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    The Worth of Words – Pathways to Organization

    Here are some Bible verses about the power of words: Ephesians 4:29: Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. A famous quote from Maya Angelou says, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Let’s celebrate the Love Month of February with words of love and kindness. Manna from Heaven I pray these verses will bless you as you speak to your loved ones: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.

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    New Devotional Out Now! Treasure – Pathways to Organization

    I had the joy of writing this alongside Lisa Burkhardt Worley and the Pearls of Promise Ministry Team and we believe each day’s devotion will inspire you in your walk with the Lord. Great for Christmas presents too! Treasure: A Pearls of Promise 52-Week Devotional Manna from Heaven I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

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    For God to Heal our Nation – Pathways to Organization

    If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. In 2 Chronicles 7:19-22, God says, “But if you turn away and forsake the decrees and command I have given you and go off to serve other gods and worship them, then I will uproot Israel from my land, which I have given them, and will reject this temple I have consecrated for my Name. … Because they have forsaken the Lord, the God of their ancestors, who brought them out of Egypt, and have embraced other gods, worshiping and serving them – that is why he brought all this disaster on them.” God means business when we worship ourselves and reject His Word.

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    God is the Light – Pathways to Organization

    As it turned out, He was prepared to do just that through another king, one who was a ‘man after his own heart’ (I Samuel 13:1), King David, and later his own son, Jesus. Action Plan We are now asking ourselves, “How do we move forward?” First, we follow our God, the Shephard, who cares for His bride, the church. We need to remember what God promised us in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” God will stand with us as we navigate this season of great sadness.

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    God is the Light – Pathways to Organization

    As it turned out, He was prepared to do just that through another king, one who was a ‘man after his own heart’ (I Samuel 13:1), King David, and later his own son, Jesus. Action Plan We are now asking ourselves, “How do we move forward?” First, we follow our God, the Shephard, who cares for His bride, the church. We need to remember what God promised us in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” God will stand with us as we navigate this season of great sadness.

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    Time With God is Everything – Pathways to Organization

    Psalm 46:10-11 When I took the life-altering step to follow Jesus, I embarked on a personal journey of studying the Bible, praying, and engaging in fellowship with other believers. But the act of setting the timer itself can open a gateway for you to start hearing God’s voice, potentially transforming your spiritual journey. Manna from Heaven Then He said, “Go out, and stand on the mountain before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore into the mountains and broke the rocks in pieces before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake; and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice (I Kings 19: 11-12).

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    Time With God is Everything – Pathways to Organization

    Psalm 46:10-11 When I took the life-altering step to follow Jesus, I embarked on a personal journey of studying the Bible, praying, and engaging in fellowship with other believers. But the act of setting the timer itself can open a gateway for you to start hearing God’s voice, potentially transforming your spiritual journey. Manna from Heaven Then He said, “Go out, and stand on the mountain before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore into the mountains and broke the rocks in pieces before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake; and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice (I Kings 19: 11-12).

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    How Important is Rest? – Pathways to Organization

    Exodus 31:15 However, in today’s world, not many people know what the Sabbath is or why we should take a day to rest, even though God says it is so important that the person who works on the Sabbath is put to death! She is the author of “Niksen: Embracing the Dutch Art of Doing Nothing.” She had just moved there and saw that the Dutch are consistently ranked among the world’s happiest people. She is the author of Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, and Come Empty: Pour Out Life’s Hurts, and Receive God’s Healing Love.

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    How Important is Rest? – Pathways to Organization

    Exodus 31:15 However, in today’s world, not many people know what the Sabbath is or why we should take a day to rest, even though God says it is so important that the person who works on the Sabbath is put to death! She is the author of “Niksen: Embracing the Dutch Art of Doing Nothing.” She had just moved there and saw that the Dutch are consistently ranked among the world’s happiest people. She is the author of Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, and Come Empty: Pour Out Life’s Hurts, and Receive God’s Healing Love.

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    We Must Stand for Truth – Pathways to Organization

    What is so extraordinary is that these leaflets were distributed so widely, as in telephone booths, mailed to important professors, and taken by courier to other universities, that the Nazi party thought it was being backed by a very large terrorist group rather than a small group of students. Her friend, Else Gebel remembers the last words Sophie said, “How can we expect righteousness to prevail when there is hardly anyone willing to give himself up individually to a righteous cause…What does my death matter if, by our acts, thousands are warned and alerted.” And then she said, “God, my refuge into eternity.” But this phenomenal story doesn’t end here! Playwright Lillian Groag said in Newsday on February 22, 1993, “It is possibly the most spectacular moment of resistance that I can think of in the twentieth century…The fact that five little kids, in the mouth of the wolf, where it really counted, had the tremendous courage to do what they did, is spectacular to me.

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    We Must Stand for Truth – Pathways to Organization

    What is so extraordinary is that these leaflets were distributed so widely, as in telephone booths, mailed to important professors, and taken by courier to other universities, that the Nazi party thought it was being backed by a very large terrorist group rather than a small group of students. Her friend, Else Gebel remembers the last words Sophie said, “How can we expect righteousness to prevail when there is hardly anyone willing to give himself up individually to a righteous cause…What does my death matter if, by our acts, thousands are warned and alerted.” And then she said, “God, my refuge into eternity.” But this phenomenal story doesn’t end here! Playwright Lillian Groag said in Newsday on February 22, 1993, “It is possibly the most spectacular moment of resistance that I can think of in the twentieth century…The fact that five little kids, in the mouth of the wolf, where it really counted, had the tremendous courage to do what they did, is spectacular to me.

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    The Miracle of the Shepherd’s Field of Bethlehem – Pathways to Organization

    Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.Luke 2:8-12 I had the great privilege to visit Israel a few years ago, and needless to say, it was a momentous time in my life to see where Jesus had lived and where He and His disciples had walked. Suddenly, after all these years of singing Christmas songs, I understood the reality and the full meaning of where Jesus was born and why shepherds were the first to hear that beautiful announcement that the Messiah had been born! I pray that you will ‘see’ Christ at Christmas this year and thank God for His indescribable gift to us – that Jesus came to be with us and to later die for us but then to be resurrected by the power of God, so He is with us forever!

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    The Miracle of the Shepherd’s Field of Bethlehem – Pathways to Organization

    Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.Luke 2:8-12 I had the great privilege to visit Israel a few years ago, and needless to say, it was a momentous time in my life to see where Jesus had lived and where He and His disciples had walked. Suddenly, after all these years of singing Christmas songs, I understood the reality and the full meaning of where Jesus was born and why shepherds were the first to hear that beautiful announcement that the Messiah had been born! I pray that you will ‘see’ Christ at Christmas this year and thank God for His indescribable gift to us – that Jesus came to be with us and to later die for us but then to be resurrected by the power of God, so He is with us forever!

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    The Secret to Being Thankful – Pathways to Organization

    When we focus on God, the blinders are taken off our eyes and we see the reality of life – that God loves us so much He sent His only Son to die in our place and give us life with Him on earth as well as in eternity. When we take the stand of saying, “Yes, Jesus, I need and want You to come into my life” then our whole self will be filled with thanksgiving that God saved you! Philippians 4:4-7 I pray this Thanksgiving you will be filled with amazing joy and gratitude so that your problems will seem small compared to the riches we have in Christ.

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    The Secret to Being Thankful – Pathways to Organization

    When we focus on God, the blinders are taken off our eyes and we see the reality of life – that God loves us so much He sent His only Son to die in our place and give us life with Him on earth as well as in eternity. When we take the stand of saying, “Yes, Jesus, I need and want You to come into my life” then our whole self will be filled with thanksgiving that God saved you! Philippians 4:4-7 I pray this Thanksgiving you will be filled with amazing joy and gratitude so that your problems will seem small compared to the riches we have in Christ.

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    God is in Control – Pathways to Organization

    Isaiah 55:8-9 With the recent infiltration of Hamas into Israel, one would think that it took God unaware. When everything around us feels out of control, we can allow the truth of Scripture to prove to us that God has been, is, and will be sovereign over our lives and the world. But it will all “work together for good.” Romans 8:28 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people both now and forevermore.

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    God is in Control – Pathways to Organization

    Isaiah 55:8-9 With the recent infiltration of Hamas into Israel, one would think that it took God unaware. When everything around us feels out of control, we can allow the truth of Scripture to prove to us that God has been, is, and will be sovereign over our lives and the world. But it will all “work together for good.” Romans 8:28 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people both now and forevermore.

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    God Created Heaven on Earth – Pathways to Organization

    I was able to attend a concert recently composed by a full, professional symphony orchestra. At first, I sat on the edge of my seat so that I could see each instrument perform its part in the music. I could hear the violins along with the horns and the percussion along with the oboe. Then, I sat back in my chair, closed my eyes, and began to hear the musical piece as one unit. Not trying to hear each separate part, I was able to hear the whole, and in doing so, the music carried me along a path of beauty and inspiration. As the music played, I also began to think that this must be a tiny idea of what the sounds would be like in heaven! The music will be so beautiful as well as deeply penetrating that we will be carried along the paths of heaven as a gentle breeze. At that moment, I found God in my thoughts and in my spirit. He is the creator of all music and uses it to bring his creation to Himself.

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    God Created Heaven on Earth – Pathways to Organization

    I was able to attend a concert recently composed by a full, professional symphony orchestra. At first, I sat on the edge of my seat so that I could see each instrument perform its part in the music. I could hear the violins along with the horns and the percussion along with the oboe. Then, I sat back in my chair, closed my eyes, and began to hear the musical piece as one unit. Not trying to hear each separate part, I was able to hear the whole, and in doing so, the music carried me along a path of beauty and inspiration. As the music played, I also began to think that this must be a tiny idea of what the sounds would be like in heaven! The music will be so beautiful as well as deeply penetrating that we will be carried along the paths of heaven as a gentle breeze. At that moment, I found God in my thoughts and in my spirit. He is the creator of all music and uses it to bring his creation to Himself.

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    Time to Declutter – Part 2 – Pathways to Organization

    One tip I shared last time was to go to each room and write down what you could do to that room to make it better: should that room be free of clutter; more organized; more decorated or just cleaner? We rush through life so fast (especially you moms) that we need to take the time to just look at our home and see if there is something that should be changed. So, on my to-do list is to “buy small, clear bins” where I will put all the items I don’t use anymore and store them on a closet shelf or give them away.

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    Time to Declutter – Part 2 – Pathways to Organization

    One tip I shared last time was to go to each room and write down what you could do to that room to make it better: should that room be free of clutter; more organized; more decorated or just cleaner? We rush through life so fast (especially you moms) that we need to take the time to just look at our home and see if there is something that should be changed. So, on my to-do list is to “buy small, clear bins” where I will put all the items I don’t use anymore and store them on a closet shelf or give them away.

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    Time to Declutter – Part 1 – Pathways to Organization

    Buy shelves and keep all the books in that zone. If you are never going to read the books again and they have no sentimental value then donate them to someone in need. Children should keep up with their own bedrooms by making their beds, keeping dirty clothes in hampers (and older ones can launder their own clothes!), cleaning their bathroom, dusting and vacuuming. Colossians 3:23 23Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the LORD, not for human masters, Proverbs 14:23-24 23All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

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    Time to Declutter – Part 1 – Pathways to Organization

    Buy shelves and keep all the books in that zone. If you are never going to read the books again and they have no sentimental value then donate them to someone in need. Children should keep up with their own bedrooms by making their beds, keeping dirty clothes in hampers (and older ones can launder their own clothes!), cleaning their bathroom, dusting and vacuuming. Colossians 3:23 23Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the LORD, not for human masters, Proverbs 14:23-24 23All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

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    Praise and Give Thanks – Pathways to Organization

    I want to share with you a Proclamation of Thanksgiving from President George Washington, 1789: “Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and Whereas both House of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me to ‘recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceable to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.’ “ But when we should be thankful, don’t we all complain about things—not just big ones but little ones too? But now our strength is dried up, and there is nothing at all but this manna to look at.” Numbers 11:4-6 ESV The children of Israel forgot that God had brought them out of oppression. Manna from Heaven Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life. Philippians 2:14-16 ESV May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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    Praise and Give Thanks – Pathways to Organization

    I want to share with you a Proclamation of Thanksgiving from President George Washington, 1789: “Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and Whereas both House of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me to ‘recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceable to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.’ “ But when we should be thankful, don’t we all complain about things—not just big ones but little ones too? But now our strength is dried up, and there is nothing at all but this manna to look at.” Numbers 11:4-6 ESV The children of Israel forgot that God had brought them out of oppression. Manna from Heaven Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life. Philippians 2:14-16 ESV May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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    Do We Need to Make Resolutions? – Pathways to Organization

    However, 1 Timothy 4:8 instructs us to not over do the exercise: “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” Yes, the vast majority of New Year’s resolutions, even among Christians, are in relation to physical things. Here are some suggestions: Pray to the Lord for wisdom (James 1:5) regarding what resolutions, if any, He would have you make.Pray for wisdom as to how to fulfill the goals God gives you.Rely on God’s strength to help you.Find an accountability partner who will help you and encourage you.Don’t become discouraged with occasional failures; instead, allow them to motivate you further.Don’t become proud or vain but give God the glory. Psalm 37:5-6 says, “Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.” Manna from Heaven Philippians 4:13 tells us, “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.” John 15:5 declares, “I am the vine; you are the branches.

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    Do We Need to Make Resolutions? – Pathways to Organization

    However, 1 Timothy 4:8 instructs us to not over do the exercise: “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” Yes, the vast majority of New Year’s resolutions, even among Christians, are in relation to physical things. Here are some suggestions: Pray to the Lord for wisdom (James 1:5) regarding what resolutions, if any, He would have you make.Pray for wisdom as to how to fulfill the goals God gives you.Rely on God’s strength to help you.Find an accountability partner who will help you and encourage you.Don’t become discouraged with occasional failures; instead, allow them to motivate you further.Don’t become proud or vain but give God the glory. Psalm 37:5-6 says, “Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.” Manna from Heaven Philippians 4:13 tells us, “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.” John 15:5 declares, “I am the vine; you are the branches.

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    A New Novel for You! – Pathways to Organization

    Here is a short synopsis of the story: ===== Take the beautiful, biblical story of Esther, change the lead character’s race from Jewish to biracial, place the location in New York City during the 1960s era of turmoil at the time of the civil rights movement, and you have a modern-day parallel to the story of Esther. The book shares how God works behind the scenes in all our lives and at the end I share the plan of God’s great salvation! “You gotta go on a trip with Uncle Martin, and you gotta be brave, very brave.” As I blinked my eyes awake, I looked around the small shack.

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    A New Novel for You! – Pathways to Organization

    Here is a short synopsis of the story: ===== Take the beautiful, biblical story of Esther, change the lead character’s race from Jewish to biracial, place the location in New York City during the 1960s era of turmoil at the time of the civil rights movement, and you have a modern-day parallel to the story of Esther. The book shares how God works behind the scenes in all our lives and at the end I share the plan of God’s great salvation! “You gotta go on a trip with Uncle Martin, and you gotta be brave, very brave.” As I blinked my eyes awake, I looked around the small shack.

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    Remodeling and De-Cluttering! – Pathways to Organization

    Action Plan Last year during COVID, I was so proud of myself by cleaning out all the drawers and cabinets in the house. Take everything out of your drawers and closets you don’t use anymore!We had to take the drawers out of the closet cabinet and my bedroom dresser to make moving easier. I started laughing at how silly this was and took a picture to show you.And guess what else I found in another small cabinet?

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    Remodeling and De-Cluttering! – Pathways to Organization

    Action Plan Last year during COVID, I was so proud of myself by cleaning out all the drawers and cabinets in the house. Take everything out of your drawers and closets you don’t use anymore!We had to take the drawers out of the closet cabinet and my bedroom dresser to make moving easier. I started laughing at how silly this was and took a picture to show you.And guess what else I found in another small cabinet?

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    Work and Family Can Co-Exist – Pathways to Organization

    In essence, you are making goals for each day right down to each hour. And cross them off as you finish each one to show your progress and get a sense of accomplishment. Your children should have chores themselves: maybe each one has a different meal to prepare and clean up; or help with dusting and vacuuming; help with any animals in the home; help folding the wash; sweeping the patio. I believe that by the time a child leaves the house at 18, they should be able to cook, clean, do laundry, balance a checkbook, sew on a button, know when to get the oil changed and tires checked, shop economically, and keep out of debt.

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    Our Religious Freedom Is at Risk – Pathways to Organization

    Skip to content I pray your 4th of July was a blessed day full of time with family, friends and the remembrance of all those who sacrificed for our country and our freedom. He is President and CEO of First Liberty Institute, the largest legal firm in the nation dedicated exclusively to protecting religious freedom for all Americans. Under his leadership, First Liberty’s legal team has participated in cases before the United States Supreme Court, federal courts of appeals, federal district courts and various state courts, where they have won more than 90 percent of their cases.

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    A Different Take on Easter – Pathways to Organization

    “And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.” Romans 8:11 You and I have power from on high! Have you given thanks to God – unbridled, outrageous thanks – for giving us this amazing, astonishing, astounding, Star-Wars type breathtaking reality of the life here on earth and a life living with Him forever, full of His power through the Holy Spirit? He did not wait for us to get good enough but dove into our messy humanity to reveal Himself and then to take away our sinfulness on a rough and ugly cross, so we could live forever with Him?

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    A Different Take on Easter – Pathways to Organization

    “And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.” Romans 8:11 You and I have power from on high! Have you given thanks to God – unbridled, outrageous thanks – for giving us this amazing, astonishing, astounding, Star-Wars type breathtaking reality of the life here on earth and a life living with Him forever, full of His power through the Holy Spirit? He did not wait for us to get good enough but dove into our messy humanity to reveal Himself and then to take away our sinfulness on a rough and ugly cross, so we could live forever with Him?

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    Who Wants to Have a Good Life? – Pathways to Organization

    But this year, I want to share with you one of the best choices I believe you or I could ever make to have a good life: Having strong relationships in your life. “Therefore, if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 When you ask Christ into your life, God then gives you the tools and the desire to love others and to do for others which in turn, brings a circle of true friends into your life. Be active in your local church and become part of a Sunday School class or small group; join a sports group, book club, or political group.

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    Who Wants to Have a Good Life? – Pathways to Organization

    But this year, I want to share with you one of the best choices I believe you or I could ever make to have a good life: Having strong relationships in your life. “Therefore, if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 When you ask Christ into your life, God then gives you the tools and the desire to love others and to do for others which in turn, brings a circle of true friends into your life. Be active in your local church and become part of a Sunday School class or small group; join a sports group, book club, or political group.

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    School is Over – Time to Live in the Moment – Pathways to Organization

    When August rolls around each year, it seems we can barely catch our breath while trying to get our kids ready for a new school year: Interviewing or visiting their new school, buying school supplies, signing up for activities, buying uniforms, etc. Suddenly, its graduation day and we wonder, “Where did all the time go?” I know the feeling because both of my daughters have graduated high school and college and… I want their little selves back here with me. Manna from Heaven This is one of my favorite verses – it shows that God loves you so much that He has engraved/inscribed you on his hands!

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    School is Over – Time to Live in the Moment – Pathways to Organization

    When August rolls around each year, it seems we can barely catch our breath while trying to get our kids ready for a new school year: Interviewing or visiting their new school, buying school supplies, signing up for activities, buying uniforms, etc. Suddenly, its graduation day and we wonder, “Where did all the time go?” I know the feeling because both of my daughters have graduated high school and college and… I want their little selves back here with me. Manna from Heaven This is one of my favorite verses – it shows that God loves you so much that He has engraved/inscribed you on his hands!

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    Spring Cleaning – But Does it Spark Joy? – Part Two – Pathways to Organization

    The next morning before you leave for the day do a “quick clean/organize” all the sleeping areas of your house: Make beds, wipe down bathroom counters, take dirty laundry to laundry room, pick up items that are laying around and put back in their place. I also go through all my drawers, belts, scarves and jewelry and try to reduce to just what I love to wear. NOTE: Have your children do the same with their own closets to teach them at an early age! Now is the time to clear clutter off all your work surfaces and make specific places for papers and work items; go through paper files; clear out old electronic files; clean your lap top, mouse and key-board (with compressed air).

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    Spring Cleaning – But Does it Spark Joy? – Part One – Pathways to Organization

    A young Japanese woman’s book on decluttering and organizing (which has sold over three million copies worldwide) gave me a ‘light-bulb moment’: “Hold each item,” she says, “and ask, ‘Does it spark joy?’” If the answer is yes, keep it. You may want to clear out/organize all your cabinets and drawers, especially your pantry – throw out all out-dated food, old flour, old spices, cereal, and anything that could cause bugs to come in. But we can ask, “How can this spark joy in God’s heart and in my own?” A change in why we do things can bring a transformation in the way we feel about them.

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    Spring Cleaning – But Does it Spark Joy? – Part One – Pathways to Organization

    A young Japanese woman’s book on decluttering and organizing (which has sold over three million copies worldwide) gave me a ‘light-bulb moment’: “Hold each item,” she says, “and ask, ‘Does it spark joy?’” If the answer is yes, keep it. You may want to clear out/organize all your cabinets and drawers, especially your pantry – throw out all out-dated food, old flour, old spices, cereal, and anything that could cause bugs to come in. But we can ask, “How can this spark joy in God’s heart and in my own?” A change in why we do things can bring a transformation in the way we feel about them.

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    The Resurrection of Christ – Was it Real? – Pathways to Organization

    During those 40 days, He appeared to various groups of disciples, proving beyond doubt to them that he had been raised from the dead by the power of God! Over two decades later, the Apostle Paul wrote that “He appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time, most of whom are still living” (1 Corinthians 15:6). But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” John 20:30-31 If you are not sure about trusting God for your salvation or even where to start, this verse is all you need to know to have salvation: “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

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    The Resurrection of Christ – Was it Real? – Pathways to Organization

    During those 40 days, He appeared to various groups of disciples, proving beyond doubt to them that he had been raised from the dead by the power of God! Over two decades later, the Apostle Paul wrote that “He appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time, most of whom are still living” (1 Corinthians 15:6). But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” John 20:30-31 If you are not sure about trusting God for your salvation or even where to start, this verse is all you need to know to have salvation: “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

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    This is a Cleaning Miracle! – Pathways to Organization

    To enter to win, simply email Kim Hunt — [email protected] — to set up either an in-home demo (15-20 minutes) or a phone chat – 214-686-1201 – if you don’t live close! Here’s some information about Norwex: The Norwex mission is to help families live happier, healthier lives as we create safe havens by radically reducing chemicals in our homes with simple, cost-effective solutions that truly work. Top 10 Products Video Bundle Real Product, Real Solutions Household Package Explanation– You can clean 90% of your home with water and the three cloths that are in this package!

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    Let’s Keep Rolling Through This New Year – Pathways to Organization

    Because they haven’t messed up their systems (like a clean fish tank) and as we become adults and as life settles in, we get a little lazy about changing the water. So put yourself out there: Join a Bible study, a Life Group or Sunday school class, the choir or musical group, a sport group like tennis, a political group, join a class at your local college, or start a neighborhood Ladies Night Out! I do know that if you are feeling lethargic and/or depressed these suggestions may be too hard so start small – try to make one phone call to a friend and see how much better you will be.

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    Let’s Keep Rolling Through This New Year – Pathways to Organization

    Because they haven’t messed up their systems (like a clean fish tank) and as we become adults and as life settles in, we get a little lazy about changing the water. So put yourself out there: Join a Bible study, a Life Group or Sunday school class, the choir or musical group, a sport group like tennis, a political group, join a class at your local college, or start a neighborhood Ladies Night Out! I do know that if you are feeling lethargic and/or depressed these suggestions may be too hard so start small – try to make one phone call to a friend and see how much better you will be.

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    A New, New Year’s Resolution – Pathways to Organization

    Skip to content Yes, I know. It’s the first of the New Year and we all have lists that sound somewhat like this: Exercise more (or for some of us, begin to exercise!) Eat healthy Get more sleep Accomplish more/procrastinate less Clear out the clutter in your home and life Etc., etc. Let’s resolve to grow in our spiritual lives first: To increase our hunger to know God and His Word on an intimate level To have a yearning for private devotion and prayer To be aware of any sin in our life and to ask for forgiveness To have sincere repentance and the desire to become more Christ-like To view spiritual battles – trials, temptation, and failures as avenues of growth instead of obstacles A desire to be used by God in the lives of others To love God with all our heart, mind, soul and strength each day. I think having a Thankful and Grateful jar (or you could use a journal, or even a keep a list on your phone will do) this year will be such a blessing! I will be able to see this time next year all God has blessed me with this year.

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    Where is the Light? – Pathways to Organization

    And to us He sent these words, first to Isaiah (60:1-3) and then to us: Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:12 Christmas is here to remind us of the Precious Gift God gave to you and me. That yes, there is great darkness and evil but… “If we walk in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.” I John 1:7 Jesus came for you and me to walk in light away from the darkness. I pray with all my heart that you have a Christmas full of His light in you so that others will see your light and come to the One who saved us.

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    Where is the Light? – Pathways to Organization

    And to us He sent these words, first to Isaiah (60:1-3) and then to us: Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:12 Christmas is here to remind us of the Precious Gift God gave to you and me. That yes, there is great darkness and evil but… “If we walk in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.” I John 1:7 Jesus came for you and me to walk in light away from the darkness. I pray with all my heart that you have a Christmas full of His light in you so that others will see your light and come to the One who saved us.

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    Voting and Praying for America – Pathways to Organization

    On March 30, 1863 – in the midst of the Civil War – Abraham Lincoln called for a national day of prayer and fasting, in which he addressed what he called the need for “our national reformation as a whole people.” “We have grown in numbers, wealth and power as no other nation has ever grown. But we have forgotten God,” Lincoln said, adding that it was our duty “to humble ourselves before the offended Power, to confess our national sins and to pray for clemency and forgiveness…” How can we as Americans in 2016 do any less? We don’t need to fear – He is in control: “But it is God who judges; He brings one down, He exalts another.” Psalm 76:7 Jesus said the world would know we are His followers by our love for one another.

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    Voting and Praying for America – Pathways to Organization

    On March 30, 1863 – in the midst of the Civil War – Abraham Lincoln called for a national day of prayer and fasting, in which he addressed what he called the need for “our national reformation as a whole people.” “We have grown in numbers, wealth and power as no other nation has ever grown. But we have forgotten God,” Lincoln said, adding that it was our duty “to humble ourselves before the offended Power, to confess our national sins and to pray for clemency and forgiveness…” How can we as Americans in 2016 do any less? We don’t need to fear – He is in control: “But it is God who judges; He brings one down, He exalts another.” Psalm 76:7 Jesus said the world would know we are His followers by our love for one another.

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    Porn is Not Love – Pathways to Organization

    With Valentine’s Day being celebrated this week, I started to think how nice it is to have a day solely committed to love! It’s a chance for me to tell my daughters, my granddaughter and of course, my husband how much I love them.

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    The Lonely Side of a New School Year – Pathways to Organization

    Let me share the story: “Every Friday afternoon this teacher would ask her students to write down the names of four children with whom they’d like to sit with the following week. It is like mining for gold – the gold being those children who need a little help, who need adults to step in and teach them how to make friends, how to join a group, or how to share their gifts. Children who aren’t being noticed may eventually resort to being noticed by any means necessary.” So, now that school has started back, perhaps we can pay a little more attention to the children in our children’s classrooms and those getting off the bus.

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    The Lonely Side of a New School Year – Pathways to Organization

    Let me share the story: “Every Friday afternoon this teacher would ask her students to write down the names of four children with whom they’d like to sit with the following week. It is like mining for gold – the gold being those children who need a little help, who need adults to step in and teach them how to make friends, how to join a group, or how to share their gifts. Children who aren’t being noticed may eventually resort to being noticed by any means necessary.” So, now that school has started back, perhaps we can pay a little more attention to the children in our children’s classrooms and those getting off the bus.

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    How to do Summer – Pathways to Organization

    The lazy days of Summer are still here but I bet you feel conflicted when you ask yourself questions such as, “Are the kids too scheduled, entertained and challenged?” or “Do they have too much down time when I allow them time and space to roam wild, sleep late, with the freedom to watch, eat and play whatever they want?”

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    How to do Summer – Pathways to Organization

    The lazy days of Summer are still here but I bet you feel conflicted when you ask yourself questions such as, “Are the kids too scheduled, entertained and challenged?” or “Do they have too much down time when I allow them time and space to roam wild, sleep late, with the freedom to watch, eat and play whatever they want?”

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    Plan Your Summer Now! – Pathways to Organization

    With the beginning of June upon us, now is the time to look at your calendar, with your children, and decide how you want to spend the care free days of summer. Without planning, you could easily pass up the wonderful opportunities that summer can give us. September will arrive and it’s easy to feel as if summer has passed you by. If we don’t make a point to plan activities and then commit to making them happen, you risk getting caught up in your usual routine rather than slowing down and appreciating this special time with your kids. So, as wonderful as summer can be, keeping ourselves sane and our children occupied, happy and safe can be quite a juggling act. Here are some ideas that helped me through those summer months.

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    Plan Your Summer Now! – Pathways to Organization

    With the beginning of June upon us, now is the time to look at your calendar, with your children, and decide how you want to spend the care free days of summer. Without planning, you could easily pass up the wonderful opportunities that summer can give us. September will arrive and it’s easy to feel as if summer has passed you by. If we don’t make a point to plan activities and then commit to making them happen, you risk getting caught up in your usual routine rather than slowing down and appreciating this special time with your kids. So, as wonderful as summer can be, keeping ourselves sane and our children occupied, happy and safe can be quite a juggling act. Here are some ideas that helped me through those summer months.

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    More Tips on Spring Cleaning – Pathways to Organization

    First, I want to say a belated “Happy Mother’s Day” to all of you! I pray it was a good day for you filled with time with your loved ones. I was blessed that I had just spent the week before with my Mom and older daughter and my precious granddaughter! Then my younger daughter from Houston came up for the weekend.

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    Is There a Monster in Your Closet? – Pathways to Organization

    I’m an organizer and I still have a struggle twice a year to get to the closet and sort it all out. To be honest, sometimes it takes me even a few weeks to pull up the energy as well as find the time to get it done. And then once I’ve finished with the clothes I realize I’m still not finished. I have to also do the shoes, belts, etc. It’s a nightmare!!! Action Plan Here are some tips that hopefully will bring your closet back safe and sound: Set a section of time on your calendar when you can commit to doing the work. Nothing is worse than starting a large project like this and then running out of time with clothes everywhere. Start in one section of your closet and literally pull out each item and ask: Do you want to wear it next season or are you ready to give it away? If most of your clothes need to be stored, hopefully you have an extra closet, attic or basement. If you store in an attic or basement, you will need to purchase a wardrobe rack that is covered. Target has some great ones. You can also use a trunk, vacuum plastic bags (at Bed, Bath and Beyond), ventilated under-bed bins or regular bins which you can stack.

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