We are less than 48 hours away from a New Year. Many people make resolutions to change things in their lives. Out with the old and in with the new. What is it that you want to make sure that you do more of this year? What areas in your life do you want to see increase? I myself want to dedicate more of my time in the word of God and spreading the word of God be it through poetry or word of mouth to another. I want to spend more time worshiping our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ, the giver of every good and perfect gift. As we enter the 2008 let us be thankful that the Lord has allowed us to see a New Year and we have a chance to present our bodies a living sacrifice unto him. Let us remember to give him honor glory and praise for all he does, all he has done, and all that he is going to do that we have yet to see manifested in our lives for the coming year. I wish you all a blessed coming New Year full of good health, happiness, and prosperity. I appreciate each and every one of you who continue to stop by Woman2Woman to browse our website. May the Lord's blessing be upon you and your family.
In His Service Forever,
Sherri C. Walker
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
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Friday, December 7, 2007
Advertising Made Easy!
Ok, so you’ve started a new home business or maybe you have an established business. One very important thing to do is advertise your business.
First, let’s talk about what the difference is between marketing and advertising. The definition of marketing is to make a communication about a product or service a purpose of which is to encourage recipients of the communication to purchase or use the product or service. The definition of advertising is a public promotion of some product or service.
So now that we have that cleared up, let’s look at some different ways to advertise your business.
First thing you should do is get business cards. You can get inexpensive business cards at Vistaprint. Business cards are very important to any business. Make sure to put your website, if you have one, on the card as well as your name and phone number.
Now that you have business cards, you need to utilize them. You can leave your card everywhere you go. Some ideas are bathrooms, table at a restaurant, leave one on the shelf in the baby section at the store, put them in your bills when you send them in for payment, give them to people that you are networking with, and give them to your children to give to there friends. I have also used my card to tell the teller what change I need at the drive thru. I have also left them in books at the library, on the tables or computer desks at the library, on the counter at the doctor’s office, and in magazines in waiting rooms. Let your imagination run wild with this.
Second thing you should do is to make up some flyers. You can leave your flyers on any public bulletin board. Some examples of this would be a bulletin board at the laundry mat, apartment complex, grocery store, work out center, and the mall. Flyers are also good for Mom Packs and to send out for direct mailings. Let your imagination run wild with this one as well.
The third thing you should do is on-line marketing. Of course, you should do on-line marketing if you have a website. But, you can do on-line marketing if you don’t have a website. It’s better if you have one, but that’s alright if you don’t. If you don’t have a website, you should at least have an e-mail address and you should leave a phone number. If you have a website, then you don’t need to leave an e-mail or phone number. Course, all of this depends on how you want people to contact you.
To do the advertising on-line, you can do a Google search for advertising. You can do free advertising or paid advertising. It’s up to you. I have found the paid advertising works better than free advertising, but it’s up to you. If your advertising budget doesn’t allow paid advertising right now, then you really should do the free advertising. No matter how much money you have to spend, you need to advertise. If you don’t advertise you don’t have people coming in. If you don’t have people coming in, you don’t make money. Some places that you can advertise are Ryze and message boards. Do the Google search and you will find many more places.
The last thing you need to do is networking. Networking is very important for any business. The definition of networking is using contacts made in business for purposes beyond the reason for the initial contact. For example, a sales representative may ask a customer for names of others who may be interested in his product. You can network through Ryze, the Chamber of Commerce mixers, and many other places. You should always network, wherever you go.
There are many more ideas for advertising your business. Use Google and people that you know. Success is as far as you make it out to be. Good luck and keep up the hard work! You can do it.
Corrie Petersen runs a successful VA and Advertising business. Check out her website at http://www.virtualfreedom4you.com. You can also sign up for her free advertising tips newsletter at http://getyoursoload.com/advertisingtips.aspx.
First, let’s talk about what the difference is between marketing and advertising. The definition of marketing is to make a communication about a product or service a purpose of which is to encourage recipients of the communication to purchase or use the product or service. The definition of advertising is a public promotion of some product or service.
So now that we have that cleared up, let’s look at some different ways to advertise your business.
First thing you should do is get business cards. You can get inexpensive business cards at Vistaprint. Business cards are very important to any business. Make sure to put your website, if you have one, on the card as well as your name and phone number.
Now that you have business cards, you need to utilize them. You can leave your card everywhere you go. Some ideas are bathrooms, table at a restaurant, leave one on the shelf in the baby section at the store, put them in your bills when you send them in for payment, give them to people that you are networking with, and give them to your children to give to there friends. I have also used my card to tell the teller what change I need at the drive thru. I have also left them in books at the library, on the tables or computer desks at the library, on the counter at the doctor’s office, and in magazines in waiting rooms. Let your imagination run wild with this.
Second thing you should do is to make up some flyers. You can leave your flyers on any public bulletin board. Some examples of this would be a bulletin board at the laundry mat, apartment complex, grocery store, work out center, and the mall. Flyers are also good for Mom Packs and to send out for direct mailings. Let your imagination run wild with this one as well.
The third thing you should do is on-line marketing. Of course, you should do on-line marketing if you have a website. But, you can do on-line marketing if you don’t have a website. It’s better if you have one, but that’s alright if you don’t. If you don’t have a website, you should at least have an e-mail address and you should leave a phone number. If you have a website, then you don’t need to leave an e-mail or phone number. Course, all of this depends on how you want people to contact you.
To do the advertising on-line, you can do a Google search for advertising. You can do free advertising or paid advertising. It’s up to you. I have found the paid advertising works better than free advertising, but it’s up to you. If your advertising budget doesn’t allow paid advertising right now, then you really should do the free advertising. No matter how much money you have to spend, you need to advertise. If you don’t advertise you don’t have people coming in. If you don’t have people coming in, you don’t make money. Some places that you can advertise are Ryze and message boards. Do the Google search and you will find many more places.
The last thing you need to do is networking. Networking is very important for any business. The definition of networking is using contacts made in business for purposes beyond the reason for the initial contact. For example, a sales representative may ask a customer for names of others who may be interested in his product. You can network through Ryze, the Chamber of Commerce mixers, and many other places. You should always network, wherever you go.
There are many more ideas for advertising your business. Use Google and people that you know. Success is as far as you make it out to be. Good luck and keep up the hard work! You can do it.
Corrie Petersen runs a successful VA and Advertising business. Check out her website at http://www.virtualfreedom4you.com. You can also sign up for her free advertising tips newsletter at http://getyoursoload.com/advertisingtips.aspx.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Keep Christ in Christmas
Keep Christ in Christmas
By Sherri C. Walker
It’s almost that time of year again. Christmas is just about to dawn on the world in a few short weeks. A large number of people have decked their halls, began their Christmas shopping, and are making dinner plans for the upcoming last major family celebrated holiday of the year. Christmas is one of the two holiest holidays of the year where Christ is central focus, the other being the resurrection of Christ (Easter). Let us not let this holiday go by in a blur without remembering why we take a pause in life to reflect on the day Christ entered the world in bodily form.
Christmas is not about us, it’s about Jesus. It’s not about us getting, its about what the Father gave. He gave his only begotten Son, Jesus, so that all who believe in him could be redeemed and live eternally.
It's so easy, if not careful, to get caught up in the commercialism of Christmas with its glitter and glamour and abundance of material things available for the giving and the taking, but let us not forget about the greatest gift of all that was given, our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Christ.
Although we don’t know the exact day he was born, the world has set aside the 25th of December to observe his birth. On birthdays we give gifts to people we love. What will you give Christ on his birthday? We know we can't give him things hand in hand because he is not physically present with us, but we can give him things in spirit, like more of our time in worship, more of our time glorifying him, more time reading his word, praying, and being kind to others as he was, all the while wanting to go unnoticed and not expecting anything in return. Another thing we can do is not forget to share the good news with others about him and the reason why he was sent.
The existence of Jesus didn’t just began we he entered the world as a baby through the womb of his mother, Mary. He was there in the beginning, remember he said, “I am alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first, and the last. (Revelation 22:13) We can tell people of how he willing came knowing the destiny that awaited him 33 years down the line when he would willingly give his life a sacrifice for the sins of man.
What an amazing gift we were lovingly given by our Father in Heaven. (John 3:16) In closing this letter to you I thought of another thing we could give to our Savior on the day we remember the precious day he was born of a Virgin, we can give him yet again our thanks for his unselfishness in taking our place on the cross at Calvary.
Saturday, December 01, 2007
(c) Sherri Walker
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Article Submissions
The Woman2Woman Lounge is taking article submissions.We invite you to share your stories of inspiration and faith with us. You can submit all articles to sherri@woman2womanlounge.com for review, don't forget to include your name, email address, a brief bio, and a picture if you you would like us to include one along with your written article.
Woman2Woman is looking for true life stories about relationships, marital issues, motherhood, faith, and overcoming adversities. Once you have submitted your article you give The Woman2Woman Lounge authorization to publish your written letter.
We look forward to your submissions in light of sharing with one another. If your article is accepted you will be notified by email. We thank all participants in advance. We look forward to reading what you have to say.
Woman2Woman lounge, Editor,
Sherri C.Walker
Woman2Woman is looking for true life stories about relationships, marital issues, motherhood, faith, and overcoming adversities. Once you have submitted your article you give The Woman2Woman Lounge authorization to publish your written letter.
We look forward to your submissions in light of sharing with one another. If your article is accepted you will be notified by email. We thank all participants in advance. We look forward to reading what you have to say.
Woman2Woman lounge, Editor,
Sherri C.Walker
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving
Moms Working for the Kingdom and The Woman2Woman Lounge
want to wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving with their families.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow. God is good all the time, all the time
God is good!!!!!!!!!!
want to wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving with their families.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow. God is good all the time, all the time
God is good!!!!!!!!!!
Psalm 100
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Sherri C. Walker
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Become a Link partner with Moms Working for the Kingdom
Please join us and help spread the word about Moms Working for the Kingdom.
The website links or banners listed on the "link to us" page at our Woman2Woman Lounge website have added one of our buttons or banners to their website to promote us. They are helping to spread the word about Woman2Woman Lounge & Moms Working for the Kingdom. If you would like to be link partners with us and have your website added to the list on our links page, please visit the link to us page at our website @ http://www.woman2womanlounge.com and add either one of our banners or buttons to your website. Afterwards email us with the url of the website page displaying our button or banner and we will then in return add a reciprocal link or banner for your website to our links page. We thank you in advance for your support of Moms Working for the Kingdom & the Woman2Woman Lounge.
God Bless you,
Woman2Woman Lounge &
Moms Working for the Kingdom
www.woman2womanlounge.com
www.momsworkingforthekingdom.org
email:sherri@woman2womanlounge.com
The website links or banners listed on the "link to us" page at our Woman2Woman Lounge website have added one of our buttons or banners to their website to promote us. They are helping to spread the word about Woman2Woman Lounge & Moms Working for the Kingdom. If you would like to be link partners with us and have your website added to the list on our links page, please visit the link to us page at our website @ http://www.woman2womanlounge.com and add either one of our banners or buttons to your website. Afterwards email us with the url of the website page displaying our button or banner and we will then in return add a reciprocal link or banner for your website to our links page. We thank you in advance for your support of Moms Working for the Kingdom & the Woman2Woman Lounge.
God Bless you,
Woman2Woman Lounge &
Moms Working for the Kingdom
www.woman2womanlounge.com
www.momsworkingforthekingdom.org
email:sherri@woman2womanlounge.com
Sunday, November 4, 2007
My article was published in the November issue of WBO Magazine
An article I wrote back in 2006 called "Give credit where it is due" was published in the November 2007 issue of Women Business Owners Magazine. Click here to read my article
Thursday, November 1, 2007
November 2007 Newsletter
Giving Thanks!
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In Everything Give thanks for this is the will of God
for you in Christ Jesus! As we prepare to celebrate
Thanksgiving which after ushers in the celebration of
the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Christ,
let us not forget to be thankful unto God each and
everyday for his many blessings. We all should be
grateful for the many blessings God bestows upon us
daily. God tells us in His Word to be thankful, and we
know from our own experience that once we seriously
start praising God, our burdens and troubles seem to
lighten to a weight that’s more easy to carry. We
should get into the habit of being thankful. When a
person does something nice for you, let him know you
appreciate it. We should meditate daily on things for
which we are thankful for such as food on our tables,
clothes on our backs, and homes that shelter us. I bet
if you grab a pen and a tablet you could make a list
that goes on and on of the things you can thank God
for, not just today but over the years as you look
back on your life.
As the holidays approach don't forget to reach out to
someone that may be alone this coming holiday season
who may be hurting because they have lost someone they
loved recently and might be feeling down. A call, a
card, a letter, or a visit can make the world of
difference to that person who is hurting or feeling
alone this holiday season. If we practice being a
Blessing to someone and giving of ourselves to another
just as God so loved us that He gave his only Begotten
Son, Jesus we began to reflect the loving Character
that God created us in his image to be.
I am so pleased at the progression of the
Woman2Woman Lounge, we are an Online Woman's Lounge
that has the hopes of one day being an online
Magazine. Moms Working for the Kingdom our Community of
Christian Businesses Women conducts interviews
weekly on different women in ministry & business. She
could be a CWAHM, she could be a Christian Women with
a business outside of her home. She could also be a
Woman who is Christian that has her own Christian
Based Business. Either way these extraordinary women
of God converse with us Woman2Woman and allow us to
publish their stories in our Lounge to encourage and
inspire other women.
Right now, Moms Working for the Kingdom is hard at
work in trying to make and keep our lounge an
interesting and inviting place for others to visit.
Beside publishing interviews we want strive to be
informative to the public with the posting of current
events. We post articles pertaining to marriage and
family, finances & health and we also post
devotionals. Make sure you continue to check in on us
weekly.
You can be added to our mailing list by emailing us @
sherri@woman2womanlounge.com please put mailing list
on the subject line of your email.
I want to wish everyone a wonderful coming
Thanksgiving holiday. I hope you enjoy the parades,
football games, food, fun and fellowship with your
families.
Be sure and check out Hands of Worship Gifts where we
are showcasing our great holiday gift baskets and
other inspirational gifts for the entire family! We
have some great discounts going on for the holiday!
Take the hustle and bustle out of your shopping
experience and avoid long holiday lines and expensive
parking fees and order online with us and have your
gifts shipped directly to your door.
In closing I want to wish you a blessed day, thank you
for your continued support, and leave you with a
scripture to meditate on.....
I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall
continually be in my mouth...Psalm 34:1
In His Service,
Sherri C. Walker, Editor, W2W Lounge &
Founder of Moms Working for the kingdom &
CEO of Hands of Worship Gifts
To view our gift selection visit the "Hands of Worship
Gifts"
website at www.handsofworshipgifts.com or
contact the webmaster at servant1962@yahoo.com
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This newsletter distributed courtesy of Sherri C.
Walker.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Sisterhood
Sisters in Christ; Meeting together in the Lord is ordained by His very hand. Living together in Him..exceeds time and space. We need not share the same physical space but divine spiritual space extends beyond culture, race, denominations, because our God is bigger than what
can be seen or understood by one's finite mind.
I say this as I think of Ruth and Naomi..two women of different nations..separated by generations..but knitted together to serve a divine purpose of the Master. Mary and Martha sisters , however different as night and day..but again, sisters of divine decree by the Master.
As a dear sister of mine reminded me tonight of the coming together of Mary and Elizabeth
..and the baby within Elizabeth's womb leaped ..for the Master's touch of His divine Love. For the God of our salvation was again using the " sisterhood " beyond measure to bring about a change in the world.
We, as sisters, too are being used by the Master's touch to come together ...look beyond the culture or age, but look unto the Master for that "touch" when you are brought together with another heart. Look into the eyes of your sister ..and you will see the heart of God. Let's look unto the Kingdom of God within us to see to it that His will is being brought to pass in the joining of two sisters in Christ. Who is that sister He has placed in your life..in your very heart..pray ..seek His face for the purpose..of the sisterhood.
by V. E. Adams
To all My Sisters
From the Woman2Woman Lounge
The Women and their Missions
Since the Woman2Woman Lounge interviewed its first woman of God back in August 2007, we have been blessed week after week with more encouraging and inspiring interviews of other servants of God. If you haven't already visited our women's lounge I encourage you to visit and read some of the stories of these extraordinary ladies we have had the opportunity to speak with one on one. I promise you, you wont be disappointed. Below is a list of those we have interviewed thus far, some of the names of these women you may be familiar with but might not know much about them. This is why the woman2woman lounge enjoys publishing these interviews weekly in our celebration of sisterhood. Its gives us ladies a chance to get to know our sisters a little better and encourage and share the joy with them in all that they are doing and trying to accomplish.
Past months interviews:
August 2007
Yvonne Reeves-Chong
Seed time & Harvest
www.seedistheword.com
Septemeber 2007
Kelli Claypool
Mom of praise
www.momofpraise.com
Gazelle Simmons
Administrative Services
www.admnsrvcs.com
Katie Farmer
MIneral Girlz
www.mineralgirlz.com/members/mineralgurldiva/
Pastor Rebecca Simmons
New creation Christian Ministries
www.nccmradio.com
October 2007
Jalyn Ezzelle
Jesus Love Online Bible Study group
http://Jesusloveonlinebible-network.ryze.com
Cynthia Boyer
Moms in Slippers
www.momsinslippers.com
Corrie Petersen
Heavenly Crosses
www.heavenlycrosses.com
Lisa Lucas
WatchNPray Ministries
www.watchnpray.biz/
Jeanette Lewis
Mom Mom's Place
www.mommomsplace.com
All of these Ladies were truly a blessing to speak with and their testimonies are a true asset to the Woman2Woman Lounge.
In His Service,
Sherri C. Walker,
Editor & Publisher
Past months interviews:
August 2007
Yvonne Reeves-Chong
Seed time & Harvest
www.seedistheword.com
Septemeber 2007
Kelli Claypool
Mom of praise
www.momofpraise.com
Gazelle Simmons
Administrative Services
www.admnsrvcs.com
Katie Farmer
MIneral Girlz
www.mineralgirlz.com/members/mineralgurldiva/
Pastor Rebecca Simmons
New creation Christian Ministries
www.nccmradio.com
October 2007
Jalyn Ezzelle
Jesus Love Online Bible Study group
http://Jesusloveonlinebible-network.ryze.com
Cynthia Boyer
Moms in Slippers
www.momsinslippers.com
Corrie Petersen
Heavenly Crosses
www.heavenlycrosses.com
Lisa Lucas
WatchNPray Ministries
www.watchnpray.biz/
Jeanette Lewis
Mom Mom's Place
www.mommomsplace.com
All of these Ladies were truly a blessing to speak with and their testimonies are a true asset to the Woman2Woman Lounge.
In His Service,
Sherri C. Walker,
Editor & Publisher
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 2007
Throughout NBCAM's history, Program Leaders have developed many creative ways to reach women. This section provides BRIGHT IDEAS to reach women in the clinic, at the workplace, and in the community. Some of these ideas may work for you or inspire new thoughts. NBCAM's educational campaign, "Pass the Word," consists of communication initiatives to facilitate a woman's decision to engage in early detection of breast cancer. As program leaders, you can help women and the community understand the importance of a triad of behaviors that includes mammography screening, clinical breast exams performed by health care providers, and breast self-examination.
You will find other ways to "Pass the Word" on our Website, www.nbcam.org. There is an E-mail greeting card to send, as well as an E-mail message that allows you to "Pass the Word" to five people close to you and encourage them to pass the word to others they know: that early detection of breast cancer results in earlier, potentially less invasive treatment and an improved chance of survival.
You will find other ways to "Pass the Word" on our Website, www.nbcam.org. There is an E-mail greeting card to send, as well as an E-mail message that allows you to "Pass the Word" to five people close to you and encourage them to pass the word to others they know: that early detection of breast cancer results in earlier, potentially less invasive treatment and an improved chance of survival.
http://www.nbcam.com/help_promote_nbcam.cfm
In His Service,
Woman2Woman Lounge
Sherri C. Walker, Editor & Publisher
Throughout NBCAM's history, Program Leaders have developed many creative ways to reach women. This section provides BRIGHT IDEAS to reach women in the clinic, at the workplace, and in the community. Some of these ideas may work for you or inspire new thoughts. NBCAM's educational campaign, "Pass the Word," consists of communication initiatives to facilitate a woman's decision to engage in early detection of breast cancer. As program leaders, you can help women and the community understand the importance of a triad of behaviors that includes mammography screening, clinical breast exams performed by health care providers, and breast self-examination.
You will find other ways to "Pass the Word" on our Website, www.nbcam.org. There is an E-mail greeting card to send, as well as an E-mail message that allows you to "Pass the Word" to five people close to you and encourage them to pass the word to others they know: that early detection of breast cancer results in earlier, potentially less invasive treatment and an improved chance of survival.
You will find other ways to "Pass the Word" on our Website, www.nbcam.org. There is an E-mail greeting card to send, as well as an E-mail message that allows you to "Pass the Word" to five people close to you and encourage them to pass the word to others they know: that early detection of breast cancer results in earlier, potentially less invasive treatment and an improved chance of survival.
http://www.nbcam.com/help_promote_nbcam.cfm
In His Service,
Woman2Woman Lounge
Sherri C. Walker, Editor & Publisher
Marriage is sacred
For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.
Genesis 2:24
Marriage is sacred. In the Old Testament, the prophets use it to describe God’s relationship with his people Israel: “I will betroth you to me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in love and compassion. I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will acknowledge the Lord” (Hos. 2:19). God reveals his love to all people in a special way in the unique bond between husband and wife.
In our present-day culture, the institution of marriage is teetering on the brink of disaster. Much of what is called love is nothing but selfish desire. Even in marriage many couples live together selfishly. People are deceived in thinking that fulfillment can be found without sacrifice and faithfulness, and even though they may live together, they are afraid to love each other unconditionally.
Still, amid millions of floundering and ruined marriages, God’s love stands eternal and cries out for constancy and devotion. There is a voice deep within each of us, however muffled, that calls us back to faithfulness. On some level, all of us yearn to be united – with free and open hearts – to somebody, to some other “thou.” And if we turn to God in the trust that such unity with another is possible, we can find the fulfillment of our longing.
True fulfillment comes from giving love to another person. Yet love does not only seek to give; it also longs to unite. If I really love another person, I will be interested in knowing what is in him and willing to be led out of my one-sidedness. In love and humility I will help him to the possibility of a full awakening, first toward God, and then toward others. True love is never possessive. It always leads to the freedom of faithfulness and purity.
The faithfulness between a husband and wife is a reflection of God’s eternal faithfulness, for it is God who brings every true bond together. In God’s faithfulness we find the strength to let love flow through our lives, and to let our gifts unfold for each other. In the love and unity of the church it is possible to become of one spirit with every brother and sister, and also to become of one heart and soul with them (Acts 4:32).
God Bless,
Woman2Woman Lounge
Genesis 2:24
Marriage is sacred. In the Old Testament, the prophets use it to describe God’s relationship with his people Israel: “I will betroth you to me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in love and compassion. I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will acknowledge the Lord” (Hos. 2:19). God reveals his love to all people in a special way in the unique bond between husband and wife.
In our present-day culture, the institution of marriage is teetering on the brink of disaster. Much of what is called love is nothing but selfish desire. Even in marriage many couples live together selfishly. People are deceived in thinking that fulfillment can be found without sacrifice and faithfulness, and even though they may live together, they are afraid to love each other unconditionally.
Still, amid millions of floundering and ruined marriages, God’s love stands eternal and cries out for constancy and devotion. There is a voice deep within each of us, however muffled, that calls us back to faithfulness. On some level, all of us yearn to be united – with free and open hearts – to somebody, to some other “thou.” And if we turn to God in the trust that such unity with another is possible, we can find the fulfillment of our longing.
True fulfillment comes from giving love to another person. Yet love does not only seek to give; it also longs to unite. If I really love another person, I will be interested in knowing what is in him and willing to be led out of my one-sidedness. In love and humility I will help him to the possibility of a full awakening, first toward God, and then toward others. True love is never possessive. It always leads to the freedom of faithfulness and purity.
The faithfulness between a husband and wife is a reflection of God’s eternal faithfulness, for it is God who brings every true bond together. In God’s faithfulness we find the strength to let love flow through our lives, and to let our gifts unfold for each other. In the love and unity of the church it is possible to become of one spirit with every brother and sister, and also to become of one heart and soul with them (Acts 4:32).
God Bless,
Woman2Woman Lounge
Family is so important, spend time with your children
September 2007
Time flies! It’s an old saying, but in today’s fast-paced world, it’s never been so true. Before we know it, our kids are all grown up—out on their own or off to college. Most parents realize the rewards of close family ties. Yet the demands of jobs and day-to-day household activities can be stressful and tiring. So, it’s easy for quality time with our kids to get squeezed out.
You won’t want to find yourself looking back, amazed at how quickly it went, and realizing you missed something special. More important, spending time with your child gives you a chance to shape his values. As your child gets older, you can provide a good frame of reference as he is exposed to the growing influence of peers and popular culture. The more time you spend with your child, the more you will be able to help him tune in to his abilities, skill-building activities, and healthy friendships.
Okay, but does your child want to spend time with you? As kids get older, they begin to declare their independence. But studies show that most youth like spending time with their parents.1 So, if you set fair rules and give your child the freedom that’s right for her age, you most likely will be able to enjoy each other’s company.
Time set aside works well—family dinner hour, homework time, shopping, trips, or a game in the evening. Still, finding real "quality" time can be tough. So, take advantage of that one-on-one time that just happens as you are cooking, caring for a pet, riding in the car, or raking leaves.
What is quality time? Quality time means communicating in an upbeat and useful way—watching TV in silence doesn’t count. Talking with children is one of the best things you can do to help them grow up confident and secure.
How to strike up a chat? Ask questions that take more than a yes or no answer. Ask younger children to explain something or talk about a story you read together, objects you found in nature together, or their take on school and friends. With older children and teens, talk about issues and events that occur outside the home or neighborhood. Ask teens for their opinions. Discuss the meaning of movies and ads. Mention problems you had during the day and how you dealt with them. Problem-solving skills can keep kids from turning to alcohol and illegal drugs to deal with troubles or from going along with risky activities.
Be positive. Praise your child for things you might take for granted, such as getting up on time, helping set the table, or doing homework without being told. Praise hard work as well as success. Avoid value judgments. Show you understand even if you don’t agree. Let your child know you respect his feelings and help him work through hard situations. He’ll probably welcome your attention even if he doesn’t admit it. Most youth say they turn first to a parent for help in solving problems.2
Spending time with your child takes more than talk, though. Find a chance each week to do something special with your child. If she is active in sports or creative arts, go to as many events as you can. Exposing kids to activities, people, places, and ideas can stir their imaginations and provide a menu of tempting choices. Take trips, look at art, gaze at stars, and play games. Activities that call for planning, forming, or solving involve making choices and thinking about results. These pursuits will fuel a kid’s curiosity and build creative thinking habits. Find out what she likes. For every interest, there is something to try.
Sure, life can be hectic. But don’t forget, when it comes to spending time with your kids, the rewards can be great—for you and them. If you haven’t done enough, don’t waste time feeling guilty. Just get started—it’s never too late to be the best possible parent.
In His Service,
Sherri C. Walker,
Editor & Publisher of the
Woman2Woman Lounge
Time flies! It’s an old saying, but in today’s fast-paced world, it’s never been so true. Before we know it, our kids are all grown up—out on their own or off to college. Most parents realize the rewards of close family ties. Yet the demands of jobs and day-to-day household activities can be stressful and tiring. So, it’s easy for quality time with our kids to get squeezed out.
You won’t want to find yourself looking back, amazed at how quickly it went, and realizing you missed something special. More important, spending time with your child gives you a chance to shape his values. As your child gets older, you can provide a good frame of reference as he is exposed to the growing influence of peers and popular culture. The more time you spend with your child, the more you will be able to help him tune in to his abilities, skill-building activities, and healthy friendships.
Okay, but does your child want to spend time with you? As kids get older, they begin to declare their independence. But studies show that most youth like spending time with their parents.1 So, if you set fair rules and give your child the freedom that’s right for her age, you most likely will be able to enjoy each other’s company.
Time set aside works well—family dinner hour, homework time, shopping, trips, or a game in the evening. Still, finding real "quality" time can be tough. So, take advantage of that one-on-one time that just happens as you are cooking, caring for a pet, riding in the car, or raking leaves.
What is quality time? Quality time means communicating in an upbeat and useful way—watching TV in silence doesn’t count. Talking with children is one of the best things you can do to help them grow up confident and secure.
How to strike up a chat? Ask questions that take more than a yes or no answer. Ask younger children to explain something or talk about a story you read together, objects you found in nature together, or their take on school and friends. With older children and teens, talk about issues and events that occur outside the home or neighborhood. Ask teens for their opinions. Discuss the meaning of movies and ads. Mention problems you had during the day and how you dealt with them. Problem-solving skills can keep kids from turning to alcohol and illegal drugs to deal with troubles or from going along with risky activities.
Be positive. Praise your child for things you might take for granted, such as getting up on time, helping set the table, or doing homework without being told. Praise hard work as well as success. Avoid value judgments. Show you understand even if you don’t agree. Let your child know you respect his feelings and help him work through hard situations. He’ll probably welcome your attention even if he doesn’t admit it. Most youth say they turn first to a parent for help in solving problems.2
Spending time with your child takes more than talk, though. Find a chance each week to do something special with your child. If she is active in sports or creative arts, go to as many events as you can. Exposing kids to activities, people, places, and ideas can stir their imaginations and provide a menu of tempting choices. Take trips, look at art, gaze at stars, and play games. Activities that call for planning, forming, or solving involve making choices and thinking about results. These pursuits will fuel a kid’s curiosity and build creative thinking habits. Find out what she likes. For every interest, there is something to try.
Sure, life can be hectic. But don’t forget, when it comes to spending time with your kids, the rewards can be great—for you and them. If you haven’t done enough, don’t waste time feeling guilty. Just get started—it’s never too late to be the best possible parent.
In His Service,
Sherri C. Walker,
Editor & Publisher of the
Woman2Woman Lounge
Helping Hands, Serving Others, Touching Hearts
August 2007
What does it mean to reach out and find ways to include others? We are given gifts and talents to help us fulfill our mission on earth and to help us bless the lives of others. Service comes in many forms and many ways. Godly service leads us to be more like the Savior, giving of ourselves not looking for notoriety. Sharing our hearts and helping hands in service molds us. The more refined our hearts become it allows our hands to become greater hands of service and grow more responsive as we become more compassionate. When sharing our hearts it develops us and enables us to overcome our incapability to give completely. The scriptures urge us to increase our talents, to always be learning. Let us reach out to others with willing hands and loving hearts.
Let us stay mindful that God should always be first in our lives not the Last. He should not get the Leftovers he should get the First Fruits of all we do. Let us all seek the Lord in revealing to us the talents that lie within us so that we can fulfill his purpose for our lives and live our calling so that he may be glorified.
In His Service
Sherri C. Walker
Editor & Publisher of the
Woman2Woman Lounge
What does it mean to reach out and find ways to include others? We are given gifts and talents to help us fulfill our mission on earth and to help us bless the lives of others. Service comes in many forms and many ways. Godly service leads us to be more like the Savior, giving of ourselves not looking for notoriety. Sharing our hearts and helping hands in service molds us. The more refined our hearts become it allows our hands to become greater hands of service and grow more responsive as we become more compassionate. When sharing our hearts it develops us and enables us to overcome our incapability to give completely. The scriptures urge us to increase our talents, to always be learning. Let us reach out to others with willing hands and loving hearts.
Let us stay mindful that God should always be first in our lives not the Last. He should not get the Leftovers he should get the First Fruits of all we do. Let us all seek the Lord in revealing to us the talents that lie within us so that we can fulfill his purpose for our lives and live our calling so that he may be glorified.
In His Service
Sherri C. Walker
Editor & Publisher of the
Woman2Woman Lounge
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
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I encourage you to stop by and visit us and follow up on us over time as we grow into the full ministry God desires us to be. God Bless you and thank you for visiting our Blog. You can visit our Website @ http://www.woman2womanlounge.com/
God Bless you
Sherri C. Walker
Editor and Publisher
I encourage you to stop by and visit us and follow up on us over time as we grow into the full ministry God desires us to be. God Bless you and thank you for visiting our Blog. You can visit our Website @ http://www.woman2womanlounge.com/
God Bless you
Sherri C. Walker
Editor and Publisher
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