My Christian Testimony

                 

            

My Christian Testimony!

      My testimony isn't dramatic like some are but it's just as real and genuine. I want to share it with you now. First of all, I was raised in a Christian home. Both of my parents were devoted Christians! My mama, Sylvia Carpenter,  went Home to be with Jesus on Jan. 22, 2025. My daddy, George Carpenter, is still living and loving our Jesus.  Thank you, Jesus!!! My family was at church every Sunday morning and night, and Wednesday nights, unless we were sick or out of town.  Every summer, we attended VBS!!!  Yes, VBS is a very important church ministry. Our (my 3 siblings, George, Glenda, and Chris) parents not only took us to church but also lived a Godly life before us. 

     It was on July 1st, 1969, when I accepted Jesus in my heart to be my Lord and Saviour. That was the best and most important decision of my life!!!!  I was attending VBS at my home church, Monticello Baptist Church, in Monticello, Ms, that week.  Our youth director, Tim Rayborn, shared a story about the Trinity, in our classroom. That was when I felt the Holy Spirit really speaking to me.  That was on a Friday.  After it was over, my mama came to pick me up. She noticed I looked like I had something on my mind and heart. Yes, mama's are good at that. Of course, so are daddy's.  I told her and she asked if I wanted to go talk to our pastor, Bro. Kenneth Roberts. I said YES!!  So, she drove around the front parking lot, parked, and went with me.  Bro. Roberts talked a few mins and asked me a few questions,  and then I prayed, repenting and asking for forgiveness of my sins, and asking Jesus to be my Lord and Savior. I was so peaceful and joyful at that moment. STILL AM!!!

     Since then, I've gone on 2 mission trips (Arizona in 1976 and Mississippi Choctaw Reservation in 1990). I'm still friends with some of the Navajo Indians we met over there.  One of them (Pauline Littleman) taught some of us  how to sing a hymn (verse 1) in Navajo language. I still remember the words. Thankyou, Pauline!! The MS trip was very meaningful but the Arizona trip was unforgettable!! I might even share about the trip on one of my future blog posts. In the past I taught VBS and Sunday School. I'm not bragging, just sharing, because I'm doing this because I feel God wants me to. This is for HIM, not me!!! 

     I've gone through mountains and valleys through my Christian years (56) but everyone does. My valleys have made me stronger.  When I'm going through my valleys, I ask the Lord to guide, help, and teach me something.  Although, I love to talk, my boldness to share the Gospel hasn't been present. Sad to say!!!  BUT ever since Charles Kirk was assassinated for his faith in Jesus, I have felt the Holy Spirit speaking to me. I love Jesus and I'm not ashamed to share His Gospel and my testimony. I mentioned this in my last blog. 

     Yesterday in Sunday School, our lesson was about the Greatest Gift of all...Jesus Christ and Salvation through his death and resurrection. I've received lots of great gifts in my time, such as my husband, children, grandchildren, other family members,friends, and  material gifts. My salvation and relationship with Jesus is the greatest one of all! I'm so glad that God loves us so much that He sent his only begotten son to save us!  Again, Thankyou, God!! 

       I would love to hear from y'all!! Don't be shy!! If you don't want others to read your comments, you can message me. Have a wonderful week!! GOD IS SO GOOD!!!!!

God bless You,

Vickie

I'm a Stuff Shuffler!!

  

                                  

  "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."                                                                                                            Romans 12:2 KJV

 I'm a Stuff Shuffler,

      I discovered while watching Decluttering videos that I'm a Stuff Shuffler. No...I'm not bragging, by any means! Through the years I've stuffed our clutter (STUFF) from one place to another in the house. I can't remember which video I heard that title from, but it was definitely an eye opener. I don't want to be that anymore!!! Thankfully, with God leading me, that is changing!! Slowly BUT surely. I still have loads of clutter still waiting to be either thrown away or donated, but NOT shuffled somewhere. If it's something I decide to keep, I'm making a designated place for it and will use it. 

     I wrote in my last post that I was starting back writing blog posts but haven't written anything til now. I've been decluttering, cleaning, and organizing my bedroom, parts of kitchen and guest bedroom, and my craft supplies.  Let me tell you...it is a great feeling of peace.  I also finished the Bible study I mentioned in the last post. It's so good that I'm reading it again! I've learned so much from Eileen. I also watch her videos. 

      The main reason that I want my house, and other areas of my life, decluttered and organized, is so I can hear God speak to me!  As I mentioned before, I'm not finished but I'm enjoying it because I'm doing it God's way, not mine. I'm already hearing Him more clearly. God speaks to us clearly, but clutter in our lives keeps us from listening. Please don't let clutter keep you from hearing God speak to you. 

     Ever since Charlie Kirk was assassinated on Sept. 10th, many more people are being led to believe in Jesus and many Christians are waking up. Praise the Lord!!!I believe my mind is more free to being bold than it was when I first started decluttering. My mind is becoming less decluttered!! I also heard a song this weekend, sung by Chonda Pierce and someone else,  about not being ashamed to share the Gospel.  I'm not ashamed to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, like Chonda,Charlie, and many more, and I plan to continue being bold thru the God-given gifts I have. Thankyou , Jesus, for waking me up!! 

     I've also started back on Intermittent Fasting recently, so I'll be sharing that too. If you're interested, just message me, and ill be glad to help. Also , some of my older posts are about my Intermittent Fasting journey.

     Well, I have more work calling me so I need to close for now.  I'm not sure how many times I'll write but I've promised God I will be faithful and bold in my writing too!  Please leave comments but if you're unable, just message or call me.

Have a blessed day!! 

Love in Christ,

Vickie

Its A Great Day To Have A Great Day

                 

Greetings!!

     Yes, it is a great day to have a great day!! Everyday is, because I believe that Jesus is God's Son and that he paid for my sins. I'm a daughter of the King!!!  Jesus resides in my heart 24/7!!!  I was raised in a Christian home and so thankful!! 

     It's been awhile since I've posted here but lately I have felt the Holy Spirit speaking to me,  to start back. I've been putting it off like so many other things. I hope you,  my readers, will receive a blessing from reading them. I will always rely on God's inspiration on what to write each time. I feel led to start blogging on decluttering and organizing my life and house God's way.  I have started a new Bible study about that. It's called Get Organized God's Way: Bring God's Order into Every Area of Your Life, by Eileen, Koff. Its so good, I have a hard time putting it down. 

     For so many years, I've tried to declutter my way or someone else's. Yeah, it hasn't worked for me!  Has it worked for you? A few weeks ago I Googled how to declutter God's way and started watching Eileen's videos. I was so impressed that I ordered her book which is a Bible study plus organization workbook. Thank you, Eileen! I want to share my thoughts here each week and would love for you to comment.  If you're interested in ordering it, I got mine off Amazon.  

     I've already read Introduction and chapters 1-2.  God loves Order (organization) and Satan loves Disorder (Clutter). I want to obey God, not Satan, but to look at my mess, one would wonder. I've also studied about earthly treasures vs eternal treasures.  I think I have more earthly treasures but that's gonna come to an end soon!! There's so much I can say but I need to go to town for a checkup, so I need to close for now.  Have a blessed day!!! Remember... I'd love for y'all to leave comments. 

Love in Christ,

Vickie

Too Cold To Do Anything, BUT that's Ok!!

         

Hello!!!!

     I am so with GRATITUDE for living in the South!! I couldn't take these brutal cold temps like the Northerners do. Y'all can have it!! I love to look at snow pictures but not the cold. I'm also grateful for our heaters and blankets and the deer chili that we will have for lunch.  I'm also thankful for the deer that our grandson, Lyrik killed. It was his first!! So proud of him!!! I'm also thankful for cardinals!! They're my favorite bird!! 

  I think there are some days, such as today,  that it's just too cold to do anything!! I even feel like my brain is in a frozen state.

      Flylady, a.k.a. Marla Cilley, has a daily habit for each month of the year. The habit for January is SHINE YOUR SINK. I don't have but a few dirty dishes in the sink, so I'll wait to wash then with lunch dishes,  then shine my sink. I need to bleach my sink soon, but just a regular cleaning will work for now. 

        I also make up our bed every morning. That is one of my personal habits. That will have to wait too because my precious granddaughter is laying in it right now.  They didn't have school today because of the winter weather. She got up real early this morning so she's napping right now. I cleaned up our house yesterday so I can be lazy without feeling guilty.  Ha!! 

        What are you doing on this extremely cold day? I hope you'll enjoy God's beauty and praise Him, for HE is so wonderful!! 

     Have a blessed day,

      Vickie

My Focus Word For 2024 Is!!!

 My Focus Word For 2024 Is.....

                            GRATITUDE.                        "This is the day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalms 118:24. KJV

        I believe the Lord wants me to focus on the word and attitude of GRATITUDE this year. I'm such a complainer and I think that displeases God. I want to be the person God created me to be and I hope you do too. I don't want to be a complainer. I want to be joyful at all times. 

        I get very agitated and ungrateful when cleaning and organizing our house and yard. I also feel overwhelmed.  Actually, I'm very thankful (gratitude) for our house and home, just not at the condition it's in. That's my fault, not God's.The Lord has touched my heart a lot lately about my attitudes. Of course, many times I haven't acted like it. Sorry, Jesus. I'm a work in progress! I want to clean our house for you,  Lord, and noone else. I use the Flylady system. She's awesome!! If you've never heard of her or tried to use her method, you need to!!! Here's her website....http://flylady.net/      

       I plan to blog about Gratitude and House/Home Cleaning and Organizing this year. I will post at least twice a week.  I will share ideas that I've learned and used. I also use other sources too. I need all the help I can get!! Ha! If you , my readers, would like to share ideas, and/or want me to blog about anything in particular,  such as Removing Stains From Clothing or Organizing The Kitchen, please DO SO!  I want to help others  through my blog, but I very seldom get comments. I don't know if I'm helping, if I don't hear from you!!! 

     I'm extremely grateful for my Mama, Sylvia Carpenter,  for teaching me how to take care of my home, when I was growing up. Mama, you probably didn't think I was listening, watching, or paying attention, but I was!! I did the same for my children. Again,  THANKYOU, Mama!!   But I realize some people didn't have that , growing up,  and I want to help you. If you were fortunate to have that though, feel free to share. We can all learn from each other!! 

     Well, one of Flylady's first chores are , SHINE YOUR SINK!! I can't do that with dirty dishes, so I'm about to get dressed and get busy with that!! Yeah, these freezing mornings slow me down. Ugh

      Oh yeah, before I close, I want to add that I'm planning to start creating a Gratitude Journal.  Crafting is one of my passions so I'll be crafty and thankful at the same time! Can't beat that! Ha!!

     Have a blessed day and Happy Cleaning!! Also,  get prepared for our upcoming winter storm Monday-Tuesday!

Love y'all!!!

Vickie Berryhill 

God Is My Strength

 

Goodmorning and Happy New Year, 4 days late!! I hope your year has started out great!  Mine has been very hectic but God is my strength, so I WILL persevere!! Some days I feel like I'm drowning. But, thankfully God is my lifeguard. So, even though I may feel like I'm drowning,  God won't let me, because I'm HIS child. Satan is at play with my family and I, during this time, which it appears that he is at play with our whole country. Have faith!! God's grace, strength, and so much more is what keeps me going. I admit that sometimes I just want to throw in the towel, but I'm not!  I'm not going to tell what our storm or giant is. God knows and He is bigger than our storm! If the guilty ones read this post, just know that God is working on YOU daily, that many are praying for you, and that even though we hate what you've done, and may still be doing, we are all still hurting and praying for you. 

      I've had many heartaches through the years, but what we're going through now, is the worst. I feel like my heart has been shattered in pieces. I'm constantly having to let go of anger in my heart towards certain people.  But I'm praying for the ones responsible and for the pain the rest of us are carrying around. The guilty just don't realize or care, that their actions affect the whole family and close friends. I'm also so thankful for your help, encouragement and prayers!! God sends you our way daily!! Well, I'm gonna close for now because I have tons of work to do, as I'm sure you do too. Keep the FAITH too!! 

I'm So Thankful!!

  

                       

  God is so great!!!! I have so much that I thank God for everyday, and not just on Thanksgiving Day. The most important thing I'm thankful for is my salvation, through Jesus!! If I started naming off everything here, I'd be here a long time. Ha!  But I will name a few...my Bible and relationship with Jesus,  my family, friends,  church family, and my health. God is helping me reach my weight loss goal so I can be even healthier.  I'm feeling great!! Yes, I've had some emotional bumps in the road lately, but God got us though it and still guiding.  I'm starting to make me a Gratitude Journal so I can be artsy and thankful even more. I love each of you, my readers, and hope that you are thankful as well.