Hurry! Offer Ends At Midnight!

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Hurry! Offer Ends At Midnight!*Some restrictions May Apply*

I have never done the online dating thing~not above it, just not called to it….yet.

BUT I just discovered that online dating is having a FREE introductory match THIS weekend! The weekend is almost over though…so you see my dilemma. FREE is a very good word to the Queen of Free.

BUT… Did I mention it’s called a COMMUNICATION WEEKEND.

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Just for smiles, just because :) wondering where 'they' are one year later?...jump to the comments for an update!

Where are They one year later? Bachelorette 1 , re-married and moved away , starting happily afresh with her Beloved (she did not marry the gorilla). #2 is focusing on her Family, Gifts and Talents choosing to wait and Not change her answers knowing she is compatible for God Best. #3 has had numerous dates and offers of something more permanent. She remains unmarried, by choice, but i did hear she recently went the way of petmatch. Me? I continue to Aim for Heaven, believing for His invitation through an Open Door. XoX shandralee

Celebrating this Weekend, without hurry or worry.

Friday Nite Date Nite

The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile…it’s the joy that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust him with his friendship.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

xox

So many options for fun-loving Singles. In Central Oregon this season is FULL of adventure and activity . At this writing the weekend offers Pole, Pedal, Paddle (.pppbend.com )   , Three Sisters Women’s Conference and  much more.

But this gal is in for the night. Yes. tis true. So many options , what’s the  Confident still single sister(s) to do!?

Well, you may have heard my furniture has gone missing…

My love life  is Fairy Tale material…

 

But still i smile cause it’s not every gal who has such consistent, prestigious  Date nites; last month with a tax guy   and now with a Doctor….

Smiling?

Stay tuned-by choice the Wise Still Single Sister(s) , press in, press on, keeping Faith while having some Fun. And by Faith Believing for God’s   Very Best. Who knows what Open Doors the future Holds?

More options for your nearly end of May-

The Workhouse

wildflower-walk-rimrock-ranch

JungleRun

Continuing Education and Insights

xox- Shandra -

a related tongue in cheek article you may recall-

Hurry! Offer Ends At Midnight!

a lovely perfectly serious site I love, for the Unmarried ~

365 Devotions For Unmarried Christian Women

Carry On

As with so many across the land who have  worked hard, persevered,  pressed through, yesterday was a Graduation Day. A day of Completion.This particular celebration at  Westside Foursquare Church marked the 12th annual graduating class and 551 total graduates from all backgrounds, cultures, experiences and churches. Equipped by  these Faithful founders and Ambassadors for Christ ~

(File photo)

 John and Sonja Decker have an inspirational  testimony

www.ministrytraining.org

 

A curriculum of 72 weekly lessons, 6 ministry skills, outside homework and weekly practicum. Well earned breakthroughs whether seasoned Believers or New Believers.Why would someone want to commit to 3 hours every Monday night,  for 9 months ?

As a Believer in Jesus Christ:

We are called to serve  and sacrifice NOW~Not in a minute not later.

Called to fulfill the Word of God.
Called to Proclaim the Good News of the Gospel.
Called to reveal and share the mysteries of God’s Word.

*We have been Set free to set others free. *To Serve. *To Proclaim the Gospel*To Rely on the power of Jesus Christ *ToPoint to Jesus Christ. *Never stop Proclaiming.* Give a ready answer to the faith that is in us:

Pastor Steve M speaks to Graduates and Guests

“Correct Biblical teachings shore up  foundations, enriching lives . There are plenty of Christians who go to Church for a Lifetime and never hear Gods voice. Effective faith builds and confidence grows in hearing, obeying, expecting God to do what He says.”

This coursework:
*Equivalent of one year bible college
*Learn  to pray and study the Bible
*Discover Gods gifting in self
*Clear understanding about spiritual authority

*Praise, worship, Music…and fun!

Who is that behind the prep?

An entire Team of Servants

The transformation (Celebration and FUN!) begins when we understand our balanced Vision and Purpose as Ambassadors for Christ…

Well done Graduates! Now Carry On~

<Below is  your personal invitation to join us in the Fall! Never fear should you be anywhere other than Central Oregon, Ministry Training Centers is international  and being taught in a church near you~ this link will take you to newsletters, many more photos, classes and contact information. www.ministrytraining.org     >

Sharing soon my own and the experiences of several other MTC Grads. Life changing? Oh yeah!

Until next time friends xox~Shandra

For Some Reason I Always Feel Hurried and Running Out of Time!

Reblogged from Self Harmony:

I have been dealing with this for a few years now. I always feel like I am too late, or in a hurry to do something, even though in reality I have nothing to do!

So i started searching and searching, and i understood what I am going through is literally my mind is on autopilot, and since I have been thinking this way since university, this way of thinking never stopped!

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Clearly perfect for this Day , for this Season.

Completion

Writing on this lovely ,sunny Friday eve. truly I am blessed in countless ways. And tired. Sooo tired I can barely keep my eyes open but every time I close them my mind races to the next thing or the last.

That kind of *good* tired. Ya know?

The previous post,  One Mother’s Journey, reminds us that we just do it. Then look back, saying “how??!” and “WoW.”

Seven years ago I made a deliberate, necessary Life change. That God initiated it , was on it and  all around it I have no doubt. That God has been here the entire roller coaster ride I am certain. He’s here now, smiling. He Loves it when we “get it”.

Seven. 7. The Biblical number of completion. Yes. 2012. MY Year. My elder son a small business owner and engaged. My younger son finishing a life changing internship.

 

This morning so exhausted I could hardly move: Of course, “Just Move” was His word. Lacing up my shoes I began up the hill at what felt like  a crawl~ in and out of the now familiar cul de sacs and side streets: just going, eyes blurry, my mind cotton, lungs as filled with fluid. As I came round a gentle corner I wasn”t sure where I was. Disoriented for a moment the street looked like miles of bumpy road ahead when a car went past, hearing it before seeing it’s perpendicular path, surprised at it’s closeness.

“See? Spoke , I AM. Just when you think you cant go any farther. ..Just when the Mirage of ”it”s still too far” is greatest… stay the course. Your time is near.”

When the donation truck arrived they were pleased with the number of items . SO much so they had to rearrange their existing load to fit one blue sofa~sleeper, one blue love seat, one desk, one lamp, 2 blue wing- back chairs.

These angels in disguise also blessed this woman with moving her ‘new to her ‘love seat from the garage to the piano room, with the ‘new, persian rug. If she’d been thinking have taken their pictures to show you a pair of mismatched (6 foot+ and 5 +/-) Blessings called Ross and Gordon, with gentle manners, easy conversation and loaner muscles who work as a team. Complementing each other.

Completion. One thing ends so another can begin. Today  completed the next steps foretold in a way that I could easily have missed. But God. Part of the completion in this process is knowing that God wants our best. He does NOT want us to suffer, be ill, be in debt or feel unworthy. We are Called to embrace our Value in Him. Do you know that you know?

There are a variety of reasons remnants  of another life have remained (ORC~one remaining  cat~ with lots of hair and sharp claws who worked it out on the OLD stuff being one ) There are some other reasons too. Also, financial and self worth. (see above) That’s all changing.

Completion. Stay tuned – there’s a delivery truck on it”s way with items you won’t want to miss.

Until Next Time~Shandra sans Blue .

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One Mother’s Journey

“How do Mom’s do it? When I was in my 20′s I was afraid of becoming a mother because it seemed like so much responsibility! I didn’t think I could do it. I had my first child at the age of 34. I did all the things I thought a mother was  supposed to do — bathing, feeding, getting up in the middle of the night, and staying home instead of going to work. It was a big change for me and there were… times in that first year that I didn’t know if I could do it.

I had my second child at the age of 37. By the time I hit 40, I wasn’t thinking about whether I could do it any more. I was thinking that I had to do whatever needed to be done. For the next 10 years I did whatever I could for my children, and some of the things I had to do were very hard. I don’t remember worrying about whether I could do it. I only knew I had to do it.By the time I turned 50 I was used to doing whatever needed to be done. When it became clear that my second child needed more than I could give and needed to be placed at Providence , it was the saddest thing I have ever experienced. I didn’t want to stop being her mother. I felt like I had failed her. I wanted to keep doing whatever needed to be done, and others had to force me to let her go. I kept saying “I can do it! Please! I can do it!” But I couldn’t.Now I live alone and I see my children only occasionally. My job now is to take care of myself instead of taking care of my children. It feels like a lot of responsibility and sometimes I wonder if I can do it.

I look at young mothers and see how much energy they give to their children and I wonder “How do they do it?” When I look back at what I have done as a mother, I wonder “How did I do it?”

The only time I didn’t wonder how I could do it was when I was actually doing it. Thank you, my children, for proving to me that I could do it.”

x0x

by Judy Fleming Zifka used with permission

xox

Judy’s daughter Andrea went from Bend Oregon to Portland Oregon, Providence Children’s Medical Center.. She had  a lovely home and day spa home business right up the street from my own home.

She finds herself in that place so many of us ,thankfully, eventually  do. Learning about time for ourselves. Thank you Judy for saying it so well and sharing your heart. The circumstances may be different but the hearts are alike. ♥♥

Until next time, finding time to tackle the job of self care. How about you? We really want to know~~~

Amazing Women of the Bible~

Reblogged from Shandra Harris With Heart Wide Open:

That was the theme. Loving it aren’t you? Sword wielding, dragon slaying~huh?~whoa back!

Amazing women of the Bible ~people like you n me. Three of them that have resonated with me since I became a Christian were the  messages. Good stuff.

1 Samuel 25 is where you’ll find Abigail.  A woman of character. A woman of wisdom. A woman of courage.

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Celebrating Mothers today with three more of my Favorite Amazing Women from the Bible~they could see the bigger picture, called to put themselves aside, blessed because they obeyed. Meet Esther, Ruth and Abigail.

Lydia ~ Receiver And Responder

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Lydia ~ If You Have Judged Me To Be Faithful

From My Butterfly Bible Study ~ Girls of Faith ~ Faith Coming Into Focus

The Lord Opened Her Heart, and She Responded

Several years ago, I had the privilege of being in the ancient city of Philippi on my birthday. I will always remember that day because my “Hubby” took my picture at the river spot, where it is said that Lydia was baptized.

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Just in time for Mothers Day, looking at some amazing Women of the Bible.

The Family of 'Church'

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We’re taking a chance here. This story is being written in real-time. This month has been about family, friends, food, fun-all safely worded,  drafted, prescheduled. God’s good that way. Trust, Obey. Only a few birthed and published in the moment. Potential of  being fraught with feminine emotions~HIGH (or not). God’s good that way. Trust, Obey.

My words lack the eloquence to express the gratitude and fondness for a community and Church that has weathered challenging skeptical times by allowing God to create through one word~UNITY.

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I've mentioned  Team U (Uganda :) There's a place of faceted beauty called Family. Do you have one of your own?

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According To Plan

If all goes according to plan, about the time this posts this Westside Church – Bend Oregon  Intern Mission Team:

shown: Stephenie, Casey, Amanda, Chase, Jenna, Cari, Jessica, David, Carolyn, Mandrew (missing:Nate ) Photo by Nate and Carolyn

will be flying this:

to use these:

to Go here:

Kampala,Uganda

Islands of Lake Victoria

to Love these people:

 to serve this Church:

Photos by LIFE CHURCH Kampala, Uganda

 

To make this happen  there were a few of these:

Andrew and David share their shot spots

some of this:

medications and preventions

 

with plenty of this:

Planners: Chase Mickel, Amanda Parsons, Chris Earwicker, Jessica Alexander, Jenna Javens, Carolyn and Nate Berry, Stephenie Madsen, Casey Parnell, Cari Dolynuik, Andrew Harris, David Metcalf.

fundraising and planning

 

and to be sure, LOTS of this:

coffee and prayer

May 2012 Continuing the Season of Release. (and no, I did not cry. but I did Happy Dance   )

 

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