Moms' Free Time... does that sound like an Oxymoron to you? Well, it isn't if you plan to come to our next meeting TOMORROW!!!! We are having a NO PLAN meeting where we will just have food, announcements, and devotions. We will set up a lot of tables and chairs and allow you TIME to work on projects. Projects? Yup... like scrapbooking, putting photos in albums, sorting recipe cards, making cards, writing cards, sewing, crafting, reading magazines, filling in the baby books, etc. You will have about 2 hours to work on something... so START PLANNING NOW!!! See you TOMORROW from 8:45-11:15!!
BE THERE -- and REMIND your friends of this special MOPS day!!
Monday, February 27, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
15 Ways to Love Your Spouse in a Digital World
Creative and fun ways to tell your spouse, “I love you!”
by Toni Birdsong
When I married Troy, I thought I was marrying my prince. Now, more than 19 years later, I know it. Troy Birdsong is the father of my children, my partner in business and ministry, and the love of my life. I try to be intentional about telling him face-to-face how much I care every day. Another way of expressing my love for him, for our family, and for our marriage—is online. It's public, it's powerful—and it's fun!
It usually doesn’t take a lot of time to send a special e-mail or text message to my husband, or to come up with a creative Facebook post. But it does take a little planning and thinking about how I can best use the web to express my devotion.
A Christ-centered marriage in a digital world puts a “no trespassing” sign in the enemy’s face. It also tells my spouse that values such as fidelity, honor, respect, family, faith, and love are here to stay.
Would you like to know some of my little secrets? Here are 15 ways to love your spouse in a digital world:
1. Lift one another up in public by posting affirmations, encouragements, and thank-you notes on your spouse’s Facebook wall.
2. Digitally cheer one another’s goals and accomplishments. For example, if your husband gets a promotion at work, wins an award, or accomplishes a certain goal (such as completing a marathon, losing 20 pounds, or winning an election), congratulate him on your Facebook page or on his Facebook wall.
3. Buy your sweetheart her domain name. See if it is available at whois.net.
4. Post a music video of your favorite love song and tell your spouse why it reminds you of him.
5. Make a list of 10 things you love about your spouse or your relationship and post it on your spouse’s Facebook wall or on your own. Make sure you tag your spouse so she doesn’t miss your post! (Tagging is a Facebook feature that gives the ability to reference and identify people in photos, videos, and notes.)
6. At least once a week, post this on your husband’s Facebook wall: “In case you didn’t know it …” (Finish the sentence with phrases like, “… we’re having a romantic dinner at home tonight—just the two of us” or “… I am so glad that I married you.”
7. Go to the park, set up a picnic lunch or dinner, and take a video or photo of it. E-mail or text this to your wife, asking her to join you.
8. Set up a blog dedicated to your family. (You may want to protect your privacy by making this for family members only.) Celebrate every week or month by posting milestones, love notes, prayers for one another, and fun photos.
9. Post a free coupon for dinner, dancing, breakfast in bed, a long romantic walk by the lake, a short trip to the beach, or just some unplugged time together. E-mail the coupon to your spouse.
10. Write “I Love You, ______” in unique places such as the bathroom mirror, in the snow, or on your arm. Take a photo and post it on his Facebook wall.
11. Once a month write a “Top 5” list for your wife. E-mail this or post it in a Facebook note to her. Examples: Top 5 Reasons Why I Love You, Top 5 Things I Appreciate the Most About You, and Top Five Reasons Why I Thank God for You.
12. Regularly text romantic, funny, inspiring messages to your loved one.
13. Write a romantic poem for your husband. Then, using Google Translator, translate it into either French or Italian, or any romantic language you choose. Next, e-mail the poem to your spouse with instructions to go to Google Translator and translate it back to English.
14. Send your spouse a romantic, fun e-card to brighten her day. Here are some free e-card resources: Blue Mountain or Hallmark.
15. Make an “I love you” poster. Take a picture of your kids holding it, and post this on your spouse’s Facebook wall. Or, have the kids or a friend take a photo of you doing the same.
Adapted from 37 ways to celebrate marriage & love your spouse online. Used with permission.
All rights reserved.Toni Birdsong is a co-author of @stickyJesus: how to live out your faith online, which is now available in hardback in stores across the nation.
Toni is a partner in Birdsong Creative, a visual communications, marketing, and web firm in Franklin, Tennessee. She has written more than 2,000 articles and created marketing content for numerous companies. She and her husband, Troy, have two children. Related resourcesSimply Romantic® Nights: License for Creative Intimacy (Volume 2)Simply Romantic® Tips to Romance Your HusbandSimply Romantic® Tips to Romance Your WifeFacebook and Your Marriage, by Jason and Kelli Krafsky
by Toni Birdsong
When I married Troy, I thought I was marrying my prince. Now, more than 19 years later, I know it. Troy Birdsong is the father of my children, my partner in business and ministry, and the love of my life. I try to be intentional about telling him face-to-face how much I care every day. Another way of expressing my love for him, for our family, and for our marriage—is online. It's public, it's powerful—and it's fun!
It usually doesn’t take a lot of time to send a special e-mail or text message to my husband, or to come up with a creative Facebook post. But it does take a little planning and thinking about how I can best use the web to express my devotion.
A Christ-centered marriage in a digital world puts a “no trespassing” sign in the enemy’s face. It also tells my spouse that values such as fidelity, honor, respect, family, faith, and love are here to stay.
Would you like to know some of my little secrets? Here are 15 ways to love your spouse in a digital world:
1. Lift one another up in public by posting affirmations, encouragements, and thank-you notes on your spouse’s Facebook wall.
2. Digitally cheer one another’s goals and accomplishments. For example, if your husband gets a promotion at work, wins an award, or accomplishes a certain goal (such as completing a marathon, losing 20 pounds, or winning an election), congratulate him on your Facebook page or on his Facebook wall.
3. Buy your sweetheart her domain name. See if it is available at whois.net.
4. Post a music video of your favorite love song and tell your spouse why it reminds you of him.
5. Make a list of 10 things you love about your spouse or your relationship and post it on your spouse’s Facebook wall or on your own. Make sure you tag your spouse so she doesn’t miss your post! (Tagging is a Facebook feature that gives the ability to reference and identify people in photos, videos, and notes.)
6. At least once a week, post this on your husband’s Facebook wall: “In case you didn’t know it …” (Finish the sentence with phrases like, “… we’re having a romantic dinner at home tonight—just the two of us” or “… I am so glad that I married you.”
7. Go to the park, set up a picnic lunch or dinner, and take a video or photo of it. E-mail or text this to your wife, asking her to join you.
8. Set up a blog dedicated to your family. (You may want to protect your privacy by making this for family members only.) Celebrate every week or month by posting milestones, love notes, prayers for one another, and fun photos.
9. Post a free coupon for dinner, dancing, breakfast in bed, a long romantic walk by the lake, a short trip to the beach, or just some unplugged time together. E-mail the coupon to your spouse.
10. Write “I Love You, ______” in unique places such as the bathroom mirror, in the snow, or on your arm. Take a photo and post it on his Facebook wall.
11. Once a month write a “Top 5” list for your wife. E-mail this or post it in a Facebook note to her. Examples: Top 5 Reasons Why I Love You, Top 5 Things I Appreciate the Most About You, and Top Five Reasons Why I Thank God for You.
12. Regularly text romantic, funny, inspiring messages to your loved one.
13. Write a romantic poem for your husband. Then, using Google Translator, translate it into either French or Italian, or any romantic language you choose. Next, e-mail the poem to your spouse with instructions to go to Google Translator and translate it back to English.
14. Send your spouse a romantic, fun e-card to brighten her day. Here are some free e-card resources: Blue Mountain or Hallmark.
15. Make an “I love you” poster. Take a picture of your kids holding it, and post this on your spouse’s Facebook wall. Or, have the kids or a friend take a photo of you doing the same.
Adapted from 37 ways to celebrate marriage & love your spouse online. Used with permission.
All rights reserved.Toni Birdsong is a co-author of @stickyJesus: how to live out your faith online, which is now available in hardback in stores across the nation.
Toni is a partner in Birdsong Creative, a visual communications, marketing, and web firm in Franklin, Tennessee. She has written more than 2,000 articles and created marketing content for numerous companies. She and her husband, Troy, have two children. Related resourcesSimply Romantic® Nights: License for Creative Intimacy (Volume 2)Simply Romantic® Tips to Romance Your HusbandSimply Romantic® Tips to Romance Your WifeFacebook and Your Marriage, by Jason and Kelli Krafsky
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Moms' FREE TIME
Moms' Free Time... does that sound like an Oxymoron to you? Well, it isn't if you plan to come to our next meeting on Tuesday, Feb 28! We are having a NO PLAN meeting where we will just have food, announcements, and devotions. We will set up a lot of tables and chairs and allow you TIME and SPACE to work on projects. Projects? Yup... like scrapbooking, putting photos in albums, sorting recipe cards, making cards, writing cards, sewing, crafting, reading magazines, etc. You will have about 2 hours to work on something... so START PLANNING NOW!!!
NEXT TUESDAY from 8:45-11:15!! BE THERE!!!!!
Share with us... what are YOU bringing to work on?
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Bird's, Butterflies, and Blooms!
Join the Ladies of First Federated Church for Learning, Food and Fun at our March "Girl’s Time Out" on Monday, March 26 from 6:30-8:30 pm. This will be a great workshop for spring planters as well as for moms and grandma’s to get ideas for fun outdoor activities with your little ones!! We hope to see many of you there!!!
Go to www.firstfederated.org to register online!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Marriage Conferences
Hope you were challenged by the video this morning like I was... If you want to continue to invest in your marriage, think about attending one of these Marriage Conference in DSM this weekend or next weekend:
1. This WEEKEND: Gray Chapman and The Marriage You've Always Wanted
http://walnutcreekcc.org/couplesconference
(This one is ALL DAY on Saturday.)
2. Next Weekend: Kirk Cameron and Love Worth Fighting For
http://www.feedyourfaith.org/event/lwff-des-moines/
(This is the one that Danny and I are going to... it is only on Friday night.)
1. This WEEKEND: Gray Chapman and The Marriage You've Always Wanted
http://walnutcreekcc.org/couplesconference
(This one is ALL DAY on Saturday.)
2. Next Weekend: Kirk Cameron and Love Worth Fighting For
http://www.feedyourfaith.org/event/lwff-des-moines/
(This is the one that Danny and I are going to... it is only on Friday night.)
Monday, February 13, 2012
What's a mom to do for Valentines?
Here are some fun but EASY activities for you to add a little LOVE to your day tomorrow...
· Decorate the house with paper hearts everywhere and have the children collect them. The hearts could be plain or have messages on them! They will want to play over and over!
· Make a special dessert for after dinner like heart-shaped cookies or cake!
· Turn their milk pink with a dot of red food coloring!
· Read some Valentines Books from the Library!
· Show your children pictures from when they were first born. Tell them how much you loved them from the moment they were born – or even when you were pregnant with them.
· Make a Valentines Card for Daddy. There are many templates to print right off line.
· Let your children play with Cool Whip that has been tinted with red food coloring. It is a fun and edible craft project for everyone! They can practice letters, numbers, and shapes!
· Give LOTS of hugs and kisses and tell your children over and over how much they are
loved!
Please share with us... what are YOUR plans for Valentines? Leave a comment with your ideas!
· Make a special dessert for after dinner like heart-shaped cookies or cake!
· Turn their milk pink with a dot of red food coloring!
· Read some Valentines Books from the Library!
· Show your children pictures from when they were first born. Tell them how much you loved them from the moment they were born – or even when you were pregnant with them.
· Make a Valentines Card for Daddy. There are many templates to print right off line.
· Let your children play with Cool Whip that has been tinted with red food coloring. It is a fun and edible craft project for everyone! They can practice letters, numbers, and shapes!
· Give LOTS of hugs and kisses and tell your children over and over how much they are
loved!
Please share with us... what are YOUR plans for Valentines? Leave a comment with your ideas!
Prayer Request
Please pray for Sharon Johnson as she had her hip replacement surgery today. She is going to be in the hospital for a few days and then she will go to rehab... she is calling that her Exercise time. She says that it sounds better than rehab. I hope to have an update on her tomorrow at MOPS. Pray that she makes a full, speedy recovery!
Saturday, February 11, 2012
SHOP Ministry
Just a reminder that we are collecting Dish Detergent and Laundry Detergent for our SHOP (Sisters Helping Others Persevere) ministry this month. If you are able to purchase some for the single moms in our area, please bring them to MOPS THIS TUESDAY!THANK YOU!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Preparing YOURSELF for your Valentine!
MOPS TONIGHT!!
We have our evening session of MOPS tonight and will be having a real treat! We will be hearing from Beth Moore about Intimacy from her series titled WISING UP!! This is perfect timing as we prepare ourselves for our Valentines -- the day is just next week! Come and be challenged and encouraged by God's Word through His Message and through our discussion!
Bring a treat to share if you want to... we will have popcorn and drinks for you already!
If you can't make it tonight, we will have our regular MORNING MOPS next Tuesday morning at 8:45 on the same topic! Invite a friend!
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