Everything Beautiful with Janet: April 2013

4/26/13

Are you a doubter? Don't believe in miracles or healing?

Hey you! Yeah, I'm talking to the one who doubts. I have a message to you from God. I stopped what I was doing to come and write this. I will obey.

You don't believe in miracles?
You don't believe that God still miraculously heals?
You say that He only heals Spiritually?

I'm here to confront some of your doubts with the Word of God.

Psalm 103:1-5 (bold mine)
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
And all that is within me, bless His holy name.
²Bless the Lord, O my soul,
And forget none of His benefits;
³Who pardons all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases;
⁴Who redeems your life from the pit,
Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion;
⁵Who satisfies your years with good things,
So that your youth is renewed like the eagle.

One of the benefits of the Lord is that He forgives ALL sins. (That is Spiritual.)
Another benefit is that He heals ALL diseases. (That's physical.)

So you say, if healings and miracles still happen today, why aren't people going into the hospitals and healing the sick? Why do we even have hospitals? (I used to think these same thoughts.)

Mark 6:5And He could do no miracle there except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them.

Matthew 13:58And He did not do many miracles there because of their unbelief.

Jesus, entered His home town and couldn't do miracles. He entered His home town and could only heal a few sick. ONLY? Yes, only. If we were only healing a few sick, we'd be ecstatic! He couldn't! Not "wouldn't!" The Word says that Jesus, the maker of the universe "couldn't!"

So why could He "only heal a few sick people?" It's right there in the Word, because of their unbelief... lack of faith.

So, why didn't Jesus Himself go into the hospitals and heal all of the sick? Actually, He healed many, many, who came to Him. THEY CAME TO HIM. They desired healing. They had faith. How many times did He say to them, "your faith has healed you"? What has healed them? Their faith. It's in the Word. Look for yourself.

I know many people who refuse to believe that their faith has anything to do with their own healing. And guess what? They walk around sick. They aren't healed.

Again I say, what does the Word say?

Not only do these same people walk around sick, but they go to the doctor, get medicine, and surgery! Now tell me, who did they put their faith in? They had faith! It was put in the wrong person/thing.

Again I say, what does the Word say?

James 5:14Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him.

Are you sick? What does the Word say to do? It's right there in James 5:14.

I'll tell you what it doesn't say:

It doesn't say walk around proclaiming and bragging about your illness to everyone. People everywhere saying, "I have cancer, I have a cold, I have this disease, I have that virus..." You have what you say! (Another topic for another day.)

Not once do I hear these same people saying, "I am healed. God has healed me; it's already done! I have faith that God is healing me!"

These same people take a boat load of pills, sign up for surgery, make numerous visits to the doctor and don't take James 5:14 into account. It doesn't say to go to the doctor first. It doesn't say to pump man made chemicals that mask the symptoms into your body.

What does the Word say?

Does it say that it is an option to call on the elders for prayer? Does it say to doubt when receiving elder prayer? Does it say that the prayer MAY restore the one who is sick?

What else does the Word say?

The last part of that verse says AND... and is a conjunction. Remember conjunction junction what's your function? It connects that last part of the sentence with the preceding part.

And what? And, if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him.

What? Sins are connected with sickness and disease?

What does the Word say?

You MUST go to the elders for prayer.

The prayer offered in faith WILL restore the one who is sick.

His sins will be forgiven.

I know how to...live

I wrote this a while ago and just came across it again. As our family moves into, yet, another phase of life, I echo the following statements:

Philippians 4:12 (bold print mine)
I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need.

My experiences:
I know how to live in a big beautiful home with bathrooms as big as some kitchens.
And I know how to turn a laundry room into make-shift kitchen/bathroom while living in a basement.

I know what it's like to have a pantry and freezer full of food.
And I know what it's like to sell my blood to get money for food.

I know how to live on an income that most people dream of.
And I know how to live on (less than) $12,000 a year for a family of 4 with no food stamps or assistance.

I know what it's like to have a beautiful master suite with a whirlpool tub and walk-in closet.
And I know what it's like to use a bed-side potty for a toilet (I'll leave out the details).

I know how to cry real tears to God and beg Him to move in our behalf.
And I know how to speak in FAITH to God and watch Him move in our behalf.

Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.

I love looking at the Hebrew of Bible verses!

Digging in is what I call it! I get out my e-sword.net or my app "KJV+" and start digging to see what the Hebrew and Greek words are in the Bible verses/chapters/books that I am reading.

I can't sit through a sermon or do my daily reading without digging. It's a passion; it inspires me. I love it!

Today, I am "dissecting" Proverbs 24:304

By wisdom a house is built,
And by understanding it is established;
And by knowledge the rooms are filled
With all precious and pleasant riches.

Wisdom: skillful, wisdom, wisely, wit.
House: a house (especially family, etc.)
Built: to build (literally and figuratively): - (begin to) build (-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), surely
Understanding: intelligence; by implication an argument; by extension caprice: - discretion, reason, skilfulness, understanding, wisdom.
Established: to be erect, to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, apply), or figurative (appoint, render sure, proper or prosperous): direct, faithfulness, fashion, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare, be stable...

Knowledge means: ...knowledge! but comes from a word that means: observation, care, recognition; and causatively instruction, designation, punishment, etc. appoint, be aware, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, instruct, (cause to, let, make) know, teach, (can) tell, understand, have [understanding], etc.
Rooms (mean rooms)
Filled: be full of, accomplish, confirm, + consecrate, fill, fulfil, [over-] flow, fulness, furnish, gather (selves, together), replenish, satisfy, + have wholly...etc.
All: properly the whole; hence all, any or every. (Imagine that! All means all!)
Precious: valuable, brightness, costly, excellent, fat, honourable women, precious, reputation.
Pleasant: delightful, pleasant (-ure), sweet.
Riches: wealth; by implication enough: - enough, + for nought, riches, substance, wealth.

Wow! That puts a very simple Bible verse under a microscope where you can see so much more!

Hallelujah! I receive Your Word Lord. Thank You Jesus! Your Word is truth and You are the Word!

4/19/13

"Coolest Bag Ever" Giveaway Winner Is:

We have a winner! I am pleased to announce that the winner of the Coolest Bag Ever is:
Joel & Kristin Spencer!

Thank you all for participating!

Janet

4/18/13

Facebook 50/50 ~ 50 Likes = $50 Giveaway

Winner chooses Scripture and colors!

Everything Beautiful Facebook (that's me!) is doing a giveaway!

50/50

When EB Facebook gets 50 likes (page likes not photo likes), I will give away

a necklace, earrings, and bracelet set worth $50!

Rules:

Like Everything Beautiful Facebook page
Share about the giveaway with your friends
Have your friends like EB Facebook
When 50 page likes is reached, your name will go into a drawing for the jewelry set!

Prize:

Jewelry Set worth $50

You choose the Scripture and bead colors

USA only, winner must be at least 18 years old

Jewelry Design Goal #1 - Everything Beautiful

Jewelry Design Goal #1:
Design many jewelry pieces that reflect Christian values and themes based on the Word of God. These pieces will not only be an original work of art, but will inspire those who wear it and see it.

The following designs are part of the "Holy Spirit Series" and are based off of Titus 3:5-7.

(I have dissected my way through these verses. If you are interested in what I found, leave a comment and I will show you how I've been enlightened by God's Word this morning!)

Titus 3:5-7
He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that being justified by His grace we would be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

Bloggy Friends ~ Do you have a Facebook?

My apologies! It was brought to my attention when I posted this the first time, that I didn't include a link to Everything Beautiful Facebook!

Here you go: Everything Beautiful Jewelry by Janet Powers Facebook

Yesterday, I caved... I finally made a Facebook. It's not really for socializing; it's for my Etsy Shop: Everything Beautiful Jewelry!

I'm trying to build up my "likes." Would you be so kind as to go and like the Everything Beautiful page?

Also, if you go into my shop from Facebook (at the top there is a "my Etsy Shop" button with a flag. When you click like on any of my jewelry, you will receive a coupon for 15% off!!

Blessings to you! And... thanks!

4/13/13

Hello Bloggy Friends! Do you have a Facebook?

Yesterday, I caved... I finally made a Facebook. It's not really for socializing; it's for my Etsy Shop: Everything Beautiful Jewelry!

I'm trying to build up my "likes." Would you be so kind as to go and like the Everything Beautiful page?

Also, if you go into my shop from Facebook (at the top there is a "my Etsy Shop" button with a flag. When you click like on any of my jewelry, you will receive a coupon for 15% off!!

Blessings to you! And... thanks!

4/12/13

Saying Goodbye to Google Reader ~ Have you tried an alternative?

I've read that Google Reader will be shutting down July 1st! Did you know that? If so, have you found an alternative?

I found one that I like. It's called "Bloglovin." First of all, I like the name! Blog lovin. ♥Cute! Secondly, I really like the format... so far.

Do you have an alternative yet?

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4/9/13

Coolest Bag Ever Giveaway ~ OPMOD P.A.C. Limited Edition Versipack

Alright moms, dads, hikers, bikers, and people who just want a cool bag-ers, this bag is it! Optics Planet has given me the coolest bag ever to give away. It's called the "OPMOD P.A.C. Limited Edition Versipack." Now that's a mouthful for most of us!

Retail Value: $39.99

This bag is made for people who need to carry emergency gear (are diapers emergency gear?) such as a first aid kit, flashlights, hiking gear, binoculars, ipads, ipods, headphones, cameras, pencils/pens/paper, etc, for those going to the city, the shooting range, hunting, or even for kids going on a field trip for their homeschool!

Features (from Optics Planet):

Plenty of space - 7 compartments total.
Tough PVC Material
Rear concealed Carry Pocket (Holster not included)
Velcro Patches to accommodate Hook and Loop accessories
PALS Webbing on Front, Sides and Bottom to add anything you need to get the job done.
Breathable Mesh Backing for comfort
Removable and Adjustable Carry Strap with Shoulder Pad
Available in Black or OD Green
OPMOD Limited Lifetime Warranty

How do I see this bag being used? By:

Cops...I mean... police officers or swat team members who need a pre-packed emergency bag to keep in their squad car
Those who need to carry uhhh emergency items
People who hike and want to look super cool
Dads who want a diaper bag that isn't girly (did I really say that?)
Guys (like my husband) who desperately NEED a man-bag but refuse to carry one
Guys (like my boys) who like to play air-soft out in the woods and need to carry bb's and clips
Girls (like me) who go on field trips with her homeschooled teen boys and sometimes they have to carry the bag. They won't be embarrassed by this one!

I can see this bag being purchased by:

Grandmas who need to find a cool birthday gift for their grandsons and are tired of buying them video games.
Moms and wives who are looking for great Father's Day gifts for the men in their lives.
Men, of course, who need a bag or pack for all of the things I listed in the second paragraph!
Photographers
Preppers
Hunters, hikers, police, and military
Last but not least, people who are planning on fighting zombies.

By now, I'm sure you thought of all of the ways you could use the "OPMOD P.A.C. Limited Edition Versipack." Sign up below for your chance to win!

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Photo credit: Optics Planet
I was given a Versipack to review and to giveaway. All opinions are my own.

4/8/13

Time... KISS ~ My Dream Staycation

I love to live a simple life. Right now, things aren't so simple. There is a bit more activity going on than what I am used to. I'll fill you in more later on that as it is a HUGE answer to prayer. ;) ...and quite a blessing as well.

My motto is: KISS ~ Keep It Simple Sista!

I long for some warm, simple, summer days that are in my future.

My dream day: Wake up, have my coffee, read a little, head out to the garden, pick some blessing, take it inside and grab a bite to eat, put on my suit and head to the pool, get cooled off and sit on my swing, read some more, make a nice healthy dinner for my family, watch our boys have fun all day, eat dinner, relax with my husband and watch the boys have more fun, sit on the swing with hubs and dream some more, water the garden together, take a walk together, and talk with the boys about the plans for the rest of the week.

Sounds like a vacation! Well actually, it's my version (one out of four actually) of a one day vacation and that day is in the making! ;)

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photo credit: J. Chris Vaughan via photopin cc

4/4/13

Tis the Season for... Weddings! All New Bridal Jewelry by Janet Powers

I'd love to show you my new bridal line. After all, it's wedding season!

Do you know a bride - to - be? I'd love to help her design her custom, one of a kind, handmade jewelry for her BIG day!

Everything Beautiful

Jewelry by Janet Powers