Joy - its a beautiful thing. And, it comes straight from Christ in me.
Tag: Joy
Determined
I just sent off my inquiry about setting up an interview to volunteer at a nearby children's hospital. A year long commitment. Sunday, I agreed to help with our young adult small group, as well as child-check-in once month. Commitment: unknown. Likely, however long I am in the area. I just sent out my request … Continue reading Determined
Laughter Is Good for the Soul
"A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones." - Proverbs 17:22 I just realized I didn't get my post in yesterday. And, I had an idea rolling around in my head for the theme. So, at the end of the month, I am going to make up the day... … Continue reading Laughter Is Good for the Soul
Home is Where the Books Are
"The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it." - JM Barrie 'Peter Pan' Libraries...Bookstores... "A room without books is like a body without a soul" - Cicero Since a young age, I have been drawn to the written word. My mom has read to me since, … Continue reading Home is Where the Books Are
Embrace
verb: hold closely in one's arms (esp as a sign of affection) accept or support willingly and enthusiastically noun: the act of holding closely in one's arms the act of accepting or supporting willingly and enthusiastically When talking about the word embrace it can be taken so many ways. I've read through many different views from it: embracing God … Continue reading Embrace
Living the Dream
It has been so long, I feel, since I have written. It has been about a month...and I feel a little like I have fallen off the face of the planet. I have spent the month buried in books, finishing paper, wrapping up paperwork, terminating with clients, training at my new job, and teaching kids … Continue reading Living the Dream
Imagine…
"You may say that I'm a dreamer, But I'm not the only one..."** I'm not a big John Lennon (or Beatles) fan. But, I love this line. (I actually listened to the whole song today, for the first time; and it's actually kind of sad, kind of haunting!) Anyway - every time I hear this … Continue reading Imagine…
New Direction
This weekend I was blessed to attend a Bay Area Christian Writers' Conference at Redwood Chapel. As a writer, it was a wonderful blessing to get instruction from professionals. As a Christian, it was great to be in a place of fellowship with others seeking God's plan for their lives.While there, my brain was filled … Continue reading New Direction
Single & Learning
Singleness... This is a topic I rarely broach here. I did write about my "Moves Like Jagger", but that was about it. However, in a recent post, Letter to Me, I included the following: You won't be married by the time you thought you would, but that's ok. We both still have A LOT of growing up … Continue reading Single & Learning
2012 – My Challenge
As I start off the 2012 year, I face some difficult times in life. My faith is being stretched and tested; and my times of solitude are growing, allowing me the beauty of either wallowing in loneliness or turning to Immanuel to soothe my heart.I have prayed, and have not heard answers. I have hit … Continue reading 2012 – My Challenge
Soul Cadence Creative - Thoughts from A Creative in Mental Health 