Aging - Sometimes You Just Have to Laugh About It

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Oiling the Rusty Parts by Pastor Carol L. Morris, Guest Blogger

Dorothy's oil brought life back to the Tin Man

Renew your spirit with the love of God and the oil of His anointing.


Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. 2 Tim. 1:6

A Prophetic Message 


You look at your past and the things that you accomplished before and you wonder where the fire and ability went. You consider the experiences that you had in my spirit and the joy you felt and you yearn to have these once again.

My child I have not forsaken you! I have not taken my anointing away from you. You have simply allowed these things of power to become rusted over time. It does not mean that these things no longer work, you have just not put them into practice for some time now.

So as you are looking to me now to rise up once again and to experience my presence once again, you must start turning those things that have become old. Come back in my presence child and let my oil pour over you again.

Come and let me show you the way. Start now by taking your eyes off yourself and looking to others. As you begin to pour out again, the water of life that is inside of you will begin to flow again. For far too long now you have looked only at your own needs and conflicts. This has caused your spirit to dry up and my anointing to wane in your life.

If you hunger to sense my power again, then pour out to others! As you reach out your hand in love, my anointing will come once again and you will feel life in your bones. The rusty parts that have been dormant will begin to turn and they will resonate with a new life in your spirit.

So begin now by submitting to me and then look and see who you can pour out to. Slowly and quickly you will feel that stirring in your spirit again and you will be reminded of the joy you once felt in my presence. Come child and tap into the blessing that I have for you.

About Pastor Carol:

Pastor Carol L. Morris is the founder of Morris Ministries. She is a dedicated mother, a hard worker in the community. Pastor Carol has been in the ministry for several years and for the last four years the Lord directed her to spiritually and physically feed the UN reached; one person at a time, with his word and bread.

Minister Carol also serves as a board member with Spiritual Growth Ministries, The National Association of Professional Women and The Southfield, Michigan Housing Commission.

What to Do When You Find Yourself Making Excuses Not to Exercise

"Excuses are for losers. Winners find a way to press past the pain and manifest the Reign!" - Shelita Williams, Motivational Speaker and author of How to Reign in Life.

If you've been making excuses for not exercising, know that you're not alone. Even though I'm on an active quest to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle, I sometimes allow myself to get in a rut. Then, I make lots of excuses for being sedentary.  I felt convicted today though, when I looked at the last page of the 2011 wall calendar provided courtesy of my health insurer (and former employer), HAP.  Each month has tips for people "my age" and above on how to stay healthy.  As a bonus, they also included a January 2012 calendar and the following are tips they offer for combating Couch Potato-itis:

"I'm Too Busy" Write down time to exercise in your daily calendar.  Send yourself an e-mail or a voice message reminding you to take an activity break every day.

"It Bores Me" Choose several activities you enjoy and alternate them on different days.  walking, stationary bikes, swimming, dancing, skating, snowshoeing, weight lifting, aerobics classes.

"I'm Too Tired" You'll have more energy if you get regular activity.


"It's Expensive" Outside of the cost of a good pair of shoes, walking and jogging are free.

"I'm Too Old" No matter what your age, activity will help control your weight and improve balance, mobility and flexibility.  If you've been a jogger most of your life, you may need to start walking.  Switch from aerobics classes to yoga or tai chi.  Play doubles tennis instead of singles.

"It's Too Dark, Too Cold, Too Hot" That's why they make gyms and indoor shopping malls for walking.

"I'm So Far Out of Shape It's Hopeless"  Take a class for people who have weight or fitness issues.

SOURCE: Health Alliance Plan of Michigan  LiveWell Mid-Life Calendar Tips

*Always consult your physician before starting any fitness programs. 

Here's some advice from HGTV regular Sharon Anderson and Theresa Henn on how to throw a holiday cookie exchange party. Learn how to make recipe card invitations, a garland of gingerbread men and how to trim the Christmas tree for the party.

Invitations not only announce the party, but they also serve as recipe books. Include blank recipe cards and have guests write some of their favorite recipes on the cards. At the party, guests can exchange cards and collect recipes in their invitation books.

Create a tasty decoration for the party by baking up a wreath of gingerbread men cookies. Use a drinking straw to punch holes in the hands of the cookies before baking.

After baking, string the cookies together with a ribbon and hang them from the fireplace or other area.

Make a centerpiece for the table by decorating a small artificial Christmas tree with miniature cookie cutters and kitchen gadgets. The miniatures are available at most craft stores.

Send guests home with a unique and tasty treat this year, and give them a head start on preparing for next year's cookie party, by making cookie-cutter fudge favors. Buy large copper cookie cutters in the shape of Christmas trees and other holiday favorites, and place the cutters on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Fill the cookie cutters with a favorite flavor of fudge, and decorate the fudge while it's still warm, using candies and other toppings.

After the fudge has cooled, wrap the cookie cutters in cellophane and give to guests to take home. Then they can use the cutters to make cookies to bring to next year's party.