Great Expectations
The word, HOPE, means “the exciting expectation that something GOOD is about to happen”. Charles Dickens is well known for his book, “Great Expectations”. With GREAT EXPECTATION I look forward to each day being one that is blessed and joy-filled. I’m experiencing that on this beautiful cruise I’m on. Believe me — it took work…
Stress FREE Life
At this time of my life, I often have to pinch myself at the blessings of God that seem way beyond my worthiness. Here I am on a cruise — the first one since my sweetheart and I went on our 15th cruise — it was our 40th wedding anniversary gift — to go to…
It’s Not Easy, But It Will Be Worth It
Nine months of pregnancy – twice – carrying and delivering my two precious babies –wasn’t EASY! Nausea, swollen feet eye twitching (yes, that one happened with both of my two darlings), lack of sleep, overall discomfort, and then the pain of the delivery……no, it wasn’t easy. But I am telling you…..it WAS sure worth it!…
God’s Messages to us Come In Many Ways
Do you ever have incidents happen that reinforce God’s love for you? Though there are days when things can get pretty topsy turvy, for the most part, if I watch and listen for God’s messages of love, I’ll find them. Not long ago I had one of those days. Seeing my driver’s license on the…
Welcome, Come On In!
“Welcome, come on in — we’re so pleased YOU came!” Last Thursday, during our Life Group, one of our ladies was sharing some concerns she had — especially because of the news that her job had been discontinued. While we were encouraging her with God’s faithfulness and that this situation was no surprise to Him,…
Faith-Filled Words = Blessings
At my Life Group last night, we talked about how important it is to speak and believe what we are wanting in our lives. The fact is, our words have incredible power! When we speak faith-filled words, positive things just naturally come our way. But, many people just focus on negative things in life, and…
My Name is in His Hand
I’m a fan of Max Lucado’s writings — he’s so real and relevant, and what he says touches my heart so much. This one, I just had to pass on to my wonderful FB friends: “When I see a flock of sheep I see exactly that, a flock. A rabble of wool. I don’t see…
Time to Take the Love Test
It’s time to take a LOVE TEST — let’s see how we’re weathering this week! Are we patient and kind? Are we rejecting the temptation to be envious or being a bragger? Rather than being self-seeking, and prideful — are we rejoicing with someone else’s victories and celebrations? In spite of the opportunity, are we…
Before You Quit…..Try
When you feel like you have every reason in the world to quit, look around at those who have so much more reason than you do to quit…..but they don’t. They intend to soar, and people who soar, are those who refuse to sit back, sigh and wish things would change. They neither complain of…
Involvement or Commitment
We’ve all heard this analogy about the chicken and the pig. The chicken got involved……but the pig was committed — he gave his ALL. I started thinking — though the pig gave his ALL, and went out in a “blaze” of glory, he had to be replaced, but the chicken CONTINUED to survive adversity and…