Queen Jen's Gems

 When you think about your to-do list, what comes to mind? Maybe your list includes cleaning or another chore around the house, running errands, calling someone, or completing a task for work. However, have you ever thought of adding some of these on your list: do nothing, smile, go outside, get fresh air, do one thing for someone else today, drink water, or exercise. Now, you may include some of these things already like exercise and going outside (these are included on my list a lot, especially when I can get a walk in outside!). In looking at the latter items on the list, you notice some of them may involve simple things and ways we can take care of ourselves. You see, I love making to-do lists 💜!! In recent weeks though, I have looked at my list with a new set of eyes. I am realizing I don't have to do everything in one day and it doesn't have to be long to be effective. Three things done well can be better than five things written down and only one thing got done. It defi...

 When we think about new, we may think about a new year, new day, new possessions or a new look. Those can definitely be good. However, I'm learning that new doesn't always mean something we can see with our physical eyes. New may mean a new mindset, a new attitude, a new outlook, a new routine. I'm learning that new can begin at any time of the day 💖. When we give our lives to Jesus and begin to live for him, we are made new (II Corinthians 5:17). The Scripture mentions that the old is gone and the new has come. Each day, we should be changing for the better. The past can be put behind us. It's not that it ever happened, but we don't have to let it determine how we live now. You may be wondering what are some things that can be made new. Let's take a few minutes to talk about them 😊. One thing that can be made new is our thoughts. Our thoughts are so powerful and direct our daily decisions. We can't always control every thought that comes in our mind, but...