I’m 55 years old, and you would think I would have learned this by now. Have you ever seen plans fall apart before your eyes, and then been left standing in unfamiliar and challenging places wondering Why? Why now? Why here? Maybe even stomped your feet a few dozen times trying to get God’s attention so that He would deliver you out from this dry … Continue reading It was not supposed to be like this.
This morning I am reminded of a saying I’ve had posted in my office for the last two years. The more I meditate on it, the deeper and richer it becomes. “The WORD produces FAITH – FAITH produces GRACE – GRACE produces POWER.” ~Creflo Dollar I’ve got a lot to do today with some pretty high expectations for what will be the outcome of today’s actions. But is it … Continue reading Priorities.
Recently, while visiting my oldest daughter and her two little girls, I had taken my glasses off so that I could better rough house with them a little. One of my favorite things to do with these little munchkins is to swoop them up in my arms, swing them around a bit, and then bury my face in the crook of their neck and kiss them until they squeal … Continue reading The wisdom of a 2-year old: “Put you glasses on.”
This has been on my heart for a while now. Perhaps like me, there are things you have been praying for – but as yet have not received your breakthrough. Promises you’re standing on, but manifestation hasn’t shown up yet. Declarations of faith that are beginning to sound a little hollow – even to your own ears. For those who know me, I am pretty … Continue reading Battle weary? ADP!
For the last several years, it has been my practice that in December I enter into a time of reflection on the closing year, and goal setting for the next. They say that something like only 8% of New Years Resolutions are kept, and I’ve certainly made regular contributions to the 92% failure rate. Yet in spite of all those ‘failed’ resolutions, I have made great progress towards the fulfilling … Continue reading Press on!
I love to garden – to slip on my gloves and green rubber boots, and get out there to play in the dirt. Especially in the spring, when gardening energies run high. The blackberry patch invites me in to cut back last years fruit vines, and stake the canes that will bear this summer. My Weigela is already budding out and is sure to be overtaken with blooms by late … Continue reading Seeds planted, with high expectations for the harvest!
I’m a new blogger, still finding my way and learning what works and what doesn’t. Which is why so I appreciate the great advise that is so freely given by those who have gone before and succeeded. In fact, just a few weeks into my blogging adventure, I read a great tweet by Ninie Hammon reminding her followers of the importance of appreciating your audience. It may … Continue reading From a full heart
I recently attended a fund raiser for women in crisis and watched a video in which several young women shared their stories of abandonment, abuse, and failed relationships. My heart ached for each woman, and my mothers heart wanted so very badly to be able to give them a long and comforting embrace. Thankfully, their individual stories are gradually being transformed on a day-by-day basis. And listening to the stories of these … Continue reading But God
Putting Hope To Work 