Highlighting God's Presence to Inspire Your Life!
A few simple words, though heartfelt, that I texted a friend of mine this week. I was describing what I saw in her daughter’s life as well as in my friend’s life.
Faith in action is something we are called to do daily, right? To not just KNOW about God’s word or just hear it only, but to put flesh and blood to that knowledge and faith by taking action; to find ways to live out that faith each and every day. Continue reading “FAITH IN ACTION”
Reading a book entitled “Praying for Strangers” that a friend gave me for my birthday recently and attending a luncheon that included a talk on “Live a Life of Kindness” are inspiration for these thoughts this week. I won’t mention that the luncheon was really a “seniors” luncheon because we all know I’m only 23; they were kind and made an exception for me! 😉
Both events were blessings in my life which I feel are wonderful ways to live our lives on this earth day by day.
As you think about your faith journey have you experienced some seasons of waiting?
Waiting for the Lord to act or direct in some way, waiting for something to happen before you could take the next step in your life?
Was it a season of waiting….
…for the Lord to open doors for a ministry
…for healing a broken relationship
…for a prodigal’s return
…for chains of addiction to be broken
…for physical healing in your body
…for the Lord to bring your life partner into your life? Continue reading “IN THE WAITING”
One of my happy places is time away from the hustle and bustle of life, the routine of the everyday, and soaking up the beauty of the ocean and beach.
Yes, I know God’s Presence is always everywhere! He can be found all around us, in each one of us, and in all of nature!
Seeing and feeling God’s Presence at the ocean waters and beach is more intense for me which is always a blessing and special time. A time that surrounds me in God’s love and peace.
Continue reading “BEACH TIME REFLECTIONS”
A mishap from 2019 that landed me with a fractured right radial head (translation: broken elbow) humbled me and taught me a few more life lessons that I think are useful for all of us to keep in mind.
First, a little background. My husband and I were in Lancaster, PA to attend the “Jesus” show at the beautiful Sight and Sound Theater. What wonderful musical productions they put on every year with amazing technical effects and live animals to enhance the power of the show. Thankfully we went there on a Saturday, stayed overnight and had our “activity” on Sunday.
The activity was a 2 1/2 – 3 hr covered bridge tour riding a scooter (moped.) In case you did not know, I am not so coordinated at some physical activities. A few years ago I did eventually master riding a segway after some extra practice and training. Continue reading “RELIANCE ON OTHERS”
My friend and I, being at the beach recently and walking along the shore, couldn’t help but be reminded of the “Footprints in the Sand” poem that I believe we are all familiar with.
That writing reminds us how God is always with us even carrying us especially during the rough, tougher times in our lives.
Some of you regular followers, who know me well, might remember that the ocean and beach is another Holy Place for me. Something that had its humble beginnings when I was a child and my family would go to Wildwood, NJ for vacation.
Our family vacation this year was supposed to be at the beach in Atlantic City, NJ, for somewhere different to explore and since it was a little closer for us, but due to a change of plans this year at the last minute our “family” vacation turned into a stay-cation at home with only one child instead of three.
So I was very fortunate that a friend of mine really wanted to go to a beach and invited me to go along here at the end of September! It was a quick trip for three nights but a welcome time away to be blessed soaking up God’s Presence. It was actually the first time I have been to a beach during the non-prime summer season. Continue reading “SUN REFLECTIONS”
The words “I Cherish You” were on a bouquet of flowers a friend brought for my birthday celebration this year along with a saying.
You see, I have always longed to have a surprise party given in my honor. It is not that I want to feel “important” by people’s standards but more just knowing people were coming together because they loved me and wanted to celebrate the me that God made. God made us relational beings and sometimes we get so caught up in ourselves not taking time for others. Continue reading “I CHERISH YOU”
Two quotes that jumped out at me recently making me think of their great truth~Reminding me to let go and let God!
Do you need that reminder in your life today too? Continue reading “LET GO and LET GOD”
Three quotes that I saw this past week that I think have great truth; worthy of taking a few minutes to reflect upon this week.
Continue reading “THE BLESSING OF PEOPLE”