Gayla's Magazine

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The February Newsletter

Men of the Year

A very special honor was given to my oldest brother Alan. He was chosen to be one of the Men of the Year by the Hood County News in Granbury Tx!  I am proud of him.... he is my hero and a real christian.

He's the second one on the right. Everybody loves him, and he's a great Pastor too. He's smart, funny and we talk often. I love my big brother much!! He pastors Generations Church in Granbury Texas. 

Feeding the hungry runs deep in us... we 'kids' remember being hungry as kids in Africa.

A Dog Day...

A first ....

                 someone donated their dog.  Left him in his crate setting on our property.  Poor dog.

What on earth do we do with him?  Our daughter found him..... I just don't know....we have so much 'dog history' ....at the end of a busy day.. I just don't know  :/ . He seems well behaved, had a blanket in his crate.

The Gkids have to be asked... My granddaughter told me a couple weeks ago after the Prince episode. "MiMi you need a fish!"

2012

It's time for my first sermon to the RMA Leaders,and the thoughts coming have been deep and wide!  I pray the Lord will bless and use this to help women.  It's going to be thought provoking, deep thinking and prophetic I pray. Can you fill this out without hearing the sermon? 

Jeremiah 29:11

King James Version (KJV)

 ¹¹For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

The Message (MSG)

I know what I'm doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.

Amplified Bible (AMP)

¹¹For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome.

I know the __________________________ I have for you!

1.     I Know _______________________________________you were born for.

Do you know?______________________________________________________

2.     I Know _________________________ I designed you to become.

Do you know?_______________________________________________________

3.     I Know what __________________________ I gave to you

Do you know? ______________________________________________________

4.     I Know  _______________ I planted you to use them

Do you know? ______________________________________________________

5.     I Know ____________________ I chose you.

Do you know? ______________________________________________________

6.     I Know ________________ I am positioning you to ____________________

Do you know? _______________________________________________________

 

Plans to Bless you…..

1.     Your life must be _______________________________________________

2.     Your life must __________________________________________________

3.     Your life ______________________________________________________

And to give you a Hope…..

H   ________________________________________________________________

O _________________________________________________________________

P _________________________________________________________________

E _________________________________________________________________

 

And a Future……

Past ______________________________________________________________

Present ____________________________________________________________

Future_____________________________________________________________

The kingdom of God does not consist in talk, but in power, that is, in works and practice. God loves the 'doers of the word' in faith and love, and not the 'mere hearers,' who, like parrots, have learned to utter certain expressions with readiness.  Martin Luther

The first step to follow God’s directives is to obey.....

                                       for it is in our choices that shows who we truly are. 

 

 

Gonna Get It Done!

If I don't make a list I forget half of what I'm to do for the day!  There are so many distractions that could pull me off track that a written word keeps me going toward the forward goals daily. With different responsibilities to be taken care of in completely different locations -I must stay focused to accomplish all.

Hmmmm sounds like another 'written word' that keeps me on track!  The Bible.  If I don't read it I can easily get distracted and run down 'rabbit trails' of negative thoughts and bad decisions.  It's my map for life, my compass for direction and my promise book to remind the devil when he tries his mental war games on me.Oh and so much much more in my life.

Now.... off to the races and to conquer the spineless pygmies! 

 

My Uncle Robert...

My Uncle Robert passed away.... the funeral is today... my thoughts and prayers are with my family in Ohio.

TALLMADGE, OH – January 18, 2012. Bro.  Robert D. Trapani, age 72, went home to be with the Lord January 18, 2012. Robert was born May 4, 1939 in New York City, N.Y. to Domonic J. Trapani and Elsie Trapani Wilson. Robert is survived by his wife, Hilda Latta Trapani of 55 years; sons, Geoffrey Scott (Julie), Anthony Michael (Donna); daughters, Julia Renee Rose (Hugh) and Andrea Lynn Robinette (Mark); grandchildren, Alexandra Trapani, Abigail, Molly and Robert Trapani, David and Andrew Rose, Nathanael, Elizabeth, Benjamin, Rebekah, Anna, Gideon and Valiant Robinette; brother, Carl (Barb) Trapani. He was preceded in death by sons, David Mark and Nathan Paul and granddaughter, Emily Noel.

Bro. Trapani was a minister for 48 years and an international speaker and counselor. He was a member of both Mensa and Intertel. The most frequent remarks spoken of Robert Trapani were “He changed or saved my life, he gave me hope.” He loved people and loved teaching them to love the Almighty God and to love themselves – He leaves a big hole on this earth. We rejoice with him and mourn our loss, for he was without embellishment, a great man who touched those he met with wisdom and compassion.

 

RMA Prayer and Praise 2012

Last night was the Role Models of America Praise and Praise service  for women....for 2012.  And it was GLORIOUS! The doors were opened at 4 pm for prayer and ended at almost 9pm.  Heaven came down and every lady who attended was so blessed. The fire of the Holy Ghost fell in the room, just like the Upper Room in Jerusalem!

Prayers for our President, all governmental branches, the leadership in the coming elections, for our community leaders, our business owners, schools, authorities, spiritual leadership, husbands, fathers, sons, mothers, daughters, grandparents.  We prayed for protection for our children, growth in the Lord, healthy in 2012, no drugs no alcohol, no abandonment, no abuse, no abductions on any of them.  We prayed for women in need, marriage issues, sickness, unforgiveness, bitterness, sins, financial problems, and living conditions.  We prayed for NL all teachers, hostesses, choir members, security, and for the Pastor's.  Pastors blessings, encouragement, strength in battles, wisdom, for others to hold their hands up, their children, their homes, their witness, their ministries.  We prayed for RMA and it's ministries, it's influence, it's goals, it's needs, it's impact in the world. We prayed for the spiritual warfare that is going on around the world, the missionaries, the gospel to go forward in power and authority.We prayed the Word over every part of a RMA woman's life, from the inward to the outward. We prayed for homeless woman and career women, rich women and poor alike..... we prayed for so many things I can't remember it all now!

Prayers for those who ask us to pray for them on Facebook. We had prayer requests from Thailand, England, Arkansas, Louisiana and all over Texas!

I know Heaven was bombarded and our prayers are living on... 2012 has been prayed over in every possible way we could think of! It was AWESOME.  I saw widows, and elderly women, middle aged and young moms, singles and divorced and teenage girls all crying out to God - flaming the fire for revival in our land.

2012.... we are ready for you! It's all under the Blood of Jesus before anything even happens! We know that God has plans for each lady that was there.  Jeremiah 29:11.... I know the plans I have for You says the Lord.  We planned this service and worked our prayer plan well... now it's all in God's hands how this year will go.  To God be the Glory in advance!

Cauliflower..... the new starch for healthy eating!

This vegetable has only had one description over the years, 'cauliflower with cheese sauce'. But when potatoes and rice no longer are the starch at meals something has to take their place!  What! no rice?  yes my friends no more rice... if you are a diabetic.... no more rice. or at least tiny portions only.  Now I don't know about your man, but mine does not eat tiny portions of anything!

So cauliflower and I have become friends.  I've learned to stir fry it only until crisp tender.... add Parmesan cheese and let it melt over the top slightly.  Or stir fry slightly and add spicy salsa. Or stir fry slightly and add bacon pieces and fresh tomato and basil. Nice!

Or boil it thoroughly and mash it good with butter and sour cream.  Now that's good stuff!

Or boil until crisp tender and mash slightly  (it's called ricing it) and add a little butter and voile it's something that passes for rice under a delicious meat dish.

Using it in casseroles is passable instead of potatoes.

Cauliflower.... I'm still exploring it's uses.

Cauliflower is an
excellent source of vitamins C
and K.   It is also a very good
source of potassium, fiber,
phosphorus, and B vitamins.  
Cauliflower is a good source of
the trace mineral boron.  

Cauliflower and other vegetables
in the cruciferous family, including
cabbage, contain compounds that may help prevent cancer. Studies have shown that their compounds stop enzymes from activating cancer-causing agents in the body, and they increase the activity of enzymes that disable and eliminate carcinogens.

www.everynutrient.com

 

Chocolate Cake for Diabetics!

I am always on the hunt for special sweets for my darling... diabetics have to be very careful about desserts.  Those that are sugar free AND LOW CARB.  I found this at Walmart and thought I would try it...

yes it looks just like the regular type....

He loved it (and I did too)  It tastes just like the 'real thing'.  It was a sweet ending to a long day! I am going back to buy some more!  I will keep this on hand for sure!  Diabetics rejoice..... but only eat it in small slices!!

Today....

Al last.... most of the house is unpacked!  All the boxes that are left belong to my office!  Downsizing goes slowly as each box gets sorted into different  boxes - keep or take to RMA. 

My office is piled high.... but it's nice to have the rest of the  house in order.  It's been a busy 7 day period to juggle ministry jobs, family and friends, and unpacking too.  And several projects that are being birthed right now...

A funeral of a dear saint of God - Eloise Herrin's mother passed away. It was the sweetest funeral I have ever been to! We'll see you in the Morning MawMaw!!

A wedding of a young man I have watched grow up... so tall and handsome now in his Navy uniform with his medals.  His wedding was beautiful and special. 

Entertained two different sets of guests over 3 days... served dinner in our home (first time to guests and it all turned out good).  My kitchen works just the way I imagined that it would with entertaining.

Now for some time with my daughter to catch up on her world...

It's gonna be a good day!