"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
Tag: Joy
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
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 … Continue reading Single & Learning
Beauty in the Quiet
"Be still; and know that I am GOD ;I will be exalted among the nations,I will be exalted in the earth."-Psalm 96:10This weekend, I had my first free weekend of rest in months. This gave me more time to enjoy the quietness of the world around me. The beauty of the rain on my roof. The glow … Continue reading Beauty in the Quiet
Unanswered Prayers and Unwalked Paths
"Sometimes I thank God for unanswered prayers. Remember when you're talking to the Man upstairs, just because He don't answer, doesn't mean He don't care. Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers." These are Garth Brooks lyrics that until recently I did not fully understand. I know what the song is about, how he has … Continue reading Unanswered Prayers and Unwalked Paths
My Great Romance
This past week has been great. God has been surprising me with blessings, hope and encouragement around every corner (and in every blog). Though not much has really changed, God has been doing a work in me. And reminding me how much He loves me.From a beautiful fall-esque day to a successful job interview; from … Continue reading My Great Romance
Whole
"Waking up I see that everything is okay...Slowing down, I look around and I am so amazed...This innocence is brilliant (I hope that it will stay)...It's so beautiful it makes you want to cry..." - Avril Lavigne 'Innocence'I just discovered this song today. And as I listen to these words, they pull on my heart … Continue reading Whole