Thursday, 9 November 2017

I just finished watching some YouTube videos on crafting topics.  I don't think I want to share which ones, yet, as I am still looking for ideas.  I guess that is why it is so dangerous for me to link to YouTube  :-)  I seem to link to one, and then see there are several others that look good to watch, topics I really need to explore a bit.  If I don't watch them now, I know I will never be able to find them again... maybe.

I am finding that when I link to a YouTube video from some places (maybe Pinterest), you can't "like" them or "save" them without signing into your account.  I tend to let these go unrecorded because I don't even remember most of my passwords these days.  So sad, don't you think.  I hope I can remember some of them, for later, but there isn't a guarantee. I will have to find a solution to this, if I want to keep track of who I share in my blogging.

I know I could write them down, but I already have piles of notes from all the places I search through.

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I had a big afternoon exploring some live videos that were on Facebook, on farming. The National Young Farmers group has a gathering that I happened to see when I checked my Facebook page.  I linked to some guides from somewhere along the way.  Spent some time exploring them and printed a few pages to think about... on business planning.

It has always been a challenge for me to get a full business plan completed.  One of the page sections I printed was about topics to think about and include in your plans.  Another was about identifying your customer's traits, for marketing goals.  I haven't thought about it in a long time, so this will be a refresher... make me think about my goals for crafting and my goals for WT (Working Together, work2gather.us).

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I am ready to start looking again for a small, inexpensive computer to use for writing and planning.  I may try to get two so I have one for online activities.  I just don't like having everything attached to the internet.  It seems to be a dangerous option anymore with all the hacking and identity theft, and other things.  This is just another effort of mine to find a good solution for me.  I really don't know what I want to do yet.

My old computer is OK for some tasks, but not for my new social media and website duties.  I think this will be my Black Friday goal.

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More Christmas Bazaars this weekend.  It is getting interesting to see what the crafting/holiday bazaar world is like.  I hope it is worth the time and trouble. 

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I don't want to get into any really serious topics right now.  I get very emotional about the things that matter to me.  I heading into a goal to make better blog posts, but also wanting to keep this one more like a journal. 

I will be adding more thoughts as I process them... until then, keep your foundations in Christ's salvation... meet me in heaven one day.

In Christ,
Deborah Martin

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May we all find our way through the changes that must happen for prophecy to be fulfilled.
May we keep our fight on God's side, allowing Him to deal with our enemies.
May our efforts be filled with God's purposes.
May our goals be faith-based.
May we keep trying even when the enemy seems to be winning.
May we all remember that God is good, and powerful, and not our servant.
Amen.

Wednesday, 8 November 2017

Such a day...  I was able to bake my salt dough creations, in a couple forms (cut-outs and silicone molds), to see how they would turn out... developing my products... and will try some more, maybe tomorrow.

Also baked another batch of FIMO shapes... still developing these product options.

Got out my supplies and tools to see if I can make something all done and ready to sell... will also have to dig for more supplies tomorrow to get those done!

Worked on some new food ideas, for more soups and salads to eat.  I guess we get into food rutts, and have to work to try new ways of eating the same basic foods.  Getting better on my calorie options... one bread instead of two, no bread instead of one... and hitting all my basic food groups.  Still trying to decide on how many of each is OK for me... based on a few different eating plans.

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Love my later eating plan (to 7pm), but have been eating too much in the wee hours, and after my deadline and before my starting time of 4pm (right now).  Trying to get back to the beginning plan... not sure Christmas is helping me.  With my food group plan it doesn't seem to matter, but I still think it is better to have that no eating period for my poor body to regroup.

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I must be trying to feel productive today... all these accomplishment details.  :-)

I'm having problems with my technology options, so that is a killer for me... always causes problems.  I'm praying about the most important thing to try to buy this Black Friday.

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Still crying over the church shooting every time I see something about it.

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I have entered the final section of Joyce Meyer's Battlefield of the Mind book... Lots of great sections to think about, would like to quote them more, but I have to get better at taking notes while I'm reading.  It seems to be hard to do.

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My prayers are continual... for the same things... and I am still wondering how GOD will make Himself known in the answers.  Evil people don't seem to fear GOD, and they should.  I guess the worst consequence is eternity in hell AND the Lake of Fire, but it is hard to fear that reality when you don't acknowledge that GOD even exists, or think you will somehow escape it.  I am believing GOD for the souls of my sons, and others I know.  I am counting on His Power to intervene in their lives before it is too late.  I am hoping to find my own way through all the increasing sins that attack our lives... how to do it? I don't know.  I keep looking for answers as I wait for GOD to provide the enormous sums of money needed to create a place for Christians.

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Well, we may be like the children of God who were forced into the fiery furnace, willing to die but knowing GOD has the power to save.

In Christ,
Deborah Martin

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May the GOD of heaven, and all of the universe, be kind to us today.
May He save the ones we love.
May our lives become forever changed by the salvation of our souls.
May the lost become interested in finding out the real truth for themselves.
May we become a better nation, a Christian nation, a nation that doesn't live on fear and acts with wisdom and mercy and faith.
Amen.

Tuesday, 7 November 2017

I am praying for some really big things...
wondering what one small person can do...
looking for answers...
seeking the best path forward...
waiting for the blessings of God that are needed...
and not sure when God will show up.

Some days are like this.
You just pray, and pray, and pray, and pray, and pray....
Night gets here, and there are still no answers.

I will see you tomorrow.

In Christ,
Deborah Martin

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May GOD find a way to meet the needs of our lives and guide us into the future we seek Him for.  Amen