Gratitude for Simple Pleasures
Day 329 of Photo Inspirations — Gratitude for Simple Pleasures During this Thanksgiving week, we express gratitude for those things that money affords — like our homes, cars, clothes, food, electronics, appliances and all those THINGS that add to our comfort. But at the end of the day, those precious treasures that money can’t buy….top…
Living Life as an Exclamation Point
Day 283 of Photo Inspirations — Living Life as an Exclamation Point! #TBT — I ran across this photo that was taken on a family vacation in 2003. These are our four oldest grandchildren, who are now, 23, 20, 15 and 14. Wow! Where did those 12 years go? Graduations from kindergarten, grade school,…
Fear Not. I Bring You Good News of JOY
Day 281 of Photo Inspirations – Fear Not. I Bring You Good News of JOY Yesterday, our Bible Study was about the second characteristic of the Fruit of the Spirit — JOY! Though I had diligently prayed and prepared, there is nothing like stepping aside and watching how Holy Spirit trumps my pre-planned agenda. His…
The JOY of the Lord is My Strength
Day 280 of Photo Inspirations — The JOY of the Lord is my Strength After a full, vigorous, packed-full-of-fun week with my sweet boys in Seattle, I returned home and early the next morning I was headed for a 4-day fast-paced, action-filled women’s retreat. It was a retreat where women were refreshed and restored, however,…
Remembering Magical Birthdays
Day 249 of Photo Inspirations — Remembering Birthdays at Disney World #TBT It was September 2007 and we had planned for months to go on this special trip to celebrate Papa’s & Alexia’s Birthdays. It was going to be Papa’s BIG 60th on the 12th and Alexia’s BIG 6 on the 16th. And celebrate we…
Checked Your Fluid Level Lately?
Day 162 of Photo Inspirations — Checked Your Fluid Level Lately? God wired us with a built in “low-fluid indicator.” It’s called THIRST. If the fluid level gets low, the signals will flare. Dry mouth. Achy head. Weak knees. Dizziness. If we deprive our bodies of fluid, our bodies will tell us. God…
Peace Be With You
Day 158 of Photo Inspirations — Peace Be With You There are so many lessons to be learned from the faith journeys of others and when we’re in that atmosphere of thanksgiving and praise, God has the opportunity to get a Word in edgewise. That’s what happens in my Life Group every Tuesday night. For…
Seek Me and You Will Find Me
Day 155 of Photo Inspirations — Seek Me and You Will Find Me “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13. I went along with my kids for their evening walk. This night, we were on purpose. We were praying and seeking God as we walked.…
Blessings Through Raindrops
Day 154 of Photo Inspirations — Blessings Through Raindrops I turned on Pandora and this song by Mercy River was playing. Oftentimes I listen to songs, but really don’t pay too much attention to the words. But, this time, not only was I hearing the words as though they were straight from heaven, I…
I Need Directions To……………
Day 149 of Photo Inspirations — I Need Directions To……… A few days ago, as my friends and I had our morning walk, we were talking about prayer and if we have an awareness of “God With Us” wherever we go, and whatever we are doing, then we don’t have to be in a certain…