http://podloni.co.cc Judy Newz http://www.judynewz.com Judy Williams and more... Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:55:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Serendipity in San Diego Serendipity is defined by Webster as: The  phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not  sought for.  Don't you just love those moments in life when God sends something agreeable, surprising, fun, but  totally unexpected and not sought after? Have you had a moment of serendipity this week?  This event could not have been ... http://www.judynewz.com/200809_68/ A Penny for Your Worries Isaiah 26:3-4 NIV "You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast,because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal." So often we allow the things of time to loom larger in our gaze than the things of eternity. "The ... http://www.judynewz.com/200805_66/ Who can YOU encourage? As God's chosen people...clothe yourself with... kindness...   (Colossians 3:12) There is an old story of an elderly man who always carried a little can of oil with him everywhere he went, and when he would go through a door that squeaked, he would squirt a little oil on the hinges. If ... http://www.judynewz.com/200805_62/ People Watching with a Purpose Have you ever noticed that there are people out there who are different from YOU? Just try sitting down at the mall or local park and watch the variety of people going by.  Recently, I attended a fascinating conference regarding how we are all 'wired' differently. I will post some ... http://www.judynewz.com/200805_61/ Tale of the Teapot God sees the big picture. He knows what He is doing.  He is big enough to love you in large and tiny ways. Always, He has our best interests at heart. He sees the future and weaves our present upon the framework of our past. Know that God is in ... http://www.judynewz.com/200805_60/ Maganimity Found any new favorite blog sites lately? I did and I LOVE it! Check it out for yourself at  http://5purposedriven.wordpress.com/ The author "Maggie" wrote the following. I loved it and thought you all may too.  Maganimity-- don't you just LOVE that word!  to be big-hearted, quick to forgive, slow to hold a grudge, freely giving of thought and mind. Magnanimity: ... http://www.judynewz.com/200709_57/ Great Books for Summer Teachable Moments You may enjoy using some of the following books to be intentional this summer about  giving your child a Godly heritage. The HoneyWord Bible by Tyndale Kids. An Introduction to Family Nights Tool Chest.By Jim Weidmann. Published by Focus on the Family. The Children's Book of Virtues. Edited by William Bennett. The Singing Bible. ... http://www.judynewz.com/200705_56/ Turn Everyday Moments in Learning Moments Imagine this scene that happened at the home of Jim Weidmann.  The kids are all standing at the foot of the stairs. Dad is at the top of that same staircase. They wait eagerly for Dad's instructions. He says " I'll take you to Baskin & Robbins for ice cream if ... http://www.judynewz.com/200705_55/