04
August
Hidden Treasures
Have you ever met someone who appears to do all things well, carried themselves well, just extremely polished? Excellence—everywhere excellent.
There is a regal quality to a person who carries themself well and does well. There is an added luster to their Shine when they handle themselves well in all of their well doing. It is human nature to compel toward pride and the pride of life. So when you come across one who does well and has room and reason to boast, but chooses the path of kindness and generosity
01
August
New Atmospheres~
Eagles are incredible.
I was once again reminded of a beautiful gift I received many years ago—to watch from just above an eagle leave her nest and cascade her wings across a New England valley. I had to be less than 20 yards from her on the side of a mountain trial. It was picturesque to watch her glide over the valley as the breeze caught her wings and carried her. I knew in that moment, to be able to watch an eagle that close and from above, not
28
July
The Sky Is Sprinkled with Hope
I have felt the presence of God with me my entire life. I think I just didn’t realize what it was.
God speaks to the darkness inside us all. Then He illuminates us, heart, mind and soul.
There is something so beautiful and intoxicating to me about the night sky. The velvet black backdrop paints the canvas of night so the celestial planets can dance about and sprinkle light. It glitters along with the moon so bright and catches my eye. I love the moon. I love to look at it, I
25
July
Upon The Water
Have you ever been waterskiing?
When I was growing up this was our weekend activity of choice. We went often and we went with some close friends. Our summer vacation was usually a camping trip near water so we could ski all day every day. I absolutely loved it.
If you’ve ever skied you know how challenging it can be to learn to stand up on the water as the boat drags you along. Learning can mean a lot of water in your face and up your nose. There is
17
July
I Once Knew A Man Called Charlie. . .
I once knew a man named Charlie…
Seasons in life bring opportunities. Each opportunity is a window where God can expand our hope as he expands the foundation of our life creating something sound, something stable that we can build upon. Because we can dream all day long and become little more than a dreamer if we allow ourselves to stop there. Therefore, every encounter, every relationship, whether for a moment, a year, a decade a lifetime—has the power to shape and mold who we are destined to be.
I’ve
15
July
Turn It Up
”Make up your mind,” Moab says.
“Render a decision.
Make your shadow like night—
at high noon.
Hide the fugitives,
do not betray the refugees.” Isaiah 16:3
When I was a young girl I had many fears, the dark being one of them. It was a common occurrence beginning at a young age for me to sleep with my head under the covers.
I tend to think that sensitive souls feel everything around them very deeply. At least I know I do. I can feel the spiritual dynamics in a room, I can feel others
14
July
Adored
You are adorable.
There is a God in Heaven and He actually adores you and is for you. He cheers for you, makes a way for you. Does all kinds of things that you may not even know He is doing for you. He is an eternal spirit. He wants to bless you and make your heart complete. For every tangible blessing of life is nice—but if our heart and soul have a hole we don’t feel whole or complete.
Take a seat. Be lavished. Allow my words
10
July
Wrought With Purpose
Lord,
I invite you into my Tabernacle of Hope.
I have been sifted deeply and completely;
But within it all you have never left my side.
You bore my stain that I might gain something intimate, something lovely,
something created for my goodness sake.
Then your Love walks in, radiant and bright. Your Love walks in and it has worn a path on my heart and stains the soil of my pen—
I will never be the same again.
You never leave me forlorn.
You’ve bore the scorn.
You took the sting of rejection and turned it into
08
July
Graced To Advance
“The soul’s craving for peace is its natural yearning for its End, it’s Maker, and it’s God. Since the soul is large enough to contain the infinite God, nothing less than Him can satisfy or contain it.”
Edward P Pusey
Do not be discouraged when you face trials of many kinds. This could be God’s instrument to captivate you. God wants to occupy every recess within. He knows your capacity. He knows what you are capable of. He knows what you can handle.
The heart is big, very big,
07
July
From Sigh to Song
When I fear sudden disaster—
I will raise a hallelujah.
When the world seems to be crashing in against me, I will remind myself that though a thousand may fall at my side and 10,000 at my right hand no harm will befall me. I am secure. (Psalm 91)
I will raise a hallelujah.
When it appears my enemy will trample me I am reminded I have been set apart for something greater and
I will raise a hallelujah.
When the sting of life leaves us