A Good Morning Message for Sensational Living after 60!

Good glorious morning to all! Today is the day the Lord has made! Let us be glad and rejoice in it. 

Is that hard for you this morning? Jesus knows, and He understands and He is there with you to help you. He asks, "Will you trust me even now. Will you trust me with the path of My choice for your life?" He understands how sometimes we just do not understand what is going on. That's why there is a scripture that addresses this condition. It's found in Proverbs 3:5.

{Flowers for you! From Him in your honor!}

Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord

with all your heart and mind

and do not rely on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge Him,

and He will direct your paths.

Enjoy your journey,

Blessings,

Joan

Sensational Living after 60! What Jesus did for Me!

 Oh what a difference Jesus made in my life! I once was a little mouse who lived in a house robe, curlers and slippers. Much dismayed and much depressed.

Now I am a King's daughter, all glorious within and without! Jesus delivered me from the pit of destruction and crowned me with tender mercies and loving kindness!!!

Amazing Grace!!!

PS What Jesus has done for me, He will do for you!!!

Blessings,
Joan

LET HEAVEN FILL YOUR THOUGHTS

LET HEAVEN FILL YOUR THOUGHTS! 

Colossians 3:2

Let heaven fill your thoughts,

do not spend your time worrying

about things down here!

If we do, we will change! Our values and priorities will change. We will use our time, money and other resources more wisely. A higher priority will be placed on relationships. We will be energized and excited about our eternal life. 
And........we will be motivated to live a sensational life after 60 as we complete our journey here on earth! 

Enjoy your journey,
Blessings,
Joan

PS Get my book and read more.

CHANGING for Sensational Living after 60

Sensational Living after 60 for me is taking CHANGE. And change takes time. Change is breaking old habits and way of doing things in every area of our life.

I heard something in Prayer Group this week.
"While waiting on the changes you are praying and hoping for,{ in yourself and in others}, remain gracious and kind."

Remember, all things are possible with God!!!

Selah, pause and think on that!


Blessings,
Enjoy Your Journey!      
 Joan

Baby Boomers; Interesting Facts

After researching for my book, I discovered some interesting facts about my (our) generation, the Baby Boomers. What makes us unique is our approach to aging. In general, we desire to remain active and maintain our well-being. Most experts agree the way we live out the last third of our years will look very different from the historical image of senior citizens.

I believe our generation is going to revolutionize what it means to age in America. We are going to help pave the way for future generations into "sensational living after 60" !!!

Enjoy Your Journey,
Blessings,
Joan

After 60 and Staying Thankful !!!

After 60 and staying thankful! Can I get a witness?!?

Even though fall is my most favorite season of the year, my Mom would always need to call and say, "Joanie, don't miss fall". She knew I stayed so busy there was a good chance I may miss it.

When I do slow down I see the beautiful colors, smell the wonderful scents and feel the refreshing cool breeze. Thanksgiving wells up inside me and overflows!

I am your messenger today to say, don't miss fall! Even if you are suffering major challenges, give yourself permission to enjoy this season of thanksgiving.

God's instruction in Thes. 5:18 is to give thanks no matter what the circumstance may be.

Instead of regretting or resenting the way things are, thank God in all circumstances.

My personality is one which has to practice thanksgiving daily. When I discovered the awesome benefits I receive from giving thanks I made it a daily practice. Sometimes I name my blessings one by one. Sometimes I list them one by one.

Once my family and friends formed a Thankful Hearts Club. We made crafts together and at home. As we did this, we practiced giving thanks. It was a special, creative time of giving thanks!

This is the two major benefits of staying thankful:

1. Practicing thanksgiving will awaken you anew to the Lord's presence!
2. Practicing thanksgiving will release God's power in your life and circumstances!

This is what we need to live a sensational life after 60!

Let's do this together! Let's enjoy this season in a sensational, thankful way!

Enjoy your journey,
Blessings,
Joan

GOOD MORNING LORD!

Good morning friends and family!

There was a time in my life when every morning I would wake and say OH LORD IT'S MORNING! :0(

My life was changed when I began to say every morning GOOD MORNING LORD! :0)

Try it! It will change your life too!

Enjoy your journey!
Blessings,
Joan

Joan Malone : IF THE DEVIL DOESN'T LIKE IT HE CAN SIT ON A TACK!...

Joan Malone : IF THE DEVIL DOESN'T LIKE IT HE CAN SIT ON A TACK!...: IF THE DEVIL DOESN'T LIKE IT HE CAN SIT ON A TACK!!! That's a song my kids and I use to sing when things were tough! And I am...

IF THE DEVIL DOESN'T LIKE IT HE CAN SIT ON A TACK!!!

IF THE DEVIL DOESN'T LIKE IT HE CAN SIT ON A TACK!!!

That's a song my kids and I use to sing when things were tough! And I am singing it today!

(The following content are exerts from my book, Sensational Living after 60. You can order it on google.com/books.)

The devil does not like the idea of us, over 60, living a sensational life! He does not like the idea of us living a exciting and sensational life from here to eternity! He wants us to retire and sit down in a chair! He does not want us to be a greater blessing to our family. He wants us to become a sickly, complaining, self-centered, pitiful person. One who is old in spirit and having lost the zest for living. 

JESUS CHRIST in you and I is the hope of glory, the hope of our sensational life. The Word of God says, HE came to give us an abundant LIFE, full of glory! He wants us to live in hope, faith and love. Adding years gracefully and gratefully while remaining young in spirit, having a positive attitude and maintaining the zest for living! 

I heard a preacher say, "You can always tell the POWER of a TRUTH by how much opposition the devil levels against it!" So if you are experiencing opposition, say with me, devil if you don't like it you can sit on a tack!!! and.......stay!!!

Be encouraged today. Tell the devil where to go. And continue your journey!

Blessings,

Joan 

I AM COMING SOON!

In my book, Sensational Living after 60, I end with a poem written by my daughter, Tiffany. The title of the poem is, "Look up! Redemption Draws Near". She was very young when she wrote it, yet it holds such deep beautiful truth.

I wanted to share with you a portion of it today.

"Put down the things of least importance,

Keep My Word in your hearts and minds.

All the glories from above

in heaven you will find.

You people listen good.

tune your ears to My tone.

I am your Lord, and I am coming soon-

Coming to take you home." 

I thought it was interesting the words she highlighted in the poem: find, listen, home. 

The Bible says, Seek and you will find.

                          Do not merely listen to My word, do what it says.

                          Earth is our temporary residence, Heaven is our home!

Jesus is coming soon!!! To take us home!!! Let's put down the things of least importance!!!

Enjoy your journey!

Blessings,

Joan

It's Okay to Express Your Heart to God!

One thing I love about the book of Psalms is that the writers were very honest with God. They expressed their true hearts and feelings to God. Whether they were joyful, confident, distressed, depressed, angry, upset, or afraid, they wrote about it.

So.... it's okay to express our hearts to God as well. Every emotion you or I could ever experience seems to be mentioned in the Psalms. No matter what we are going through, I believe God wants to hear our inner most thoughts. A intimate relationship with God gets everything out in the open so we can be helped.

In my devotion this morning I came across Psalms 77; 2-10. A perfect example of expressing our heart to God. I am going to share with you the Message Bible version because for me, it is so read-able.

I found myself in trouble and went looking for my Lord;

my life was an open wound that would not heal.

When friends said, "everything will be alright," 

I did not believe a word they said.

I remember God - shake my head.

I bow my head - then wring my hands.

I'm awake all night - not a wink of sleep;

I can't even say what's bothering me.

I go over the days one by one,

I ponder the years gone by.

I strum my lute all through the night,

wondering how to get my life together.

Will the Lord walk off and leave us for good?

Will he never smile again/

Is his love worn threadbare?

Has His salvation promise burned out?

Has God forgotten His manners?

Has He angrily walked off and left us?

"Just my luck", I said. God goes out of business

just  the moment I need Him! 

Ever had those thoughts?

It's okay to express your heart to God,

in your conversation with Him. 

That is, if we finish this conversation like the writer does!

Once again I will go over what God has done in the past,

lay out on the table the ancient wonders;

I will ponder all the things He's accomplished,

and give a long, loving look at His acts.

Oh God! Your way is holy!

No god is great like You!

You are the God who makes things happen;

You showed everyone what You can do -

You pulled your people out of the worst kind of trouble,

You rescued the children of Jacob and Joseph.

v. 20 Hidden in the hands of Moses and Aaron,

You led your people like a flock of sheep! 

A true, close, intimate relationship with God gets everything out in the open so we can be helped. Try it and you will see!

After our true confession we must always remember and ponder the great things He has accomplished in the past! Try it and you will be encouraged!

Enjoy your journey,

Blessings,

Joan

PREPAREDNESS: Physically

There are so many areas to cover in preparing physically. I must say your physical preparedness is dependent on your spiritual and mental preparedness. Because... learning to handle stress NOW, before a crisis, is so important. We need to learn to TRUST The Lord more and OBEY His leading NOW.
Amen? Amen!

Physical preparedness represents becoming self-sustaining, food preservation and storage, financial investing, and seeking God NOW for the completion of your healing (girding yourself with physical strength as the Virtuous Woman in Prov. 31) and learning natural remedies through foods and herbs.

For help in this area refer back to the websites I listed in my previous post. God will lead you and help you answer your specific "what if" questions. I will share with you some simple steps which helped me in food storage:

Preparedness is just a matter of deciding to do it,

and then taking small frequent steps.

• Store up 20%. Example: If you buy $100.00 worth of groceries us $20.00 for your food or supply storage. 
• Set a food storage goal of 3 months. The tool called the LDS Food Storage Calculator can help in understanding what this looks like. See http//lds.about.com.
• List 5 breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Plan meals around staples. Our reason for this is they are building blocks for hundreds of foods. A handful of dried beans, along with some broth and a few vegetables make a good filling soup. Also, with flour and oil you have biscuits, pancakes, tortillas, etc. For storage information goggle Shelf Life Studies. You will find the shelf life of food is a lot longer than you thought. Go to Food and Drug Administration articles, also http://www.whatcom.wsu.edu/family/facts/shelflif.htm
• Before buying, know that the price is right. For most of us food storage will be accomplished on a tight budget. Speaking of that, I learned to put a bag of chips back on the shelf and buy a pound of beans for storage. Sometimes, for the cost of chips and I can buy several pounds when on sale.

To be self-sustaining there are many "what if" questions to be answered. Just like it says above: decide to begin your preparation and take small frequent steps. 

I am giving you just a few thoughts on preparedness. There is so much more. REMEMBER, you must make sure your trust is in the Lord and not your own preparedness. Pattern your preparedness according to His guidance. Listen to what He puts in your heart for you and your family and do not use only your own reasoning power. Prov. 16:3

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Enjoy your journey,

Blessings,

Joan

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PREPAREDNESS: Socially

Are we (Americans) prepared socially in the event of a crisis? The Congressman I spoke of in the beginning post says no. I agree with him. One thing for sure we will need family and friends working together to survive a major crisis.

Our preparedness should involve our immediate family, extended family and friends. It means, identifying gifts, talents and resources within each of them.

To accomplish this one exercise I did was gathering my two daughters and nieces around my dining table.The 12 places were full. All precious, talented, strong young women. ALL Christians I might add. PTL! We identified teachers, (special ed., children adult and Bible teachers), a nurse, mission minds and supporters, home and office organizers, a bus driver, cooks, hunters, cowgirls, dancer/body builder, and hairdresser,  I was amazed what resources we had around my table! Their assignment was to begin thinking about how they would respond and function in their gifts and talents in the event of a crisis to help others. For example, my daughter, the nurse is collecting first aid supplies, medications, and general medical supplies. My second daughter, the outdoors lady is learning from her dad hunting skills, horse training and the benefits of wild herbs. She is also collecting tools she will need to do so.
Their scripture is Prov. 22:3 A prudent man or woman sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.

Keep in mind preparedness can be fun-filled activities for the whole family!
Don't worry, Trust in the Lord and let Him help you begin to plan, prepare and stay informed!

Enjoy your journey,
Blessings,
Joan

PREPAREDNESS: Be Ready Websites

A little squirrel storing up for the winter!
Natures example of preparedness! :)

PREPAREDNESS: Be Ready

Prepare                      Plan                 Stay Informed

Preparedness websites:

{Type in these key search words and you will see all kinds of sites}

Preparedness

Emergency Management

30 Day Food Supply

Food Storage

Some of my favorites:

·        www.thesurvivalmom.com
This link doesn't seem to work. Just google it and you will find.

It is great info on getting your family ready and printer friendly

·        www.frugalliving.about.com

·        www.lds.about.com

Click under Topics: Food & Emergency Prep

See: Food Storage Calculator

·        www.preparednesspro.com

·        www.nationalprepardnessproclamation '
This link doesn't seem to work. Just google it and you will find.

·        www.ready.gov

·        www.redcross.com

·        www.fema.com

·        www.ehow.com
Good How-Tos

Recommended reading: Becoming the Woman God Wants Me to Be; by Donna Partow. This book is a 90 day guide to living the Proverbs 31 life. It is a holistic plan including all areas of your life; physical, social, mental and spiritual. Read it and KNOW YOUR VALUE!

Your Journey to PREPAREDNESS, Mentally

We are going to talk about being prepared mentally in the event of a crisis.
Your mental PREPAREDNESS is of course dependent on your spiritual preparedness. If you missed this post it is the one just before this.

It is also dependent on some challenging, provocative questions and answers, what I call the "what if" questions and answers, and some real pearls of wisdom.

"What if" Questions:

What if we have no gas or power to cook with?
What if we have no power to open canned foods?
What if we do not have google to get our answers?
What if Walmart shelves are empty?
What if we do not have clean water?
What if you need to feel a large group of people?
What are the staple foods? What is the building block of foods?
What if we had to flee our home in short notice?
What if we were away from home and had to hike back?

These are just a few questions to consider in your planning and preparing. This is a way to prepare mentally in the event of a crisis so that we are not caught completely off guard.

Some real pearls of wisdom (I found in my research and study)

Make sure you trust is in The Lord and not your own preparedness. Pattern your preparedness according to His direction. Listen to what He puts in your heart. Do not use only your reasoning power. Prov. 16:3.

Find alternate methods of doing things. Answer the "what if" questions.

Decide ahead of time, before a crisis arrives, how you will react in a given situation.

Simplify your lifestyle. Learn to so no to things that do not help develop your preparedness.

Learn to spend time with your family without any superficial entertainment and distractions.

Learn to enjoy simple pleasure from the smallest things, having joy and happiness that doesn't come from creature comforts or entertainment.

Enjoy the journey of preparedness. Do not become compulsive/obsessive. Slow the beating of your heart, calm down, lean back on The Lord and breathe. This is an opportunity to learn, grow and to CHANGE for the better.

Be blessed!
Joan

Resource material: Principles of Self-Sufficiency by the Survival Mom and comments by Joan Malone

In the morning I will give you a list of websites which will help you be ready. They will help you prepare, plan and stay informed. See you then!

Your Journey to PREPAREDNESS Spiritually

ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD!














We are going to talk about preparing SPIRITUALLY for a crisis. I believe this is where PREPAREDNESS must begin. Your journey to preparedness is dependent on YOUR personal relationship with God. He has given us everything we need through Christ Jesus and the Power of His Spirit. Your journey is dependent on YOUR personal relationship because Preparedness will be tailored made for you and your family, around where you are, what you have and what you need.

This was and is my scripture as I began and continue my journey:

Proverbs 16:3 Commit your way to Him and He will cause your thoughts to be His and will establish your plans. 

Commit your journey to Him and He will guide you each day with simple and creative ways to prepare. You are not alone in this endeavor! The Lord your God is with you. This is what the bible tells us in:

Joshua 1:9,
Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord you God is with you wherever you go. 

We must not give in to fear nor be overwhelmed with the thought of preparedness. We need to take steps of action in spite of it. When God spoke this to Joshua, who was up against great enemies, He wasn't telling him not to feel fear, He was telling him not to let fear hold him back.

This is your beginning step toward preparedness. Prepare spiritually, if you don't know Christ, I pray you come to know Him. He is the way to our Lord God Almighty. Also, we when we come to know Him as our Savior and Lord He gives us His Holy Spirit who is with us and in us. Holy Spirit will comfort us, strengthen us and help us on this journey. If you know Christ, I pray you come to know Him better. That you see and hear Him more clearly in your everyday life. And, I pray you are set free to follow His divine will for your life! In Jesus name I pray!

Enjoy your journey,
Blessings,
Joan

Are You Trying to Make Major Changes in Your Life?

If you are trying to make major changes in your life, please go to my blog, sensationallivingafter60.com and read all my posts on CHANGE. I pray you are encouraged to never give up! With God all things are possible!!! Believe in Him and in the supernatural!

Enjoy your journey,
Blessings,
Joan

PREPAREDNESS: Lessons from the Bible

As I began my journey toward preparedness I first looked to the Bible. The lessons I found are in the following scriptures:

Proverbs 6:6-8 Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways and be wise.

Matthew 25:1-13 The story of the ten virgins, five were wise and five were foolish.

Genesis 41:1-39 Joseph prepared for a hard time and saves many lives.

Proverbs 31 The virtuous woman was compelled by love for her family to prepare for their future. She uses her gifts, talents and wisdom in fulfilling and productive ways. She draws her strength from the Lord and lays down her life for those she loves.

Matthew 25:14-28 The sowing of our talents, wisely investing our financial resources for such a time as this.

Matthew 24:40-42 ABOVE ALL, you must be ready at all times, for Jesus will come when least expected.

Is preparedness essential? I heard many of you say yes. I believe it is too, especially after reading these scriptures. I believe  preparedness is a positive character trait that God desires to develop in our lives.  So..... along with me commit your journey to The Lord and He will guide you.

Enjoy your journey,
Blessings,
Joan

Happy 4th of July!!!

 

It's just James and I at home this weekend. The girls and grands all have plans and if they are happy we are happy! Right? Lol!

I made a great lite dessert for our celebration. I mixed 1 cup of lite cool whip, 1 cup of Greek yogurt and 1 cup of chopped strawberries and bananas. Poured into a graham cracker crust and froze. It is yummy! 

Wondering what else we are having? Spicy honey barbecue chicken, grilled sausage, cooked cabbage, black-eyed peas and corn bread muffins. Sound good?

We hope you have a very blessed holiday and enjoy the whole weekend!

Love, Joan

Is PREPAREDNESS Essential?

PREPAREDNESS is a word we are hearing these days. That is, preparing for a crisis in America. There are so many threats of crisis: the effects of a divided nation, terrorism, economic disorder, and natural disaster. There is the threat of losing power, water, the value of the dollar and transportation.

In my search I found a national proclamation on preparedness. It begins by saying, "preparedness is an essential element of a resilient and secure nation". The proclamation was written and signed by the President in 2009. In fact September 4, 2009 was declared National Preparedness Month.

The part which applies to us is it underscores the responsibility of individuals, families and communities to do their part before an emergency. It encourages all Americans to take time to prepare and educate themselves about potential disasters.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) supports and promotes citizen education and grassroots preparedness efforts. We are even hearing the word preparedness now in some churches which are forming co-ops and making preparation for a  potential crisis as a church family.

I began thinking about preparedness after sitting in a meeting with a US Congressman. The question was asked, "Congressman, what do you think the future of America holds"? He skirted the question but did say, "I do not know what the future holds but I do know Americans are not prepared. Not just in a self-sustaining way, but neither spiritually, mentally nor socially".

Thus began my journey.
Is PREPAREDNESS essential? The question for today. Pray, be wise and listen.

I pray your journey becomes a great blessing, motivation and opportunity to learn, grow and to change. Remember, that's what the word crisis means for those who love and trust Jesus and Father God. An opportunity to learn, grow and change. :)

Blessings, Joan

Lift Up Your Hearts (and arms) in Praise!

This is my last week at physical therapy. It has been a GOOD experience because God says, ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR MY GOOD.

I must say there is one exercise they taught me that hurts! It is called the Wall Angel Wings Stretch. It looks like the diagram above. So.... this is what I do to make it easier; I lift up my heart in praise and spread my wings of worship, holding that position ten counts.

All the exercises are designed to improve my poor posture. Poor posture is causing severe neck pain and a heavy feeling head. I made a promise today to God and to Amy, my physical therapist, I will be consistent with these exercises at home on my own, I want to be the best I can be in this aging season of my life.

Yes, the changes I am having to make are hard, uncomfortable and painful. But, in the long run they will help me to live a sensational life from here to eternity I am so hoping for.

God bless you as you continue to CHANGE for the better in your season of life!

Enjoy Your Journey,
Joan

Living in a State of Gratitude

In my book, Sensational Living after 60, there is a chapter called, Living in a State of Gratitude. I share how gratitude flowing with words of thanksgiving, will get us through each day in a joyful way.

Psalms 116:17 Amplified Bible

I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving

and I will call on the name of the Lord.

When difficulties come it is an offering of sacrifice to live in a state of gratitude. That's when I open my Bible to Psalms 103: 2-5, which says:

Bless the Lord, O my soul

and forget not all His benefits-

It is He who forgives all my sins, 

heals my diseases, 

redeems my life from the pit and corruption,

It is He who beautifies, dignifies and crowns me

with loving-kindness and tender mercies, Who satisfies my mouth
with good so that my youth is renewed like the eagles, 
[strong, overcoming and soaring]!!!

There is always so much to be thankful for, even when there are adverse circumstances! Amen? Amen! 

Get my book today and read more! You can get it on line at Createspace.com/4902822 or Amazon.com/books. 

Enjoy Your Journey!

Blessings,

Joan

Physical Challenges after 60

At the age of 62 I find myself with several physical challenges. I thank God for physicians and I can TRUST HIM to work through them as I seek answers. I also thank God for His Holy Spirit. A physician knows only what I tell them which determines blood work and tests. This becomes their case history data for me.  Holy Spirit will search things that are hidden, deeper things, God's complete case history data. So, you and I need both, physicians and God's Holy Spirit to meet our physical challenges. As we consult with both, God will work in the over all and reveal various techniques of personal application. And.... glory to God, He will give us the power to perform these techniques!

1 Corthinians 2: 10 Amplified Bible
The Holy Spirit searches diligently, exploring and examining everything, even sounding the profound things of God, the divine counsels and things hidden beyond mans scrutiny. 

Hallelujah!!! We are not alone on our journey to health and wholeness. God is with us and we will find solutions and techniques designed especially for you and I.

I must say in closing. What worked for me in the past I am finding does not work now. So as you find your solutions be willing to change. A perfect example is, five years ago I had budging disc in my upper spine causing horrible neck pain. With physical therapy the budging disc went back into place. This condition has returned and I have horrible neck pain once again. I began doing the exercises I learned in physical therapy the last episode and applying heat, etc. This did not help. I needed new techniques for this particular occasion, which I learned last week at physical therapy. My sitting position, sleeping position and standing position must change. God is good and is with me as I am doing these various techniques of personal application. I can do this because WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!

Enjoy Your Journey!

Peace and blessings to you and yours, Joan

RELAX !

Are you tense, tight and stiff? As a result, are you experiencing muscle pain, jaw pain, or headaches? 

Are you disappointed, hurt and confused? If so, fear not and do not be dismayed for the Lord Your God is with you!  Just RELAX! 

To relax means to become less tense, loosen up.  If you have accepted Jesus into your heart and life, it means to RELAX in HIS PRESENCE, in HIS LOVE, in HIS HEALING POWER, and in HIS FAITHFULNESS. 

In my book, Sensational Living after 60, I share my goal in the spiritual area of my life with you. It is found in Chapter 7; What's Your Trouble? The goal is to RELAX in God's love. 

To accomplish RELAXING, I visualize myself leaning back on HIM and taking a very deep breath. Then I lower my jaw, and lower my shoulders and RELAX. I do this in my bath tub and in my favorite chair or in my bed. I have also learned to do it while I'm doing what                                                       I'm doing! 

When RELAXING, I also visualize myself as being a branch connected to the vine. Drawing from the vine all that I need for life, health and holiness! All that I need for joy and peace. 

Staying connected to the vine, who is Jesus, as a vital necessity. Just as the vine is the source of nourishment for the branch, Jesus is our source of life, health and holiness. Apart from Him the Bible says, we can do nothing or have nothing lasting. With HIM all things are possible! Read about the vine and the branch in John 15. 

As I practice RELAXING I feel my muscles RELAX and I become less tense, tight and stiff! PTL! 

I stop feeling nervous or worried and feel secure in HIS PRESENCE, in HIS LOVE, in HIS HEALING POWER and in HIS FAITHFULNESS! 

Psalms 46:10 says in many different versions of the Bible: 

Let be, let go, RELAX, be still in My presence and know that I am GOD!  

COME TO HIM TODAY and be loved, encouraged, healed and made whole. 

Today can be a new day, the beginning of the rest of your life!!! I am convinced if we practice this every day, the rest of our life can be the best!!!

Enjoy your journey, Joan 

Joan Malone : How Can I Be a Greater Blessing to My Family?

Joan Malone : How Can I Be a Greater Blessing to My Family?: How can I be a greater blessing to my family in my later years? This is one of the questions I try and stay focused. In my book I offer ...

How Can I Be a Greater Blessing to My Family?

How can I be a greater blessing to my family in my later years? This is one of the questions I try and stay focused. In my book I offer practical lessons and valuable suggestions that will help you and I answer this question so we can be a greater blessing.

It seems sometimes as though my children and grand children hide from us and not honor us with their joyful presence. :(  Is it because we are not a blessing to them? Do we complain and whine? Do we judge harshly and criticize? Are we filled with ourselves and our own needs with little or no concern for them? These are thought provoking questions and they have created a desire in me to change.

The sub titles within this chapter in my book are:
Be a Blessing---Not a Burden
Be a Blessing---Bridge the Gap
Be a Blessing---Build Trusted Relationships
Be a Blessing---Listen with Empathy
Be a Blessing---Pray
Be a Blessing---Get a Life

Get my book today and read more so the rest of your life can be the best! You can purchase it online at Createspace.com/4902822 or Amazon.com/books.

Enjoy Your Journey, Joan

Joan Malone : My Instructions for My Family!

Joan Malone : My Instructions for My Family!: My instructions for my family: GIVE THEM SPACE, TIME and GRACE!!! This is what God gives to us!!! Peace and Blessing! Joan

My Instructions for My Family!

My instructions for my family:

GIVE THEM SPACE, TIME and GRACE!!!

This is what God gives to us!!!

Peace and Blessing!
Joan

Are You Discouraged Today? I Am!

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Are you discouraged today? I am! I began my journey into sensational living after 60, (even wrote a book!) and it isn't happening according to what I am seeing now in the present! 

Since I wrote the book I have sprang both ankles while walking our woods trails which have taken each 6 months to heal, suffered from a pinched nerve in my neck, had a full blown case of Hands, Foot and Mouth Disease and gained 20 pounds of fat around my middle which doesn't want to budge!!! Needless to say, my sensational living after 60 has been challenged. Needless to say, also, I have needed to keep my book and it's wisdom before me daily and said in my heart and out loud, WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE! And, NO MATTER WHAT I FEEL OR SEE, GOD IS WORKING MIGHTILY! 

Today in God's word I saw in Romans 4 how in order for Abraham to receive the promises of God, in his old age, he had to HOPE BEYOND HUMAN REASON, and so must you and I. 

In my book there is an Introduction from the Lord. In it He said, "I am breathing My breath on you, bringing you back to life. I am awakening knowledge and a persistence to forge forward and to THING FURTHER THAN YOU NATURAL MIND HAS TAKEN YOU." And.... I say for me and for you, DO IT LORD, DO IT!!! Thank you Lord! My hope has been renewed!!! 

I pray your HOPE is renewed today as well. and you are able to continue your journey into Sensational Living after 60. Something else The Lord said in His Introduction was "It is not the time to give up. It is not the time to say it is over, for I tell you it is just the beginning." 

If you would like to talk message me. Sometimes that helps.  

Please get my book if you haven't already. It will be for you as it is for me a "go to" book from now to eternity!!! 

Love you now and forever! Joan

Hope for Sensational Living after 60: An Exciting and Sensational Life from Here to Eternity!!!

My HOPE is IN THE LORD! My hope for a better future is in the Lord! My hope for Sensational Living after 60 is in the Lord! Jeremiah 29:11 And....yours too!

BLESSINGS, Joan

My Little Helper, So Precious!

My "little helper" at one of my book signings! God is GOOD! 

JESUS IS ALIVE NOT DEAD!

I love and serve a risen Savior! He is alive not dead! And....the same Spirit that raised Him from the dead dwells in me! Glory! And....He walks with me and He talks with me and He tells me I am His own!
If you can not say this with me please ask Him to come into your heart and life this Easter season! He loves you and He came for you so your sins can be forgiven and you can have eternal life!
BLESSINGS, Joan

Have a Sensational Easter!

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Easter!
BLESSINGS, Joan

BABY BOOMERS, SPRING IS BLOOMING!

Good morning Sensational Generation Spring is in the air!!! Don't miss it!!!
Blessings, Joan
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Sensational Living after 60 will be introduced to the Chickasaw Woman's Club!

I am so excited to be invited to speak at the Chickasaw Woman's Club on Monday evening 7:00, March 23 at the Chickasaw Civic Center. I will share some about me and about my book, Sensational Living after 60: An Exciting and Sensational Life from Here to Eternity! Maybe I will see you there! BLESSINGS, Joan

ALIEN MEN AND WOMEN!

Alien men and women. 

See this life lesson on my ministry website: http://www.kingsdaughtersministries.com/index.php/life-lessons/17-alien-men-and-women

I am praying for your marriage relationship! No matter how great the ruins GOD IS ABLE TO RESTORE!

BLESSINGS, Joan

Jesus is Calling You and I

This is a Life Lesson found on my King's Daughters Ministries website. He truly is calling you, do you hear Him? Go and see http://www.kingsdaughtersministries.com
BLESSINGS, Joan

Do You BELIEVE Your Sensational Life is Found in Jesus?

John 11:25 amplified version, Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the Life. Whoever BELIEVES in (adheres to, trust in and relies on) ME, although he or she may die, yet they shall live." 

The question is DO YOU BELIEVE? 

Join with me and say, "YES, Lord, I DO BELIEVE! In fact, I want to be born again - again!" 

Ask Him to come into your heart and life in greater measure today! Begin your exciting journey into sensational living. Today is a new day. It is never too late to begin again. Let's get going. Together, you and I can do this. The rest of your life can be the best! Blessings, Joan

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Book can be purchased on createspace.com/4902822 and amazon.com/books

TO COURAGEOUS ONES

Have courage! Do not fear CHANGE! Courage is fear that prays and commits everything to God. COURAGE represents the first letter of the acronyms for the word CHANGE. If you missed my posts  To CHANGE or Remain the Same go to sensationallivingafter60.com.

Changing for the better with you!

Enjoy your journey!

Blessings,

Joan

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU!

The day at Dauphin Way Baptist Expo was a blessing for me. I met so many wonderful people and had the opportunity to share my book with many. BLESSINGS to you as you read my book and enjoy the rest of your life!!! Love, Joan

Book Signing and Sales Today in Mobile, AL.

I will be at Dauphin Way Baptist Church Expo 2015 in Mobile, Alabama on Friday, March 6 between 9am and 3:30pm. I will be joining approximately 125 others, including artists, crafters, information providers, and writers. I am so excited and hope to see you there! 

HEAVEN is for REAL!

Heaven is for real, eternity is for real! A sensational life lives as though it truly is! sensationallivingafter60.com

Readjust not Retire

Readjustment may entail letting go of activities that have been in your life for many years. This can give younger people the same opportunities you were given. Selah. Read Numbers 8: 24-26

If you are entering this season of life please get my book, I believe it will help you! Blessings, Joan

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BEWARE of the Old-Lady/Old-Man Syndrome!

Strive less for weight loss and more to be healthy! see preview for book on amazon.com/books.

How Do I Develop More Loving Relationships

Patience, kindness and goodness are the attitudes of Christ which the Holy Spirit develops in my difficult relationships. It is a work only HE can accomplish in me. John 15: 4-5
Chapter 8: A Fruitful Life  See a preview of my book on Amazon.com/books. Blessings, Joan

Readjust Not Retire

Book for those over 60 years old, Sensational Living after 60: An Exciting And Sensational Life From Here To Eternity.
The concept of retirement suggests that one is finished. I believe "life readjustment" is a better concept. See more in Chapter 5: Readjust Not Retire.
Books available on Createspace.com/4902822 andAmazon.com/books

May the Fellowship of the Holy Spirit be With You.

As a Methodist, my church service would close with these words: "May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all". I would speak these words, but I did not know the significance of the  fellowship of the Holy Spirit. I would leave church and live as though I was all alone and on my own to live the Christian life. We cannot live a sensational life without close fellowship with the Holy Spirit!

Get my book @ Createspace.com/4902822 and Amazon.com/books and read more in my book, Sensational Living after 60: An Exciting And Sensational Life From Here To Eternity! 

Enjoy your journey! BLESSINGS, Joan

With God All Things are Possible!

First question I asked myself on my journey from here, 60+, to eternity was:
How can I live an exciting and excellent life? Your can find help in answering this question in Chapter 1 in my new book, Sensational Living after 60, An Exciting and Sensational Life from Here to Eternity. sensationallivingafter60.com . It is possible because WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!

This is my new personal blog. Hope you enjoy it as much as I know I will creating it.
The photo below is one of my photo's from my Nature's Amen Collection. It is the one I selected for the cover of my book. Isn't it beuatiful?
Please go also and visit sensationallivingafter60.com. You will find more info about my book. Looking forward to our visits and to your comments.
Love and blessings, Joan