Have you ever felt like you were going places, yet not really going anywhere at all? Life can get so complex and seemingly complicated that we need a navigational system to help us find our way through. May has arrived. The school year is almost over. With that said, there have been many things on …
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Signs of God’s Love
The more I acknowledge God, His workings, and His teachings in my life, the more He makes His presence known. Hearts and crosses appear in many places. He goes before me, although His footprints I do not see. It is His great love He has given us, that I am reminded of every day in …
What a Difference Your Voice Can Make
TodayThe voice withinDid speakPrompting meTo reach outTo take a chanceThrough wordsThrough actionsMaking it knownWho it isThat I amHere to helpHere to supportHere to make a differenceHere to have an impactWhat once was painIs now becomingSomethingMuch more beautifulThanOnce imagined and believedSeeds Have been plantedMessages Have been well-receivedI look forward toThe harvestWhere we may one dayReap and …
Love is in the Air
What does love, look like to you? Is it what a person says? How about their actions, the things they do? Is it the gifts they bring whether purchased or handmade? What is about them that says, “I LOVE YOU”? For me, it’s about the little things people do, the simple act of noticing, taking …
Taking Life Moment By Moment
As you know, I’ve been going through many emotions, while processing and accepting this new assignment which has been given to me. I greatly appreciate you keeping me in your thoughts and prayers as I learn to listen for His voice and trust all which He has planned. Yesterday, the waves of emotions came flooding …
Ways to Say, “I Love You”
On September 4, 2023 Heaven gained an angel – My mother-in-law Went to be with Jesus – Emergency leave Gone to Minnesota For two weeks – During my absence Back home My home Alaska – My family My friends Were missing me Keeping us My family and I In thought In prayer – The good …
Life Teachings
Today
The present moment Is all we’ve got A chance A choice To live To love Today This very moment As I sit here writing I’m not exactly sure Of what to say I- I know how I feel Sadness Loss No regrets Final moments spent With My mother-in-law This week Today- Her funeral Many wept …
Sisters in Christ
My sister and me Forever Will be Connected much deeper Than the eyes Can see Friendship Love Trust Respect The days that pass The years gone by Never changes the fact The way She made me feel Her greatest impact As one in Christ
Waking Up From Sadness
I’ve allowed myself to wallow in my own self-pity, feeling sorry for myself, experiencing deep sadness. I wanted so much for God to remove the darkness I was feeling and replace it with light. Then, I remembered I, too, have a job to do. An important responsibility. Get a grip on, get control of my …
Steadfast
Love Knows Nothing Other
I have friends Of many colors I have friends Of many races I have seen A lot of things I have been To many places In this world In my mind In my heart This I know Loving you Loving others Is of the Divine
A Song For You
The words to a song and the singer’s voice have come to the forefront of my mind over the last couple of weeks. The name of the song is: “What a Difference You’ve Made in My Life” by Ronnie Milsap. Something about the song resonated deep within my heart and soul, spoke to me in …
It Starts in the Heart
Your heart Is The inspiration For The song Your Soul sings
Still Together
I amHereYou are ThereWe areTogether In spirit In memory UntilThe day comesReunite We will
Spending Time Together
Have a seatSit downPauseBe presentIn the momentYou and I areWithout judgment Without agendaOpen mindsOpen heartsLet’s beHang outSpend time togetherMake the most of the momentYou’re important to meGet to know One another betterGet caught up On days gone byExchange smilesFeel the joyIn one another’s laughter The touch of a handSoft gentle kissA warm embraceLet’s me knowHow …
Souls Reunite
StrangersYetSeemingly familiar
Whatever He Brought You to, He Will Bring You Through!
Maybe you are mourning the loss of a loved one whose time has come to be with the Lord. Maybe you are mourning in anticipation of the loss of a loved one whose health may be failing. Maybe you are uncertain about job security, financial stability, relationships, family, health. Maybe you feel lost and broken, …
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Lead Me Lord
Planting Seeds of Love
A Love That Sustains
From Dawn to dusk And Everything in between How is it You show love? Do you do Anything? Upon awakening Hug Embrace I love you Kiss Late morning Midday Late afternoon Early evening How Have you Spent your day? Noticing Validating Thinking about Kind words Gentle touch I appreciate you Thank you very much Expressions …
I Hope…
God Has a Way of Making Himself Known
Have you ever experienced a dream that seems to be on repeat over time? I know I have! You know what I’ve learned? There is something in my waking life I have yet to learn or understand. The more aware I become of who I am as a person, fully accept who I am, receive …
A Love So Deep
She Fell hard She Feel deep In love With a man Selfless love Human compassion With her Beside her Throughout all days During all troubled times For many seasons He did remain He saw The good The bad He come to know Every side of her From the breaths She took To the breaths She …
What is Maturity?
(Originally written in 1991 for a high school English assignment, age 18). What is maturity you may ask. Maturity occurs in a person when they are old enough to know right from worn and from the sillies to the seriousness. A mature person can take on many responsibilities and be trusted at the same time. …
Wounded Warriors
Many are The Wounded warriors Wanting To be Set free Among us They are Angels In disguise Days Weeks Months Years A life Compromised Tired out From The battle Deep wounds Battle scars Healing From the war Victory Is won Peace remains
Amazing What an Ounce of Kindness and Love Can Do!
Have you ever offered up even the slightest bit of kindness without the expectation of receiving anything in return? If so, did you notice a difference in your heart and how it made you feel? I know in my heart, my mind and my spirt, everything softens filling every cell in my body with peace …
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Care & Nourishment
She came home with us on Mother’s Day two years ago. As the seasons changed, so did she. I thought I wasn’t doing enough, especially during the winter months and into the spring. Too much water. Not enough sunlight. Balance has been hard to find so it seems. At the two-year mark, the nursery wanted …
Called to Be
Who is it, you say that I am? Who is it, you called me to be? What is it, I am to do? Where is it, you want me to be? Circumstances Changing Mindset Perception Perspective What is it, that’s best for me? A sample A taste Of the good life Freedom No bondage No …
Bring to Life
When The world Gets dark Hopelessness Loneliness Isolation Withdrawal All Too easily Consume one Inside Bring hope Bring peace Bring light To a place Where One has forgotten They exist
God’s Provision
If it’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s the importance of setting your heart and mind on the right things, those which are good, pleasing to God and help others. God knows. He sees. He provides. My family and I have put in the hard work, putting forth the time and effort to go out hunting …
Thankful For Handwritten Letters
Yesterday, another blogger brought awareness to “World Letter Writing Day.” I was grateful he brought this to my attention as handwritten letters are a love of mine. Thank you to Debasis, B +Ve!! for blogging about handwritten letters. You can see his post at the link below. LETTER WRITING DAY Handwritten Letters… On August 26, …
Pause, Listen, Hear
Dark clouds loom Over The horizon Golden rays Shine through In the midst Of The approaching storm God’s love Rings true Turbulence Once filled The sea Anger Rage Frustration The mind Unsettled too His voice Was heard The world Stood still One moment in time Floodgates opened The words Ran out I’m sorry I love …
Emptiness of the Womb
A mother Cries out Her womb Empty Miscarriage Loss Mourning Grief God He knows What timing Is all about Something Not right What possibly Could it be A purpose A plan This embryo Would have been Child Number 3 Loved Very much so loved Mourning Loss Emptiness Grief Anticipation of What Would have been New …
Sometimes
Sometimes I struggle Do you? God Has forgotten Forgiven A blessing Indeed Wiped The slate Clean Fresh start New beginning Sinned At fault Knew better Deceived Perception Truth Reality Impacted Influenced by Trauma Childhood Teenage years Adulthood PTSD Grieving Mourning Loss Wounds Unattended to Need time To reveal To discover To process Accept Love Experiences …
He is With Me
Sitting Sunbathing Seated in The living room Light Heat Warmth Penetration Reassurance Of His presence His love Hugging Holding Embracing Every ounce Of His touch
He Fills Me
I am a child Of The light I am a beacon Burning bright Filled with Courage Bravery Hope Much To His Delight I love I serve He unlocks Closed doors Opens windows Gentle breeze Carries me To places Never before Seen Worship Praise Gratitude
Accepting His Love
In light of trying to understand my emotions, the way I look at people, circumstances, thoughts and behaviors, I keep coming back to love and acceptance. Who is it I am? Who is it you called me to be? Your child Your servant Your daughter I know who it is I am Through My Father’s …
Together We Walk
He Called Out and Said…
How Do You Walk? By Faith or Sight?
The World As We See It
What a day What a view Outdoors Evening solitude World Becomes quiet Silenced Getting ready For Bedtime Rest Trusting In Him Giving thanks Offering prayer His guidance His protection Our Savior Greatest love Of all
Stay Close to Those You Love
Giving Way to Light
He is in Me
My writing Many styles Niche Yet to find Found Christ Jesus He Lives in me He Speaks through me Niche? Hmmmm…. Worry about that? Heaven’s no! God He is My one My only Author In and of life I do All things For Him I listen I obey I cry I pray Words He knows …
Reminders That No, God Is Not Mad at You — Intentional Faith
In this blog post by, Clarence L. Haynes Jr.-Intentional Faith, there are many important messages about repentance and forgiveness. Can you relate? Have you ever felt like God is mad at you? Have you ever thought this is it, after what I have just done there is no way God will ever forgive me? Have …
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I Get It!
Throughout My life Struggles Many Were had EVERYTHING (yes I mean everything) Didn’t Come easy Life lessons Learned The hard way God He has always Been A part of My life From childhood Current day Mid-life Never Have I ever Known Him Like I do Today An …
Just Be You
Love in a New Age
I Want to love Again Like I used to Back In the day A hug A kiss A handshake Warm embrace Times Have changed At A distance We’ve remained A wish A desire A longing for Unconditional love I pray
The Greatest Gifts
The sound Of Your laughter The warmth Of Your smile The joy In Your heart The peace Your presence Brings Thoughts Words Actions Funny phrases Animated Beyond measure Such happiness Your Heart sings My darling My dear My love Your spirit Your essence Your soul God Made you …
You Rock!!
In case nobody has told you lately… You Rock!! You are AMAZING! You are BEAUTIFUL! You are CREATIVE! You are DESIRABLE! You are EXQUISITE! You are FABULOUS! You are GORGEOUS! You are HEAVENLY! You are INCREDIBLE! You are JOYOUS! You are KIND! You are LOVEABLE! You are MAGNIFICENT! You are NOTEWORTHY! You are OPTIMISTIC! You …
Make A Difference
Many years I have Been teaching Thirteen To be exact Bonds formed Friendships make Impact Everlasting Lives changed For The better Many They do Appreciate This time Around This year My year Stronger bonds Deeper connections Seeing Each child Individual For who They are Such love A job Working So …
Seasons in Life
What’s mine It’s me What happens Will be Life Filled with Adventure Stories Transitions Heartaches Pain Tragedy Triumph Messes Yes There will be A few Maybe lots A rollercoaster A puzzle Ups and downs Complicated A purpose A place A time Many reasons Growth Learning …
He is the One
I Once knew A girl She Had stars In Her eyes Puppy dog face And A sideways Smile Dimples She wanted Them God didn’t Create her To look That way She Kept to herself Was quiet Didn’t Stir the pot Got along Did her best With everyone Shy …
Wandering…
A Lost traveler In This world They were Looking for Hope Wanting Peace Searching for Compassion Smile Gaze Handshake Wave They found One another In The blink of An eye No longer Strangers Nor feeling Isolated In Each other’s arms In love Embracing
Peace
Let go of what’s holding you back. No longer do you need to hold onto the hurt and the pain. There is so much freedom to be experienced, just waiting to be found. Learn to let go, let God, have faith, trust and believe.
Tomorrows & Yesterdays
Breath of Life
Today is my birthday A day to celebrate For On this day I breathed On My own The first Of Many breaths In My 48 years Of life There were moments That Left me Breathless Took My breath Away Other times Out of breath Burning the candle At Both ends Gears shifted …
Radical
Take Refuge
Never Ending Love
Will You Let Him In?
I Heard a knock At The front door Who Was it? Who Was there? Unusual I thought I waited I listened Still there I Do see Someone An outline A person For sure Slowly Quietly Cautiously Bravely I Opened The Door A visitor Surprise! …
Defender
Heal From It, Don’t Deal With It
Deal with it Some say Forget about it Move on Let it go The problem Will go away Understand Yes Yes, I do Yet, I don’t Stop focusing On what happened Mistakes made People Done wrong My childhood You see I need you To understand Words Actions Behaviors Of …
Thankful
So much To Be thankful For A lot To confess Not perfect I am (ps. He already knows that) Light-hearted In spirit A mind Focused on Gratitude Eyes That see Good things Miracles Blessings In daily living Feeling His unconditional love Heartfelt compassion His mercy His grace Upon us This …
My Forever Friend
What Is it About Your words Your tone Your voice People Draw closer Inviting Draw near Seeking comfort Acknowledgement Validation Noticing Of oneself To you No one Comes close No one Can compare You My Lord I put ALL My faith My trust With me …
Last Night I Cried
Holy crap! You scared me! I didn’t know you were sitting there. Words spoken by my husband as he came upon me while I was seated underneath the window, in darkness, alone, by myself. I needed to get away. I needed to be alone and release my emotions. My family and I, we just finished …
Do You Still Thirst?
Taste The sensation Thirst Refreshed A drink of water Holy Spiritual Embraced One will be Drink From the cup His word One does Thirst
Appreciating Differences
Just be YOU I do see DIFFERENCES Exist I do love APPRECIATE Value Integrity
Bedtime Prayers
Lord, where do I start as it’s been so long since I’ve made quality time for you and myself? I know my body is changing, Heaven and Earth are shaking, waking me up inside. A part of me has fallen asleep. The changing of the seasons, shorter days, more darkness, less light and many cloudy …
Know…
Refreshing Country Air
Wholeness of White
Reflections of Him
All it Takes is a Prayer
In Her Own Timing
Hearing The “C” Word
Below is the link to the article I had published on 9.29.2020 on the Live Breathe Alaska website. I have been very excited about sharing with everyone, so here it is! Not that the “C” word is something to get excited about, rather it’s about community, finding connections, common ground and understanding. “The conversation shifted …
He Knows Best
Paths to Friendship
Light The Way
Your Son, A Star
Rising Sun
Be the Light
I couldn’t help but think of the Thomas Rhett’s song when I looked back on what I had written two years. He says “Be A Light,” whereas I referenced “Be the Light.” Who knew, this day in age, how powerful this is and rings true. Now more than ever we need to uplift one another, …
Rejoice!
Taste and See
Galatians 5:22-26 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying …
A Bright Future
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12 NIV)
Do All Things With Love
Life Lessons
Writer’s Recipe
Apple Of My Eye
7.27.2020 The morning Dawn The rising Of The sun Peeking Winking Shining Sparkling Twinkling A New day Has come As I sat On My comfy sofa Looking out My Living room window His light Shined upon An Apple tree Such delight His way Of Showing love …
Faith is Your Sight
A Girl & Her Rainbow
On July 14th @ 10:38 PM, I had been sitting on the front porch for nearly 3 hours, enjoying the silence and solitude. Clouds, far off in the distance, hovering over the mountain tops. Never once did I imagine or even thinking about rainbows appearing. Guess what? They did! I had just finished typing up …
‘Tis Faith Not Sight
Positive Mindset
Day 3: Fishing on the Klutina River in Alaska Saturday morning, our last day for camping out and fishing, arrived in grand style. The sun was shining, blue skies and a few puffy white clouds went floating by. Forecast for the day was for sunshine and in the 70’s. I sure hope they are right! …
Faith Over Fear
Day 2 of 3: Fishing on the Klutina River in Alaska The time was 9:30 AM. We were on no timeline or schedule for the day. I rolled out of bed (literally), and got myself ready for the day. You know how it is when you don’t have any place to go or be at …
Morning Sunshine
Good morning Sunshine SuchA welcomedSightYouLight upThe worldThe EarthMother Nature TreesSo pleasingNo teasingPLEASE StayFor a while Don’t leave I need youInMy lifeSuch warmth DelightTo bathe InYour sunlightYour armsYour raysTheseSun shining Days
Summertime in Alaska
Tent Is pitched Enjoy The land Creek flowing Through The trees Bridge crossing Made Of logs Cottonwood seeds In The breeze Rose bushes Pink delight Time Has come To say Goodnight
Little Things in Life
(The image above is that of my brother & I as kids with our paternal grandmother.) See Hear Acknowledge Notice Appreciate Little things One can do Breathe life Love Give hope To Another soul
My Prayer For You
A Father’s Day to Remember
(Above is a picture of my oldest daughter with my dad in 1996.) Like many of you, I am without my dad on Father’s Day. Circumstances may vary, however the loss of someone you love never fully heals over time. What does happen, is we learn, grow and come to understand ourselves in new ways. …
He Knows the Way
In A world Filled with Noise Distractions Chatter Let us Find The strength The courage The wisdom To focus on To become One With God Our Loving Father Peace Silence Solitude All these things Lead us To become Closer In relationship With Him Learn To be still …
Be There Always
Life Doesn’t go As We expect As We want Perspective Mindset Beliefs Held within The heart The mind’s eye Confrontation Questioning About One’s being The choices The things Of what One’s doing Living life Moving To the rhythm Soul Heartbeat Thrown off On tilt Like that Of …
You’re Beautiful
Sometimes Life Catches us Off-guard A word A phrase A message Forever A life Can change Words spoken I Was so Surprised To Be told Something Magnificent “You’re so beautiful!” (I could have cried.) As You can imagine I Had to pause Catch My breath The kindness …
God’s Seasons of Life
The Cloud in Me
As I gazed Up Well beyond Into The depths Of The blue sky My mind Floated Like that Of Magnificent White clouds Above me Far greater Than The mountain tops As far as My eyes Could see Yearning For freedom Wanting To take flight Weightlessness Beauty …
We’re All in This Together
While Out in My Backyard A Pile of wood Stood Placed Was stacked In between The Birch trees As I photographed Looked closer Inside Many of The logs I Did see Shapes Designs Growth formation Cutting lines A smiling face The other frowning Some old Some young Some dried Others Fresh cut …
Under Construction
Construction zone Under construction Pilot car Slow down Please Heed The warning Be aware Of The signs Watch Listen Learn Obey Creating oneself Authentic and true Road repair Upgrades needed Wear and tear Slow down Take time Embrace The transition The change Worn out Old pavement Old ways Upheaval Removal Disposed of Properly New foundation …
Searching
Who she was She didn’t know Searching In hopes of finding Someone new The person She would become Who was it She hoped to find Uncertain Whomever it was Must be Whole Rich Pure Filled with Compassion Unconditional love Divine Holy Understanding of Oneself …
Love a Good Heart
When You meet someone With A good heart LOVE them Refrain from Abuse Abandonment Taking advantage of Character Says a lot
Little Did She Know
There was something about her She just couldn’t see it The way Others do Her beauty Her shine Her sheer energy Her way Her being Her personality Her style Magnificent Among many Something Deep within her soul Spoke In a way like no other To everyone She did meet Exquisite Her soul …
Give it to God
Memories From A Farmer’s Daughter
There was a place and time where dairy farms were flourishing, bountiful, everywhere. The time and place was my childhood era, not quite understanding everything. Me, I loved the animals, not knowing the other side: money, demographics, politics of it all. Even though I didn’t know what my parents were going through, I could feel …
Up…
United As One
Two people In love Holding hands Beside One another Together Interlocked Fingers Hand in hand Feelings Sensations In time Became one
Let Your Light Shine!
I know This Little light Who tries So hard To shine So pure So tender So soft So bright Dull For she thought Was She ever Fully able To emit Too low Of wattage She thought Then The lightbulb Went off An idea Could this Be true Each lightbulb Regardless …
A Soul Set on Fire
Eyes captivated Orange glow In The distance A fire Wait The sky Lit up Set ablaze Oh, wait Yes The sunrise Has arrived The sunrise Is here My heart Lit Ignited By The flame The spark Wake up Such beauty Without you Life Is So Dark Brighten My moments Brighten …
Love & Warriors
The WARRIOR In me Says… STAND UP BE FREE! No longer Do you Need To fight LOVE Is all You need
A Part of My Story You Are
Each of us A word A phrase A chapter A page A story That Is written Inside A book A body A soul Within Time Will tell What Will be Written About you About me About us This life This world Only He Knows The time The place …
My Father & I
Does anybody know what today is? Yes! You are correct! Palm Sunday it is Another event happened this day The year was 1933. A baby boy was born Who one day Became a man This man No stranger to me Although Growing up A foreigner He did seem I didn’t speak His …
Seek, and You Shall Find
Everything we need Is given to us By Him Our faith Our strength Our courage Our love There is nothing That cannot be done With the Lord At the wheel In our hearts In our minds Forever He remains He lives within us He walks beside us He also walks a …
Hope is on the Horizon
There is hope On the horizon Not everyone Can see One Must learn To walk By faith Not By sight There are miracles Just beyond Where The earth and sky Do meet Waiting To be discovered Waiting To be revealed Waiting For the right moment We Must do our part We …
Everything is Going to be Alright!
Be mindful. Give not, into fear. Yes, these are trying moments and times in our life. Media being blasted with the “C” word wherever we look, and it’s not Christ we are hearing about. Where we need to be looking is within ourselves and up to God. He is the ultimate Healer, be a believer …
Cherished Memories
The swings were calling Or Maybe it was You My friend I heard you Whispering My name In the wind I forgot The last time I sat down In the swings Spending time Alone With you This day I needed A reminder To feel What it felt like To be In the …
He is My Rock
My life was taken by storm. I was caught up in a hurricane. The eye of the storm. So strong! So powerful! So fierce! So beautiful! My world kept spinning, Rotating around. UNTIL… One day. The storm, In all it’s might, Lost its strength, Lost its will. It did subside. …
Do You See Me? Do You Notice Me?
I know your struggles are real! You want to be seen! You want to be heard! You want to be appreciated! You want to be valued too! Your life is a story, Broken down into… Many chapters, Many pages, Many words, Many phrases. What speaks the loudest in you …
Freedom of the Soul
Have the courage! Take a leap of faith! Be brave and share your story with someone. Opening up relieves the burden and the pain, of left feeling like you are the only one carrying the load. Trust in and give it all up to Him. He knows what is weighing you down! God is our …
Good Morning…I Love You!
I caught a glimpse I saw you Peeking Over the mountain tops A wink A glisten A sparkle A glow We greeted one another With a morning Hello Into my eyes You did gaze I could not help But to stare back at you So bold So bright So beautiful …
The Little Girl in Me
I know who it was when back in the day, not the person that I am today. Or do I? Who was I? I really don’t know for certain. A girl, a child, a body and mind that has went through so many changes. A different time, a different place, a different mindset, for sure. …
Today is a Good Day…
There’s a strong voice inside of me that says, “Stand tall! Speak up! Be a voice! Be an advocate! Let your story be told for others to hear! You will persevere! You will heal!” A voice, spoken as loudly as, as serious as, as dominating, as that of a lion. A roaring, thundering, something coming …
“See Ya”
My family and I spent quality time together this evening at a movie. A local theatre had the 1990 movie, “Ghost” playing for free, a special on Valentine’s Day. The price was right, besides that, I couldn’t remember if I had seen the movie in the past or just the previews. Throughout the movie, I …
I Had a Dream…Was it Jesus or Simply Someone Else?
I awoke at the 2:00 AM hour on February 11th, and took probably about an hour or so to go back to sleep. When I fell back to sleep I had vivid dreams. I don’t remember all of it as there was a lot, but the last dream I had stood out a lot. In …
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His Messages, Received, Transmitted
One day, not so long ago, I felt a tugging at my heart. The need to send loving and kind thoughts to a friend of mine who was in need of hearing His word. God, I do believe, put much peace and love in my heart. He reached out to let me know the perfect …
Falling in Love, is it REALLY that Easy?
God’s love SHINES From Within ME Glowing Beaming Radiantly When Our eyes First met It was LOVE At first sight It was Him You Fell in love with Not me God’s spirit His love My soul
Be Kind
If you wanted to be anything in life, what would you be? Do you need some time to think about that? Don’t think too hard for the answer is much more obvious than you may realize or think. Be Kind! In a world filled with more broken people than we will ever come to know, …
Just Working On Me
I feel like It Takes so much effort I feel like It Takes so much energy I feel So awkwardly at times To love so much So deeply inside Well within The walls The cells Of My heart My mind My soul Disconnect Discomfort At times So it seems Not really sure What …
A Simple Statement: Powerful Message to Oneself
I AM proud of myself You just don’t know how powerful of a statement that is until you say it in your head. Say it once, it feels good. Say it twice, feels even better. Say it three times, it feels awesome. Say it four times or more…AMAZING! The power of positivity entering into my …
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My Best Friend…The One I Can Trust
What is it, Lord, you want me to see? What is it Lord, you want me to do? Who is it Lord, that you want me to meet? Will this person, this place, this thing and/or idea, bring discomfort? Peace? To help me understand? To help me realize? To help me appreciate? To help me …
Snuggle? I Want Time Alone With God to Write!
This evening, my energy, my vibe has been feeling so amazingly good. Everybody else in the getting themselves ready for bed and I am getting ready to spend some quiet time with God and do some writing as I feel incredibly inspired. At last! (I think to myself.) Time alone! Time to myself! Just God …
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With God, I Can Do Anything!
Today was a busy and productive day. I felt as if I was running off of high-octane fuel. I love it when my energy, enthusiasm and motivation is high. At times, a little overly active, but that helped me to get an incredible amount of tedious work done that doesn’t happen during a regular school …
God is Love
You want To come to know God You want To deepen your relationship with Him God’s voice Brings peace Brings comfort Brings hope To those who are able to hear Him speak You I Many of us Are drawn Towards those who speak of Jesus Christ God Those Who speak of Him …
Thank You For Reminding Me of Why I Became a Teacher
Today, I was reminded, of the exact reasons why I do what I do for my job. I had been in communication with a parent of one of my students. At the moment, the parent is not able to be with or see their child due to a training out of state. God, He loves …
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Presence of You
Our loved ones are with us at all times. In our hearts, in our minds, our spirits, our energy. Whether those whom we love and miss very much live far, far away from us, or have passed on into Heaven, there are things that we sense, that we feel, we feel, telling us they may …
Rise Up, Find Strength From Within
“Go F___Yourself: Advice From a Friend” (Click on the link below to read my original blog about my advice from a friend.) Go F___Yourself: Advice From a Friend A friend Once told me Go F_ _ _ YOURSELF At the time, I thought… What the nerve! How dare you tell me to… Go FIND MYSELF! …
The Simple Things in Life
When your heart speaks, that is God speaking to you. That nudge, a voice, a tugging at your heart, the thought that keeps reoccurring, filled with much love and hope in knowing this is something that must be done. Yesterday, seemingly out of nowhere (but I really do know this spark, this idea came from …
God Has a Sense of Humor
The God I have come to know, is very loving, giving, kind, generous, fun and silly (He can certainly have a sense of humor). As I went to shower this evening, I thought to myself, oh…I will just leave my notebook downstairs. I wont be that long, and if God speaks to me, I will …
The Gift of Friendship
There are times, moments in my life when I feel as if I am unworthy of being loved. Stuck in the darkness of my own world, my own mind, thinking others see darkness and are distancing themselves from me. This thinking is incredibly irrational! I know I am loved! I know I am a child …
Transformation: A Time of Patience & Believing
When everything in life is falling into place, going smoothly, just right, it’s easy to see and believe good things are coming. What happens when feelings, emotions, memories, flashbacks of the past resurface and trigger something within you? Do you feel like you are yourself, or a foreigner in your own land? I know all …
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High on His Love
Some say They “NEED” alcohol Some say They “NEED” drugs We all NEED God’s word His UNCONDITIONAL LOVE With this The world will become Intoxicated The body The mind The soul Will be transformed Feelings of Peace Joy Love Happiness High on His love Lit The light Glowing …
Trust Your Gut, Stay on Track, God Will Get You There
God reminded me of something very important this evening. In an effort to support a friend, offering advice, offering comfort, bringing peace to their mind, the importance of doing the right thing, no matter what! Being a voice, being an advocate, being someone who stands up for the “little person” and believes in them whole-heartedly …
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Trust, Faith, Believe
As I look forward into the new year, there is hope, there is love, there are new beginnings just waiting to happen. An adventure awaits me. God says things are looking good. New goals, new perspectives, new ways of seeing and believing. I trust in Him for He’s the one telling me my truths. I …
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