jonithetentmaker

Child, Put Some Clothes On Please!

Posted on February 18, 2023 by jonithetentmaker

Have you noticed that within our female culture, less is more? Especially when it comes to fashion! Which leaves me asking, “How much more naked can one be?” And what they do not realize is that they look fat with their boobs pushed up to their chins unless they are one of those models who is a size negative zero. So how many misconceptions of quadruple chins can they present to the camera?

Let’s move on to the latest and greatest of the fashion world, illusion dresses, which are gauze material thrown over the naked body. So light you get the perfect view of the areola and nipple, no peek-a-boo here—next, the lower extremities, which I call the “cooty” area. Yes, I am old. It is a full frontal display for everyone to view, even though they do some cover or pirate patch. Modesty. And lastly is their booty floss covering the crack of their butts. It does help with keeping the dingleberries from falling onto the red carpet. Sorry, I had to say it.

Where is their self-respect when they appear more like porn stars than real stars? Tik, tok, Instagram, youtube, and other social media outlets are flooded with obscene images. What happened to REC, Respect, Elegance, Class among women, and fashion? I am embarrassed for these women because something is missing from them. I know.

I dressed in short shorts and mini skirts, and my boobs pushed up. Not to today’s mountain-high extremes, but enough to say, “look at me.” I had a damaged cog within my brain and how I saw myself. Loving and accepting myself was where the change had to begin. And then to realize God loves me, my heart, and my soul, not the outer shell I am housed within. When you have been through all I have over these past 40 years, accepting yourself is tough. My nose, because of my disease, is structure number three. Some days it is easier to feel like the freak of the week than a woman. I have to work on my self-perspective every day.

One of the things which helps my perspective is not watching the Kardashians, Beyonce, Real Housewife Franchise, award shows, etc. And I stay ahead of it on my media devices; delete, delete, delete! I believe they are playing for the wrong team—the one who owns the airwaves and is the best propagandist of all, Satan.

I love the Casting Crown’s song, Slow Fade. The first lyrics say,

Be careful little eyes; what you see

It’s the second glance that ties your hands

As darkness pulls the strings.

Be careful Satan is not pulling your strings and leading deeper into his ways by utilizing today’s culture and social media. Be careful with what your eyes see and what you read. It is your only way to be the person God wants you to be! If you need an icon for fashion, check out Audrey Hepburn. She did not require nakedness to show her beauty, which came from her inside.

A prayer for you…

May God Bless you and keep you within His care. May He protect your eyes, your ears, and the words that come from you. May you know His love, grace, and mercy throughout your life.

In Jesus’ Name,

Amen

Cray, Cray, Crazy World

Posted on February 9, 2023 by jonithetentmaker

Wow, are things not crazy in America? We have Presidents, present and past, holding onto classified documents. And you have to wonder why? Is it to benefit them financially or to give them some sort of leverage over other people and businesses? With the attitudes of dominance and control echoing throughout the world, it would make you think that Napoleon must have come out of his grave to egg them on. “You must keep all of the secret documents and then plot your takeover!” I can see the stalwart short fellow shouting his commands. While our leaders have their bulging eyes fixated on Napoleon and their tongues hanging out, dripping, like a St. Bernard dog in 102 degree weather! Not much has changed since Napoleon tried to take over the world or Hitler either.

Talk about creepy control issues, China just flew a surveillance balloon over America. And it was not the first time. I thought they had an advanced satellite imagery system. So what is up with the balloon? Maybe they have lied about how advanced their technological systems are, just like when they say they want to be our friends. I think they want to be our friends after they conquer our country. Our world has gone crazy for dominance over other countries and people. One-upping has a new meaning with the advancing of strategic power plays. And, the winner takes all, including you and me too.

So, what can we do about it? I have learned that we can only control our reactions and actions in any given situation, not someone else. God tells us in Proverbs 19:21, “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” Can you imagine the schemes, agendas, and self-serving thoughts which pass through their minds on a given day? Think about your mind. I know my mind can jump on the crazy train sometimes! Wheee, and what a ride it can be at times.

So, I try to give my mind to God and ask Him to guide my ways. And when my mind does jump the rails, I try to reroute the thoughts. It does not mean I always listen or follow His advice, which I should. But it keeps you off the crazy train if you do! At least, I try. While the world is becoming more chaotic, I will trust God. Knowing that if this is to be the end of times events, including wars, natural occurrences, and man being man, God is in control. If I were to lose my life, I would gain my soul and will be holding Jesus’ hand. Fear is not an option for me. As for you, you have to decide if fear is an option for you. Can you admit God is in control and keep going forward with your own life?

When I read about Hunter Biden’s laptop and the confidential documents that Trump and Biden had forgotten to seal away, my response has become, “so what.” They do not affect my family or our everyday life. And I certainly can’t give each of these men a “dressing down” over their stupidity. Worry about and control what you can hold in your life. And the next time a spy balloon comes your way, ensure they get a shot of your best side!

God Bless You!

Beware Holiday Bakers!

Posted on December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 by jonithetentmaker

I will take on an exhilarating and disastrous journey within the following weeks. Exhilarating because it will be fun to discover if I can do it. Disastrous because I am not good at it at all. I am going to try my hand at baking! It may be a little late to contribute to the holiday festivities this year, but it is never too early to practice for next year. And, I think I could be a better cook if I practiced and put some heart into it. Of course, I have been known to put a little too much heart. Just ask about the year I put the sage in the dressing we had to throw away. Who knew that they meant 2 cups of fresh sage and not the compact sage in the bottle? The Grinch would have been very proud! So, if I start now and practice practice, practice, I might make it for next year’s dinners.

Ok, there are one, maybe two, or three more complications. I am a diabetic with two new heart stents and some allergies and asthma. But my house is full of cookbooks, some dating back to the 1940s. My son and husband are the chefs, as were our past relatives. I hope to take a recipe and make adjustments and substitutions for me to enjoy. And they will be healthy, which means low or no sugar and low or no carbs. So if you happen to see a plume of smoke over the state of North Carolina during the next two weeks, no worries. I am practicing my cooking skills!

And maybe, just maybe, I can conjure up some healthy recipes that taste good, for all of us to enjoy!

Have a Merry Christmas!

May God Bless You and Keep You. May His Face Shine Upon You. May you know His mercy, grace, and abundant blessings throughout the Christmas season and always! In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Love

Joni

Are You Asking For A Christmas Miracle?

Posted on December 16, 2022 by jonithetentmaker

Children worldwide, believing in the magic of Christmas, create an unseen current of love and hope. Be on guard because this is a contagious current, ready to jump into the nearest open heart. It is uncanny or even heavenly their ability to generate the current. I believe heavenly. So if you are searching for a Christmas miracle, breathe in a child’s happiness.

I decided long ago that children are close to God because they recently left heaven. Look into the goodness of their eyes, and you are staring directly into heaven! Unfortunately, most of us lose the view of heaven in our eyes as we become older. The world begins erasing it as soon as it can. But I have met a few people who still possess the sparkle from the stars in their eyes and fluff from the clouds hidden within their souls as they came down. They know about God’s enormous love for all His children and the miracles He still performs today. And they say, Believe!

Believe in the babe in the manger.

Believe in the man on the cross.

Believe in God’s love for you.

Do you need a Christmas miracle? I know life has been extraordinarily tough these past years, and this year has been unyielding with hit after hit to finances, family life, and mental health. No one seems to be left untouched. Do you whisper under your breath during the day, “Jesus help me?”

I am right there with you. Our own financial concerns, health concerns, a sick child, and insurance concerns. It builds and builds into an enormous mountain seemingly unsurmountable. And then I remind myself that I am not a quadriplegic, nor is our child. We can walk and breathe on our own without mechanical assistance. We live in a house, and there is food on the table. We have each other, and we have God! I can go on naming our blessings, but you get the idea.

So sometimes your miracle is being grateful for what you already have in your life! And sometimes, your miracle arrives at Christmas!

God Bless You!

December 25 Is Not Jesus’ Birthday!

Posted on December 7, 2022 by jonithetentmaker

“December 25 is not Jesus’ birthday!” That is what I wanted to shout from the rooftops when I discovered my life was a great lie. Society and prominent Pastors had led me to believe December 25 was Jesus’ birthday. So we celebrated, decorated, and did the whole nativity scene play. I was Mary as a young child. And then I studied my Bible, not just read my Bible, but learned God’s word.

During the process of intense Bible studies, I came upon the fact that the Catholic Church made a deal with the Pagans of the day to join our most important holiday, Jesus’ birthday, with their most important holiday, Winter Solstice. The Church was hoping for a massive conversion to Catholicism and Christianity. I was so angry! How dare the Catholic Church change Jesus’ birthday to suit their human purpose. But, on the other hand, maybe they did believe somewhere deep down that it was a divine inspiration. I don’t know.

FYI, shepherds do not watch their sheep in the fields during winter. The lights, trees, decorations, and parties are all a part of Winter Solstice celebrations. Suddenly my own Christmas decorations looked disgusting to me, and what about all I led my children to believe? I was trying to figure out what to do. Celebrating their way seemed like a cop-out against my Lord and Savior. I could eat some hay with the goats in the barn!

Fortunately, my biblically intelligent sister, Ibiba, took me into her hands. She explained that people worldwide celebrate the baby in the manger, whether they believe in God. They are kind to one another and generous to those in need. Some people begin searching for their Lord and Savior during this time. Through God’s majesty, something created to bring Glory to man was turned into Glory for the babe in the manger!

The more I thought about Satan and his opposing plans, an agreement between Christians and Pagans was right up his mischievous alley. If Winter Solstice were meant to supersede the babe in the manger, then the babe would become obsolete. Easy plan. But, instead, the babe became more popular, and each Christmas, people searched for the “babe in the manger!”

Throughout my life, God has taken my stupid decisions designed to cause me more harm than they did, and if I received what I deserved, then I would be ash. But the Bible informs us of God’s immense powers! And His plans are unchangeable! Even when we try to take control and make our plans. Then there is Satan, who keeps throwing us monkey wrenches in, but God supersedes Satan every time.

By the way, Jesus’ birthday is in April, probably around the same time He was crucified. Of course, I like to imagine Jesus was born on May 21, my birthday!

My Favorite Reminder Bible Verse

Romans 8:28

And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God and those who are called according to his purpose.

Now I celebrate Christmas just like I always did, except this time I do it to the Glory of the babe in the manger, my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I put our tree up, fill it with lights and ornaments, and try to spread joy. If I can show people the “babe in manager,” maybe I can point to the “man on the cross,” too!

God Bless You!

I Met The Widow/Widower Maker

Posted on November 11, 2022 by jonithetentmaker

The last time I wrote on the blog, I had no clue that I was about to meet the widow maker. The widow maker is the cardiologist’s nickname for the main artery in the heart when it becomes blocked and causes a heart attack. Usually, when you have a widow-maker heart attack, it is too late to remedy the situation. I say God takes care of fools and drunks; since I was not drinking, a fool is a better description of me.

I met the widow maker in the first part of May of this year. Recognizing the symptoms from the years of seeing my grandfather and father’s heart disease should have been easy. Except I kept associating my symptoms with my asthma symptoms. I experienced shortness of breath, inability to move, and weakness. And yet, somewhere in the back of my mind, it told me it was my heart. Maybe the thought of adding heart disease to my list of conditions and doctors made me reluctant to admit my need to see a cardiologist.

Then in May, the widow came pounding while crushing my chest in the dark of late night! I was frightened. My inner voice said to get two Bayer aspirin and chew them up; then my response was to call out to Jesus, and I did. Finally, the pain subsided, and I wiped off my sweaty body. No, I did not go to the hospital but waited until morning to see my family doctor. Stupidity and stubbornness run deep within my veins!

After I found out that I had 80 % blockage in my middle artery and would require two stents, I was ready to submit to treatment, and start seeing a cardiologist. The best part of the whole situation was Cardiac Rehab! I went two days a week, and it helped me to rebuild my strength along with my hope for a better, healthy future.

You are probably wondering why I am sharing this personal information. I want you to be more heart aware when it comes to your health. Go get yourself a Cardiologist and have your heart checked out. I think you will be glad you did!

God Bless You!

Dear President Biden and Constituents

Posted on March 15, 2022 by jonithetentmaker

Dear President Biden and Constituents:

Why are you destroying America? First, before your election into office, you utilized subversive groups like BLM to gut America straight down the middle. I know this was a way to beat the people into submission, gain fear votes, and put Trump in his place, but why? Were your methods any better than Putin with his missiles and Russian soldiers to suppress and capture the Ukrainians?

The only difference is that they are fighting back for their freedom. Something we seemed to have forgotten about in America, our freedom.

And now you are systematically destroying our economy, way of life, and hope! [If required, I can re-word the post to engage the dumbing down methods of Vice President Harris when she speaks to the American people.]

You and your constituents have invested in the green agenda. Allowing you to acquire more wealth while leaving Americans deciding whether to buy gas to go to work or buy groceries to feed their families. Mr. President, you probably do not understand poverty since you are not experiencing it, and probably never have, the destitution you are now unleashing on America. It is insufferable! But why should you care? Maybe the absolute destruction and the death of America has been your purpose all along. I pray not!

And please do not think that I am a Trump supporter! Playing games and hedging your bet kind of politics makes me ill. When I voted, I voted for the less of two evils—what a way to pick your President! I will tell you that I did not vote for you because I don’t care for Kamila Harris, and I like Mike Pence. Yes, I went for the best future President as my deciding factor.

In the Bible, we are given descriptions of how a leader should be. And I can cite numerous ones in which our American representatives and you, Mr. President, do not follow God’s word:

Matthew tells us a good leader must first be a good servant of their citizens.
In Philippians, selfish ambition and conceit should not measure your actions.
Proverbs speaks concerning ruling in truth.

Matthew 20:26 “But among you, it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be a servant.”

Philippians 2:3-4 “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind, let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not for his own interests but also for the interests of others.”

Proverbs 29:14 “If a King judges the poor with truth, his throne will be established forever.”

With the stroke of your pen, Mr. President, you can turn America around. Do you have the courage? Can you turn your back on this divisive agenda and prove to be the answer to our prayers? Or will we have to wait until mid-term elections and remove your constituents? And lastly will be the next presidential election be another pick of the lesser of two evils while America slides down the slippery slope of destruction?

My Suggestions:

Reopen the Keystone pipeline.
Take the drilling permit holds down to two weeks.
Build the fence at the border.
Higher pay for border patrol and hire more border patrol. Create a lucrative career agenda.
Provide federal incentive to bring all manufacturing back to America. Give the ordinary small businessman/woman a chance to own their piece of America.
Do not initiate these suggestions as the former President did by hedging your bet. Do it with Truth, Integrity, and for the American People! I have more ideas, but these five should catapult you to Hero President status.
And always pray to God for His discernment in your decisions!

Now, let’s address the Russian, Ukrainian War. This War did not cause our gas or inflation problems. Admit the truth; quit lying. Poland can put the planes at the Ukrainian border, and Ukraine can push them into their country. The British did this with our airplanes and Canada during WWII, which enabled them to get more planes in Britain’s hands before we entered the War and kept all treaties in place. Putin is a bully who is not going to stop in Ukraine, and that is why it is imperative you initiate my suggestions. We need the iron arm of Rosie, reminding the world Americans are unified and strong! And only with strong leadership can we precede. Then Putin will crawl back into his hole.

So, what is next for you? Will you transport America into the ashcan of poverty and third-world country status? Or are you going to stand up for the people of America? Will you continue to follow your wealthy trust fund brats who have no clue concerning the real world and find yourself labeled as the “Worst President in American History?” Or will history see you as the President who saved America and put WWIII into submission?

Your decision is America’s future!

God Bless You,

Sincerely,

Joni Berry

Please forward this blog post! Only by raising our voices we, the American people, can create change for a better future for our children and grandchildren!

Mad At The World!

Posted on March 3, 2022 by jonithetentmaker

I am mad, angry, and utterly frustrated that the whole world can sit back and watch in real-time the obliteration of an innocent country! While world leaders are trying to walk the middle of the road and give a reflection of helping Ukraine, our American President is systematically allowing America to disintegrate under inflation, high gas prices, supply chain breakdowns, and open borders. And when he smiles that asinine Cheshire cat grin while listing the excuses for his failures, you know it is a big fib!

By the way, President Biden, Jen Psaki stated that to start up the Keystone Pipeline would take years to see any results. So isn’t it better to go ahead and start it now than to be two years behind the eight ball? Just asking you.

I try to think about Jesus and what He would do to help His people during my times of frustration. For example, when Jesus got mad, He cleaned house, and I wish I possessed the ability and courage to do just that!

And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons. He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer,’ but you make it a den of robbers.”

Matthew 21:12-13

Yep, America’s leaders are a den of robbers! We are not alone; the other world leaders have followed us into the pit of lies, deceit, and lack of care for their fellow citizens. If you don’t believe me watch President Biden’s State of the Union address. He had an open mic moment when he expressed that he doubted the independent voter would buy the inflation excuse. Maybe the people who voted him into office will swallow his stinky disguise of sewage lies. But not me! I have lived too long and seen too many politicians foam at the mouth.

Only President Zelensky has displayed the courage of Jesus! Swift action should have been taken months ago. But it is too easy for leaders to double talk and play both sides of the field. They are hedging their bets. No one seems to have the resolve to stand firm on what is right. Because if they do, they can’t fill their pockets with golden calves or maybe 30 pieces of silver.

And in two years from now, when Russia has invaded more countries and America is in the ashcan, what’s next? Was it worth selling your soul to the highest bidder? Did you know that if you lose your soul to the world, you will have nothing to stand before Jesus? If the world leaders and our politicians do not mind living eternity in hell while their relatives reside with Jesus in heaven, that is not my problem. It only makes me sad for them.

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the same shall save it. For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Mark 8: 34-38

I wonder what did President Biden, the World Leaders, and Putin exchanged for their souls?

What do you think?

The video below displays pictures of t-shirts on my Etsy store, Originally Amelia. I tried to price each one so they would make a $5.00 profit after the Etsy costs and the Printful costs are paid. Every penny of the profit will be donated to the orphanages of Abundance International in Ukraine. Abundanceinternational.org

I wish I could go and help. It stinks to be held down by this darn disease. But I will keep praying and posting.

My prayer.

Heavenly Father,

I come before your throne of grace, mercy, love, and hope and bow down before you with praises, my never-ending love for you, and my tears of sorrow for what is happening to Ukraine and the world. I ask for Your wings of protection to cover Ukraine, her people, and her leaders. Please lead the Russian soldiers to peace and to sabotage their equipment so that they will not be able to engage in war. Have them stand up for what is right when their leaders will not. If needed, please send your Angel armies to help the Ukrainian people fight for their land.

Father, please heal the hearts of all involved and give peace to a nation living in fear.

In Jesus Holy Name, I Pray!

Amen and Amen!

President Biden, Zelensky, and Putin: Do What Is Right By All!

Posted on February 28, 2022 by jonithetentmaker

I am sorry, but I cannot keep quiet. So here I go.

The events forced onto the world stage are disastrously frightening because being led to nuclear war is not want anyone wants to happen. And the saddest part is that our younger generation does not want to kill one another. So, why are we allowing it to happen?

When I view the whole scenario from the standpoint of a “cold war” child, I find myself ashamed! I am ashamed of America’s leaders. We know what it takes to make our country strong and invincible. So what do they do? Take away our strength. President Biden and his constituents only have to re-start the Keystone Pipeline and bring manufacturing back into the country; then, we will become an independent nation again! We will possess the ability to thwart invasion, lower inflation, and give our families a chance to thrive. Why not do this? Because President Biden and his constituents are a stiff-necked people. You know the ones Moses and God referred to in the wilderness. The people who almost lost our salvation because they loved a golden calf. Our leaders chase their golden calves daily, and look what they have lost us!

Stiff-necked people get nowhere in life and usually provide the ruination of the people they lead. Our prime example is what President Putin is doing to Russia, except he wants to take the world with him. I think President Putin is trapped in his ancient KGB world within his mind and can’t get out. Imagine walking through a time capsule tunnel. The cobwebs graze your head and face, and the stank smell infiltrates your nostrils, and the drip, drip, drip of a rusted water pipe pounding in your ears. As you make your way through the tunnel, flashes of pictures illuminate your path. There were visions of tanks, missiles, Holocaust camps, and their victims, soldiers marching in Hitleresk fashion, and then the BOMB!

Let me out!

For some insane reason, President Putin wants us to walk with him through his journey into the past. Well, I hope he turns into a pillar salt!

Then, we have President Zelensky emulating the words of Jesus in John 15:13.

“Great love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friend.”

And the Ukrainian people are the friends of President Zelensky! He is not stiff-necked but willing to do whatever must be done for the people, even if it means laying down his own life. History will write about his heroism, courage, and the tremendous love President Zelensky had for his fellow man, woman, and child.

What do I think history will write about my American leaders? I believe history will portray them as dull-headed dopes for having tied their own hands into inappropriate action while acquiring their golden calves. And President Putin will be seen as a mad man, trying to re-live an unlivable past. He will be ridiculed, and any good Russia has done will be lost in the damage of the war. Shame on all of them!

My Prayer.

Heavenly Father,

I come before your throne of grace, mercy, love, and protection and lift the Ukrainian people. Supernaturally protect President Zelensky, his cabinet members, and those with him. Please fold them beneath your wings of protection and send your angels to fight for them on the battlefield against the Russians.

Please speak peace into President Putin’s heart and his constituents. Please speak logic and take away the greed in President Biden’s heart along with his associates. Give President Biden a vision of the greatness he can accomplish by helping America succeed.

In Jesus’ Name, I Pray,

Amen!

Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine, Who Is Next?

Posted on February 25, 2022 by jonithetentmaker

I wanted to write my opinion on what is happening between Russia, Ukraine, and the world. But unfortunately, my family has asked me not to because American Freedom of Speech is no longer free. America is the country that I love so much; now I am heartsick over how we have evolved! And without the freedom to speak, all I can ask for is prayer.

So, please Pray for America and our leaders, Russia and her leaders, Ukraine and her leaders, and NATO. Then raise your prayers for the innocent people caught between politics, aggressive leaders, wealthy corporations, and banks. Finally, ask for God’s discernment to prevail in this volcanic situation because God can take care of stupidity and crazy when we cannot!

Sticky note reminder.

Never forget that the Holocaust was confirmed in 1939. But, just because it was the Jewish people exterminated then does not mean another country will not choose you and your family to eliminate in 2022. And, we have learned the catchword of aggressive dictators is “treason,” for why they kill, maim, and invade border countries.

Sticky note reminder number two.

Some good questions to ask ourselves are, “Can we be seen as a traitor to them?” Or, “Are the Ukrainians the next world Holocaust victims?” “And will the world turn a blind eye again to what is happening in Europe?” Very important questions to ask yourself when deciding your own allegiance.

Commentary.

The saddest part of this whole invasion is that the ordinary people, on both sides, do not want to kill one another. Our younger generations have evolved into higher and better humans beings while some of the older world leaders need to evolve into their local nursing homes! Our younger generations want peace and normal lives, they don’t require conflict and political games to exist. Open your eyes to the truth!

A blessing and prayer for the Ukraine.

May God bless you and keep you. May His face shine upon you. May God give your country’s leaders discernment to navigate the warmongering difficulties and keep your family safe.

Heavenly Father, Please wrap your protective wings around Ukraine and her people! Bless them with superior strength and discernment and send in Your Angel armies for her defense. In Jesus Name! Amen!