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January 22, 2025
ANW's Wisdom Wednesday's
ANW's Wisdom Wednesday's
What recognition do you seek?
Depending on what kind you seek, there will always be a price that goes along with it. Trying to make His way in this world so that all would recognize Him was God, as He made his presence known "through the prophets" (Hebrews 1:1) and by sending "a son, whom he loved" (Mark 12:6) and later on became "the stone the builders rejected" (12:10). And, even to this day, He continues to work on being known through His Word. So, if you, too, seek to be seen and known, might you look to The One who chose to pay dearly because he loves, values and appreciates you. #ForTheRightReasons
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website, Online Store & Seasonal Market Dates: anursewarrior.com
Getting ready for this week's Seasonal Market, Home-Made Chocolate Truffles dusted in Chocolate. Come get them while they last, along with a hot Peppermint coffee, Hot Chocolate or Hot Cider.
#RRRChallengeYourself
What recognition do you seek?
Depending on what kind you seek, there will always be a price that goes along with it. Trying to make His way in this world so that all would recognize Him was God, as He made his presence known "through the prophets" (Hebrews 1:1) and by sending "a son, whom he loved" (Mark 12:6) and later on became "the stone the builders rejected" (12:10). And, even to this day, He continues to work on being known through His Word. So, if you, too, seek to be seen and known, might you look to The One who chose to pay dearly because he loves, values and appreciates you. #ForTheRightReasons
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website, Online Store & Seasonal Market Dates: anursewarrior.com
Getting ready for this week's Seasonal Market, Home-Made Chocolate Truffles dusted in Chocolate. Come get them while they last, along with a hot Peppermint coffee, Hot Chocolate or Hot Cider.
#RRRChallengeYourself
January 21, 2025
ANW's Tuesday Takeaways
ANW's Tuesday Takeaways
What has resulted from your trials?
Trials will either make or break you, as you will be tested by failure, people, and setbacks, even your faith. Also faced with trials was the Early Church; and warning them was Peter, as he told them to "not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on to test you" (1 Peter 4:12); but, to also "rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ so that you maybe overjoyed when his glory is revealed" (4:13). So, in any trial, know that "you are blessed", because "the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you" (4:14). #BuildingStrength #Perseverance #Resilience & #Character
#NothingGoodComesWithoutBeingTested❤️
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website, Online Store, ANW "Love List" & Seasonal Market dates:
anursewarrior.com
Find fun and creative ways to display your seasonal decorations. Here, I have six decorations hanging from the dining room chandelier, two more "Believe" and three snowflakes, with each one hung with complementing leftover ribbon from gifts. #RRRChallengeYourself
What has resulted from your trials?
Trials will either make or break you, as you will be tested by failure, people, and setbacks, even your faith. Also faced with trials was the Early Church; and warning them was Peter, as he told them to "not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on to test you" (1 Peter 4:12); but, to also "rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ so that you maybe overjoyed when his glory is revealed" (4:13). So, in any trial, know that "you are blessed", because "the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you" (4:14). #BuildingStrength #Perseverance #Resilience & #Character
#NothingGoodComesWithoutBeingTested❤️
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website, Online Store, ANW "Love List" & Seasonal Market dates:
anursewarrior.com
Find fun and creative ways to display your seasonal decorations. Here, I have six decorations hanging from the dining room chandelier, two more "Believe" and three snowflakes, with each one hung with complementing leftover ribbon from gifts. #RRRChallengeYourself
January 20, 2025
ANW's Meaningful Mondays
ANW's Meaningful Mondays
How do you fight unfairness and get justice?
Necessary, and never easy, is seeking justice. For hundreds of years, Israelites were treated unjustly. And, after having seen "the misery of [his] people in Egypt" (Exodus 3:7) and "[hearing] them crying out because of their slaver drivers" (3:7), the Lord, "concerned about their suffering" (3:7) sent Moses to lead and "bring [his] people...out of Egypt" (3:10). So, if faced with unfairness and seeking justice, might you consider asking for His help as he is a "refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble" (Psalm 9:9). #RectifyingWrongs❤️
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website, Online Store, Tulsa Area "Love List" & Seasonal Market Dates: anursewarrior.com
Some more "Recipes of Love", Chorizo Chili and Green Chile Cornbread. Look in that pantry and create some amazing Chili and cornbread recipes. Get creative and #RRRChallenge yourself. Great food for days like today.
How do you fight unfairness and get justice?
Necessary, and never easy, is seeking justice. For hundreds of years, Israelites were treated unjustly. And, after having seen "the misery of [his] people in Egypt" (Exodus 3:7) and "[hearing] them crying out because of their slaver drivers" (3:7), the Lord, "concerned about their suffering" (3:7) sent Moses to lead and "bring [his] people...out of Egypt" (3:10). So, if faced with unfairness and seeking justice, might you consider asking for His help as he is a "refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble" (Psalm 9:9). #RectifyingWrongs❤️
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website, Online Store, Tulsa Area "Love List" & Seasonal Market Dates: anursewarrior.com
Some more "Recipes of Love", Chorizo Chili and Green Chile Cornbread. Look in that pantry and create some amazing Chili and cornbread recipes. Get creative and #RRRChallenge yourself. Great food for days like today.
January 19, 2025
ANW's Savory Sundays
ANW's Savory Sundays
How long can you bear fruit?
Age has no limits and does not define you. In fact, aging brings much more to the table, a smorgasbord, that is filled with knowledge, wisdom, established relationships, and so much more. So, if age is what is holding you back, might you think again, because you can "still bear fruit in old age" (Psalm 92:14) and “flourish like a palm tree” and "grow like a cedar of Lebanon” (92:12). #AgeIsOnlyANumber & #WithTimeTheSweeterItGets
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website, Online Store & Seasonal Market Dates: anursewarrior.com
Recipes of Love: A hamburger imbedded with caramelized onions, topped with cheddar cheese and sliced baby dill pickles, and dressed with olive oil toasted Italian bread and complimented with Mac and Cheese. Experiment, create and enjoy. Before you toss, see what is in your fridge. #RRRChallenge
How long can you bear fruit?
Age has no limits and does not define you. In fact, aging brings much more to the table, a smorgasbord, that is filled with knowledge, wisdom, established relationships, and so much more. So, if age is what is holding you back, might you think again, because you can "still bear fruit in old age" (Psalm 92:14) and “flourish like a palm tree” and "grow like a cedar of Lebanon” (92:12). #AgeIsOnlyANumber & #WithTimeTheSweeterItGets
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website, Online Store & Seasonal Market Dates: anursewarrior.com
Recipes of Love: A hamburger imbedded with caramelized onions, topped with cheddar cheese and sliced baby dill pickles, and dressed with olive oil toasted Italian bread and complimented with Mac and Cheese. Experiment, create and enjoy. Before you toss, see what is in your fridge. #RRRChallenge
January 18, 2025
ANW's Soulful Saturdays
ANW's Soulful Saturdays
What are you willing to sacrifice?
To love and believe in something so much and be willing to give up everything is sacrifice; and knowing this better than anyone is God, as he offered up his only son "who had no sin to be sin for [you]" (2 Corinthians 5:21). So, as you consider what it is to truly sacrifice, might you always remember what He has sacrificed to give you "salvation" (6:2) and what it means to “be made right with God through Christ” (5:21 NLT). #WhatMattersMost
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website, Online Store and Seasonal Market Dates: anursewarrior.com
"Love Notes", a set of three, to be given away at the next three Seasonal Markets, beginning next Friday. See all of the unique and one-of-a-kind #RRR products, just as you see the hearts, material and metal below.
What are you willing to sacrifice?
To love and believe in something so much and be willing to give up everything is sacrifice; and knowing this better than anyone is God, as he offered up his only son "who had no sin to be sin for [you]" (2 Corinthians 5:21). So, as you consider what it is to truly sacrifice, might you always remember what He has sacrificed to give you "salvation" (6:2) and what it means to “be made right with God through Christ” (5:21 NLT). #WhatMattersMost
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website, Online Store and Seasonal Market Dates: anursewarrior.com
"Love Notes", a set of three, to be given away at the next three Seasonal Markets, beginning next Friday. See all of the unique and one-of-a-kind #RRR products, just as you see the hearts, material and metal below.
January 17, 2025
ANW's Fruitful Fridays
ANW's Fruitful Fridays
What kind of worker are you?
If you are a sower, you are a hard worker. For sowers sow in all climates and conditions; and because of their relentless hard work and dedication, they continue to flourish and succeed. So, might you never "give up" or become "weary in doing good", because "at the proper time [you] will reap a harvest" (Galatians 6:9). #Sow #Harvest #Reap & #Repeat
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website, Online Store & Seasonal Market Dates: anursewarrior.com
Instead of throwing away or wasting food, use it to make something. Turn potatoes that need to be used up in to simple, easy, and delicious Potato Soup, especially on a cold day. Also, dress up a bottle of wine with material from an old sweater. #RRRChallenge
What kind of worker are you?
If you are a sower, you are a hard worker. For sowers sow in all climates and conditions; and because of their relentless hard work and dedication, they continue to flourish and succeed. So, might you never "give up" or become "weary in doing good", because "at the proper time [you] will reap a harvest" (Galatians 6:9). #Sow #Harvest #Reap & #Repeat
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website, Online Store & Seasonal Market Dates: anursewarrior.com
Instead of throwing away or wasting food, use it to make something. Turn potatoes that need to be used up in to simple, easy, and delicious Potato Soup, especially on a cold day. Also, dress up a bottle of wine with material from an old sweater. #RRRChallenge
January 16, 2025
ANW's Thoughtful Thursdays
ANW's Thoughtful Thursdays
How do you handle being tested?
Every day is a new day and never the same, as some days are easy and some hard; and it is the hard ones that bear blessings. In an effort to save the Israelites, Moses faced more hard than easy days, as he dealt with people who "were terrified" (Exodus 14:1-4) and doubtful (see 13:17). Strong and steadfast in his faith, Moses continued to reassure the Israelites that "the Lord [would] fight for [them]" (14:14). So, when the hard ones come, might you embrace and not run from them, but let them teach you, lead you and help you grow; and when the easy ones come, be grateful, give thanks and appreciate them. #FaceEachDay & #RemainResolute
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website, Online Store and Seasonal Market Dates: anursewarrior.com
Getting ready for the first of the year Seasonal Market, and second one, starting next Friday, 1/24 & 1/25, from 12:00-4:30 P.M., and the following two weekends, with Raffles. For each purchase, you can enter in to win free "Love Notes". There will be a winner drawn at the end of each of the 3 Markets.
Hope you are thinking before you throw away. It's amazing what you can do with material and wood elements. #RRRChallenge
How do you handle being tested?
Every day is a new day and never the same, as some days are easy and some hard; and it is the hard ones that bear blessings. In an effort to save the Israelites, Moses faced more hard than easy days, as he dealt with people who "were terrified" (Exodus 14:1-4) and doubtful (see 13:17). Strong and steadfast in his faith, Moses continued to reassure the Israelites that "the Lord [would] fight for [them]" (14:14). So, when the hard ones come, might you embrace and not run from them, but let them teach you, lead you and help you grow; and when the easy ones come, be grateful, give thanks and appreciate them. #FaceEachDay & #RemainResolute
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website, Online Store and Seasonal Market Dates: anursewarrior.com
Getting ready for the first of the year Seasonal Market, and second one, starting next Friday, 1/24 & 1/25, from 12:00-4:30 P.M., and the following two weekends, with Raffles. For each purchase, you can enter in to win free "Love Notes". There will be a winner drawn at the end of each of the 3 Markets.
Hope you are thinking before you throw away. It's amazing what you can do with material and wood elements. #RRRChallenge
January 15, 2025
ANW's Wisdom Wednesdays
ANW's Wisdom Wednesdays
How many enemies have you made?
At one time, we all were "God's enemies" (Romans 5:10), because we "have sinned and fall short of [his] glory" (3:23). Yet, "in his grace, [he] freely makes us right in his sight...through Christ Jesus [who] freed us from the penalty of our sins" (3:24 NLT). So, if you would like to remain an ally and not an enemy, might you, too, also find it in your heart to ask for grace and forgiveness and begin again. #MakeFriendsNotFoes #ToNewBeginnings
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website, Online Store & Seasonal Market Dates: anursewarrior.com
It's a new year and what better way to start fresh. For almost 30 years, me and my family have made New's Years Resolutions. This year's resolutions were created using a Slovak postcard, family heritage, sent as a Christmas gift by Joey Krasnacian, and using our English Crackers that we open after dinner, every Christmas Eve, and adding them to the thoughtful resolutions that we make. Other years, we use candy tins and other memorable items to create our New Year's resolutions. So, maybe you start a new tradition and recycle and repurpose items and make them anew once again. #RRRChallenge
How many enemies have you made?
At one time, we all were "God's enemies" (Romans 5:10), because we "have sinned and fall short of [his] glory" (3:23). Yet, "in his grace, [he] freely makes us right in his sight...through Christ Jesus [who] freed us from the penalty of our sins" (3:24 NLT). So, if you would like to remain an ally and not an enemy, might you, too, also find it in your heart to ask for grace and forgiveness and begin again. #MakeFriendsNotFoes #ToNewBeginnings
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website, Online Store & Seasonal Market Dates: anursewarrior.com
It's a new year and what better way to start fresh. For almost 30 years, me and my family have made New's Years Resolutions. This year's resolutions were created using a Slovak postcard, family heritage, sent as a Christmas gift by Joey Krasnacian, and using our English Crackers that we open after dinner, every Christmas Eve, and adding them to the thoughtful resolutions that we make. Other years, we use candy tins and other memorable items to create our New Year's resolutions. So, maybe you start a new tradition and recycle and repurpose items and make them anew once again. #RRRChallenge
January 14, 2025
ANW's Tuesday Takeaways
ANW's Tuesday Takeaways
How much do you walk?
Aside from exercise, walking also means having a conversation with God. Many people have done this and still do. For instance, "Enoch walked faithfully with God 300 years" (Genesis 5:22). "In the cool of the day" (3:8), Adam and Eve, also walked with God; as did Abram (see 17:1) and Jacob (see 48:15). So, if you, too, would like to get some more steps in, might you consider "[walking] by the Spirit" (Galatians 5:16). #KeepWalking #ForYourHeart & #Head & #Health
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website, Online Store & Seasonal Market Dates: anursewarrior.com
The Winter Market, again, will be serving homemade goods, an assortment of truffles, and possibly fudge and almond bark, along with several hot beverages. If interested, mark your calendars.
Now added, a working ANW "Love List" of Tulsa Area Businesses, along with other exciting additions coming soon.
Left over tins can be turned in to something special or useful. This Williams Sonoma dog tin, once filled with edible items, has now been turned in to a Valentine's Day tin, while also using left over unused valentine envelopes, stickers, colored index cards, colored pencils, and Pez containers; and completed with left over ribbon and material to make a bow and signature heart. You can also put homemade goods, dog treats or store mementos in the tin, or just use for decoration. #RRRChallenge
How much do you walk?
Aside from exercise, walking also means having a conversation with God. Many people have done this and still do. For instance, "Enoch walked faithfully with God 300 years" (Genesis 5:22). "In the cool of the day" (3:8), Adam and Eve, also walked with God; as did Abram (see 17:1) and Jacob (see 48:15). So, if you, too, would like to get some more steps in, might you consider "[walking] by the Spirit" (Galatians 5:16). #KeepWalking #ForYourHeart & #Head & #Health
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website, Online Store & Seasonal Market Dates: anursewarrior.com
The Winter Market, again, will be serving homemade goods, an assortment of truffles, and possibly fudge and almond bark, along with several hot beverages. If interested, mark your calendars.
Now added, a working ANW "Love List" of Tulsa Area Businesses, along with other exciting additions coming soon.
Left over tins can be turned in to something special or useful. This Williams Sonoma dog tin, once filled with edible items, has now been turned in to a Valentine's Day tin, while also using left over unused valentine envelopes, stickers, colored index cards, colored pencils, and Pez containers; and completed with left over ribbon and material to make a bow and signature heart. You can also put homemade goods, dog treats or store mementos in the tin, or just use for decoration. #RRRChallenge
January 13, 2025
ANW's Meaningful Mondays
ANW's Meaningful Mondays
How well do you control your temper?
Tempers have a tendency to flare, from time to time, and when they do they need to be harnessed for the sake of your well-being and reputation, as they will only make you look like a fool, even if you are right. When you take the temperament of "[being] quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry" (James 1:19), you grow in wisdom and maturity. So, the next time you feel your temper rising, might you remember not to react, but to step back, count to 100 or more and breathe. #RemainCalm #Cool & #Collected
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website, Online Store & ANW Seasonal Market Dates: anursewarrior.com
Hold on to those old and extra clothing buttons, good and leftover clothing material, maybe even use coffee bean burlap bags, and create accent pillows. #RRRChallenge
How well do you control your temper?
Tempers have a tendency to flare, from time to time, and when they do they need to be harnessed for the sake of your well-being and reputation, as they will only make you look like a fool, even if you are right. When you take the temperament of "[being] quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry" (James 1:19), you grow in wisdom and maturity. So, the next time you feel your temper rising, might you remember not to react, but to step back, count to 100 or more and breathe. #RemainCalm #Cool & #Collected
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
Website, Online Store & ANW Seasonal Market Dates: anursewarrior.com
Hold on to those old and extra clothing buttons, good and leftover clothing material, maybe even use coffee bean burlap bags, and create accent pillows. #RRRChallenge
