Coffee Break

We are focusing on Health & Wellness this week. It is a struggle at times to eat right, get enough sleep, and to exercise, but it is important to find that balance. Even Jesus took time away from the crowds and his disciples to rest and have time alone with Father God. If you are looking for that balance, then may I recommend, Sleep, It Does a Family Good. Sleep, It Does A Family Good, How Busy Families Can Overcome Sleep Deprivation by Archibald D. Hart | Christian Book Reviews And Information | NewReleaseTuesday.com ~Peace & Blessings~Jen

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2 new releases. To learn more...follow the link. Happy Tuesday! New Christian Music Releases For April 27, 2010 - NewReleaseTuesday.com ~Peace & Blessings~Jen

that I have not blogged in almost a week, but this past week has just gone by in a blur and before I knew it...it was the next day. Just to recap...because I'm very tired...here's what happen...well the high point. Mike went fishing last weekend & came home with fresh caught Mahi & Wahoo!! I'm so glad that he had a chance to get away and go fishing! While he was gone...I got the house put back together...more of that later in the blog. Relay for Life was Friday...it was great. We as a whole did not raised the as much as we would have like...but you know what...every dollar raised is what is needed. I was able to co-emcee with Mark from the Fox. It was a lot of fun & I really enjoyed myself. I hope to do that again. Mind you it was not all great (the boys were bored and tired & I couldn't take them around), but it was still great...know what I mean Mike's birthday was Saturday...now that was a lot of fun! Oh yeah...in case I didn't blog about it.....

Toby Mac performed last week on Fox & Friends. What a great way to witness for Jesus Christ. Click on the link below to watch the video. TobyMac Performs ~Peace & Blessings~ Jen

New Christian Music Releases For April 20, 2010 - NewReleaseTuesday.com ~Peace & Blessings~ Jen

and it's now Friday. I am so glad. I was totally stressed yesterday because of all the "stuff" that had to be done. I thought for sure I'd forget something or be late for an appointment or meeting, but Praise God I was not. Thursday's are always hectic, but yesterday seemed to be compounded...so let's recap. Mike left yesterday for a fishing trip w/ a high school friend. He made it safely there. Not much to be said for his cleaning up before he left...hahaha...that did not really surprise me though. I had a great time at work with Bart. I'm so blessed to have such a great "job" with such a great ministry. So after the show I had to run over to Paramount (thankfully they are right across the street) and then I had to run to the middle school to drop off some paperwork for my daughter...yes she starts middle school in the fall!!??!! How did that happen? (I know how, I'm just saying). I did make it to my BNI meeting on time. At first it looked a...

ReChurch, Healing Your Way Back to the People of God by Stephen Mansfield | Christian Book Reviews And Information | NewReleaseTuesday.com ReChurch, Healing Your Way Back to the People of God by Stephen Mansfield | Christian Book Reviews And Information | NewReleaseTuesday.com ~Peace & Blessings~ Jen

Chicken that is! Are you tired of frying that old yardbird, or just popping it into the oven? Here's a couple of new ideas to freshen up your chicken dinner... Chicken Pot Pie This traditional pot pie makes for a delicious family meal using tender chicken thighs, carrots, potato, fresh corn and leeks. You can put just about any vegetable in there! This recipe uses frozen pie dough for the topping so there's no fuss with having to make your own pastry either. Ingredients: * 350 grams of skinless, boneless chicken thighs * 1 leek, sliced * 3 cloves of garlic, crushed * 1 medium carrot, diced * 1 medium potato, diced * 1 cup of fresh or frozen corn kernals * 1/2 cups of milk * 2 tsp of freshly chopped parsley * 1 Tbsp of cornstarch dissolved in 1/2 cup of cold water * 1 tsp of sea salt * 1-2 sheets of pie pastry, cut into rounds slightly bigger than ramekins/baking dish * 1 1/2 Tbsp of olive oil * 4 medium ramekins Preparation: ...

New Christian Music Releases For April 13, 2010 - NewReleaseTuesday.com ~Peace & Blessings~ Jen

I am already feeling a little anxious. There is a lot going on in the next two weeks & I am forgetting how to breathe. Today I am turning in my tax paperwork. Praise God we are getting a return this year. Now my head is spinning...how do we use the money wisely. There's so much that needs to be taken care of at the house, but what is the #1 & #2 priority? I am just praying and praying asking for guidance. I don't want to "blow" the money. When I think about these things it makes me very anxious. This week, Mike is going out of town for a couple of days. I'm glad he is able to get away and visit a friend from home while fishing...hope he brings back a good catch. I love fresh fish! I hope this will help Mike as well...he really needs a break. Now I am focusing on getting the house in order...it looks like we are in the middle of a move with all the furniture getting pulled out of the two rooms that are getting the new carpet - but it'll be worth it once...

and the week has just blown by. It's amazing how the days tend to flow together. I remember when I was younger that the days seemed to be disconnected, now they seem to flow together. Bart & I just wrapped an interview with Ronald McDonald and it sure was great to talk with the world's most famous clown! He really is down to earth and so much fun to talk with. He's going to be throwing the opening day first pitch for our farm league tomorrow so that is real exciting. I am so glad that we were able to work with McDonalds and make that happen! I have to admit, I'm not looking forward to being out at the ballfield at 0730, but a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do. The kids went back to school on Wednesday & Logan Michael has come home with "red light letters" the past two days. That is very frustrating & I really am not sure how to respond to his behavior issue. I'm trying not to focus on the fact that he is not listening in school, but rather a...

Debt-Free Living, Eliminating Debt in a New Economy by Larry Burkett | Christian Book Reviews And Information | NewReleaseTuesday.com ~Peace & Blessings~ Jen

Go to www.wayradio.org and link on the home page to Matthew West's homepage and then check out his video! Do you have a story to share with Matthew? If so, he wants you to and then he may even take your story and make it a song. ~Peace & Blessings~ Jen

a few days...sorry for that. It's been a wonderful week as my family celebrated Easter. I love Easter, it's my favorite holiday. The celebration of Christ's resurection is the most beautiful moment that should be celebrated!! I was blessed to be a part of a great Easter Day Celebration at Blythe Island Baptist Church. It was so nice to just sing praises all morning to Jesus! I have to say I'm feeling better...well better than this time last week, but my back is still stiff and tender. I have decided that I am going to begin walking again every day...I have to...I always feel better when I do. I think it will help my back as well. Kids are great & they go back to school tomorrow. To be honest I am glad! I love having my kids with me, but I don't always keep them motivated...and I hate that I am not able to do as much with them as I'd like. My prayer is that I do better with my kids and for them. It seems like I am always behind when it comes to being with the...

Why Jesus Crossed the Road, by Bruce D. Main | Christian Book Reviews And Information | NewReleaseTuesday.com ~Peace & Blessings~ Jen