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THE LABYRINTH OF LIFE

This week I am sharing more thoughts and insights I received from a weekend retreat at one of my favorite Holy Places. I am always so grateful for an opportunity to travel the 2 1/2 hrs to either experience a retreat or to assist in the dining area serving others.

 

 

 

The beauty of the grounds and especially peering out at the lake and all the greenery in the spring and summer is spectacular!  An added bonus this particular weekend was some sunshine and warmer temperatures.  How I enjoy soaking up His Presence, His Spirit while viewing His beautiful creation!

 

 

 

The theme of the weekend was “Our Spiritual Journey” and the visual was a labyrinth.  A perfect symbol for the theme; one I had never really given any thought to before. Continue reading “THE LABYRINTH OF LIFE”

ONE WEEK or ONE WEAK

One week or one weak?

 

Are you a little confused by that question?

An interesting question, is it not?

Let me explain what I mean with the main idea of these thoughts this week coming from a church bulletin that was shared with me.

 

I thought it was indeed something worth pondering though maybe a slight stretch with the names of the week; a little different way of looking at your week.

 

May it remind you of the importance and privilege that we have walking with God each and every day! Continue reading “ONE WEEK or ONE WEAK”

SILENCE IS GOLDEN

What great truth there is in the good ole saying,

 

 

 

At a retreat I recently was grateful to attend, silence is one of the first things that is introduced and then implemented for the rest of the evening.

 

As the leader pointed out,

 

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GOD IN THE ORDINARY

 

Four simple words that a lady I was talking with this past weekend repeated from something I had just said.

 

I loved the thought she shared that made the light turn on in my head to enlighten me and see another parallel. Continue reading “GOD IN THE ORDINARY”

A DRINK OF WATER

I am always in awe of God’s perfect timing of events in our lives and it makes me want to shout it from the rooftops!  Experiencing it once again one day this week, I have to share so I guess this platform is my rooftop!  🙂

This day was a “different” day for me as it didn’t follow my typical Friday.  I usually get up and workout first, then proceed with the day and at noon volunteer at the Pre-K 4 yr old class for a few hours.  Continue reading “A DRINK OF WATER”

WHY ME

Hearing a sermon the day before Memorial Day this year brought back some memories of many years ago for me (though I’m still only 23!)  The sermon was centered around the theme of “good bye.”

You see Memorial Day this year, 5/27, was the date my great Aunt Hazel died 32 years ago.  Remembering her was on my mind but it wasn’t until I was emailing the preacher to thank him for his inspiring words, that again brought tears to my eyes, did this one particular memory pop back into my head. Continue reading “WHY ME”

WORDS TO LIVE BY

During the past few months, I keep hearing some sermons/reflections on  one set of Bible passages that are familiar to me and probably are to you as well.  At last I am penning thoughts on them as they are great words to live by!

In true God moment fashion, for a third time confirmation, the one day I turned on our Christian radio station, just as there was a part of the passage once again!  It went like this….”Do not be anxious for anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”  –Philippians 4:6 Continue reading “WORDS TO LIVE BY”

BLINDED

 

 

 

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Two thoughts that came to mind as I had the honor, on Mother’s Day this year, to hold and love three boys in the NICU. It was a great blessing as it was only the third time in 4 1/2 months that they needed help as the census has been so low.  I know that is a good thing for the little ones and their parents.  🙂 Continue reading “BLINDED”

DAY BY DAY

Yes, day by day, even minute by minute, God does work everything out for our good!

 

Some of you faithful readers or people that know me personally might recall that three years ago I was transferred to a new position at my work place…Basically demoted because of my college degree and part time status.

 

As usually happens when something, not in “our” plan, happens we might not see God’s hand at work in the situation until later. Continue reading “DAY BY DAY”

PERFECT LOVE

 

A Bible verse that I have always grappled with not quite being able to wrap my brain around it, as the saying goes, until this weekend that is.  The part that was hardest for me to understand was the “perfect love casts out fear.” Continue reading “PERFECT LOVE”