Clean Teeth & Heart

Hello everyone,

For some reason I just can't seem to get this off my mind so I have to post it. I went to get my routine teeth cleaning this past Wednesday and I have to tell you I really look forward to the experience. I know weird right. I don't know if I liked doing this when I was younger but ever since I can remember I really enjoy it. I even go every 4 months and I am pretty sure it's mandatory every 6 months. 

Well there is a reason to this weird story... Teeth clean =  WHAT??? You have a healthy looking smile and you do everything you can to prevent cavity's or expensive dental work. After you get them cleaned you do what take care of them by brushing, floss (every once in a while for me I admit ;) and you keep up with the process. I even go to the extreme I don't drink juice, teas, coffee or anything that will stain, just water. 

After I left the dentist I licked my teeth and said "wow what a great feeling." My dental hygienist is fantastic,  thank you Lord for her open heart. Doc came in for a couple minutes told me they looked great, no cavities and I was free to go. 

I know all of you are wondering where is she going with this story..  

Most people first of all hate the dentist and don't enjoy going.. Right? When I left the dentist I compared my clean teeth to my new life. When I accepted the Lord into my heart back in Dec. of 2008 I said to myself Lord, I don't know what it means to walk with you BUT I am all yours. 

TEETH CLEAN = WHITE SMILE + Continual MAINTENANCE 

Exercise = New body (had to throw that in here) 

SALVATION = NEW YOU + Continual maintence 

By this meaning when you say I give my life to you Lord that is not the end of your salvation. I know as my experience I was wondering Ok.. what is next? I don't know anything about the Lord. How am I going to be HOLY right now when I am living in sin... ?  That was me then, I am now a new person, he convicted me of the sins and HE changed them for his good. This was NOT me. Just like my teeth, I didn't clean them my sweet dental hygienist cleaned my teeth but after I made sure to do my best to take care of them and do what she said. This is the same with your heart for the Lord... Tell him how much you love him but also show him by your actions. Keep the bible close by and meditate on it. 

Don't think just because you haven't had your teeth cleaned in 5 years doesn't mean you shouldn't go. It means you need it more than I do. Just being honest ;) 

Same with your salvations, just because you told the Lord 10 years ago you loved him, fell off, are confused about life, not putting God first, this doesn't mean you can't go back to him. He will welcome you with open loving arms. I always say in my mind God is a good God, repeat that God is a good God, say it again God is a good God.  He (key word he)  wants to make us holy. If you surrender don't worry about you doing it, he will do it with in you. Change your heart! 

You will wake up one day and say man looking back I can't believe I did this or wow thank you Lord for breaking me free from this. I myself have been healed from drugs using, cigarette smoking, constant self pitty, broken heart, grief of a loss, speaking profound to and about others and this list could go on. No I am not perfect but I do thank him every day for making me a new person. Memories are in the past, dreams are in the future. His will for my life truly makes me smile from ear to ear. 

I am clean and my heart has been made new. I do not know it all or even understand everything (never will till I get to Heaven) but I see how Christ has not only changed me but I can see clearly what he has done to those surrounding me. THANK YOU JESUS! 

My teeth are sparkling clean but so it my heart. They are both smiling right now. 

If you haven't given your life to Christ... It's never to late, he can make you new too. Ask him to come into your heart, your life will never be the same. This was the best decision I have ever and will ever make in my life. 

Love you all. Thanks for your prayers and continual love. God bless you, 

Mallery  

Child Like Faith! :)

When you think of child like faith, what comes to my mind?

When I accepted the Lord in Dec of 2008 into my heart, I didn't know anything about the bible or what the next step was BUT I knew by faith and prayer God would guide me into his will for my life. Since that day I have learned to trust in him for everything.

I had to post this today... I was on my way home and as some might know I had my first healing class today at Victory Church. I am taking the class to understand more about healing (specific scripture) and would like to become a prayer partner at my church.  I thank the Lord I made this decision,  met many great people and I just know it's going to be a great class. .. I am now listening to pastor John's healing series and I can't stop thinking about this...

It was about 12:30 in the afternoon today,  I was on my way home from church and kinda wondering what I should do today.. Hmm.. Run, visit mom, do my healing homework, clean, laundry.. My mind was racing... Then, God spoke to me... He said are you living every day as it were your last? I started to laugh and said to myself, If today were my last day what would I do? My mind then started to wander and I realized that I was speeding in the left lane... When I got in the correct (slow lane) it was right in front of my eyes child like faith... Guess what I was looking at?

 The picture explains it all,  he has not a worry in the world. His mouth was wide open, he didn't care about the bugs flying in, all I couldn't see was his tongue licking the air and the HUGE grin on his face. This made me so happy. Really think about your life. Why not live it like this? Today is truly a present and gift from God. We don't know what tomorrow may bring. Child like faith = Trusting in the Lord and bring like little man in the picture above.. Enjoying the journey. Amen!

Now, I ask you to take a challenge and enjoy every second of the day. Be positive for 30 days, listen to K-Love radio station, pop in a DVD of your past church sermon, visit the family christian book store and browse for hours to buy someone you normally would not purchase. I love Joyce Meyer and Beth Moore!

I need help from you all who check my blog.. Let me know what I should name this little guy? I said to myself when I got behind the car in the slow lane... Oh man I want a little dog and the Lord said patience, patience, patience.  He's right.. We someone want what we don't necessarily need at the time. Think about that, let it sink in. God knows what we need. Take on his plan not your own. Amen!

Love you all so much! Child like faith is the best <3

Nourishment

Nourishment = Genesis 1:29

And God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food.

I went to a seminar yesterday hosted by Market District & Jessica Dugan the wonderful dietitian. I want to share a few things I learned from her.

Veggies & Fruits that are in season right now: Corn, lettuce, watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, cherries, blueberries, peaches, apricots. You can also purchase them frozen and receive the same amount of nutrients.

Tips on getting more antioxidants:

- Eat a rainbow of fruits and vegetables. The colors of fruits and vegetables are clues about the types of nutrients they provide. To get a variety of nutrients, eat the variety of colors.

- Be adventurous in the product section:

* Chose a colorful fruit you have never tried (DRAGON FRUIT) in the best. It taste similar to a Kiwi.
* Pick a new fruit each time you shop

- Plan a least two dinners per week with beans as the main source of protein
- Experiment with fresh herbs and spices
- Chose whole grain products (brown rice and whole wheat pasta)
- Add nuts to your salad, soups and cereals
- Snack on fresh veggies with a hummus or bean dip
- Eat salsa as a snack with eggs

Ok after hearing all these great things on nutrition they made the best Veg-Tastic Veggie Burger. I can't wait to make it. Here is the recipe:

Prep time: 30 min 

Cooking time: 12 min 

Ingredients: 

3/4 cup of uncooked quinoa 

1.5 cups of water 

1.4 cups of flax seed meal 

1.4 cup of warm water 

2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce 

1.2 tsp black pepper 

1 cup of onion (I will eliminate) 

2 garlic gloves 

15.5 oz of can chick peas 

2 tbsp. plus 2 tsp canola oil 

half cup of red bell peppers diced 

1 cup of carrots 

1.4 cup green onion diced 

1.4 cilantro ( I couldn't even taste but I will leave this out) 

I was so impressed with everything! Was the best veggie burger I had ever tasted. 

What is a gift to you?

Hello Everyone! I first want to ask you, please forgive me. I haven't been posting on my blog much. Well, I want you all to know I am back... Full swing! 

Today I felt lead to share with you all what I gift truly is to me. 

Saturday 6/18/12 I ran Day Spring 5K out in Elwood City. What was the gift this day? It wasn't the trophy that I hold (1st place in age group) 7th over all. The gift was the two people standing next to me John and Cynthia. Pray for Day Spring Ministries, amazing to hear how faithful the Lord has been to them both. 

Sunday- Fathers Day! The gift was meeting a new sister in Christ Sarah. Now, look at the little baby, her name is FAITH and she is the happiest baby I think I ever held in my life. What a gift to hold and love on her. What joy this brought to my day. Justin and I were friends as a teen,  I was very happy to see him again, I also got to hear how he was doing and spend some time with his family.  God on this day I cried out to you and truly thought I had nothing to give but when I am weak and missing my earthly father you gave me the strength. Thank you Lord. 

Monday I received a GIFT in the mail from my wonderful Tierney family. It reads When I think of the people who have made a difference in my life you quickly come to my mind. The wisdom you've share and the faith you've shown have blessed me more than you know. 

I appreciate you so much and I'm asking God to bless you for all the ways you've been a blessing. 

Lord, you amaze me. Shelia, Erica and Sammy have been such blessings in my life. I come home on Monday, saying to the Lord "what's the next steps in my ministry" I open the mail and here is this card. It was confirmation that this is what God has called me to do. The gift is Shelia, Erica and Sammie's love. They will be in my heart forever. Thank you Lord for not only bringing wonderful women into my life that support my business, they also support you in me. Hallelujah! God is so faithful. 

Wednesday TODAY: I go over my neighbor's and sister in Christ Trish's to give her the mail I collected while she was gone. LOOK what she gave me A GIFT. A hug would have been good but she gave me both the shirt and a BIG hug. I love all my neighbors here in this complex. The gift was fellowing with Trish and knowing that she thought of me while she was away on her trip. Thank you Lord for great neighbors. 

OK TODAY: No matter what remember that gifts come in all forms. They can be tangible or at times you don't even realize they are right in front of you. 

The ultimate gift is your LIFE!!! Your days are numbered. Every breath you take is a gift. Make your second count. Make your hour count! Make a difference today. 

 LIVE FOR JESUS!! 

Mallery Schaffer Ministries Update

Thursday - May 17th, 2012

This is a much needed post about what's next.  I first want to start off with thanking all of you for believing in me. Your continual prayers are so appreciated.

In February of this year as you know I had the kick off for Mallery Schaffer Ministries.  I am so thankful God has placed this on my heart to use fitness as a platform to share the gospel. I've seen women change right in front of my eyes. God is so good.

My goal was to raise just enough to start the process of being a non-profit that can receive tax deductible gifts. Hallelujah - God always makes a way and we raised every penny needed and a little bit more. The paper work should be filed with in the next few weeks. I will make sure to post the documentation with a picture of the proof.

As of right now I will be setting up a separate (make a difference) account at the bank and getting idea's, suggestions and support from people like you. If you know someone that has a printing business and would like to donate their services to help my ministry with the print of gospel tracks and donation envelopes,  please contact me immediately or pass my information along to them. This will not only help people get to know Christ, I will have the opportunity to give each person something tangible to read.

When the paper work is filed, I will be setting up a meeting with all board directors and treasurer.

The topics: If you have any suggestions, please feel free to email me Inspiremefitness@gmail.com

#1. How to fundraise for the non-profit (events, donations, races, charities, speaking engagements, monthly ministry support)

#2. Expanding the sermon/fitness class that will start back up Wednesday evenings. How to start approaching churches to start small faith/fitness women's groups. How many days a week? What topics/visuals to use in class.

#3. How much funding will we need before we start sharing the gospel in drug rehab centers (my heart) nursing homes, schools, hospitals and churches. What's the goals?

Thanks again for your continual love, support and prayer with out you all this ministry would not be standing.

Have a blessed day. Much love!

Mallery

Mallery's Easter Sermon -

Happy Easter, from our family to yours <3 

I added pictures of family and friends to it bring it alive. From this day forward let's celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ everyday not just Easter Sunday. I have to say I truly do enjoy seeing family on holiday's!

This is my sermon from 4/4/12 Wednesday...  

Mallery Schaffer Ministries: Transform Fitness                                           4-April-2012

Before, I knew Christ, this is what I thought holiday meant food, candy, gifts and spending time with friends/family. I love all holiday's like today.  It's awesome studying GODS word to know what the holiday is that we are celebrating. Amen.

  

Mark 16:1-7 “Easter” Jesus Resurrection 1-3 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so they could embalm him. Very early on Sunday morning, as the sun rose, they went to the tomb. They worried out loud to each other, "Who will roll back the stone from the tomb for us?" 4-5Then they looked up, saw that it had been rolled back—it was a huge stone—and they walked right in. They saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed all in white. They were completely taken aback, astonished. 6-7He said, "Don't be afraid. I know you're looking for Jesus the Nazarene, the One they nailed on the cross. He's been raised up; he's here no longer. You can see for yourselves that the place is empty. Now—on your way. Tell his disciples and Peter that he is going on ahead of you to Galilee. You'll see him there, exactly as he said.

Weekly Series: “Raised with Christ”  

1.“Roll the stone from the tomb”  

Do we at times build walls around us, just like this small tomb? Do we catch ourselves wondering “who is going to roll the stone from our tomb for us?” 

Nov. 2011 - picture of the tomb 

A dream come true, fathers ashes where Jesus rose from the dead 

My fitness level by working out helped me strengthen my muscles and my mind to physically move the tomb and after understanding and knowing Jesus as my Lord and savior I then came to realize that he can set us free from this heavy STONE, break down the walls of worry, stress, fears, anxiety. Imagine this in your head, whatever wall you have up Jesus can and will break them. 

2.Rise up 

Jesus has been raised up; he’s here no longer in the TOMB. I seen it with my own eyes, yes the TOMB is empty. DO you remember how you were before knowing Jesus as your Lord and savior? If not have you met someone that does not know Jesus as their Lord and Savior?  Do they seem EMPTY inside?  “Referring to me, I know I was empty, dead on the inside. How did I change this, I rose up by exercising my body, mind, soul and spirit everyday. We need to rise up and break through and it starts by asking Jesus to come into your heart.  We then are alive inside, not dead. 

Nov 2011 inside the tomb 

3. Resurrection 

Definition of Resurrection: 

The act of rising from the dead or returning to life. 2. The state of one who has returned to life. 3. The act of bringing back to practice, notice, or use; revival. 4. Resurrection Christianity a. The rising again of Jesus on the third day after the Crucifixion. b. The rising again of the dead at the Last Judgment.

What happens after we rise up and give our lives to Christ?  We are made NEW.  On the third day Jesus rose again, he was dead, rose and was walking the earth. Why did Jesus rise from the dead? So that we could have eternal life. Christ has been raised from the dead by God. Buddha is dead. Mohammad is dead. Moses is dead. But, Christ is alive. 

3 things to resurrect and bring your fitness activity from dead to alive 

You can do it-- 

1. Start with prayer, asking and knowing GOD will break each wall or fear you have
2. Rise up from the coach and start walking, taking group fitness classes or hiring a skilled trainer  
3. Your LIFE (physically/mentally)  including your body will be changed forever. We are born to be alive/active and to do GODS will for our life (faith/fitness) 

Philippians 3 10-11 "I gave up all that inferior stuff so I could know Christ personally, experience his resurrection power, be a partner in his suffering, and go all the way with him to death itself. If there was any way to get in on the resurrection from the dead, I wanted to do it." 

Thank you for your continual prayers. Mallery Schaffer Ministries is a women's ministry that uses fitness as a platform to share the gospel. We trust GOD will continue to open doors for new opportunities. My heart wants to share the gospel all over the world. 

If you would like to hear more information on how you can Transform your life, donate or to simply hear more about the ministry "meet Mallery" email me Inspiremefitness@gmail.com 

Have a blessed day! Thank you for your prayers, love and support. 

Transform- Wednesday 3/28/12

Running for Jesus: Introduction

Mallery Schaffer Ministries: Transform Fitness 28-March-2012


Heavenly Prize "run the race for Christ" Philippians 3:14 (NKJ) “I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Jesus Christ.”


The message: 12-14


I'm not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so

wondrously reached out for me. Friends, don't get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I've got my eye on the goal, where GOD is beckoning (calling) us onward—to Jesus. I'm off and running, and I'm not turning back.



Weekly Series: “Run for Jesus” WHY- B/C he RUNS millions of miles for us each day-- he reached out to us first!



Here's a story about me when I first started running a year ago-- No clue what I was doing--- Same as when I accepted the Lord and decided to give my life and RUN for Jesus had no clue what the next step was.



Here's my advice:



1. Warm up and cool down with people who win the race



I began to surround myself with people who loved to run completive races and took notes on what they did. I asked as many

questions as I possibly could without being a pest or annoying. Let me ask you this? Can you do this with running the race you run for Christ? Don’t just warm up and cool down with Godly people, surround yourself with them, ask questions, it says keep your eye on the goal- he’s calling us to run his race. Amen.



2. Train correctly

If we never ran in our lives and went out and rushed as hard as we could for 15 miles... WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN? Just think about this, Never run in your life- you go out full force. What happens? Run out of breath, legs hurt, give up or start walking, hack up a lung, breathing starts to get unbearable --



Here's a story about me last year, at the same race I am doing this weekend- My first 1/2 marathon, listen I had no clue as to what I was doing BUT I knew I wanted to be fast and do 1hr. 50min time, I finished in the time 1:50 but, I was severely injured!  I was strong BUT trained incorrectly and wanted to run in my flesh-- Yes we at times do this BUT it’s not smart.



I now am training for the Marathon in May, training slower, try to take notes on what I am doing, take easy running days etc. You know what I am going to say RIGHT--- This is the same with your faith, think about the scripture above “By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I’ve got my eye on the Goal, where GOD is calling me. My time to studying Gods word is while I’m running and listening to Keith Moore or audios of the bible. Just like running with your faith you train your faith.



3 Practice

I’m off and running, and I’m not turning back- Listen this takes time. Be patient, there were many times were I said to my wonderful running friends “I GIVE UP” This is what they would say to me. No, Mallery you are amazing and you can run, you were made for this. I know you will keep getting better and better with practice and correct training. Just like this don’t give up on Jesus, instead run for him and practice his principals each day.



Story about your knee in pain- My knee was killing me first year of running (4 months in) and I started crying in pain and wanted to still run on it, I remember my dear running friend, stopped and walked with me.



I realized this is just like practice running you NEED to do the same with your faith. I encourage people while I am running in a race, I’ll say RUN FOR JESUS and they will start going shoot off or they will give me a BIG Smile, love smiles! You know it’s not about the actual race, it’s about the people I can meet, the satisfaction of finishing and having time to myself to study Gods word.



When I prepare this sermon I am practicing what God has called me to do. I am using FITNESS as a platform to share the Gospel.



Amen!



If you do these 3 things you will:


Win the race

Eternally & Physically - My visual today: The metal, this means nothing compared to what the eternal Heavenly prize is! Amen--- 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

You've all been to the stadium and seen the athletes race. Everyone runs; one wins. Run to win. All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and fades. You're after one that's gold eternally.



Always Give the Glory to God

Philippians 3:15 15-16 So let's keep focused on that goal, those of us who want everything God has for us. If any of you have

something else in mind, something less than total commitment, God will clear your blurred vision—you'll see it yet! Now that we're on the right track, let's stay on it. When I finished my last race and I will do this at the Marathon as well, I get down on one knee (Tebow) and thank God. Amen!

I RUN FOR JESUS!