30 October 2009
By Amber
In Green
Disney is taking a big stand on taking care of the planet, they call it “Friends for Change: Project Green”
If you click on get started there is a whole list of pledges you can take anything from unplugging things when not in use to using rechargeable batteries they also have weekly challenges this week is bringing a waste free lunch to school (reusable containers and silverware.) The cool thing about their pledges is that they show the impact. For example if one million kids unplugged their cell phone chargers when not in use it would save 1,000 tons of CO2 per year.
Check out the website for more hints but warning pause the video in the lower left corner if you don’t want to go crazy.
30 October 2009
By Amber
In Faith, Search for Significance
1 Corinthians 3:1-4
1Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly—mere infants in Christ. 2I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready. 3You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere men? 4For when one says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” are you not mere men?
Quote from The Search for Significance by Robert S. McGee
“Many of us are like the Christians at Corinth. We still try to obtain our significance the world’s way, through success and approval. Often, we look only to other believers rather than to Christ Himself. we learn to use the right christian words, claim divine power and guidance, and organize programs, and yet so often, our spiritual facade lacks depth and substance. Our spiritual activities become human efforts lacking the real touch of the mater. In effect, we live a lie.”
Ouch that is hard to hear, especially when it is true. How do I go about changing my focus from the praise of man (including myself) to the glory of God?
This was shown to me very clearly last night. I just found out that I didn’t make it to the final round of interviews for a promotion I applied for. When I was thinking it over last night one of the many, many thoughts that went through my head is who was I doing this for? Who was I trying to impress? Don’t get me wrong, that wasn’t my only motivation and I will apply for this position again, but why is that even a part of my motive? My reason on this earth has nothing to do with impressing those around me it has everything to do with God.
30 October 2009
By Amber
In Thoughts on Thursdays
Sorry about this being late I was on a plane most of yesterday and the Wi Fi at the termanal was SLOW.
Leave time for eachother.
I know we have all heard date your spouse, la de da. But in general our lives get so busy that we don’t even see eachother. Make sure your not over burdening yourselves with extra sports, projects and events so that you never see eachother. This is hard to do in a society that tells you to strive harder, achive faster, and do more so that you can ‘get ahead in life.’
Don’t forget that we are commited to God and eachother, that is what we said in our vows, not the world and its views.
Amber
23 October 2009
By Amber
In Green
~Use cloth instead of paper towels, this can save a lot of paper, manufacturing impact and chemicals. I understand there are somethings that you just need a paper towel for and that is fine but most everyday cleaning can be done with a towel or micro fiber cloth.
~Use cleaning concentrate as the basis for all of your cleaning products. If you look at your ingredients the first one is always water, what a waste of plastic to hold that extra water each time you buy a new bottle. Instead buy a concentrate that can make many bottles and use the same spray bottles over and over to mix the cleaners in. I use Shaklee and their one base can make, household cleaner, window cleaner, and a degreaser. Then when I empty the concentrate bottle recycle it!
~If you like to use pre-made cleaners buy ones with less harsh chemicals with recyclable containers.
~Use the dishwasher but fill it up!!! Believe it or new efficient dishwashers use less water than hand washing.
~Use laundry concentrate (less plastic because there is no water added) and biodegradable dryer sheets.
22 October 2009
By Amber
In Thoughts on Thursdays
“Watch what you say in public”
“The King of Queens” is a very funny show I’m not going to disagree, however it does it often at the expense of the husband, ouch!
In this post I want to encourage people to evaluate how they address each other in public. We need to make sure that even if there is something that needs to be said, its not said in front of everyone. Why do we feel the need to tear each other down with everyone watching, what good can this possibly do? Out of respect for your spouse bring these things to their attention in private.
