God IS Love

Everytime around Christmas I go through an emotional roller coaster. Maybe because I never grew up with it. Maybe because there are people who experience true loving families and I feel I have missed the boat. Don't get me wrong- I'm among the blessed who has a loving spouse and awesome kids. Nevertheless, I tend to go through it. But I have overcome that today. The reason is because of one simple phrase: God is Love. I was thinking-amidst all the gift giving and celebration what people are yearning for is God's love. That is something that the human heart is created for- to experience His love and then give that to others. No amount of gifts can substitute for the experience of the Love of God. Have I experienced it to the extent I want to? Heck no. But I'm on my way. I decided to make it my life's goal. Nothing else will do. When you have that love permeating your being- I believe it then flows out like living waters. That's my prayer for all my brothers and sisters in Christ- to truly know the Love of God. Merry and Loving Christmas.
God Bless

Writing on the Tables of Your Heart

I was so blessed when I listened to Jim Richards tonight. He basically was talking about what we experience is what we have written in our hearts. That made so much sense to me. We need to take God's truth and put it in our hearts, then as we think in our hearts, so are we. I had spent too many years experiencing anything BUT what God wants me to experience.....and its so exciting to know that God has the best for us. In Him, we are NEW, and He wants us to know it too!

Testing from mobile iPod

Ahhh the joys of tech

Gerald Celente

Check out www.trendsresearch.com

This guy has been right on in predicting economic situations. According to Mr. Celente people will not be shopping for Christmas like they used to in the coming years. They will be focusing on putting food on the table. In fact he sees America becoming an undeveloped nation. He even mention that food would be scarse and that there would be riots over unemployment and tax raises. The reason Obama got in was because of people hoping for a change in the economy. But my friends, sorry to say if there is any it won't be lasting. I know as people of God we can rest in knowing God will take care of us. Its also wise to prepare. There's a balance. I for one am grateful I don't have that much so I don't have much to lose. The Bible foretells this and warned us about this. It also tells us of Jesus coming back. Only the best is coming - be ready!

What should we focus on?

Staying humble. God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble

What to look for in the coming years?

Those who are interested in Bible Prophecy this is what I'm expecting to see in the next few years:

• "false peace".....a turn around of circumstances so that there would be a change and things would look good for awhile
• more persecution towards Christians, Jews
• eventual implementation of cashless society
• globalization and move towards one world government and new world order
• eventual rapture of the true Church

Jesus says: "whosoever will may come". 

And He loves you.

My Daughter's Art

She's very talented. This is one of her latest creations. She has an eye for perception like no other!

Taking a stand.

Well there I was, enjoying being a member of Facebook like so many people I know. I was playing a game on there minding my own business and bam, an offensive ad showed up. Why was it offensive, well it showed 2 people kissing. What's wrong with that? They were 2 girls! And being a Christian, yeah, you would say it's offensive to me. It might even be offensive to people who arent Christians. At any rate, I thought, can I, knowing what goes on here, actually still be a part of this social network? I decided I couldnt. Not because I'm "super spiritual" or over religious, etc. It's just that I dont like supporting something that goes against the laws of God. How am I supporting it by being a member? Well these internet companies get their funding by the amount of people they have as members. I'm sure my being gone will not make a bit of difference but maybe if enough folks who think that the ad I mentioned was offensive, would take a stand, social networks like Facebook would change how they do things. It's pretty sad that our society has come to the point of blatantly being anti-God in so many ways. When the Bible says perilous times were coming, it meant now I'm sure. Addendum: I decided to go back to facebook for one reason: I miss being in contact with people, and now during these times, I want to be able to be in contact.

Happy 25th Birthday Costco! You've come a long way baby!

Having already blogged about my favorite store, I thought it would be fitting at least to wish Costco a happy 25th.  And without even planning it, to celebrate, I bought a new clock radio. Before I tell you about the "bells and whistles" of the latest and greatest clock radio, I'll tell you why we got one in the first place....We had been waking up to my loud ringer on my blackberry and unfortunately, that was draining the battery, so clock radio shopping was in order.  It wasnt until we got it home that I realized that 25 years ago, clock radios were one of the first things Costco sold. How appropriate! And wow, has technology did a number on the simple clock radio. Ours is now smaller, has an MP3 jack, projects the time on the wall and we can even wake up to nature sounds. Are you impressed? Of course, after 25 years, you'd think it would be able to tell you your blood pressure, balance your brain waves, cook your breakfast, order a taxi...oh well, maybe we should give it another 25 years.

Garbarge In, Garbage Out

Computers have become such an integral part of our lives. What started out as a piece of machinery that filled a whole room now can fit in someone's pocket!  So many times, people refer to our brains as "computers" and they very well are, but on a much higher level I would presume. After all, we do so many things without even "thinking" of it....we don't ponder about our blood cells exchanging oxygen and waste products, we dont even meditate about how our lungs work......we just go about our business while all these amazing processes go on. As I was reformatting the hard drive on our computer, I was thinking how easy it is to just erase everything......to start from scratch, get rid of every bit of junk that has been bogging down the processes of the computer. And there you have it, a clean slate, ready to go about its "business" like it was fresh from the factory.
What if we could do that with our brains? With a click of a button, we could get rid of all the temp files, all the junk that has been hindering us from operating at full capacity! Being a Christian, I know in "theory", of course I know its fact.......but what I'm trying to say is......I know that is exactly what happens when you are Born Again, in the Spirit, all things become new.....why is it that for most Christians, the garbage is still there? The old habits, the old ways of thinking? The Bible says, be renewed in the Spirit of your mind. I guess if we are falling short of our potential in Christ, it's our own fault. The problem is, there is a delicate balance between resting in God, and working out your own salvation! On one hand, God is the one who is working on us and working through us, on the other hand (I sound like Tevya), we are to draw near to Him, we are to resist the devil, there are things WE have to do. How do you know when you are making progress in God? Do you reach more of a level of contentment and joy? I've been thinking about the fruits of the Spirit....if they are operating, then the roots are planted firmly in the SOIL. I dont know about the rest of the Christian world out there, but lately, I've definitely been wanting to see more fruit in my own life. And out with the garbage!

Dr. Mr. Obama

Sunny side of truth

George Carlin, the decline of a really funny guy

Anyone who has lived through the 70's and 80's or has listened to their parent's albums has heard of George Carlin. In my teenage years and early 20's, I was amused by his humor. Yes it got raucous at times, but for the most part it was pretty pure in some sense. What really grieved me was after all these years of not listening to him, I found out that he totally got bitter, resentful and angry, actually blasphemous against Christians, against God Himself. He even admitted in one of his spiels that he not only had issues, he was full blown psychotically insane about things...and it showed....you heard it from his own mouth. I even prayed and asked God about the situation and I believe He told me that George Carlin got very bitter towards life! Yes his eyes were opened to things, he noticed the human condition and instead of having compassion, was angry! But he wasnt always that way.... He was always able to talk about things that people dont take the time to ponder, like his whole spiel about blue food. That has always been in my memory. "how the heck is it there is no blue food, he asks, there is food in every color....oh I know, the rich people are saving it because it brings on immortality"
Or his spiel on the fact that we have so much stuff. And we have to find houses to hold all the stuff.
But my all favorite George Carlin Routine is the one about time. If you search for it on you tube, you'll find it.
I love how he explains that the clock face is so dramatic. It seems that the minute hand has an easy time going down the numbers from 12 to 6, but struggles when it has to defy gravity and go from 6 to 12.....how true that is. Have you ever noticed that? LOL. But what is so eerie is that in that same sentence, he mentions: if I die, I want it to be on that side of the clock from 6 to 12 so the hand goes slower, and wouldnt you know it, George Carlin died at 5:55 PM.

The Inspiration that is Costco

What started out in the early '80s as a place to get wholesale alarm clocks and some office supplies has grown to be one of the most lucrative businesses around. Ok, I'm biased because I do an independent contract at alot of their stores so I watch how they operate but I have to say I'm a fan!!

Costco knows how to survive the economic crunch. As I talk to various managers, I get the same story....people are still buying, they just are not loading up on as much or buying as many big box items such as tv's, etc. But of course, that doesnt apply to many who are in the 70,000 a year range..which costco states is the average income of their members. Maybe I'll get there someday or maybe not, who knows....but the point is....things rise and fall in this world, but Costco stands on its own two feet consistently. What is their secret? It's simple: quality items at a decent price....doesnt that make sense? It did to the founders! And it sure does to all their members. Now I know that there are people who protest Costco because of the small shops and mom and pop stores. BUT what you don't know is that many of those stores buy their goods at Costco and resell them, that is what Costco aims at: businesses...wholesale. I never have a problem with competition in the marketplace, the more the merrier....I think places like Costco force the little guys to not be as expensive.  Anyway, this member is totally glad they are as successful as they are!! Job security! LOL. And good deals as well.

Christian the Lion Video.....have you hugged your cat today??

What is Greatness?

What is greatness? Many people have many ideas about it.

Is it accumulation of wealth, is it leadership or position in ilfe?

What do we admire?

Look at Tiger Woods….when you think of his accomplishments, you can boil it down to this:

he is making full use of his talents and potential….we see it as athletic prowess but he is simply using the talent God gave him, and maximizing it.

So with that said, I think all of us have the potential of greatness.

We just have to find out what our gifts are.

Another point I liked about McCain's speech

He mentioned "why should we pay people who don't like us for stuff we have on our own soil?" (Oil) We cannot afford to let it go on. Its time for America to stand up and stop letting other countries step all over us.

Me hubby.

Here's a pic of the hubby o mine.

He's a blessing. God brought us together in March, 1990.

He really has a gift with wisdom and compassion for people.

Excited about election!

We truly have something to look forward to. It's one thing to vote in an election because it's the right thing to do, but you're not very excited about the candidates and its quite another to vote in an election and you are truly passionate about the candidates!

I'm talking about Sarah Palin and John McCain.

These are folks who have a well laid out plan for America that is quite concise and well thought out! They know what it is to truly live as a working American, and also what it is to suffer for American freedom. In essence, they know what they are talking about. And that means alot!

Getting to know you

Hey folks. Well here is another blog o mine.

I guess it's good to start out fresh with things.

My name is Robin Hebert, I'm married to my best friend, Don Hebert since 1990.

We live in Washington State, which in my opinion is the best state to be in other than altered states....LOL. Just kidding.

I'm a born again Christian and for those who dont really understand that concept, I have accepted Jesus into my heart and life.

How that works out in real life, I'll keep you posted on that. Maybe that is what this blog is about.

Anyway, I'll try to keep this fun and up to date.

It's on the Label!

’ve been watching a pot of flowers growing. The label of the package of seeds described wildflowers.

For along time plants were growing but no flowers were showing up. We were starting to wonder what happened with the seeds.

Lo and behold one flower showed up. But there were a few weeks in between any other blooms.

I was looking at the pot of flowers and thinking, well what was advertised on the label eventually showed up…the potential was in the seeds all along. It took time, but it showed up.

Our life is like that…the seeds we plant will eventually bring a harvest if we are patient….

we plant seeds of:

love
encouragement
ideas
diligence
care
helping in time of need.
We also sow the Word of God and if we do not give up, we will reap.

Posting some stuff from my other blog. This one is titled: Learning to Thrive

In this day and age, its important not only knowing

how to live, but how to thrive.

Many people are at a loss as to how to go about doing that!

Well, I’m not about to say that I have all the answers,

but I can share what I have learned.

1. First of all, we cannot make it through a day without God’s help.
2. We are not happy unless our focus is off of ourselves.
3. Prayer changes things.
4. Its important to keep your word.