30
January
Secret Suffering
“I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out…and I am concerned about their suffering.” Exodus 3:7
He sees your secret sorrow. He can pinpoint the very vein and nerve that triggers your pain, no words required. Hold on, Beloved, for that is what you are. You are the Beloved Craftsmanship of the Almighty. Allow Him to be your Source, for He has a never-ending supply of Love, Comfort, and Provision. Do not be dismayed by the trials you face that no one
30
January
Steadfast and Sure…
It was the Fall of 2001. I was pregnant with my son, Luke, about six months along. My husband was self-employed at this time, no longer working at the University. We had been on a faith adventure, trusting God to fill our client base and pay our bills. It was a decision we had made prior to the summer Olympic games in Sydney, Australia in 2000. We had decided, upon returning from the Olympics (we had traveled there with a few athletes my husband trained) he would not return to
28
January
We Are One
“I am only one, but I am still one; I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.” Edward Everett Hale
Though many attribute this quote to D.L. Moody, it’s roots and heritage stem further into our historical past to the pen of Edward Everett Hale, descendant of Nathan Hale, Revolutionary war spy and martyr. Men, such as these, took the words of this penmanship to the deepest chambers of their heart.
13
January
Anticipation
Life is full of disappointments. It cannot be avoided. We cannot go around it. It is a fact of all things in life; we will face disappointment. I am sad to say I am well acquainted with disappointment over the years of my life. I became acquainted with it at a young age. But this in it self, is not disappointing. Though disappointment comes to us all, we do not have to let it rest there. We can rise above our disappointments. Some of them, we can do nothing about.
10
January
You Were Made To Be Great!
A dear friend loaned me a movie to watch called, “The Father of Lights”. I watched it with my family last Sunday night; it was beautiful. All true stories of the miraculous and divine touch of God through ordinary people who believed in an extraordinary God and were willing to behave in such a way that they knew who they were as children of God.
One of the main stories was of a man named, Robby. Robby is in India, but has an interesting life because of how clearly he hears
07
January
It's Just A Car…
“We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.”
~Marianne Williamson
As children of God, dearly loved, we are to be a reflection of the heart of the One who is called Holy. We are to be set apart for His Glory. What does it mean to be set apart? What does it mean to shine like Christ and to be Holy?
“I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in
04
January
Tweet That! A Story of Thoughtfulness
I frequently wake up early in the morning and just lye in bed writing in my head. For some reason, many great ideas come to me in the stillness of the night as though the creativity fairy were hovering over my head sprinkling her dust upon my brow. In actuality, I know it is the Creative Creator of Heaven and Earth who is stirring my spirit and stroking my thoughts with His ultimate talent and artistry.
Today was a day such as this. Sometimes, many times, I receive a very clear
01
January
Are You Glowing?
Several years ago I had a most fascinating experience. It was a season of life when many things were changing for my family and for me. It was an exciting time. It was a stressful time. It was a meaningful and purposeful time. It was the hardest time of my life. It was, to that point, the most rewarding and exhilerating time in my life. I mentioned in a recent blog titled, “A Man Without A Home”, about my homeless friend, Tim, and how he impacted my life. It was
27
December
The Golden Rule
Everyone wants people to like them and to get along well with them. Everyone wants to be esteemed and loved. I don’t think anyone wants conflict or enjoys conflict. With this being said it makes me wonder?
How can you ever expect others to be gracious and forgiving to you when you walk around harboring bitterness, resentment and are lacking forgiveness toward others?
If you struggle with another or maybe more than just one other…here is a strategy for you. Most of my life I am quick to forgive and do not
21
December
A Bride For Christmas
“Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” Prov. 31:25, 26
“Here comes the Bride, all dressed in white…”
That’s how the song goes, “here comes the bride, all dressed in white”, the wedding march. Weddings are beautiful. I had a very traditional and formal wedding. I do not think all weddings need to be formal, but ought to reflect each individual and their uniqueness…special in every way. I made a