THE CHEERLEADERS

Challenging myself to do new and different things is something I try to be open to lately.  For me, I find this helps me grow as a person, expanding my horizons, and builds my confidence knowing I am capable of doing things that at first may seem impossible.

What is really powerful is when others may step in and cheer you on lending a little extra encouragement when you need it most.

While at a Christian dude ranch in June, I figured I had to go out of my comfort zone and attempt riding a horse at least once. After all, a few  years back my first time riding a horse was at Virginia Beach and last year I did survive a horse ride in the hills of Curacao though I was scared to do so! Continue reading “THE CHEERLEADERS”

THE MIGHTY MOUNTAINS

Gazing upon the mighty mountains recently in Estes Park, CO while at a Christian dude ranch for a week, was truly a breathtaking, captivating sight. Yes, the sight was like a little piece of heaven on earth~and just as powerful as a sunset on the ocean waters equating, for me personally, a third holy place in my life. Continue reading “THE MIGHTY MOUNTAINS”

F.A.I.R.

How many times do we dwell on or complain about the “unfair” things that we see happening in our lives…whether big or little instances?

Why is it that we think everything should be “fair” with only good things occurring?

Have you ever viewed that these “unfair” things might actually be teaching us something greater?  Maybe they are part of a divine plan.

 

My sharing this week is a result of being inspired through another sermon that I recently heard. May you, too, be inspired through the thoughts shared here…. Continue reading “F.A.I.R.”

IN THE SILENCE

There seemed to be a lot of hustle and bustle all around as I was meeting a friend at Dunkin donuts on National Donut day.   I stepped to the far side, glancing at my phone, while waiting for my order to be prepared.

 

I heard the cashier greet the next customer with the usual, “Hello~What can I get for you today?”

It was kind of strange that suddenly it seemed that everything seemed quieter and I noticed there was no usual audible response; instead there was just deafening silence.  Glancing at the customer, I pieced together that he was mute. Continue reading “IN THE SILENCE”

ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME

Attending a local women’s worship conference recently sparked a memory that I thought was worthy of sharing with you this week.  As I find so often in my life, God’s perfect timing to even hear about this conference two days before it was scheduled via our Christian radio station and realizing my schedule would permit me to attend, sure blessed me big time!

 

I did attempt to ask one friend if she was free to attend with me but she was not, so off I went solo, which is always fine with me too.  The people were very friendly and welcoming and at the beginning of the second day of the event, a lady came over and started talking to me.  It was cool to find out that she too, did not know anyone there but decided to participate anyway.  As we conversed and sat together at lunch, I learned that she actually knows of a friend of mine that lives in the same development as her.  In fact they exercise together though they never really conversed up to this point.  I wonder if they might now since they know a mutual person…me!  🙂

 

At this conference, there were a few different speakers you could pick from to listen to.  I stuck with the main guest speaker, Lynn Cowell, who is a part of the Proverbs 31 ministry for any readers out there who might be familiar with it.  I had not really known about the organization,  but have since signed up for a wonderful daily devotional they share weekdays.

 

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THE POWER OF THREES

Listening to a sermon recently inspired me to do more research into something that I found quite interesting so I decided to go ahead and share it with you this week.

Have you ever noticed how often “3’s” are encountered in the Bible? Continue reading “THE POWER OF THREES”

A PURPOSEFUL LIFE

Amidst the hustle and bustle of this life with all the commitments that we get involved in, do you ever get philosophical and reflect on what this life is all about?

Let us explore and think about three main topics to maybe help us understand this life a little better.

 

 

 

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A HEARTFELT NOTE

This Mother’s Day has to be my most special one to date…yes, after 25 years of being a mother!

 

You ask what made it so special?

One thing is that it provided me with some thoughts to share with you this week!  Continue reading “A HEARTFELT NOTE”

I HAVE OVERCOME

“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.”  –John 15:18 (NIV)
“These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”  –John 16:33 (NASB)

 

What a powerful thought that I have pondered the last few weeks……

I have overcome the world. Continue reading “I HAVE OVERCOME”

THE SYMPHONY OF LIFE

 

 

 

Saturday was another bittersweet day; the end of another era.

It was the final Wind Symphony Concert for my undergraduate college gifted music major as she is a Senior this year and will be an official graduate in less than a month.

As I sat listening to the symphony perform this time, my thoughts were pondering how playing in a symphony can be symbolic of our relationship with the Lord!

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