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The Lord Is Ready to Save Us

9/26/2016

"The LORD will save me, and we will sing with stringed instruments all the days of our lives in the temple of the LORD." Isaiah 38:20

Hezekiah was a good man who had been in great danger. He was fearful and thought all was lost, but now, in the verse above, he is recovered, he has acknowledged his mistake, and he is bearing witness to the fact that the Lord is always ready to save His people in every time of trouble.

The Lord has saved us, and He will save us even to the end. He has power, and will show it; He has authority, and He will use it; He has sympathy, and He will comfort us with it. He is a Savior close to us and isn't far off. He is ready and willing to deliver us. Hasn't He proved this to us in our past experience, and shouldn't we trust Him for the future?

In every danger cry out to God to save us; wait on Him in humble hope for a blessing; don't let worldly and unscriptural fears get in the way; refuse to listen to Satan, your own wisdom, or unbelief; keep on seeking until we obtain and enjoy God's blessing.

THE LORD IS READY TO SAVE US.
He will save us, rest in His love, and take joy.

Karen O'Leary is the the Program Manager at New Beginnings. She has her BA in Bible Theology and her Masters of Divinity. She has 8-years of experience as a Social Director at a non-profit organization helping those in crisis with financial assistance, brief supportive counseling, and being a spiritual presence in their time of need. In her free time Karen enjoys reading, cooking and traveling.

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School Blues?

9/19/2016

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Are you having school blues? Worried about how the school year is going to go? Are you worried about how the kid’s school year will go? No matter how much you prepare, school won’t always go exactly the way you planned it. God has a way of bringing you through obstacles to prepare you for good things. While I'm attending school, I also have to juggle having my daughter on a schedule to help me succeed. Like the mothers here at New Beginnings, I know it's tough to juggle but you can do anything with God on your side. I am a living witness! The school year won’t be easy but seeking and trusting God’s plan for you will keep you focused! Here are a few tips that I find helpful throughout the school year that keeps me focused:

* Get a lot of sleep! The recommended sleep a person should get is 7.5 to 9 hours.
* Eat breakfast! It provides you with important nutrients such as calcium, iron and B vitamins as well as protein. Breakfast also helps your energy level and gives your brain a jump start to the day!
* Keep a system! I pick out my clothes the night before and prepare lunch. Keep a system so you won’t be stressing the morning of.
* Get your homework done first! As soon as you get home from school start your homework so you won’t be up all night trying to finish it.
* Take some time for yourself. Keep yourself happy so you won’t be less stressed! Watch your favorite show, read a book, talk a walk. Make sure to do something you love that helps you stay balanced.

These are a few tips I use to remain balanced and focused. I know sometimes things don’t go as planned. You may have to stay up late to finish homework, other things come up and you can’t finish your assignments. God has blessed me with succeeding in school and also dealing with life obstacles. I know He will bless the mothers here at New Beginnings too. Praying to God can help keep you focused when things don’t go as planned. Put your trust in Him and everything will work out. Always remember after the storm (school), the sunshine (Graduation) comes out. God Bless!

DeShanna Turner- Smith Is the intern here at New Beginnings. She is pursuing her associates degree at Milwaukee Area Technical College in human services and will be graduating in December. While juggling school and work she enjoys spending time with her daughter. She's so excited and thankful to be apart of the New Beginnings team!

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Getting Through the First Year

9/16/2016

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God has blessed me with a happy, healthy, little girl who has taught me a lot this year on how to love more, have a little more compassion and how to lean on God in certain situations. The first year of being a mom is really scary, I had thoughts like, "Am I’m doing this right?", "What should I be doing?", or "Does she love me?".

But every morning when she opens her eyes and looks at me, I see her smile and this lets me know that I am loved. (LOL) I remember the first time I dropped her off at daycare. I cried like a baby because my mom and I were the only ones that I trusted with my baby. When I went back to pick her up, her eyes lit up with excitement and that made me feel great and loved. So now I look forward to dropping her off and picking her up. I had moments of thinking about giving up this year. I just started to pray more and more and began to talk to God asking him for more patience and forgiveness.

I surrounded myself and my child with women that had a love for God and my child. I’m so forever thankful for the ladies at New Beginning for always loving my child and me. So far this year, Kiarra has learned how to eat on her own and drink from a sippy cup. Her favorite vegetable is green beans and bananas are her favorite fruit. Kiarra understands the difference between when it’s ok to do something and not to do something just by seeing my face. She still will try me. She plays well with her peers at daycare and has a loving sprit for people.

This little girl brings happiness to my life. God knew just want to do for my life and it was Kiarra. So excited to see what God has for us this year.

Shaneka has been a resident at New Beginnings since June of 2015. She is working towards pursuing a degree in nursing. She has always dreamed of working in the healthcare field and is excited that New Beginnings can help her fulfill her dream. She enjoys spending time with her beautiful baby girl, Kiarra.

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Life is about experiences.

9/14/2016

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This is how we learn and grow. Everything that happens in our lives is a part of the plan God has for us. My experience at New Beginnings has taught me so much in the four months that I have been here. In working with a population that I really had no prior experience with, I have not only learned about a new culture but have also been able to gain many problem solving skills.

I could have never anticipated how much I would learn from the residents here. In the position that I have, many would think the exact opposite. However, living here has had a significant impact on my life. I am so thankful that God has given me the opportunity to serve Him in this way! I love the way in which this program connects the residents to their Lord. I myself have grown spiritually as well since this experience began.

The power of God can go so far. With Him as the ruler of our lives, we can have the confidence that we will be able to stand whatever life throws at us! Experiences will come & go, with is learning along the way. God is constant. If this we can be certain.

Hebrews 13:8
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."

Eden Ehlers I am from Peoria, AZ. I'm a currently a Junior at WLC, double majoring in Psychology & Human Social Services. I aspire to become a social worker in a medical setting. I am thankful for New Beginnings & the experience it is giving me. It has been a great blessing.

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Trying to Juggle a New Baby and School

9/2/2016

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Having a new baby is always exciting, but try throwing school that works as a full time job (without the benefits of getting paid at the end of your 2 weeks) on top of testing on what seems like every other day. Starting a school that teaches you more about your passion and career path is enough to motivate anyone. Well, try throwing a new baby in the picture. Your motivation turns into determination that never gets… sleep. You are already away for 8hrs Monday through Friday and you refuse to miss a beat because when they’re at that age, everything comes in bundles and it seems like you should record everyday in order to never miss what’s new to come. Well, that’s where I’m at in my life. I’m just trying to figure out how to make it all work with the time (the one thing that waits for no one). Having a new baby is always exciting and now you’re double excited with school that teaches you more about your passion and career path because your end goal is to provide better for her. I’m not complaining because I love the challenge.

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Strategy #1: Use school time wisely.
If you have free time during school, use that time to try and get some homework done or even study for an upcoming test.

Strategy#2: Baby is PRIORITY.
After coming home from a long day at school, school work should not be the first thing you do. Instead, spend time with baby. Spending time with baby can be used as an escape from the thoughts about school and showing him or her how much they’re missed.

Strategy #3: Never let it overwhelm you.
“Never borrow what you can’t stand to get back.” SLEEP Sleep is key. Knowing your functioning limits without sleep is a must but neglecting too much sleep will definitely overwhelm you in the long run.

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These things may or may not work for you but it wouldn’t hurt to try.
Good luck!

Meosha is a former resident here at New Beginnings. She joined our family in January of 2016. She has a beautiful little girl for whom she is striving to make a better life for.

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Why I Work

9/1/2016

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Last summer, God blessed me with an incredible opportunity to serve as an intern at New Beginnings – A Home for Mothers. Over the course of just a couple of short months, I gained invaluable, real-life experience in my area of interest (psychology). I was able to learn a bit about how a program like New Beginnings is run as well as bond with the residents and their babies. Earlier this summer, He blessed me again with an even greater opportunity to come back and serve as an Assistant Home Manager at New Beginnings. My work in this position has turned my passion for helping others into a reality. I am able to provide support and guidance to individuals in need and I am able to clearly see their progress in many aspects of their lives from education to spirituality. This work has also been a fantastic learning experience for me; it has altered my perspective and opened my eyes to many issues of which I was previously unaware.

It hasn’t all been positive. The work God has called us to do here comes with many challenges and conflicts. Ultimately, my faith is what drives me to continue to do this and it is the reason I have had the strength to get this far. I know that God has placed me in this position because the work that I do here is important and therefore, I should always do it to the best of my ability. I am encouraged by Paul in his letter to the believers in Colossae. “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him” (Colossians 3:17). “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,” (Colossians 3:23). I am also motivated and encouraged by the fact that I know that our work really is vital to improving the lives of the individuals we serve. Sometimes people find themselves in a tough spot in life and it is so rewarding to be able to provide them with a hand up to help them get back on their feet. By serving single mothers, we are able to impact the lives of not only the mothers, but their children and possibly generations to come! What a HUGE blessing to be a part of something so wonderful! Another great benefit to working in this setting is having the ability to witness to these women through regular devotions and simply by acting out of love for them in Christ. I am so thankful to God that He has led me to such a fulfilling vocation and that He gives me the guidance, support, and strength to carry out the mission of New Beginnings.

Taleya Williamson is an Assistant Home Manager at New Beginnings. She was born and raised in Puyallup, Washington and attended Evergreen Lutheran High School. Taleya recently graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran College with a Bachelors of Science in psychology with a minor in anthropology. In her free time, Taleya enjoys spending time with her husband, David.

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The Lord Is Ready to Save Us

School Blues?

Getting Through the First Year

Life is about experiences.

Trying to Juggle a New Baby and School

Why I Work

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