The One Anothers

Christian, do not buy into unbiblical independence, self-sufficiency, sitting in your private life with no vibrant connection with a fellow Sister in the faith. We are called to be effective, collectively with one another. Need accountability? Need to be challenged in your faith to grow in the likeness of Christ? Ladies, find a mature, wise Christian woman and ask for help. The greatest growth I have ever experienced in my walk is when a fellow Sister(s) has been involved in my life and I in hers. We would only be fooling ourselves if we thought we could go at this alone. Already have that Sister in mind? If not, pray that God would allow you to find one. The body of Christ is filled with many. And like a friend reminded me, there's probably no way she will say no to the invitation of helping you grow in Christ. All you need to do is simply ask.

Encouragingly,

M.Y.

• Love one another (John 15:17)

• Be devoted to one another in brotherly love… (Romans 12:10)

• Honor one another above yourselves. (Romans 12:10)

• Live in harmony with one another… (Romans 12:16)

• Love one another… (Romans 13:8)

• Instruct one another. (Romans 15:14)

• Have equal concern for each other. (I Corinthians 12:25)

• Serve one another in love. (Galatians 5:13)

• Carry each other’s burdens… (Galatians 6:2)

• Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. (Ephesians 5:19)

• Teach…[one another] (Colossians 3:16)

• Admonish one another (Colossians 3:16)

• Make your love increase and overflow for each other. (I Thessalonians 3:12)

• Love each other. (I Thessalonians 4:9)

• Encourage each other…(I Thessalonians 4:18)

• Encourage each other… I Thessalonians 5:11)

• Build each other up… (I Thessalonians 5:11)

• Encourage one another daily… Hebrews 3:13)

• Spur one another on toward love and good deeds. (Hebrews 10:24)

• Encourage one another. (Hebrews 10:25)

• Do not slander one another. (James 4:11)

• Confess your sins to each other… (James 5:16)

• Pray for each other. (James 5:16)

• Love one another deeply, from the heart. (I Peter 3:8)

• Love one another. (I John 3:11)

• Love one another. (I John 3:23)

• Love one another. (I John 4:7)

• Love one another. (I John 4:11)

• Love one another. (I John 4:12)

• Love one another. (II John 5)

Fall Bucket List: #12 Coffee Filter Leaves

I hope the ideas below will make your fall a little more festive, especially if you live in Los Angeles, where the heat isn't letting up and swimming in October is perfectly normal. 

The kids and I recently made these fall leaves using coffee filters and watercolor paint. I found a leaf template online which made the cutting easier. I didn't follow my rule of placing newspaper to cover the table. Oops! Good thing the paint is washable. If you don't have watercolor paint or coffee filters lying around, the dollar store will. This will be the least expense craft known to man, with extras to last a couple of falls. Unless, of course, you need those coffee filters for some morning brews ;)  We will most likely use the leaves as part of our thankful tree come November 1st.

I enjoy getting creative with the kids and use it as an opportunity to sit together and talk. A moment to slow down and just be. Plus when mom is involved, the kids' attention span lasts longer and their interest peak a bit more. 

   

We are also reading fall-related books. This is one we have enjoyed! 

"The infectious rhyming prose paired with scriptural passages, give gratitude and glory to God as early learners discover the Fantastic Gifts of Fall."

Here is a list of other books we recently checked-out from the library:

Apples and Pumpkins

By Rockwell, Anne F.

Autumn Leaves

By Robbins, Ken

Awesome Autumn

By Goldstone, Bruce

Bunny and Bee Favorite Colors

By Williams, Sam

Clifford's First Autumn

By Bridwell, Norman

Fall Is Here!

By Jones, Frankie

Fall Leaves

By Curry, Don L.

Fletcher and the Falling Leaves

By Rawlinson, Julia

Flora's Very Windy Day

By Birdsall, Jeanne

How Do You Know It's Fall?

By Owen, Ruth

It's Fall!

By Glaser, Linda

Kevin Discovers Autumn

By Slegers, Liesbet

Leaves Fall Down

Learning About Autumn Leaves

By Bullard, Lisa

xo,

M.Y. 

                                                           

Christmas Wrap: Get Your Tickets

Back in August I listed some resources for Y'all! Today is the day to sign-up for this year's Christmas Wrap hosted by Children's Hunger Fund.  This could be a wonderful way to start your holiday season and teach your kids the joy of giving! 

Toy Wrap – West (Sylmar, CA.)

Sign-ups open today October 1, 2015

Here are the available dates and times. 

Thursday 11/19; 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Saturday 11/21; 9:00 AM – NOON

Thursday 12/3; 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Saturday 12/5; 9:00 AM – NOON and 3:00 – 6:00 PM

If you don't happen to reserve a ticket (this event fills up quickly) you can always volunteer all year long to help pack goods! 

CHF West Warehouse

13931 Balboa Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342

- See more at http://childrenshungerfund.org/events/

xo,

MY