Pink Heels (or whatever makes you happy)

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It's not what you call me, but what I answer to. 


-African Proverb

 

 

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The most beautiful people we have known are those who have
known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss,
and have found their way out of the depths.

These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an
understanding of life that fills them with compassion,
gentleness, and a deep loving concern.

Beautiful people do not just happen.


~ Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

 


 

 

 

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hope

 

Out of all the things I wanted to post about today, it is on my heart to post about hope. Perhaps you or someone you know needs it in an urgent way today. There are several scriptures pertaining to hope, but a few of my favorites are below.

Bookmark these and have them handy for when you need hope to hold onto and can't find it in your heart.

Don't stop there! Click here to visit BibleGateway.com and do a topical search about hope, or anything else you are in need of today.

Ponder, contemplate & meditate on the scriptures below. Read them out loud if you are able. They may seem simple and straightforward, but if you really stop to think about each one - more than mere words will be revealed to you.

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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. 
- Jeremiah 29:11

 

Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen;
it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. 
-  Hebrews 11:1

 

Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
      do not depend on your own understanding.
 Seek His will in all you do,
      and He will show you which path to take.
- Proverbs 3:5-6

 

Be still, and know that I am God.
- Psalm 46:10

 

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done.
Then you will experience God’s peace,
which exceeds anything we can understand.
- Philippians 4:6-7

 

Fill your minds with things that are true, noble,
reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious
-the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly;
things to praise, not things to curse...
and God, who makes everything work together,
will work you into His most excellent harmonies.
- Philippians 4:8 

 

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May your hope overflow,  Torrie 

 

 

 

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Happy Easter! 


God's blessings for you and yours, 

Love Torrie

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is so good about Good Friday?

 by Torrie Young

Today, Good Friday, commemorates the death of Jesus on the cross. Why in the world do they call it Good Friday then?  It’s because of the resurrection of Jesus to follow on Easter Sunday, which was very good for us!  Stick with me through this post. It gets a little heavy, but in the end we will find our joy.

The story of Good Friday is what makes Jesus so real to me. The angst and fear He had about what was to come (dying on the cross) just breaks my heart.  He was a human being who was terrified and felt very alone.  At the Garden of Gethsemane He pleaded with God in His anguish. He prayed He would not have to suffer through the horror awaiting Him.   “And going a little farther, He threw Himself upon the ground on His face and prayed saying, My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from Me; nevertheless, not what I will [not what I desire], but as You will and desire.”  Matthew 26:39 (Amplified Bible).  It sounds very dramatic that He “threw himself on the ground” but if you can imagine how panic stricken and overwhelmed with terror He had to have been.  This scripture sounds to me like He is having a panic attack and is pleading for His life.  Although in His absolute perfection He still asks that God’s will be done.  Could you or I do that?  

The Gospel of Luke mentions the fact that Jesus was so upset during this time that He sweats blood.  In the past I have done research to find that this is actually possible, although quite rare.  It can occur under conditions of great emotional stress.  “Acute fear and intense mental contemplation were found to be the most frequent inciting causes” (Holoubek and Holoubek, 1996).  I can’t imagine the mental torture Jesus suffered before He was actually tortured on the way to and on the cross. 

While Jesus prayed He had asked his disciples to keep watch for Him.  After Jesus had prayed so desperately, He returned to His closest friends (the disciples) only to find them sleeping!  They did not comfort Him, or show concern for what He was going through, or even keep watch for Him.  “And He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and He said to Peter, What! Are you so utterly unable to stay awake and keep watch for Me for one hour?” Matthew 26:40.  Imagine the loneliness He must have felt at that moment.  No one, not even His closest friends could understand what He was going through…what He was doing for them. 

“…and Jesus cried with a loud voice – My God, My God, why have you abandoned Me [leaving Me helpless, forsaking and failing Me in My need]?…And Jesus cried again with a loud voice and gave up His spirit.”  Matthew 27:45-50.  These of course are the last words heard from Jesus on the cross.  Until the very end He was utterly human and still asking “why?”.

Friend I didn’t write this to make you feel brokenhearted.  As you know my goal is to make you happy.  I just want to make Jesus very real to you.  He was a human being.  He had the same emotions you do.  He felt the same way you would feel in His circumstances.  Don’t you want to run to Him, who completely understands every heartache and sorrow you feel?  He is very much alive ("seated at the right hand of God") and ready to listen and comfort you.

Are you at your Garden of Gethsemane?  Do you feel anguish and fear because of the circumstances in your life?  Are you asking God to get you out of your situation and He isn’t?  Don’t dismay.  Stand by for your resurrection!   He is a good God and He loves you.  Pray for strength and wisdom and find your comfort in the Lord.  In the meantime, find happiness in simple pleasures and have faith that your situation will be resolved.  Remember to put your circumstance in His cupped hands, and exchange it for happiness.  Just like Jesus, you will rise again!

Happy Easter!  Much love,  Torrie  

 

 

 

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when will you be happy?

by Torrie Young

When will you be happy? When your bills are caught up? When your bills are paid off? When you find a marriage partner? When you find a way to change your marriage partner? Will you be happy when you have children, or when those children grow up and move out of your house?

 

God loves you! You are his child. His plans are to prosper you, not to harm you. Why then aren’t you happy twenty-four hours a day? Friend, God wants you to be happy at all times. How would you feel if your children were only happy when you gave them gifts? Your heart would ache the other 363 days of the year when it isn’t Christmas or their birthday. You want them to enjoy playing, learning, and accomplishing something new everyday.  You wouldn’t want them to lie awake at night worrying about situations they have no control over.

 

As I write to convince you to be happy, I am writing to convince myself. We all struggle daily with fleshly emotions. It’s our human nature. I want to share with you a practice God has shown me. If you have a concern or worry, give it to God.  I envision myself actually putting the situation into His cupped hands.  I realize giving your concerns to God is easier said than done, so take small steps if you must.  Try giving a problem to God for one hour. Don’t think about, or reason with yourself regarding the situation.  If you have to chase the thought out of your mind every other minute of that hour, so be it.  Fill that hour with thoughts of happiness. Grab a cup of coffee, look at pictures of your grandchildren, or perhaps envision yourself having your wildest dreams realized. Do something that brings you happiness. I personally enjoy filling this time with the Word of God.  He has given us so many exciting promises! “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalms 37:4)  Lord, are you saying that all I have to do is find pleasure in knowing and loving you, and you will make all of my dreams come true?  I can handle that!  “Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.” (Ephesians 3:20)

If we allow God to work in and through us, we will be blessed with and accomplish more than we can fathom. You can’t tell me this doesn’t make you happy! Decide right now to leave that concern with God, and to permanently exchange it for happiness.

 

Offer this prayer to God:

“Father God, thank you for your endless love, of which we are not worthy.  Thank you for sacrificing Your Son. Through Him you offer us mercy and grace.  Please gently remind us that You are the first place we should turn in times of sadness, fear, and heartache. You are our comfort, our shelter, and our rock.  We lift up and praise Your holy name. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.”



Smile & enjoy your day,   Torrie

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Nothing gives one person so much
advantage over another as to remain always
cool and unruffled under all circumstances.

- Thomas Jefferson

 

 

 

 

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Warm Toasted Marshmallow S'mores Bars

Get ready for some ooey gooey happiness!  You're going to love the recipe below. Don't these look so yummy? I'm going to make them this weekend. If these don't make us happy, I don't know what will! Make these for your family, or call a friend to share them with you. If you're worried about the calories vow to go for a nice long walk or clean your house like a madman for a half hour. Whatever you do just don't feel guilty about it...anything you eat is fine in moderation, right?

Have a blessed weekend and ENJOY! 

 

Warm Toasted Marshmallow S'mores Bars

 

Ingredients:

1 pouch (1lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 cups milk chocolate chips (18 oz)
4 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows

 

• Step One

Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir together cookie mix and crumbs. Stir in melted butter until soft dough forms. Press into un-greased 13x9-inch pan.

 

• Step Two

Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until set. Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over crust. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until chocolate begins to melt. Spread chocolate evenly over crust.

 

• Step Three

Set oven control to broil. Sprinkle marshmallows over melted chocolate. Broil with top 5 to 6 inches from heat 20 to 30 seconds or until marshmallows are toasted. (Watch closely; marshmallows will brown quickly.) Cool 10 minutes. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Serve warm. Store any remaining bars tightly covered.

 

Tip:

To reheat, place individual bars on a microwavable plate. Microwave uncovered on High about 15 seconds or until warm.

Click here to view this recipe at BettyCrocker.com.
You will find helpful hints in the review section
and also the nutritional information for these bars.
Enjoy!

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You can easily judge the character of a man by how
he treats those who can do nothing for him. 

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