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No More Time to Mourn
To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted; A time to kill, And a time to heal; A time to break down, And a time to build up; A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, And a time to gather stones; A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing; A time to gain, And a time to lose; A time to keep, … Read entire article »
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The Intentional Investment of Initiation
Today I was reading Martin Luther’s “By Faith Alone” Devotional while drinking my coffee and something he said inspired me for this blog post. Luther said, “God’s work is accomplished when we … Read more »
Intentional Investment of Individuality
“Success, recognition, and conformity are the bywords of the modern world where everyone seems to crave the anesthetizing security of being identified with the majority.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Is that … Read more »
The Intentional Investment of Health
Well, I did it! I got up before dawn this morning and went for a brisk walk. Yes, it was very brisk because the air was quite frigid. I didn’t walk as … Read more »
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Life After Death
Life after death. Is there really life after death? Yes, I am here to let you know that there is, indeed, life after death. I am living proof of that. Although I … Read more »
No More Time to Mourn
To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, … Read more »
My Role Model: The Rubber Band
My husband, Kevin, and I are at an interesting place in our lives right now. We are the parents of a “tween” and a toddler, both of whom are a challenge standing … Read more »
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Life After Death
Life after death. Is there really life after death? Yes, I am here to let you know that there is, indeed, life after death. I am living proof of that. Although I also must tell you that I am NOT the one who died (even though a part of me did die.) No, I am one who was left living. It’s been awhile since I have written a blog post, and to be quite honest with you…I haven’t wanted to. 2010 ended up being the worst year of my life, so far, and I wasn’t inspired to share any thoughts with you. In July of last year, my beloved Mother and dearest friend, was diagnosed with a … Read entire article »
Once a Parent, Always a Parent
Parenting is the only job I know of that you are always the boss, even though you aren’t always in charge. You could do it with your eyes closed even though you must keep your eyes open at all times. You could do it in your sleep, and you usually are! You are always teaching even though you are the one who learns the most. The one thing about parenting that is the most intriguing is, you love it through the best and worst of times and wouldn’t trade it for anything – no pay raise, no planet relocation, no time in history, and most of all, a different set of kids. Nope, parenting is the … Read entire article »
I Am
I see the sun, but not the rain. I feel the rain, but not the wind. The wind moves me through the clouds. I see the Son, feel the rain, and am moved by the wind. I AM. Changed me. … Read entire article »
National Day of Prayer
“No ocean can hold it back. * No river can overtake it. * No whirlwind can go faster. * No army can defeat it. * No law can stop it. * No distance can slow it. * No disease can cripple it. * No force on earth is more powerful or effective than the power of prayer.” – Linn Carlson, DaySpring writer … Read entire article »
The Irony of Paradox
While there are many “Why’s” that never have a reason, I often get the answers to the questions I’m not asking. My life, though seemingly very simple, is actually so very complex. And in my greatest wisdom, I can be found very foolish; although it isn’t about what I am turning away from, but Who I am running to. … Read entire article »
Have You Checked-In?
The Multiplication of Four Square Day It all started with one man and a vision. Now, I am not sure if it is because Nate Bonilla-Warford is an Optometrist and he could “see” things more clearly than the rest of us, or, because he is an Eye Doctor and he just wanted to sell more glasses, that he was able to visualize this amazing idea. Whatever the reason, Four Square Day, the first global social media holiday, was born and April 16 will never be the same again. (I am actually good with that considering that April 15 has such a bad rap with most Americans.) So, how exactly was Four Square Day “framed?” Well, Nate is … Read entire article »
Happy Easter!
Today we celebrate….One Man, One Mission, One God. He came to teach us and we rejected Him. He came to save us from death. We killed Him. Fortunately for us, He knows how to conquer death…and sin. He’ll show us how to do both….if we let Him. For me, it’s not a matter of “if.” My husband, my 2 daughters and I are all alive, when today, we should have all been dead, because of this Man, this Mission, this God…..and His name is Jesus. He is Risen, indeed! … Read entire article »
My Song of Love
He was calling me into His chambers, even before the day that I was born. It is my sweetest love story ever to be told, about my Savior and my Lord. It was how a God, who loved His creation, gave His only One, to gain in exchange an infinity of souls; children, He would call His own. It’s about a story of love so pure that needs to be expressed. It’s about a Redeemer of all mankind, a Blessed One to bless. It is written “God loved the world so much He gave His only Son, that whosoever believed in Him would not die but dwell with the Eternal One.” This story begins before the beginning of time, … Read entire article »
Social Networking or Social Venerating?
I really enjoy social networking. It is real-time real life interaction with people all around the world. Those who understand social media, feel the freedom to express their thoughts within the limitations of just a sentence or two. It is immediate interaction and connection with people, and most of us have never even met in person! It only takes a matter of minutes of being online before you find someone you relate to, someone who connects with you. The thing I love the most about social media is that it makes me focus on the moment, challenges me to find the small impressions of my day, notice and evaluate them. These are moments that may have … Read entire article »