Tip of the Day 2/2/12

On our quest to brighten up our homes and infuse a little color an easy fix is "new" pillow cases and throw for the bedroom or on a chair. You don't have to purchase a whole new set of sheets to brighten a room, just a different pair of pillowcases can change the entire atmosphere. Look through your linens and see if you have a pair from another set of sheets that you could mix and match. Look through throws, baby blankets, or table clothes you have stored away and use them in a new spot in the house. Any of these can be used to dress up the end of a bed, or over the arm of a chair or sofa. Consider adding a ribbon or other trim to any of these to change the look as well. Think outside the box to mix things up.

Word for Today, Sleep: Well thanks to the chocolate malt I decided to have after church last night I joined the ranks of those of you that are on here so often saying you cannot sleep. As Mama Kay (the affectionate name so many of us have for Pastor Chuck's wife) taught us many years ago, when you can't sleep pray the alphabet. Sometimes I will go through the alphabet declaring attributes of God to Him--Awesome, Beautiful, Caring, etc. Other times I will pray through the alphabet all the people I know whose name start with A, B, C, etc. Since I usually fall asleep before I make it to M, I will sometimes start from there. Other times I will pray for everyone I know in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, etc. It is a great use of the time when sleep can't be found. "Why do you sleep? Rise and pray, lest you enter into temptation."