I am proud to announce my new blog - Designer's Original Preschool. I have been (and still am) a preschool teacher for a little over six years. It's truly a pleasure teaching little ones (ages 2-4). However, the two-year old age group has always been my favorite. Two year old is the age where they are beginning understand and learn new things. There are learning how to potty, talk, developing their personality, and so much more. With this blog, I am hoping to provide resources to preschool teachers and even parents that can be helpful. Please understand to be a preschool expert. However, with my years of experience, I would like to share my knowledge, my opinion, and my ideas. I think it's great to share what you know, because you never know who can benefit from it. So, please visit Designer's Original Preschool. Please keep in mind it's still under construction. Monday Graphic Comments Blessings to you!!

Psalm 119:33-40 (Amplified Bible) Teach me, O Lord, the way of Your statutes, and I will keep it to the end [steadfastly]. Give me understanding, that I may keep Your law; yes, I will observe it with my whole heart. Make me go in the path of Your commandments, for in them do I delight. Incline my heart to Your testimonies and not to covetousness (robbery, sensuality, unworthy riches). Turn away my eyes from beholding vanity (idols and idolatry); and restore me to vigorous life and health in Your ways. Establish Your word and confirm Your promise to Your servant, which is for those who reverently fear and devotedly worship You. Turn away my reproach which I fear and dread, for Your ordinances are good. Behold, I long for Your precepts; in Your righteousness give me renewed life. Graphics for Weekend Comments Blessings to you!!!

Photograph By: Jenna Welch It's time to crush satan like a piece of can because he is and forever will be) under our feet. He is a defeated foe!!! The God of peace reigns in our lives in all situations, circumstances, and so much more!!! It's the kind of peace that passes all understanding. Happpy WFW!!! Toia

No matter how many mistakes we may make in our lifetime, God will always see the best in us. Before, you were concieved in your mother's womb, He saw the best in you. Just like the song says, "....when everyone around you can only see the worst...," God will see the best. We are made in His image. And in everything God made, it was the best. Believe in yourself and know that you are not your behavior, your flaws, or imperfections!!! I hope that watching this video would bless you mind, body and soul!!!

"SO BE done with every trace of wickedness (depravity, malignity) and all deceit and insincerity (pretense, hypocrisy) and grudges (envy, jealousy) and slander and evil speaking of every kind. Like newborn babies you should crave (thirst for, earnestly desire) the pure (unadulterated) spiritual milk, that by it you may be nurtured and grow unto [completed] salvation, Since you have [already] tasted the goodness and kindness of the Lord." (1 Peter 2:1-3 amp) Twitter Background

"Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near." (Hebrews 10:24-25) BlogHop is a great way to fellowship with other bloggers as well as network. As you visit other bloggers, try to leave an encouraging comment, even if it's as simple as, "I am bloghopping!!! I enjoy my visit!! Enjoy your weekend!!" It's the thought that counts!1 So try to visit as many bloggers as you can and get connected!!!! Friday Graphic Comments Free Twitter Backgrounds Blessings to you!! Toia

"And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace [Who imparts all blessing and favor], Who has called you to His [own] eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will Himself complete and make you what you ought to be, establish and ground you securely, and strengthen, and settle you." (1 Peter 5:10 amp) Blessings to you!!! Toia

It's that time again.....the first day of school. Can you believe it!!! I'm not sure if I were ready or not. But, it doesn't matter because the time is now. I have three starting school today. Michael - it's his first day in middle school. And my little princess, Ketirah, who is in 2nd grade. Jonathan (my oldest) is being homeschooled. There are some parents who have children who are going to school for the very first time. I know that can be scary for both parent and child, especially when this is a clear sign that your little one is now a baby anymore. On this first day of school, I speak blessings on our children as well as the teachers. I pray for the new friends they will meet, new adventures they may encounter, their new school, and everything else that will make their first day of school a great day. And most of all, no weapon formed against our children, their friends, their teachers, their buses, or anything or anyone else that can try to attempt to h...

"The Lord also will be a refuge and a high tower for the oppressed, a refuge and a stronghold in times of trouble (high cost, destitution, and desperation). And they who know Your name [who have experience and acquaintance with Your mercy] will lean on and confidently put their trust in You, for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek (inquire of and for) You [on the authority of God's Word and the right of their necessity]." (Psalm 9:9-10) Amplified Version These scriptures really popped out at me. Knowing that I can confidently put my trust in the Lord, can definitely keep me steadfast in my faith. And He has never forsaken those who seek or inquire of Him. It's blessing to know that someone, who is able to the exceedingly, abundantly far above anything I can ask or think, has my back. Blessings, Peace, and Confidence to you!!! Toia

This edition of Thankful Thursday I am thankful for God's promises. "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful," (Hebrews 10:23). God is faithful to come through on His Promises. Just like He promises an abundant life through His Son Jesus and by the power of the Holy Spirit (The Comforter, The Helper) that works through us. I am thankful for everlasting life. " For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life," (John 3:16). I am thankful for my benefits that God has promised me. "Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: (1). Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, (2). Who redeems your life from destruction, (3). Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, (4). Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle's," (Psal...

"Don't be concerned about the outward beauty that depends on fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God." (1 Peter 3:3-4) This goes along with my previous post - Beauty Quotes. Happy WFW!!! Blessings to you!! Toia

We are beautiful!!! We are made in our Father's image. We are fearfully and wonderfully made...His Original Creation...A Designer's Original!!! Beauty can be in our dreams, our personality, our integrity, and our hearts. Do not allow anyone to tell you---that you're not beautiful or that you don't matter. That is a lie from the pits of hell!!! God took time to make you, to conceive you in your mother's womb for a purpose...for a plan. God look at you and said, "It is good." We are and forever beautiful people in Christ. Amen and amen!!! So, here are few quotes about beauty to inspire, encourage, and empower. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. -- Margaret Wolfe Hungerford Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart. -- Kahlil Gibran Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. -- Confucius Far away in the sunshine are my highest inspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see the beauty, believe in them and try to ...

James Howard - author of "What So Proudly We Hailed." Check out his book an excerpt at amazon.com. It's a must read. James Howard is a man of God, who is doing what God has purposed in his life. Let's show him our support. Image by Amazon.com Product Description from Amazon.com One family, one old boat, one test of faith to stay alive. Imagine what would happen if eighty percent of the United States were without power for three or four months. All banking and commercial transfers locked up; funds inaccessible. Wholesale and retail distribution shut down; no computers to manage sales. Passenger and freight lines grind to a halt; no electricity for the fuel pumps. No cell phone or landline service; systems down indefinitely. And the worst aspect of all; a total breakdown of law and order. This is the setting of James Howard's novel, What So Proudly We Hailed. The unthinkable has happened; a limited nuclear missile strike has destroyed the power grid beyond any immed...

Psalm 20 May the Lord answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings. Selah May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. We will shout for joy when you are victorious and will lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the Lord grant all your requests. Now I know that the Lord saves his anointed; he answers him from his holy heaven with the saving power of his right hand. Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm. O Lord, save the king! Answer us when we call! Have a bless weekend!!!!

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I am thankful for various trials. I am thankful that devil is so afraid of me (a woman of God) that he's trying everything in his little power to hinder the plan God has for me. Not knowing, with his ignorant self that his tactics and his devices cannot harm me. Because the God I serve promise me that "no weapon formed against me shall prosper..." The devil messing with me....gives me confidence to know that I am doing something right by the Kingdom of God. And for this reason I..."Count it all joy when I fall into various trials,..." because trials make me stronger in God, through His Son, Jesus, and by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit. I refuse to moved by circumstance, my current situation, and most of all my feelings. Because I know without a shadow of doubt "that the testing of my faith produces patience. And I will always "let patience have its perfect work, that I may be perfect and complete (made whole), lacking nothing." If I have to ...

"With long life I will satisfy him, And show him My salvation." (Psalm 91:16) This is a picture of my two cousins and my granddaddy. Their birthdays always fall in the last week of July. However, my handsome granddaddy celebrated his 85th birthday on July 25th. That's such a blessing....hence my scripture choice..."With long life I will satisfy him, And show him My salvation." (Psalm 91:16) Happy WFW!!

There are times when I get frustrated, aggravated, overwhelmed or have those moments of despair when things don't seem to be going quite right...at the same time I try not to waddle in it...Because I must and have to keep in mind the God I serve. He is the God who takes away through the power of the Holy Spirit every feeling of despair, frustration, aggravation, and so on. He doesn't want us to carry around such feelings that would hinder our faith in Him. Feelings such as those are mere distractions. Distractions that can keep our eyes not fixed on Jesus. Now, don't get me wrong, we are entitled to have those feelings because after all, we are only human. However, just to waddle in it and stay in that place far away from God and not allowing the power of the Holy Spirit to destroy those feelings so that you can breakthrough and go forth in victory is another thing. Hebrews 12:1 says, ".....let us lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily ensnares us and...