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How big is God?

Did you ever wonder just how big God is? I was reading Jeremiah 31:35 & it made me stop & think.

God's Message, from the God who lights up the day with sun and brightens the night with moon and stars,Who whips the ocean into a billowy froth, whose name is God-of-the-Angel-Armies:

... and this reminded me of a song I learned at a YCF conference in California in 1973.

Blackwood Brothers sing How Big is God.
Here are the lyrics

Though man may strive to go beyond the reach of space
To crawl beyond the distant shim'ring stars
This world's a room so small within my Master's house
The open sky's but a portion of His yard

How big is God? How big and wide His vast domain
To try and tell, these lips can only start
He's big enough to rule His mighty universe
Yet small enough to live within my heart


As winter's chill may cause the tiny seed to fall
To lie asleep till waked by summer's rain
The heart grown cold will warm and throb with life anew
The Master's touch will bring the glow again

Just think - Our awesome God is big enough to not only to create it but to rule this mighty universe & still small enough to live within my heart!


A Thanksgiving Psalm (Psalm 100)
1-2 On your feet now—applaud God! Bring a gift of laughter,
sing yourselves into his presence.

3 Know this: God is God, and God, God.
He made us; we didn't make him.
We're his people, his well-tended sheep.

4 Enter with the password: "Thank you!"
Make yourselves at home, talking praise.
Thank him. Worship him.

5 For God is sheer beauty,
all-generous in love,
loyal always and ever.

Thanksgiving fun 2011

Wow... some just eat the turkey & sit all afternoon.

BUT... not us! We ate together, watched the Lions lose the game, and... dancin! That's right... we all got up & moved (together???) Check out Grandma:)




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Joy - Contagious JOY!!

I did a Bible Study by Patsy Clairmont called Contagious Joy. I want to share my trinkets to remind us of the lessons they hold for us. So the next time you see these items... you may remember these lessons


1 Glasses
These serve as a reminder that you need never be trapped in a joyless life. Joy is yours. Sometimes all you have to do is ask the Lord to help you see it.

2. A Makeup Brush
God offers to trade all our ashes for beauty. This transformation is better than any beauty treatment. Joy works its miracles on our lives from the inside out, and the results are lovely to behold!

3. A Star
Jesus is indeed our greatest reason for rejoicing. Hs birth was heralded by good tidings of great joy. Our trinket for the week is a star; like the Bethlehem star that first bore witness to the most joyful tidings ever heard.

4. An Eraser
When it comes to joy, the Lord should be our focus. He’s our source of joy. Our trinket reminds us of how everything else fades away in His presence.

5. A Stone
We are told that if we won’t give praise to the Lord, then the rocks will take over and do it for us! Our trinket this week is a stone. Let it remind you to lift up your voice in joyful song!

6. A Drum
Shouts of joy are like the thrumming of a marching band heard in the distance. A drum will be your instrument of praise as you join with other believers in joyful praise.

7. A Raindrop
Joy can be a constant in our lives, no matter what circumstances and emotions might be at work. Just as a sun shower sets raindrops to sparkling, the storms in our lives can be brightened by joy’s presence.

8. A Wiffle Ball.
Everything that comes our way has a purpose. We’re to count it all joy, even when life throws us a curve, so our trinket this week will be a waffle ball. It can remind you of batting practice, when everything that is pitched our way becomes a chance to learn and grow and strengthen our game.

9. A Bolster Pillow
Aw we’re finding ways to rejoice with one another this week, plunk up your pillow and plunk it down. It’ll remind you that we’re all part of a community that God put together to bolster one another’s faith and to rejoice together in Him.

10. A Balloon
Joy makes everything it’s paired with better! Though joy may not seem a great source of strength, its lifting effect makes us stronger. Just as balloons transform anything ordinary into a celebration, joy lifts our hearts and transforms our lives.

11. A Birthday Candle
Joy lends its radiance to the life of each believer. Joy will make you shine forth like the sun itself when the Lord is with you.

12. A Welcome Mat
Our joy will be complete when we see our Lord face-to-face. He’s preparing a place for us even now. When we are welcomed into the presence of the Lord one day, we’ll know joy in its fullest, most complete sense.

Choose JOY!
... Enjoy

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Reap what you sow...

So true!!! You plant a tulip bulb in the fall and you get a tulip in the spring. This principle comes from God's word.

Galatians 6:7

7-8 Don't be misled: No one makes a fool of God. What a person plants, he will harvest. The person who plants selfishness, ignoring the needs of others—ignoring God!—harvests a crop of weeds. All he'll have to show for his life is weeds! But the one who plants in response to God, letting God's Spirit do the growth work in him, harvests a crop of real life, eternal life. The Message (MSG)

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Occupy Wall Street & Dave Ramsey

Wow... Dave is on a roll!!

Below is an email I received from Dave. Be sure to check out Dave's rant too - click the "Dear Occupy Wall Street..." link.

Lessons Learned From Occupy Wall Street

As you might imagine, Dave is not a huge fan of the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) protests. He's been ranting about it all week on air and in his "Dear Occupy Wall Street …" article.

Kicking and screaming doesn't do any good in and of itself—unless you're a toddler with a permissive parent. Yet now that these protesters have our nation's attention, what can we learn from them?

1. Know What You Stand For: One of the most fundamental problems with the Occupy Wall Street group is that their message is not clear. Few seem to have any idea what their goals and visions are. Proverbs 29:18 tells us that "without vision, the people perish." The concept applies to any kind of movement. OWS will likely fizzle because of its lack of central goals. Let this remind you to have a clear vision for your life, job, family, political beliefs and your spiritual life. Know why you're a part of The Great Recovery and what it's all about. Be able to articulate it to yourself and others. Like Dave says, if your explanation won't fit on a 3x5 a notecard, it's not concise enough—yet.

2. Hard Work Wins: No, not everyone who is working hard is seeing their desired results right this second. But God tells us that "the diligent prosper." (Proverbs 13:4) Dave describes diligence as discipline with excellence over time. It's the spiritual principle that we will reap what we sow (Galatians 6:7). Griping about corporate greed, begging for bailouts, lamenting that Wall Street is "evil," or crying for the redistribution of wealth won't solve things. Ever. Taking personal responsibility will. That is the message people need to hear from us right now louder than the cries of disgruntled protesters. It's time for Americans to celebrate the privilege we have to work hard and achieve our dreams here in the land of opportunity!

3. People Need Hope: Demonstrations are rooted in a desire to see change. But as followers of Christ, we know that hope comes from God—not circumstances, Wall Street or the government. "Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but with desire comes life." (Proverbs 3:12) Because our hope is in the Lord, it's not based on any situation. As part of The Great Recovery, we choose to believe that turning back to God's principles with money can turn this nation around and ultimately lead people to Christ. We believe that brighter days are coming. We aren't going to sit around and wait for someone to fix the problem. We're going to turn to the One who has the power to change our nation and the hearts of its people!

Our goal is to inspire you with a little bit of extra hope this week. Live it out. Pass it on. Thank you for being a part of The Great Recovery!

—The Great Recovery Team

AMEN Dave!!!

My Belief System

Satan's Lie:
Your worth = Your Performance + Other's Opinions

God's Truth:
Your worth = What God Says About You

Satan's Lie:
Those who fail are unworthy of love & deserve to be blamed & condemned (Fear of punishmnet; propensity to punish others)

God's Truth:
Propitiation (1 John 4:9-10) I am deeply loved by God

Satan's Lie:
I must meet certain standards to feel good about myself. If I don't … (Fear of failure)

God's Truth:
Justification ( Rom 3.19-25, 2 Cor 5.21) I am completely forgiven & fully pleasing to God

Satan's Lie:
I must be approved (accepted) by certain others to feel good about myself. If I'm not approved…(Fear of rejection

God's Truth:
Reconciliaton (Col 1:19-22) I am totally accepted by God

Satan's Lie:
I am what I am; I cannot change; I am hopeless (Shame)

God's Truth:
Regeneration ( 2Cor 5:17) I am absoluety complete in Christ

This was taken from the book: Search for Significance by Robert S McGee. Great Book!!! I recomend it:) Remember - Satin is here to shut us down... God tells us that He created us & we are loved by Him... deeply loved by Him!! Take these truths to heart:)

I am going to share this at Bible Study tonight - thought I'd share with you 1st:)

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Will this Glorify God?

Today - I was reading Jeremiah 2 & reflecting on our sermon from yesterday.

vs 5: This is what the LORD says: What wrong did your ancestors find in me that made them wander so far? They pursued what was worthless and became worthless.
vs 11: Has a nation switched gods, though they aren’t really gods at all? Yet my people have exchanged their glory for what has no value.
vs 22: Even though you scrub yourself with soap or strong powder, the stain of your sin is still before me, declares the LORD God.

So... my thoughts:

Observation: Boy this fits with the sermon yesterday! What you focus on you become – Persue worthless – become worthless. Exchanged the glory for something of NO value. I cannot SAVE/ CLEAN- purify myself- my stain of sin is still before God – only Jesus can cleans me
Application: Will this bring GLORY to God? My question for the week! Check my focus- be sure I am heading in the right direction. The stain of my sin is always there – Jesus blood is the only thing that will cover it! Reminds me of a song:
It’s called Christmas!

Well I went to the coffee shop to get myself a mocha,
The lady at the counter said "Happy holidays"; (Exchanging God’s Glory for my own!)
I said, "Thanks lady, I am pretty happy,
But there’s only one holiday that makes me feel that way."

It’s called Christmas, what more can I say?
It’s about the birth of Christ
and you can’t take that away. (AMEN!)
You can call it something else,
but that’s not what it will be.
It’s called Christmas with a capital "C."

God's got a law and we pretty much destroyed it.
We’re gonna get judged, there’s no way to avoid it. (the stain of your sin is still before me)
But Jesus came down to take the punishment for me. (Jesus blood is the only thing that will cover)
He did it for you too, so maybe you can see . . .

Why It’s called Christmas, what more can I say?
It’s about the birth of Christ
and you can’t take that away.
You can call it something else, (Exchanging God’s Glory for my own!)
but that’s not what it will be.
It’s called Christmas with a capital "C." (Jesus blood is the only thing that will cleanse me)

It’s called Christmas!

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What's Your Political Position?


Election season is upon us, and with it comes a steady stream of promises for solutions and hope. Each party confidently assures us, "I can help you!" at every turn. Conflicting messages and even mudslinging abound.

Giving weight to this type of hype is unhealthy for anyone interested in true recovery. No matter what candidates and what party you support, now is the time for us to stand up with truths like these:

1. Our hope comes from God, not the government! It's great to support candidates who uphold our values, but we must remember not to give them too much power, even in our minds. Hope is not of this world, and God is still on his throne. Like Dave says, "No one can fill the role of savior except the guy with nail-scarred hands."

2. God has the ultimate plan: We all see the world through a unique set of filters, including political ones. Be as aware as you can of how those filters shape your own life and perspective. Choosing to look through a biblical filter helps us to keep the main thing the main thing. Think about it: How much will having a new president affect your day-to-day life?

3. We are the economy: Every candidate promises to have a plan to fix things. If we put our trust in them instead of God, it's easy to become apathetic and think we don't need to do anything. Yet, if we do nothing, any candidate will fail—because we are the economy! This country was founded on the principle of personal responsibility. If we, as a nation, fix our personal finances by applying God's principles to them, the nation will recover!

As part of The Great Recovery, we will not look to the government to solve our problems! Thanks for all you're doing to be a part of the solution.

—The Great Recovery Team

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Senior Discounts

I received this in an email... don't know how accurate it is ...but I figure that it cannot hurt to ask. ENJOY!

108 Stores with Senior Discounts

Gone are the days of your grandmother’s “early bird special” at the local diner. As our baby boomers reach retirement age, hundreds of retailers are featuring new and improved discounts exclusively for the 60 and older crowd. We have composed a list of senior savings that will help you keep more cash in your pocket. Whoever said getting older was a bad thing, obviously didn’t know about these fantastic senior discounts!

Restaurants

• Applebee’s: 15% off with Golden Apple Card (60+)
• Arby’s: 10% off (55+)
• Ben & Jerry’s: 10% off (60+)
• Bennigan’s: discount varies by location
• Bob’s Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+)
• Boston Market: 10% off (65+)
• Burger King: 10% off (60+)
• Captain D’s Seafood: discount varies on location (62+)
• Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee (55+)
• Chili’s: 10% off (55+)
• CiCi’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
• Culver’s: 10% off (60+)
• Denny’s: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members (55+)
• Dunkin’ Donuts: 10% off or free coffee (55+)
• Einstein’s Bagels: 10% off baker’s dozen of bagels (60+)
• Fuddrucker’s: 10% off any senior platter (55+)
• Gatti’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
• Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)
• Hardee’s: $0.33 beverages everyday (65+)
• IHOP: 10% off (55+)
• Jack in the Box: up to 20% off (55+)
• KFC: free small drink with any meal (55+)
• Krispy Kreme: 10% off (50+)
• Long John Silver’s: various discounts at participating locations (55+)
• McDonald’s: discounts on coffee everyday (55+)
• Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
• Shoney’s: 10% off
• Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+)
• Steak ‘n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday (50+)
• Subway: 10% off (60+)
• Sweet Tomatoes 10% off (62+)
• Taco Bell: 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+)
• TCBY: 10% off (55+)
• Tea Room Cafe: 10% off (50+)
• Village Inn: 10% off (60+)
• Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+)
• Wendy’s: 10% off (55+)
• White Castle: 10% off (62+)

Retail and Apparel

• Banana Republic: 10% off (50+)
• Bealls: 20% off first Tuesday of each month (50+)
• Belk’s: 15% off first Tuesday of every month (55+)
• Big Lots: 10% off
• Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days (55+)
• C.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
• Clarks: 10% off (62+)
• Dress Barn: 10% off (55+)
• Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
• Hallmark: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
• Kmart: 20% off (50+)
• Kohl’s: 15% off (60+)
• Modell’s Sporting Goods: 10% off
• Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions
• Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday (55+)
• The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: up to 50% off (55+)
• Stein Mart: 20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of every month (55+)

Grocery

• Albertson’s: 10% off first Wednesday of each month (55+)
• American Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday (50+)
• Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
• DeCicco Family Markets: 5% off every Wednesday (60+)
• Food Lion: 6% off every Monday (60+)
• Fry’s Supermarket: free Fry’s VIP Club Membership & 10% off every Monday (55+)
• Great Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
• Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (60+)
• Harris Teeter: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
• Hy-Vee: 5% off one day a week (date varies by location)
• Kroger: 10% off (date varies by location)
• Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
• The Plant Shed: 10% off every Tuesday (50+)
• Publix: 5% off every Wednesday (55+)
• Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+)
• Uncle Guiseppe’s Marketplace: 5% off (62+)

Travel

• Alaska Airlines: 10% off (65+)
• Alamo: up to 25% off for AARP members
• American Airlines: various discounts for 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
• Amtrak: 15% off (62+)
• Avis: up to 25% off for AARP members
• Best Western: 10% off (55+)
• Budget Rental Cars: 10% off; up to 20% off for AARP members (50+)
• Cambria Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
• Clarion: 20%-30% off (60+)
• Comfort Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
• Comfort Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
• Continental Airlines: no initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club & special fares for select destinations
• Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off (50+)
• Econo Lodge: 20%-30% off (60+)
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 5% off for AARP members
• Greyhound: 5% off (62+)
• Hampton Inns & Suites: 10% off when booked 72 hours in advance
• Hertz: up t0 25% off for AARP members
• Holiday Inn: 10%-30% off depending on location (62+)
• Hyatt Hotels: 25%-50% off (62+)
• InterContinental Hotels Group: various discounts at all hotels (65+)
• Mainstay Suites: 10% off with Mature Traveler’s Discount (50+); 20%-30% off (60+)
• Marriott Hotels: 15% off (62+)
• Motel 6: 10% off (60+)
• Myrtle Beach Resort: 10% off (55+)
• National Rent-A-Car: up to 30% off for AARP members
• Quality Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
• Rodeway Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
• Sleep Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
• Southwest Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
• Trailways Transportation System: various discounts for ages 50 and up
• United Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
• U.S. Airways: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)

Activities & Entertainment

• AMC Theaters: up to 30% off (55+)
• Bally Total Fitness: up to $100 off memberships (62+)
• Busch Gardens Tampa: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)
• Carmike Cinemas: 35% off (65+)
• Cinemark/Century Theaters: up to 35% off
• U.S. National Parks: $10 lifetime pass; 50% off additional services including camping (62+)
• Regal Cinemas: 30% off
• Ripley’s Believe it or Not: @ off one-day ticket (55+)
• SeaWorld Orlando: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)

Cell Phone Discounts

• AT&T: Special Senior Nation 200 Plan $29.99/month (65+)
• Jitterbug: $10/month cell phone service (50+)

Shaklee's Roots

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My motivation:
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others Philippians 2: 3-4

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Wise words from King Solomon

Here are some sayings of people with wisdom, so listen carefully as I teach. You will be glad that you know these sayings and can recite them. I am teaching them today, so that you may trust the LORD. I have written thirty sayings filled with sound advice. You can trust them completely to give you the right words for those in charge of you.

-1- Don't take advantage of the poor or cheat them in court. The LORD is their defender, and what you do to them, he will do to you.

-2- Don't make friends with anyone who has a bad temper. You might turn out like them and get caught in a trap.

-3- Don't guarantee to pay someone else's debt. If you don't have the money, you might lose your bed.

-4- Don't move a boundary marker set up by your ancestors.

-5- If you do your job well, you will work for a ruler and never be a slave.

-6- When you are invited to eat with a king, use your best manners. Don't go and stuff yourself! That would be just the same as cutting your throat. Don't be greedy for all of that fancy food! It may not be so tasty.

-7- Give up trying so hard to get rich. Your money flies away before you know it, just like an eagle suddenly taking off.

-8- Don't accept an invitation to eat a selfish person's food, no matter how good it is. People like that take note of how much you eat. They say, "Take all you want!" But they don't mean it. Each bite will come back up, and all your kind words will be wasted.

-9- Don't talk to fools-- they will just make fun.

-10- Don't move a boundary marker or take the land that belongs to orphans. 11God All-Powerful is there to defend them against you.

-11- Listen to instruction and do your best to learn.

-12- Don't fail to correct your children. You won't kill them by being firm, 14and it may even save their lives.

-13- My children, if you show good sense, I will be happy, and if you are truthful, I will really be glad.

-14- Don't be jealous of sinners, but always honor the LORD. Then you will truly have hope for the future.

-15- Listen to me, my children! Be wise and have enough sense to follow the right path. Don't be a heavy drinker or stuff yourself with food. It will make you feel drowsy, and you will end up poor with only rags to wear.

-16- Pay attention to your father, and don't neglect your mother when she grows old. Invest in truth and wisdom, discipline and good sense, and don't part with them. 4Make your father truly happy by living right and showing sound judgment. Make your parents proud, especially your mother.

-17- My son, pay close attention, and gladly follow my example. Bad women and unfaithful wives are like a deep pit-- they are waiting to attack you like a gang of robbers with victim after victim.

-18- Who is always in trouble? Who argues and fights? Who has cuts and bruises? Whose eyes are red? Everyone who stays up late, having just one more drink. Don't even look at that colorful stuff bubbling up in the glass! It goes down so easily, but later it bites like a poisonous snake. You will see weird things, and your mind will play tricks on you. You will feel tossed about like someone trying to sleep on a ship in a storm. You will be bruised all over, without even remembering how it all happened. And you will lie awake asking, "When will morning come, so I can drink some more?"

-19- Don't be jealous of crooks or want to be their friends. All they think about and talk about is violence and cruelty.

-20- Use wisdom and understanding to establish your home; let good sense fill the rooms with priceless treasures.

-21- Wisdom brings strength, and knowledge gives power. Battles are won by listening to advice and making a lot of plans.

-22- Wisdom is too much for fools! Their advice is no good.

-23- No one but troublemakers think up trouble. Everyone hates senseless fools who think up ways to sin.

-24- Don't give up and be helpless in times of trouble.

-25- Don't fail to rescue those who are doomed to die. Don't say, "I didn't know it!" God can read your mind. He watches each of us and knows our thoughts. And God will pay us back for what we do.

-26- Honey is good for you, my children, and it tastes sweet. Wisdom is like honey for your life-- if you find it, your future is bright.

-27- Don't be a cruel person who attacks good people and hurts their families. Even if good people fall seven times, they will get back up. But when trouble strikes the wicked, that's the end of them.

-28- Don't be happy to see your enemies trip and fall down. The LORD will find out and be unhappy. Then he will stop being angry with them.

-29- Don't let evil people worry you or make you jealous. They will soon be gone like the flame of a lamp that burns out.

-30- My children, you must respect the LORD and the king, and you must not make friends with anyone who rebels against either of them. Who knows what sudden disaster the LORD or a ruler might bring?


Proverbs 22-24

Many Uses for Basic H

Check out the many uses for Basic H... let me know IF you have any other!

GENERAL USES FOR BASIC-H CLEANING JOBS: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon to a quart of warm water

WINDOWS, MIRRORS: 2 to 4 drops to a pint of water

FLOORS: 2 tablespoons to 1 gallon of water

BASIC-G AND BASIC-H CONCENTRATE: 3 Cups H to 1 Cup G (this mix will be diluted in water as needed)

OTHER USES FOR BASIC-H

Window Cleaner – Mix - Only 1 to 3 drops in 16 oz. spray bottle of water. If smearing occurs, mixture too strong – add water to dilute.

General Spray Cleaner – Mix 4-6 drops in 16 oz spray bottle of water. Use all over the house to wipe furniture, chrome, the stove, the refrigerator, vent blinds, and excellent for louvered doors.

General Spot Remover – Apply Basic-H directly on spotted area. Use a toothbrush or finger to rub into area. Wipe off with a damp cloth or rinse in basin of water. (Removes coffee, ink, grass, etc)

General Cleaning – 1/2 tsp. in qt. of warm water. Cleans doors, walls, woodwork, appliances, bathroom fixtures & tile.

Insect Repellent for People and Animals – Rub/Apply full strength Basic-H wherever you do not want insects to bite; they won’t bite where Basic-H has been applied. Also relieves itching of insect bites (rub on, full strength). Be careful around eyes, it does sting. If you get some in the eyes just flush with water.

Floors - 1 Tbs. per gallon of water. Leaves floor shining. May require rinsing.

Dusting – 1/8 tsp. in pint of water, squeeze sponge almost dry (Or spray on), Wipe off dust, fingerprints, etc. Dry with clean cloth. Leaving the wax finish beautifully bright & dust repellent, less dusting required.

Outside Windows – 1/2 tsp. in “Ortho-type” spray applicator full of water. Makes 2 gallons of solution for windows & screens. Squeegee dry.

Coffee-makers – Dilute 1/8 tsp. Basic-H in pot of water. Run through cycle & coffee stains will rinse away.

Ironing - 1 drop in steam iron keeps the jets & interior clean.

Wallpaper - Excellent for removing wallpaper. 1/2 Tbs. per gal. of water. Soak wallpaper with sponge & peel or scrape.

Concrete & Mortar Mix – 1/4 oz. per 1 gallon of water. Makes cement & mortar spread easier & smoother, set harder.

Plumbing - Will keep pipes clean & free-running when used regularly to wash hands, pots & pans at sinks. It emulsifies grease & can eliminate cleaning of grease traps.

Pressure Washer – 1/2 oz Basic-H to 20 gallons of water.

Heavy Duty – use 1 oz per gallon of water. Leaves a luster to mobile homes, homes, RVs & etc.

Humidifiers – Use 1 or 2 drops in humidifier water to help prevent rust & scum.

Knives – 1 or 2 drops on cutting stone for sharpening knives. Keep moist & add Basic-H as needed. Doesn’t clog stone – very important when sharpening tools. Stone rinses free of residue.

Yard Spray to Rid of Fleas - in hose spray bottle, fill with water; add 1 cap-full of Basic-H. Attach to hose & spray yard every 10 days for 3 applications. Use twice a year thereafter to control. Rinse all plants thoroughly.

Liquid Hand Soap - Mix 1/4 Basic-H to 3/4 water in pump dispenser by sinks. Will not dry or irritate hands like soaps may. Will help moisten, soften & protect hands!

Fine Fabrics – Use 1/2 tsp to a basin of lukewarm water to wash woolens, nylon stockings, and all fine fabrics.

Gum – Use full strength to remove gum from skin, hair or carpeting.

Fruits & Vegetables – Use 1/8 tsp. in pint of water wash and rinse. Removes insecticide residue, dirt and waxes. For lettuce cut head in half and place in cold water with a couple drops of H. It removes the poisons and crisps up the lettuce.

Automotive Uses Washing- vehicle – 1/2 tsp. per gallon of water. Wash small area at a time and hose off. Wipe windshield, windows and chrome with paper towels after rinsing. You’ll love the shine!

Battery Terminals - 1/2 tsp. to pint of water and spray on battery terminals and let soak 2 minutes. Clean with wire brush.

Filters – 1 tsp to gallon of water. Soak air filters from motors and watch the dirt float out into the water. Air dry or put on hot engine for faster drying.

Camping Cleaning & Washing - Coat bottoms and sides of pots and pans with Basic-H before placing over campfire. Black soot just slides right off when you wash.

Fish Odors – 1/2 Tbs. per quart of water. Basic-H2 works wonders on boats, docks.

Washing RV, Boat & Camper – 1/2 Tbs. per gallon of water.

Crayon - To remove from walls, use full strength.

Spot Remover - Apply directly on spotted area, which has been dampened with water. Use a toothbrush or finger to rub basic-H2 into area. Wipe with a damp cloth or rinse in basin of water

Upholstery - Mix 1/2 Tbs. to ½ gallon water. Spray on & rub clean.

Septic Tanks – Keeps crust from forming. For maximum health of septic system use all of Shaklee’s phosphate free cleaning products. This will do much to promote the growth of needed friendly bacteria.

Houseplants – Water plants with 1 oz. Basic-H to 1 gallon water. 4 drops to 1 pint water can be sprayed on the leaves to make healthier plants and keep dust off.

Fertilizer - Add a few drops to warm water, then water your indoor or outdoor plants. The Basic H2 solution will make the ground soluble to the water, thus making your plants much healthier than with regular water.

Toothpaste - Add a drop or two to your toothbrush, right on top of your normal dab of toothpaste. Watch as your teeth become whiter and your gums healthier. Your breath may even stay fresh longer, as Basic H fights germs of all sorts. I tried this and it does work. You don’t taste the H at all and it left my mouth fresher for longer.

Glove - Before you start a dirty job or before gardening, pour a few drops directly onto your hands. Rub them together to coat both hands. After you are done cleaning, wash your hands to find that dirt, scum, smell and overall ickiness are nowhere to be found.

Pesticide - Dilute your Basic H2 to a couple of drops per spray-bottle, then spritz your plants as part of your regular routine. Not only will the bugs stay away but you might also find that they are bigger and healthier, as well.

Produce wash – Just 1/8tsp. added to a pint of water will make an effective and safe wash for your produce. Grit and dirt on leafy vegetables are easily removed, and you no longer have to worry about a funny taste remaining on the produce.

Diaper wash - Coupled with 1/2 tsp of Shaklee Basic G (a germicide), 1/4 tsp of Basic H2 can remove germs and odors from your cloth diapers. Leave a bit in your diaper pail to prevent odors there, as well.

Windshield Wash/Rain repellent - Pour 3 1/2 tsp of Basic H2 into one quart of water, and use it as your windshield wash. Rain and slush will easily wipe away from your windshield, and bugs will slide away, as well.

Records - Add 2 drops to a cup of water and with a soft cloth or brush, wipe off records. Removes finger oils and leaves them magnet free.

Shoes - 2 drops on a clean cloth to clean shoes. Will not wax finish, shine with a dry cloth.

Clothes Dryer - Place 25-45 drops into a 16 0z. spray bottle and spray inside of dryer. Reduces static cling and softens clothes.

Contacts - 1 to 2 drops in 1/2 cup water to soak contact lenses. Rinse well to remove all traces of solution.

Delicate Clothing - 2-3 drops in pint of water; perfect for panty hose and delicate fabrics.

Hand Washing - 1tsp for undies, socks, sweaters, or knit dresses

Dishes – 1tsp to sink of water. May need to add a little extra if you have greasy dishes or pots and pans.

Walls and ceilings – 3 tsp. to 3 quarts water. For kitchens and bathrooms

Body Wash - 3-6 drops on sponge for luxurious shower.

Bathtub Cleaner - Use in tub for a bubble bath and don’t worry about bath rings.

Buildings - Use solution in a sprayer with no more than 500lbs of pressure or all you’ll get is foam and add the Basic H last. 1oz. to 20 gallons of water. For heavy duty jobs use 1 to 2 oz. to 20 gallons of water. Then use 1 to 1 &1/2 cups of Basic G to 20 gallons of water to disinfect. The Basic G does not have the abrasiveness that petroleum based cleaners have, especially when coming in contact with the skin. Rinse thoroughly. Use the Basic H in accordance with the hardness of your water. Very effective in cleaning buildings and cattle.

Carpet Pre-Spray – Mix 2 to 4 oz. Basic D (Liquid Dish Wash Concentrate) with 2 to 4oz. Basic H to 5 gallons of warm water. Spray on carpet and leave at least 10 minutes. Then steam clean carpet using Basic H in 1/2 proportion to required amount of steam cleaner’s shampoo. You can use Softer Than Soft, Shaklee’s fabric softener, as a de-foamer instead of steam cleaner’s, again using 1/2 amount required.

Upholstery – SAME AS CARPET PRE-SPRAY- Mix 2 to 4 oz. Basic D (Liquid Dish Wash Concentrate) with 2 to 4oz. Basic H to 5 gallons of warm water. Leave on 10 minutes and use dampened towel to clean approximately 3 times.

Leather – 2 drops on damp sponge then wipe the item dry. Basic H cleans better leather better than saddle soap.

Fire Extinguisher – 1 tablespoon Basic H to 1 pint spray bottle; put water in first then add the H to prevent suds. Very effective on grease fires; keep one by the stove, in the tool box, by the welder… Also 1 gallon H to 55 gallons water in 55 gallon water barrel; suffocates a fire fast. In Fire trucks 1 gallon H to 1,000 gallons water.

Tape Residue – 4 drops to 16 ounce spray bottle filled with water, spray on let set and wipe off.

Paint Brushes – Work full strength H into brushes and wash under the tap.

Outside Windows and Screens – Spray mixture of 1 teaspoon H to 2 gallons of water.

Rust – Use Basic-H for rust inhibitor for rusty nuts and bolts. Also use one tablespoon to radiator full or water or anti-freeze to help prevent rust.

Changing Tires - Spray diluted or full-strength Basic-H on rims. Tires go on easier.

Septic Tank – Pour one quart of Basic-H into septic tank drainage when it becomes sluggish to clean it out. Does not hinder bacterial action in septic tank or cesspools. In fact, it helps build bacteria in your septic tank.

Boat Bottom Algae - 1 tablespoon Basic-H to one gallon of water.

DOGS For Worms – Apply 2 drops H for every ten pounds of the dog’s weight on their feed for one week. Repeat this application every 3 months. You may put it in a spray bottle with a little water and spray it over the dog’s food. You can also add a drop or two to the water. I also add some Liqui-Lea to our dogs’ food.


Laboratories – Excellent for cleaning glass slides used under microscopes and blood-stained test tubes. Use 2–4 drops of Basic-H® in 1 pint of water. Glass will smear if more than the recommended amount of Basic-H® is used.

Plaster Casts – Place a few drops on one palm, rub thoroughly over hands, and a little water to remove plaster from hands.

Radiograph Pens – A few drops of Basic-H® will clean engineering pens and keep them working smoothly.

Concrete and Mortar Mix – Add 1 ounce to each 1 gallon of water used. Makes mixture easier to spread.

Golf Clubs – Add 1 teaspoon to a 4 ounce spray bottle. Spray solution on clubs and brush off dirt. Also excellent for cleaning golf gloves

Eye Glasses – Fill a 4 ounce spray bottle with water and one drop of Basic-H®.

Shaving – Apply full strength to damp skin and shave as usual.

Frying Vats – Use 1/2 cup in 3 gallons of water. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Dissipates stubborn crust without damaging vats.

Skunk Odor Removal – 1 T. Basic H² in gallon of water

Proverbs 12

Today I was reading Proverbs 12... words & what you say jumped out at me. Remember the song

Oh be careful little eyes what you see, Oh be careful little ears what you hear, Oh be careful little tongue what you say... for the Father up above is looking down in love so be careful little tongue what you say.

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Wisdom from Proverbs!

Ok... here is just a quick note. Today was Proverbs 4:
Listen- don’t forget a single word. Think about the words God has spoken. Be in control of your thoughts, your mind. Don’t lie. Be focused on Heaven – looking ahead toward our goal.

Check out Proverbs 4:20-27

Wonder what our world would be like if we all did this... I'm just sayin

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Gaining Wisdom

This month I am reading the book of Proverbs! It is always a treat to go back and read this book! Today was Proverbs 3 - wow... here is just a bit of the wisdom there:

Some of God’s Blessing are:

• Long Life


• Wealth & Honor


• Pleasant life


• Led safely


• Happiness


• Rest without worry


• Sound Sleep


• God’s protection from storms & evil

Ways to be Wise:

• Don’t be afraid


• Help the deserving when you can


• Don’t procrastinate


• Don’t be mean


• Don’t argue when you’re hurt


• Don’t be jealous of cruel men


• Be Honest


• Be Humble

Check out Proverbs 3 for yourself - some great widsom there!!!

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Why do I need a Home Based Business?

Here are 10 reasons you need to have one.
“Read the articles below to learn more”

1) A home Based Business allows you to convert expenses into tax deductions.

2) You can reduce the impact of soaring gas prices. As an example, let’s suppose you drive 20,000 miles per year and your car averages 20 miles per gallon. At $3.00 per gallon, you will spend $3000.00 per year on gas. You should easily be able to qualify half of your total mileage (10,000 miles) for the year as business-related. At the current mileage deduction of 48.5 cents per mile, this means that you can reduce your taxable income by $4850.00. Assuming you are in a 25% tax bracket, you will reduce your tax bill by $1212.50. The impact of this is to reduce the cost of your gas for the year to $1787.50, or $1.79 per gallon. And remember, if you qualify a higher percentage of your total mileage as business-related (not hard to do) and/or you are in a higher tax bracket, your tax savings will be even greater.

3) You can qualify your vacations as business trips and deduct most of the cost of them.

4) You can go out to eat with your business associates and clients, and take 50% of the cost as a deduction.

5) You can purchase office equipment and deduct the cost.

6) You can set up an office in your home and deduct part of the cost of operating your home.

7) You can convert your cell phone and internet fees into business expenses.

8) You can increase your income but reduce your taxes.

9) You can put away money for children’s education by paying them a wage which is not taxed up to a limit, and have them save it for education.

10) This is most important - Most Home Based Businesses turn a profit in a short time, giving you extra money to set up other investments for yourself.

Who needs a Home Based Business?
Ask any CPA - the answer is anyone who has an income.

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This will be a quick doodle for me:

I forgot to tell ya that EIRO went out of business the end of January (bummer).

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They were a part of the largest study in history partnering with UC Berkley School of Public Health analyzing the long-term impact of supplementation. The study concluded that the people that took their products showed markedly better health than people that took no supplements or other brands of multivitamins.

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Building Wealth And Keeping It: 10 Step Formula Shows You How

I came across this the other day... thought I'd share.

Building Wealth And Keeping It: 10 Step Formula Shows You How

The Bible really is our road map for LIFE! Read it and live!