Jamie Blevins's Blog, page 96
March 5, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How can you really know someone or they you?
No one can, except Him; as He knows and sees you (see Jeremiah 12:3), down to your every detail. Since He knows everything about you, why not consider letting Him help you with the realities that you hide. For He wants to help you understand and deal with them so you do not have to hide or put them away. #YouAreSeen & #WellKnown
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No one can, except Him; as He knows and sees you (see Jeremiah 12:3), down to your every detail. Since He knows everything about you, why not consider letting Him help you with the realities that you hide. For He wants to help you understand and deal with them so you do not have to hide or put them away. #YouAreSeen & #WellKnown
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
ANW Product: Various drawstring Crown Royal bags turned in to bags of "Royal Love" that can be used for many practical things, such as protecting jewelry, carrying money, storing small items, and so forth. Adorning the bags are signature denim hearts. All items are recycled, upcycled, repurposed and renewed.
March 4, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How well do you listen?
For one reason or another, many are not willing to listen, especially when the advice is sound, and is meant to help not hurt you. Not willing to listen was Josiah. Josiah "would not listen to what Necho had said at God's command [and still] went to fight him on the plain of Megiddo" (2 Chronicles 35:22). As a result, Josiah lost his life. When someone is willing to share their wisdom, at any time, might you at the least consider taking it, because it could possibly save you from a lot of grief and backtracking, maybe even your life. #WiseWords #WorthListeningTo
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
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For one reason or another, many are not willing to listen, especially when the advice is sound, and is meant to help not hurt you. Not willing to listen was Josiah. Josiah "would not listen to what Necho had said at God's command [and still] went to fight him on the plain of Megiddo" (2 Chronicles 35:22). As a result, Josiah lost his life. When someone is willing to share their wisdom, at any time, might you at the least consider taking it, because it could possibly save you from a lot of grief and backtracking, maybe even your life. #WiseWords #WorthListeningTo
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
ANW Product: An old wreath turned in to potted succulents. Faux succulents, spanish moss, grapevine, vegetable cans and signature denim hearts, all recycled, upcycled, repurposed and renewed. Fill your home, all year long, with no maintenance beauties.
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How well do you listen?
For one reason or another, many are not willing to listen, especially when the advice is sound, and is meant to help not hurt you. Not willing to listen was Josiah. Josiah "would not listen to what Necho had said at God's command [and still] went to fight him on the plain of Megiddo" (2 Chronicles 35:22). As a result, Josiah lost his life. When someone is willing to share their wisdom, at any time, might you at the least consider taking it, because it could possibly save you from a lot of grief and backtracking, maybe even your life. #WiseWords #WorthListeningTo
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
ANW Product: An old wreath turned in to potted succulents. Faux succulents, spanish moss, grapevine, vegetable cans and signature denim hearts, all recycled, upcycled, repurposed and renewed. Fill your home, all year long, with no maintenance beauties.
For one reason or another, many are not willing to listen, especially when the advice is sound, and is meant to help not hurt you. Not willing to listen was Josiah. Josiah "would not listen to what Necho had said at God's command [and still] went to fight him on the plain of Megiddo" (2 Chronicles 35:22). As a result, Josiah lost his life. When someone is willing to share their wisdom, at any time, might you at the least consider taking it, because it could possibly save you from a lot of grief and backtracking, maybe even your life. #WiseWords #WorthListeningTo
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
ANW Product: An old wreath turned in to potted succulents. Faux succulents, spanish moss, grapevine, vegetable cans and signature denim hearts, all recycled, upcycled, repurposed and renewed. Fill your home, all year long, with no maintenance beauties.
March 3, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How trusting are you?
Trust is earned, not given; because once it is broken, it is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to get back; and unfortunately, that hesitation lingers for fear of it happening again. Fortunately, there is someone whom you can trust, at all times. "While [you] were still [a sinner] Christ died for [you]" (Romans 5:8). So, if you need or want to trust in someone, might it be The One who will never let you down or break it. #AForeverFriend #Confidant & #Father
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Trust is earned, not given; because once it is broken, it is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to get back; and unfortunately, that hesitation lingers for fear of it happening again. Fortunately, there is someone whom you can trust, at all times. "While [you] were still [a sinner] Christ died for [you]" (Romans 5:8). So, if you need or want to trust in someone, might it be The One who will never let you down or break it. #AForeverFriend #Confidant & #Father
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
ANW Product: Tube socks, shoe laces, plastic ice cream hats, old retired baseball skins, google eyes, MLB logos, grapevine, hoodie string ends, small and large pom balls, vegetable cans and black straps turned in to baseball players. All items recycled, upcycled, repurposed and renewed.
March 2, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How well planted are you?
Without constant guidance, truth and honesty, it is difficult to build a solid foundation and maintain it; but when you do, you become "like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season" (Psalm 1:3), especially when you "[meditate] on his law day and night" (1:1-2). So, if you do not wish to be "like chaff that the wind blows away" (1:4), might you look to The Source that can keep you well nourished and firmly planted. #DailySource & #WateringHole #ProducingLastingFruit
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ANW Product: Hanging love notes created from sheet music. Son's old tuba sheet music, from NYC Veteran's Day Parade, concerts and musicals, and black satin and tool ribbon used for hangers. All items recycled, upcycled, repurposed and renewed.
Without constant guidance, truth and honesty, it is difficult to build a solid foundation and maintain it; but when you do, you become "like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season" (Psalm 1:3), especially when you "[meditate] on his law day and night" (1:1-2). So, if you do not wish to be "like chaff that the wind blows away" (1:4), might you look to The Source that can keep you well nourished and firmly planted. #DailySource & #WateringHole #ProducingLastingFruit
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
ANW Product: Hanging love notes created from sheet music. Son's old tuba sheet music, from NYC Veteran's Day Parade, concerts and musicals, and black satin and tool ribbon used for hangers. All items recycled, upcycled, repurposed and renewed.
March 1, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What keeps you from being content?
Continuing to want more is never the solution to finding contentment or happiness. Rather, the more you have or want the more complicated and exhausting life becomes, thereby leading to more discontentment and unhappiness. Instead, might you consider coming to Him if you "are weary and burdened, and [he] will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). For there is always a price to be paid, when searching for more; and it is my hope that you are able to find that balance and most importantly "rest for your [soul]" (11:29). #SatisfactionInWhatYouHave & #NotWhatYouDontHave
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
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Continuing to want more is never the solution to finding contentment or happiness. Rather, the more you have or want the more complicated and exhausting life becomes, thereby leading to more discontentment and unhappiness. Instead, might you consider coming to Him if you "are weary and burdened, and [he] will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). For there is always a price to be paid, when searching for more; and it is my hope that you are able to find that balance and most importantly "rest for your [soul]" (11:29). #SatisfactionInWhatYouHave & #NotWhatYouDontHave
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
ANW Product: A glassless picture frame turned in to framed art. Plaid material, off-white cotton material, khaki pants, jeans and polo shirt, along with vintage buttons used to create and display "JOY". All items recycled, upcycled, repurposed and renewed.
February 28, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How do you explain the unexpected?
Unexpected events that happen are not by coincidence. Rather they are intentional blessings from God. Experiencing an unexpected was Balaam, a pagan prophet serving a king, who was warned and kept from harms way when "the LORD opened [his] donkey's mouth" (Numbers 22:28). So, if or when the next time something unexpected happens, might you have a better understanding of why it did. #UnexpectedIntentions & #Blessings
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ANW Product: Retired baseballs turned in to love for the game, along with baseball piping, from retired baseball knickers, as hangers. All items recycled, repurposed and renewed.
Unexpected events that happen are not by coincidence. Rather they are intentional blessings from God. Experiencing an unexpected was Balaam, a pagan prophet serving a king, who was warned and kept from harms way when "the LORD opened [his] donkey's mouth" (Numbers 22:28). So, if or when the next time something unexpected happens, might you have a better understanding of why it did. #UnexpectedIntentions & #Blessings
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
ANW Product: Retired baseballs turned in to love for the game, along with baseball piping, from retired baseball knickers, as hangers. All items recycled, repurposed and renewed.
February 27, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How many Tabitha's do you know?
I hope many; and that you are one too. Tabitha, also known as Dorcas, "was always doing good and helping the poor" (Acts 9:36 NIV), until "she became sick and died" (9:37). Many friends mourned her death, until Peter came, and with God's power told "Tabitha [to] get up" (9:40). Once Tabitha did, she continued to fill the needs of others. There will always be a need; and when you see one, as Dorcas did, I hope you fill it. #AlwaysWillingToHelp & #FillTheNeed
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I hope many; and that you are one too. Tabitha, also known as Dorcas, "was always doing good and helping the poor" (Acts 9:36 NIV), until "she became sick and died" (9:37). Many friends mourned her death, until Peter came, and with God's power told "Tabitha [to] get up" (9:40). Once Tabitha did, she continued to fill the needs of others. There will always be a need; and when you see one, as Dorcas did, I hope you fill it. #AlwaysWillingToHelp & #FillTheNeed
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
ANW Product: Share your love with another or yourself with these hanging hearts. No two hearts are alike. Each are made from a variety of denim jeans, along with ribbon, flannel and cotton, along with vintage buttons. All items are recycled, repurposed and renewed.
February 26, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
How can you avoid making desperate decisions?
When unhappy and frustrated, one's train of thought can become very irrational, thereby making judgments that can lead to more unhappiness and discontent, especially if it sounds too good to be true. So, before making a big decision, you may consider reaching out to someone who knows and can see what you can't. For when "[you] desire to do [his] will...[his] law is within [your] heart" (Psalm 40:8). #WhatWouldGodSay
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
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When unhappy and frustrated, one's train of thought can become very irrational, thereby making judgments that can lead to more unhappiness and discontent, especially if it sounds too good to be true. So, before making a big decision, you may consider reaching out to someone who knows and can see what you can't. For when "[you] desire to do [his] will...[his] law is within [your] heart" (Psalm 40:8). #WhatWouldGodSay
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
ANW Product: One of many "Happy Heart Headbands". T-shirts and their logos turned headbands with hearts. Recycled, repurposed and renewed.
All ANW products on ANW's FaceBook Business page with prices.
February 25, 2023
Daily Meditations of a Nurse Warrior
What keeps you quiet?
Many still continue to be branded for their religious beliefs and views, unless it is used out of convenience or for a Hail Mary. Fortunately, there are still those who have faith and believe in Him, just like the apostles. For "day after day,...[the apostles] never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus [was] the Messiah" (Acts 5:42). Knowing and talking about Him is a privilege, as He is and always will be here to help guide you through life's "day to day", just as he did for the apostles, and for the many others who have a real relationship with Him; and furthermore, are unashamed to speak about Him to others. So, next time, might you choose to speak up. #NoMoreSilence
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
ANW Product: Share some positive and encouraging "Love Notes". Various baseball and empty sports notes hung with baseball rings, along with tennis shoe ties, hoodie string or satin ribbons, and a signature heart on the back of each one. All items are recycled, repurposed and renewed.
Many still continue to be branded for their religious beliefs and views, unless it is used out of convenience or for a Hail Mary. Fortunately, there are still those who have faith and believe in Him, just like the apostles. For "day after day,...[the apostles] never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus [was] the Messiah" (Acts 5:42). Knowing and talking about Him is a privilege, as He is and always will be here to help guide you through life's "day to day", just as he did for the apostles, and for the many others who have a real relationship with Him; and furthermore, are unashamed to speak about Him to others. So, next time, might you choose to speak up. #NoMoreSilence
#ANWadvocatingforhealthyliveshomesandworkenvironments
ANW Product: Share some positive and encouraging "Love Notes". Various baseball and empty sports notes hung with baseball rings, along with tennis shoe ties, hoodie string or satin ribbons, and a signature heart on the back of each one. All items are recycled, repurposed and renewed.
