caring

Hi Again,

Just took this photo a tid time ago. Eventhough it is pouring with rain, I am appreciative of the beautiful splendor of colours that this tree provides. All around us, there is a magnificent landscape of trees that are in majestic shades of golds, yellows, greens, oranges, cinnamons, and reds. I love the Season of Fall and we have much to be grateful for.

We are thankful it is Sunday, a day for a bit of rest and reflection.

Peace and God Bless.

Sharing and caring

Good Afternoon, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Today it is pouring with rain! However, I am thankful for it. The beauty of the multi rich fall colours on the trees are all the more vivid!

As further to yesterday's post, I should like to add that may your Sunday be a 'restful' one.

This morning I watched 'Hour of Power', very uplifting! I also watched on the Vision Channel about how a Pastor helped change and enrich the lives of those who had spent times and / or years behind prison bars.

Then I watched 'Living Truth' and that was also an extra eye opener and a tidbitz ephifany to me! Pastor Charles Price (www.livingtruth.ca) is working with various people in Bogata, Columbia etc to help spread the teachings of Jesus Christ. He has partnered up with several whose past lives have seen Redemption. They, in turn, are helping those in need of hearing the message of Christ and welcoming Jesus as their Saviour. Little bittidz radios and Bibles and books are being delivered to the Latin American countries. In some areas, this is being done by planes, which do a drop of these tidbit radios, that have app 200 Christian messages from Pastor Charles re: Hope to all those who pick up on it. I think this is totally awesome!!!!! Took my bittid breath away!

Actually I enjoyed / embraced the three programs this am, on the Vision Channel and fantastic! After hearing the stories etc, one really is all the more reflective and grateful for one's Blessings. No tid kidding! Forgiveness is key!

Yesterday when we were 'out and about', I was waiting in line at the bank. The gentleman in front of me started a conversation - basically about having 'patience' and that aren't we glad we have God to help us be 'patient?' I heartily replied in the affirmative; adding that I Pray many a time for Patience, as I do not like waiitng in line etc. Well, I honestly can not remember all the words we spoke back and forth; save that I felt I was given words to speak. I asked the man: 'What does he do in the Service of God?' (or words to that effect). He gave a very humble response that he is a minister, who should know better and is always learning etc. (I said I had much to learn!).

It was a very stimulating discussion. He also told me almost immediately that 'God loves me.' My response was that: 'He loves each and every one of us unconditionally. That we have been given CHOICE as to how we best live our lives. However, I choose to have my path directed by Him. Also, one can choose to be 'down in the dumps' or 'rise up' and make the best of it and work with 'change.' All in attitude and to keep on trekking in Faith etc.' (the words were just spilling out of my mouth; and the man was looking at me in amazement!). We talked about having a 'joyfulness', an uplifting spirit, and so forth. I even shared that I did not like going to Church (years ago); but that since I met my second husband, I changed my thinking, thanks to him. ie. That 'We are the Church, the Body of Christ.' As I mentioned, this man was almost in 'awe?' (I do not know if that was the right word; but perhaps refreshing is a better description?).

Anyway, after he finished his business, on his way out, he came over to me and wished me a good one! I replied 'Thank you! I will! And the same to you!' Personally I hope to run into him again. I sensed right off, that he was 'different', he stood out (I even mentioned about taking a stand and that even with the recent example of a plane crash / survivors. ie. What people did - did they all just stand and gawk and watch and do nothing? And that, good on the courageous few folk who stepped up to the plate, risked their lives, and took a stand to help). It also hit me afterwards, that I recognized his face, but can not place him. However, it was a 'shining moment' which was inspirational and empowering, I believe for us both.

Tidbit - Forgive those who have done you wrong. Let things go!

Bittid - Help all those you meet, by being a Blessing to them. Go out of your comfort zone to make someone's day a little brighter. ie. by a warm smile, a gentle word of encouragment, and or a random act of kindness.

I like the above bit photo image with its powerful message!

I am thankful it is Sunday and I am enjoying the rest.

Peace and God Bless.

A refreshing calm

Good Evening, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

It has been a full tid day. We were up and out early. For the past ten days or so, Alan has noticed a 'lump'; that has been increasing (not to mention the pain experienced) under his right arm. We thought it is better to be 'safe rather than sorry'; so this morning we visited the Doc.

As it turns out, Alan was bitten by a spider and the nasty venom is still present in his blood stream. When Alan was moving plants etc around in our bittid garden (10 days ago app), he accidentally brushed against a spider's web. He actually saw the large brownish spider; but only for an instant, before it disappeared into 'thin air.' Obvously, the spider had other plans. So, we are thankful that it was nothing worse.

Alan earlier had applied an antiseptic cream to the swollen area and eventhough that appeared to help ease the redness a bit, the lump was still there. The doctor inquired what Alan had used; and when told, he was most supportive of the company's name and their range of products. The doctor suggested to Alan to put hot compresses on the bite, as well as to continue applying the tidbit ointment.

Inasmuch as the upcoming week is going to be another busy one, we did a lot of extra errands today. It is a good feeling when that happens.

Tidbit - Best to see the doctor if in doubt. Too often, we tend to put things off, thinking it is nothing; or, we do not wish to bother anyone etc.

Bittid - In the evening, give Him an extra tidbitz of Praise. Amazing the refreshing calm that one feels after a full day. 'He is our Refuge and Strength.'

Took the picture of our beautiful red leafed maple tree; however, there is a bittidz of a mist surrounding it. As you can see, we are still organizing our garden.

Hope you enjoy a nice Saturday and Sunday.

Peace and God Bless.

Giving genuine thanks for the harvest

Good Evening, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Methinks Fall is the season of lots of tid activity. Be it starting new things, making changes, or whatever.

These past eleven days have gone by a bit too quickly. Regardless, we are thankful it is Friday night and that the weekend is here! Hurrah! Alan and I do our best to live one day at a time; so there is always something special about each day. However, for whatever reason, Friday, always seems to an extra special day to me!

It is pouring with rain and we are glad to be in for the night. No plans for going out, save to enjoy a couple of movies on T.V., a glass of wine or two, and maybe some bittidz popcorn later on. Very simple; but we are totally thankful for the week that has just passed. A lot of tidbitz was accomplished; eventhough, we still have more to tackle.

In some areas, we can feel the 'fruits' of our efforts, taking form and we are joyful all the more in our journey. We have been sowing lots of seeds, and it is simply a matter of timing, when the harvest comes to fruition. I keep hearing and saying the verse from John 15:5 - "I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me, and I in him, he bears much fruit; for apart from Me you can do nothing."

The above picture is of the cherry tomatoes that appeared on our various tomato vines. In our move, we moved all our plants; and it would appear that the soil from our compost helped foster the growth of these 'late bloomers.' We had / have received lots of sunshine for September and October; so that did not hurt the plants and flowers either! The one red cherry tomato you see in the pic, (which I appreciatively enjoyed with my lunch yesterday), was an absolute unexpected delight! It and others have taken root from last year's cherry tomato plants. To me, that is a wonderful tidbit Blessing!

Also the photo on the right hand side, is of our maple tree in glorious red hues. The colours look all the more vivid in today's rain! The other bittid tomatoes are ripening now. There is nothing like fresh home grown produce, albeit delayed!

Tidbit - Be joyful and appreciative for your Blessings, both large and small.

Bittid - Place your total trust and confidence in Him and He will direct your path; regardless of how challenging the road may appear to be. When you do that, you are at peace and receptive to cope better with whatever unfolds.

Tonight, we are giving Thanks for a productive week - Thanks to Him Prevailing and Sustaining us - again! Much has happened; and we look forward to participating with whatever He sets before us, in accordance with His Will, His Purpose, and His Plan.

Peace and God Bless.

Daily sustainability

Good Afternoon, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Can not believe that it has been several days since I last wrote a tidbitz post. Time has literally zoomed by us.

A dear friend from across the world, was concerned that I had not written a post since September 24th. A heartfelt thank you to her wonderful phone call for inspiring me. We have been working towards 'closure' and doing our due diligence in checking out our future options. We know and we are thankful, that the Holy Spirit has sustained us, one day at a time. There have been days too, where things have been extra tough; however, we remain steadfast and grateful for all our Blessings.

Last night, I had the opporunity to watch the Vision Channel. ie. Joyce Meyer of 'Enjoying Everyday Life.' As I have mentioned before, there are NO coincidences! Everything she was / is sharing with her audience, was / is right on! It is attitude as in how we deal with adversity etc. We can either choose to be 'down in the dumps' or to 'rise up' and get on with things. Alan and I made the choice long ago to continue on with the 'good fight' and to Rely upon Him all the more, to Direct our path; albeit on a road less travelled. We have placed our Trust in Him and in the Holy Spirit to help us through each day. At the end of each day, we 'Praise Him in ALL Things.'

Tidbit - Turn your bittidz circumstances around. As soon as I say THANK YOU to Him, I feel as if a huge burden has been removed. Plus, if you say it OUTLOUD, you are encouraged all the more to BE joyful. Hence, you radiate that 'good cheer' to others.

Bittid - Continue to perservere and do not give up; no matter what. As Joyce was / is saying do not let satan (the deceiver) steal your joy.

We also appreciate reading the monthly booklet 'My Daily Journey with Christ', written by Pastor Charles Price of 'Living Truth.'

Many thanks to all those who share and spread the message of the 'Good News!'

I like the above photo image re: wearing the full Armour of God. If you think you are armed, you are! It is when you allow fear, doubt, lack of joy, etc to snarf a foothold in you, that you are not as fully armed. So, be equipped fully and know that He has OVERCOME ALL things. He says to 'FEAR NOT, FOR I HAVE OVERCOME THE WORLD.'

Peace and God Bless.

A quite and restful Saturday

Good Evening, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

We have thoroughly enjoyed a restful Saturday. Woke up to a gorgeous Fall morning and eventhough the weather has been 'iffy' (raining on and off), there still is a bittid of summer left, as indicated by our outdoor thermometer, which showed temperatures of 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Right now, there is a glorious sky, mixed with a bit of a sunset as well as dark foreboding clouds. We are glad we are in for the night.

The past few days have been full of tid trials and tribulations. (Quite a few of them, coming right out of the woodwork). We are hopeful and Prayful that all those concerned, will behave with honour, transparency, and integrity. Sadly, we have seen glaring untruths, lies, and deceit. However, Alan and I are reassured in knowing that God HATES inequities. We are thankful too, that nothing can be hidden from Him and the TRUTH will Prevail. We are 'waiting' for closure and it is just a matter of days. Also, Alan and I have decided that we are going to just enjoy each day and be grateful for our tidbit Blessings. We are leaving it all up to Him to Provide Solution, as per His Will, His Purpose, and His Plan.

As mentioned in the post of 'Reflective Time-Out' of September 21st, we have been exploring tidbitz avenues for the future. Alan has revisted various connections and I will be embarking upon a new adventure. In a bittidz nutshell, both of us are moving forward and embellish the changes, which is going to be positive!

My son popped in today and it was a really nice visit. Our neighbour had some extra grass sods left; and we were able to make use of it on our wee tid patch of lawn. Believe it or not, the grass turfs fit all the spots that were needful of lawn. It looks so much better. We gave our neighbour some special biscuits as a bit of a thank you, and he was appreciative.

Tidbit: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

Bittid: "Love thy neighbour, as thyself."

We have been fortunate with our neighbours; wherever we have lived. This area is most refreshing, and it is, as if everyone genuinely enjoys treating each other well! That is how it should be!

I like the above photo image. Alan and I are appreciatively happy, regardless of whatever else goes on around us. We are also very thankful that He Directs our path each and every day.

Am looking forward to watching some of the ministerial shows on T.V. tomorrow on the Vision Channel. A hearty thank you to all those concerned with providing such great programs.

Good Night, Peace, and God Bless.

Reflective time-out

Good Evening, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Strange day here...Definitely fall. Now pouring with rain, cooler temperatures, and there is a strong breeze brewing.

Speaking of a 'strong breeze,' a lot of options have flown across our path today. I have asked Him to Direct our Path, and to Use us and Guide us as per His Will, His Purpose, and His Plan. Amazing what is transpiring along the way.

I followed up on a few tidbit leads earlier today and received some favourable responses. However, we have some matters to attend to first; so this is good for the back burner for the bittid time being. This has been a 'reflective' time-out (as in a working holiday at home) for both Alan and I. We are 'brainstorming' and doing our due diligence in checking out all our options for the future.

There have been many tidbitz lessons learned from our experiences; and we have come through several situations (with His Help). We are thankful more than ever, that Christ is our Saviour and that He has, indeed, sustained us each and every day. We are living day by day, and at the same bittidz time; it takes courage, because there is the unknown. Call it a 'Leap of Faith; and just 'keep on trekking' regardless. What we do know though, is that He does Provide and that gives us comfort and reassurance. He is our Refuge and Strength.

We are glad it is now nightfall and we are grateful for the productive day that we have just spent. We know there are changes and we are positively embracing them and going forward with whatever unfolds.

Tidbit - Ask Him to give you understanding, wisdom, clarity and discernment. Keep things simple and also appreciate the little things and Thank Him for your daily Blessings.

Bittid - Be a Blessing to others; by genuinely uplifting them. Your own problems soon dissolve, when you help others.

Am now going to go and enjoy the rest of the evening. 'Praise Him In ALL things.'

I love the above photo image; as it looks so cosy and peaceful. I wonder if the picture depicts a real location; as it is dear to my heart.

Peace and God Bless.

Steadfast Focus

Good Afternoon, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Almost two bittid weeks have flown past us! To recap, we did do another garage sale on the weekend of the 10th. Eventhough we did not garner much in the way of coinage, we enjoyed meeting more people. Also, we were able to shed / unload some more bittids of 'clutter.' A lot of the people we interacted with, said that this was not the usual garage sale. I heartily agreed; and a good time was had by all. Those who were not smiling when they arrived, they certainly were when they left.

We are becoming more settled in our our new abode and we, indeed, have much to be thankful for! Since we have moved here, we have focused all the more on Christ and we believe with all our hearts, that He has a specific purpose for each and every one of us.

We have also been involved with some ongoing 'stuff' and it is just a matter of time when things will be finally resolved.

Mid last week, we were exceedingly needful of a 'helping hand' and we Prayed to Him for His 'help', as we know that He is our Provider and Saviour. Well, within a very short time later, we unexpectedly received tidbit 'word' that Alan was the recipient of a small reimbursement that was due to him some seven years ago! Talk about timely; (NO coincidence!) and it was in the exact amount that we were in major need of for that day! That was truly a Gift of Grace from Him!

This past weekend as mentioned, we did not have a garage sale; as we had had four in a row. Also, as it happened, it poured with rain; so we were happy for the reprieve and the cooler weather was refreshing.

This past Sunday, I enjoyed watching the Vision Channel. ie. 'Hour of Power', 'World Impact Ministries', and 'Living Truth'; and received some ephifancies and tidbits!

For those of you who wish and appreciate encouragement and solid teachings from the Bible etc, best to tune into these programs. ie. On 'Hour of Power,' Dr. Sheila Schuller Coleman's guests Jan Coates (author and speaker) and Pastor Brad Boyd share their uplifting stories. On 'World Impact Minsisties,' Pastor Peter Youngren's guest, Pastor Age Aleskjaer of the Oslo Christian Centre (Oslo, Norway), gives encouraging suggestions on how to Pray in Jesus' name. (I have a soft spot for Norway, as my Dad was born in Trondheim). Also, Pastor Charles Price of 'Living Truth' provides meaningful insights as well. We are appreciative too, of daily reading 'My Daily Journey with Christ', published by Pastor Charles. There are many other wonderful ministires; these are just a few.

Yesterday, we had an urgent circumstance and the few people we turned to, were to no avail. We had / have a need for the short term; and with all the undue bittidz delays, it has not been easy. When speaking with a friend of ours later yesterday, I made the following comments: "I guess everyone is laughing at us; as if we are the laughing stock". No reply; so I continued with: "Well, fine, if that is the way of it; eventhough we know the truth of the matter." Believe it or not, those words gave / give me a tidbitz boost of good cheer and confidence! I also gently shared that our immediate request had been supplied by Him.

Yesterday when we were struggling with the situation,'something' within me, just said, 'Do this.' Eventhough, it was a challenge, I Prayed for the Holy Spirit in Jesus' name to Guide me; as I was very definitely out of my comfort zone. Well, one of the people involved, said: 'I will help you out of these inequities.' I was blown away; and he was surprised too by his comment. So, all I can say is that he and I were empowered by the Holy Spirit, who Prevailed yesterday, right then and there!

Apart from the move and so forth, we have also been looking at other avenues for our future. We are truly looking forward to closure, and eventhough it has been a long tough journey, the experiences have been lessons for us too.

Tidbit - Even in your worse moments, when all seems to be dim, just turn to Him and Ask Him to Direct your path and to show you the way. Seek Him out by Knocking on His door and it shall be opened unto you.

Bittid - Do not fret when faced with ridicule, indignation, dissidence etc. Calmly stay your course; by being all the more focused in your daily Walk, Faith and Trust in Him. He is your Shepherd and He does take care of you. Do not give up; as He does not give up on you. He loves each and every one of us, unconditionally and wants a relationship with each of us. All one has to do is to steadfastedly Ask, to Seek, and to Knock on His door.

Well, we have some things to attend to. It is a gorgeous fall day and we are thankful for our Blessings and joyful too, for the recent help He gave us! 'Praise Him In ALL Things!'

I like the above photo image of 'Seek and Ye Shall Find'.

Peace and God Bless.

Refreshing moments!

Good Morning, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

It ia a beautiful sunny morning and fall is definitely in the air. The forecast for the week, is for hot hot temperatures; so we are extra appreciative for the cooler and refreshing start to the day.

We had the garage sale; and eventhough there were not many people (Labour Day Weekend), we again met some more of our kind neighbours in the neighbourhood and so forth. We have enjoyed everyone we have met thus far; be it through our few garage sales or whatever. As mentioned in an earlier post, there is a joyfulnees and a spirit of thankfulness that we have found invigorating. We managed to unload some more tidbitz 'stuff'; albeit giving more away than selling items - which was fine. We have been asked to do another garage sale; well, perhaps. We also just received a coupon from a company that takes away 'stuff.' We may call upon them in due course.

We are settling in and the change is for the better. We are grateful more than ever for our daily Blessings. Yesterday, a neighour popped by and introduced herself; and I ended up being given a tour of her home and meeting her husband and daughter. Methinks we will become good friends. Writing of neighbours, our past next door neighbours gave us a call and said that they missed us. We were touched and when we next go into town, we will get together with them. Also, when we are better organized (unpacked), we will invite the whole crew over for a bittidz barbecue or something that is 'no fuss, no muss.' Most likely, they will carpool.

Again, we have been reading 'My Daily Journey with Christ' (you can refer to the Sept 1st post), written by Pastor Charles Price. If it is any consolation, all that he has said, is what Alan and I have been experiencing - almost to the day! There are no bit coincidences. We are still in a 'waiting' mode and I just read Charles' insights for today: "Don't be Afraid to Wait." Very interesting.

Recently celebrated my birthday; another tid year older! My son and his girl friend came over and barbecued a salmon for us in the evening, and we were appreciative of our fun visit. Earlier in the day, my daughter and our wee grandsons came over with some lovely roses (that we will plant in the garden) and a nice home-made card.

Tidbit - Do random of acts of genuine kindness. Be it with a gentle smile, giving an encouraging word, and / or a helping hand to those in need.

Bittid - Trust in Him to daily Sustain you. When things appear to be overwhelming, turn everything over to Him and He Provides. Perhaps not right away, but He does Prevail in His Time, as per His Will, Purpose, and Plan.

Hope to be back a bittid later. Here is wishing you a great day. May this be the best tidbit day yet. Actually may each and every day be the best day; and may you enjoy each day at a time. "Praise Him in ALL Things."

Love the above photo image; very peaceful and refreshing.

Peace and God Bless.

Plentiful and fruitful harvests

Good Morning, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Well, a week has flown past us! We have since had a tid garage sale and we will be doing another one this weekend. We have unearthed more 'stuff' from our move. Garage sales are very interesting; you meet all types. I know it is the nature to enjoy a good banter and bargaining at garage sales; however, there were some who went a bit overboard. To the point, where we had to say gently to a very few, 'Well, if that is how you feel, perhaps you can find a better bargain elsewhere.' We had already come down in price, to where it was ridiculous. Others who were there were also surprised by the aggressive posture; and supported us by asking us: 'How much do you want for this item anyway?' Well, we worked out a fair price with them and they were appreciative. A gracious attitude and thoughtful diplomacy goes a long way.

We have enjoyed the garage sales (You can refer to my August 23rd post, 'Strength of Character') and as per that post, we have met some wonderful people; who have become our friends. The same couple was back last weekend and we will be getting together for a meal in the near future.

There were many people who attended our sale and a lot of them asked us to continue having more! Well, I do not know about that; but we do have a lot of 'stuff' to unload. It also helps the pocket book. We met a young couple and they purchased some hangers and whatnot. They were moving into their first apartment. We agreed on a reasonable price and when they paid us, they were a few dollars short. I did not comment; thinking: 'They are nice; give them a break.' A bittid time later, they came back, apologizing all over the place. I asked them for what? Well, because they had not paid us the full amount! I was totally blown away by their honesty! I thanked them. I also suggested that God, Our Father, knows all things and watches everything and that He would be glad of their integrity. Well, they were all the more elated! I ended up saying that they were a special couple and added: 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.' They full heartedly agreed; and it was as if their joyful faces were shining! It was a refreshing interaction. I also said, 'Hope to see you again!' They felt the same.

Alan and I have been reading 'My Daily Journey with Christ', a tidbit booklet that we receive monthly from Charles Price, of Living Truth (www.livingtruth.ca). Pastor Charles Price is 'right on' with his teachings and they have helped us in our daily walk in Christ. Thank you Charles.

Also, watched 'Hour of Power' with Pastor Sheila Schuller-Coleman and for those of you who are seeking and / or are curious, best if you tune into their website of encouragement and hope (www.hourofpower.org) etc. To quote a tidbitz from her: "So, that’s a typical day of abiding, being a branch, just resting in the Lord, just letting His love flow through you and me, and bearing fruit. That’s all it is. That’s all it takes."

I have been saying to most of the people who came to our bittidz garage sales:'Thank you for taking the time to stop by. If you see something you can not live without, I would rather you walk away with something you feel good about (ie that we have not over charged you) and that you leave happier than when you first arrived. We are not here to gauge you; instead, we like to be reasonable all the way around.' I felt good saying that; but then that is the Truth. People can tell too, whether one is being genuine or not. Anyway, it has been a good experience and we look forward to doing another one and meeting more friends.

Tidbit - 'Less is best.'

We have accumulated 'stuff' and we do not need it. Too much clutter etc etc etc. A garage sale is excellent for passing things on! Apart from the coin, it is well worth seeing the smiles on peoples' faces. There is too little of smiling these days, methinks.

Another experience: There is an older woman (in her 80's perhaps) and she has been to the sales we have had. I have put out some shoes and clothing from my Mum (alas, they were not my size) and this lady appreciated the quality of the items. She does not appear to have much coin; and I practically gave her some shoes and dresses (designer classics). Her face beamed; and it was as if she was a small child who set foot in a toy store. That grips my heart and I feel a lump in my throat; which leads me into the next bittid.

Bittid - 'Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you.'

Yesterday, was a tidbit slice! Alan and I have been experiencing our share of 'trials and tribulations' (again, who hasn't?) asd we are looking forward to having resolution to various matters. We had / have some immediate challenges, and I literaly fell upon my knees and simply asked Him, 'What do we do? Why is this happening? We have done our best to be truthful, to be honourable, to be equitable etc?' I was literally in anguish, with hands on my head in our bathroom. (We have been steadfastedly saying our Prayers, Asking, Seeking, and Knocking; and things have appeared to be 'silent'). Well, the next thing I hear (a split second later) is Alan's voice shouting for me. I chose to ignore his calls; as I forlornly thought 'Now what?' It turns out that one of our few friends (whom we have confided in somewhat) called and offered her help. To us, that was an awesome miracle! God answered our Prayer immediately; which goes to show that He SUSTAINS us.

We still have some thorny issues to deal with; inequitable ones, I might add. However,it now appears that the 'truth' is finally surfacing and being exposed.
The verse Matthew 6:26 (Amplified Bible)comes is a good example of being sustained by Him.
"Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father keeps feeding them. Are you not worth much more than they?"
Also the accompanying words / insights from whomever (my aplogies, as I do not have the name), have stuck with me. ie. "The enemy wants you to be fearful of tomorrow. So your main goal needs to be to enjoy the life Jesus died to give you today. Do what you can to live in righteousness, peace and joy, and trust Him to do the rest."

Also, Galatians 6:9 says, "Do not become weary in doing good. For in due time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." That is reassuring!

Hurrah! It took a bit of persistent 'trial and error' before I was able to post this photo image. We have a dear friend (he knows who he is) and this is one of his many wonderful pictures (which we apperciate!) he has sent us. It is beautiful and indeed, it reminds me of a plentiful and fruitful harvest. This glorious picture reminds me also of Pastor Sheila's comments in her message of last Sunday, in the Crystal Cathedral.

Have to go for now; hope you have a plentiful and fruitful harvest! 'Praise Him in ALL Things.'

Peace and God Bless.

Have Steadfast Faith and Hope

Good Morning, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Have you ever felt 'stymied?' Most likely at various tid times, you have. Both Alan and I currently, are in a 'waiting game' and we are Prayful that He will Provide Solution to what appears to be a 'stymied situation.'

We have experienced numerous setbacks, delays, and then more delays. Personally, we do not quite understand all this; however, we believe that God has a Purpose and a better Plan than we know. The words by Robert Schuller Jr: "When you're down to nothing, you know that He is up to something; that is, something good for you." I am taking comfort in that thought; because this is exactly where Alan and I are, at this present time. That being said, we will keep on trekking in Faith and Trust in Him, and Rely upon Him to direct our path, as per His Will, in His time. 'He IS the Way, the Truth, and the Life.' Sometimes, it is not that easy; but that is our daily walk. Another perpetual solace is that He is our Refuge and Strength.

We are thankful for our many Blessings. All I have to do, is to think about other less fortunate parts of the world, where there is disease, drought, poverty, famine, hunger, weather disruptions (earthquakes, floods, tornados, tsunami's, storms etc) wars and rumours of wars etc. (telltale signs of Revelation). We are grateful for each and every day and whatever unfolds, we say 'Thank You.' We find it simpler to live one day at a time and cast all our cares and burdens upon Him.

We have experienced many bizzare 'out of left field' / 'off the wall' spiritual attacks. More than ever, we are asking Him to 'Arm and Equip us with the full Armor of God and to protect us and shield us from our enemies and foes.' I think of Joyce Meyer of 'Enjoying Everyday Life' as she says the same both morning and night; along with the Lord's Prayer. That is such a beautiful Prayer!

With our move, there have been many changes; and we are interactiing with embracing the changes. Methinks too, it is how you face your circumstances. When you continue to continue to be thankful and have hope in Him, that helps you through each day. At the end of each day, you know that He has sustained you. We know that ALL Things are Possible with Him; so again, we turn eveything over to Him. He has a Purpose and a Plan; and we are Prayful for a Divine Intervention. Also, you can refer to my March 7th, 2011 post 'Divine Delays'; as that may be the tidbitz way of it too.

It is a beautiful summer morning and there is a touch of fall in the air. I love this time of year!

Tidbit - Hope this gives those of you who are / or know of others who are feeling discouraged etc, a bit of enocouragement and hope. Focus daily upon Him and have the steadfast Trust that He always Prevails.

Bittid - Have a forgiving spirit and love thine enemies. Very easy to be resentful and / or have hardened hearts. Amazing what happens when you surrender everything to Christ. Ask and you will Receive. Seek and you will Find. Knock and He will open a door for you. Also, when one door closes, He opens another. (That is what is happening to Alan and I). Be ready for changes and let the Holy Spirit work within you for His Purpose. Your life becomes a lot simpler, and in tough times, He does sustain you.

I like the above photo image re: The Armor of God. Also here is a passage re: The Armor of God from the Bible. Plus reading the Bible really helps too!

"Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins
with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be
able to extinguish all the flaming missiles of the evil one. And take the
helmut of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God".
(Ephesians 6: 14-17)

Will write a bittidz before too long.

Peace and God Bless.

Strength of Character

Good Morning, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Again, it has been a tidbitz while since I last wrote a post. Truly, we have been on the go and at the end of each day, we are grateful for the peace of a summer's evening.

We are still unpacking; and our home is becoming a cosy and warm abode. Our house guest (my good friend whom I have not seen for at least 20+ years) arrived on our doorstep some twelve days ago and it was wonderful to see her again. We carried on as if we had just seen each other the bittidz day before! Very few people, methinks, one can do that with.

The four or five days she stayed with us went by very quickly; and we shared many of our life stories and spiritual experiences. She knows the door is open at any time. Perhaps she will stop by here on her way home; after she has a visit with another friend. She arrived on the Thursday and quite literally, I had just finished 'her' room, when she and her little dog appeared at our door. Good timing!

Our dog Blue has had a number of adjustments to handle, and we feel he has done very well. Plus with the little female house guest pet, that helped him settle in all the more.

We are still involved in the legal saga; and are working towards closure. More about that when it is so. Suffice to say, we have observed various human traits in nature, character, and behaviour.

We recently had a garage sale and enjoyed meeting some special people. We also met a fun couple; and we found that we have a lot of things / connections in common. (There are no tid coincidences!) As it happens, they have invited themselves over, and have offered to bring the food and the wine! Our dining room table is oozing with files; so we are thankful we can retreat to another spot. ie. Our covered outdoor patio. I never met my grandfather; but apparently he always used to say: "We have another room you know."

Tidbit - Keep things simple and live one day at a time.

Bittid - Continue to 'Praise Him in ALL Things.'

Those two bits worth have sustained us through these challenging times. 'He IS the Way, the Truth, and the Life.' We know He knows all things and the Ten Commandments are more important than ever to follow as a daily guide. When one asks Him for understanding, more things appear to make sense. Also the Bible becomes like a living Truth.

We saw the movie, 'The Story of Ruth' last night; and I identify with the Biblical story. It was an excellent portrayal of character and well worth watching. I immediately appreciated Naomi and Ruth, for their strength of character, and how they stood up for the TRUTH. It is true that, 'the truth sets one free.'

Will be back with some tids when I can. In the meantime, hope your spirits are uplifted and encouraged to keep on trekking in Trust in Him, for each and every moment of each passing day. When you Ask Him to carry your burdens; He does. When you feel swamped / overwhelmed, just Thank Him and cast all your cares upon Him. He encourages Prayer dialogue and wants a personal relationship with you; as He loves you unconditionally! Ask for the Holy Spirit to infill you; and you will see / and or make a gentle difference to those around you. "Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you."

The above photo image suggests to open your heart and invite Him in and He will enter. Then you can Ask and Seek, knowing that He will Direct your path and Provide.

Peace and God Bless.

Thankful for New Blessings!

Good Afternoon, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

No, I have not quit...ie writing a post etc. It is just that we have finally moved and the move has been quite the non stop feat. However, we are thankful we have a roof now over our heads and so forth.

To recap on the move. We are creating our home into a cosy little place to 'hang our hats.' We presently are renting and we have the option to buy, should the owner ever wish to sell. We have found that we quite enjoy the area and the people and we love our new abode.

Everything is as if a new canvas is being presented or painted. ie New sets of circumstances and changes galore. We are trekking forward and appreciative for each and every day. We know that Christ has sustained us through and through. 'Praise Him in ALL Things.'

Our home still looks like a battle field. The downstairs is semi reasonable and the garage is packed full to the ceiling. We took our appliances with us and when they are sold, that will provide us with more space in the garage. We will then rearrange the 'stuff' and also ultimately have a garage sale.

We have reassessed on much and realize that 'less is best' in all regards. We have discovered too, that there are a lot of wonderful people out here. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." We have met a number of dog walkers etc and in a tid shell, it would appear that there is almost an ever present spirit of 'redemption' and a genuine joy and thankfulness. We are also 'embracing' our new set of circumstances and it is true, that the 'Truth sets you free.'

Alan and I were talking about 'friends' yesterday. What are the characteristics of a 'friend?' Well, while we have been unpacking etc, we have been reflecting on that very thing. We can count on our hands the friends we have; and they are Blessings indeed! We were just recently given some help (no questions asked, no hurtful and scornful / indignant comments to rub even more salt into already open wounds etc). It was based on trust and the fact that they have had their difficulties; hence they have empathy. They also know, that we would do the same for them, if things were reversed.

I have a good friend (have not seen her since high school!) and a few weeks ago, she called up 'out of the blue.' She is coming to stay with us next week and it could be for a tidbitz while. Told her briefly of our situation and she is more than happy to chip in for the groceries for the time she is here. She sadly lost her son and her brother; so methinks she is looking for a place to just flop and seek a bit of refuge. We can do that for her. So, in between our legal scenario, I will be getting the upstairs ready for her arrival. She knows that she may have to 'rough it' and she is quite content. As she said, it is not the home, it is the people in it who matter.' It is rather neat that she and I can carry on as if it were just yesterday when we last saw each other.

I mentioned legal issues. As per my last post, that is now in the works. We are seeking Justice and again, we know that He watches, knows all, and HATES inequities. We are Prayful; knowing He has a majestic plan and eventhough we have been working on various options, we are waiting upon Him (He is our Advocate) for Provision. We know He has a purpose as per His Will; so we cast all our cares upon Him and are thankful for each and every day.

Was watching 'Hour of Power' earlier, and for those of you, who appreciate an uplifting ear of encouragement; particularly if you are experiencing 'shattered dreams', tune into www.hourofpower.org. Also Dr. Schuller was sharing that Jesus is his Esteemed Friend; and that is also where Alan and I are at. There are NO coincidences. 'He IS the Way, the Truth, and the Life.' We are leaving it all to Him to Direct our Paths.

Also, we have been enjoying and appreciating the monthly booklet, 'My Daily Journey with Christ' mailed to us from Pastor Charles Price, of Living Truth. The last three topics: 'The Power of Weakness,' 'No Fear in Asking,' and 'Don't Pray For a New Car' are exactly where Alan and I are at at this time. Again, NO bittid coincidences.

We are thankful for these specific world international ministries; as well as many other genuine tidbit teachings and inspiring insights from such ministries as those provided by Joyce Meyer, Rhonda Lazerte, Peter Youngren, Pastor Barber etc.

Tidbit - Make the best of everything. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you through everything; trials and tribulations, the works! Remember too, to Thank Him when He Prevails!

Bittid - Be genuinely appreciative and thankful for all your Blessings and even if your circumstances are not 'stellar.' Things do turn around for the better; if you continually confide and place your daily Trust in Him; thus to be led by the Holy Spirit!

Eventhough Alan and I have a rather full platter, we are totally thankful for a bittidz of a 'breather.' As a good friend calmly just said: 'As long as you have a place to sleep, and to brush your teeth, and to make a cup of coffee.' Her wonderful Mum, who has since passed away, always said to her - 'Be still and Know that I am God' (Psalm 46:10).

One of the plants that we transported in the move, was our 'Braveheart.' It is coming back, in wondeful purple splendour. The above picture is a photo image; and I will take a picture when there are more vivid flowerings. As we organize things, we will invigorate the garden to be a refreshing and peaceful spot. We have already seen dragonflies flying about; so this makes our little garden all the more special, methinks. There is even a small green lawn, and our Blue loves roling about in it. Currently, there are new roofs being put on in the complex; so this has been an extra interesting time. However, we will enjoy the benefits of a new roof, before too long.

Well, I had better return to unpacking. Bit by bit, and tid by tid, things are being put away, as well as being designated for a garage sale. As I mentioned, my good friend (who is a true friend), is coming next week to stay with us; so I am all the more motivated to get this place of boxes, hence trails, cleared up.

It is a long weekend here; and we are thankful for the peace and quiet. Hope you are enjoying a nice weekend as well.

Peace and God Bless.

Be ever thankful!

Good Morning, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

It has been a bit of a while since I last wrote a tid of a post (June 8th). So many things to do, in such little time, it would definitely appear. Alan and I have been packing practically non-stop. However, we now have a place to relocate to - as of ten days ago. We will be renting for a year or more; (perhaps an option even to buy then - however, we are not thinking about that, at this time). At any rate, we have the breathing room to step back, to re evaluate, and to recover from these last couple of roller coaster years.

To reiterate and recap, you may wish to refer to my June 3rd post of 'Looking Forward!' re my thoughts. "Alan and I have sadly observed inequities, deceit, collusion etc; so we are now in the legal process of resolving things in a fair fashion. We take comfort and solace in Knowing He IS our Refuge and Strength' and that He IS our Advocate for Truth and Justice. He HATES inequities!!!"

We are still on that winding trail, on the cliff, and we are more assured than ever, that He Directs our path and that Truth and Justice prevails. Everything is in His time, in Accordance with His Will, Purpose, and Plan. Yesterday evening, an ephifany tidbit came to me. ie. 'It is our responsibility to Rely upon Him!' Yes, He has promised to take care of His children (all of us), but we MUST have total trust and faith in Him; that He provides the help that is needed, the solutions. Alan and I are joyful and thankful that 'all things are possible with Him.' The New Testament passage - "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me", keeps pulsating within my heart and oozing enthusiastically throughout my veins.

Alan and I are, indeed, moving forward. It is a change - a major one for sure; however, we are looking forward to our new adventure and to eagerly go forth with what unfolds, day by day. We are making the best of it and our rented home will be a very cosy spot. My daughter, son-in-law, and our twin grandsons live a short distance away; so it will be all the more special! All the modern conveniences are within walking distance; how neat is that!!! Also, we know our pup, Blue, will adjust to his new surroundings, as there is a small garden.

Eventhough Alan and I have been on the go, we have appreciated reading daily, the 'Daily Journey with Christ', a free booklet that we receive monthly from Pastor Charles Price, of Living Truth. We identify with his insights; as this is exactly what we have experienced and where we are at presently. No coincidences here, folks!

A big heartfelt thank you to Pastor Charles, for sharing his solid teachings and messages of encouragement. His ministry, as well as several others I have referred to (in previous posts), are uplifting, as in a 'breath of fresh air' to us! Also, the Bible, which is the Truth, is all the more awesome and meaningful, in our everyday experiences! For those of you who wish to know more etc, I encourage you to check out these ministries.

I am glad it is Saturday morning; as I can sit here with my elixir of coffee and reflect thankfully upon our Blessings. I am also enjoying the large cup that my son made for me for Mother's Day. You can refer to my May 8th post, if you wish a bittid of background. ie. 'A cherished mug shot on Mother's Day!' You can see the above picture.

It is raining; however, I am grateful for this gentle and refreshing rain. I pulled a bittidz muscle yesterday in my back; so I am moving rather slowly at the moment. Alan and I have been doing most of the packing ourselves; as we need to be prudent with the moving costs. The movers will primarily be moving the furniture and the heavy non-breakables. ie. books, that sort of thing. It indeed, has been a journey; however, we know that He is there with us through and through!

The new owners came by yesterday (We did not need to apologize for the war zone of boxes etc. LOL!) to do further measurements. They are an older and delightful couple. They will be making major renovations and we are happy for the 'face lift' that our home will lovingly receive!

Will share a tid tale. Within the last week or so, we had a mound that 'appeared' in the carpet, in our den / family room. Of course, that room is where we have a number of packed boxes. It turns out it is a fatigued membrane; and fortunately, it is not our problem (nor the new owners), as it is occuring from the outside. (ie Strata's responsibility).

Also, the crew of pressure washers were in the complex and our outside tap (the freezer part of it, is fatigued as well). Well, when the hose was attached to it, we had quite the flood in our kitchen, part of the den and front hall. Towels were literally floating along the kitchen tiled floors! We are thankful too, that this is an external issue as well. All the units are being prepped for painting. The pressure washers had to discontinue temporarily with our place; and since then everything has been mopped up.

As it happens, the new owners are not moving in til September, as they are doing extensive renovations. So needless to write, our packing etc has been quite the uphill challenge. The risen mound has not burst fortunately. Once we empty the den of the sofas etc and all the bit boxes, the carpet will be lifted up and all will be put right.

Meanshile, the sun has been attempting to appear several times; amongst dark threatening clouds (rather picturesque). So, it is an extra perfect day to rest, methinks. Particularly, when I thought I was back in my twenties yesterday manoeuvring bittidical boxes around. LOL! Have had to do some 'admin' stuff, (which I keep putting off! LOL!) so, this will be a good day to attend to that tidbitical task. Now it is pouring with rain; and the lush greenery and surrounding colourful foliage stands out magnificently against the black skies.

Hope to be back before we move to our new abode. We have a number of matters to attend to; however a tidbit - 'Just keep on trekking. Trust and Know in Faith that He is with you, every step of the way!'

Also, a bittid or two - i.e. Romans 8;28 - "And we know that God causes all things to work for the good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." I confidently keep saying that, amongst other passages, as well as being thankful, in all circumstances. And, we do have much to be thankful for! Also, from Hebrews 11:1 - "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."

Peace and God Bless.