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Light, Love, Hope

Light in the Darkness Surrounded by Love with Hope for those in need.

Shirley

About Shirley

https://lightlovehope.com

Shirley is the proud mother of two beautiful young ladies. She enjoys spending time with them on their ranch in the deep South with their three paint horses. Always looking for an adventure, she looks forward to hikes in the mountains chasing waterfalls, or scouring the coast for beautiful lighthouses! Shirley writes to encourage others and often times shares things that motivate and inspire her. She believes in living life to the fullest because no one is promised the gift of another day. Join her as we honor our bodies, minds, hearts, souls, and our Almighty Creator, God above!

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Be Careful With Your Words

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This entire post is devoted to our words. I would like us to take a moment to consider how we use them, what words we choose to speak over others, and how what we say can help or hurt. It is true that our words can build someone up, but they can also tear someone down.

This week I have watched the exchange of posts in a group that I am a member of online. In an effort to protect privacy, I do not mention names a lot on my blog. It will not be any different in this post. However, I have had such a desire to speak out and be an encouragement especially in this situation. I have shared my positive and uplifting thoughts with the individual that originally posted an innocent question. Others have taken off with this and have really been so forceful and pushy about their views on things, even tearing this woman’s fiance down in their posts. I do not agree with this at all. First of all, More

Small Things – Big Difference

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Every day we have the power to make a difference in someone else’s life. When your feet hit the floor in the mornings, set out as determined as ever to touch someone’s heart. Even ordinary things can touch someone right when they need it. The smallest of things can make a big difference, too.

A lot of times people struggle to find the “perfect gift” when they want to show someone that they care, but this goes beyond gifts. We’re not talking about anything that you can buy. Your small act of kindness does not even have to cost a thing. If, however, you’d like to purchase something, even then you don’t have to go all out unless you desire to do so. Even the smallest of gifts to my girls have thrilled their hearts completely just because I thought of them and wanted to give them a surprise.More

God’s Plan For Spiritual Battle – Series

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I was just recently introduced to Gods Plan for Spiritual Battle: Victory over Sin, the World, and the Devil through Life Sentence Publishing, LLC. While the original plan was to receive a complimentary book of my choice in exchange for a review, it has gone much deeper than that. After receiving the book and as I begin to read just the introduction and preface, I knew that a simple “review” just would not do this book justice. You see, Author Russell M. Stendal has packed so much vital information within the pages of this book that needs to be shared far and wide! There was just no way for me to narrow down some things or condense information that I felt was reaching off of the page, yearning to be shared with the world. Therefore, I have turned this “review” into a series which we will cover here. For now, I will say that this book had me from the first few pages when he talked about being kidnapped and held hostage. I was already hooked before I ever made it to the very first chapter.More

This One’s For The Girls

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How many of us would willingly admit that we are approval addicts? Let’s be honest with each other. Do we seek to please others and have them place their stamp of approval on our choices, our lives … on us, in general? If so, we can be referred to as “People Pleasers” or called “Approval Addicts.” I know. I have been there, and if I am completely honest, I am there right this very minute as I tap these words out on the computer … hoping that you’ll approve of my site, that you’ll like my writings and you’ll come back to visit. I am seeking to please you and to have you approve of me … right … this … very … minute.

We ALL want approval. We attempt to please people and hope to “fit in” with them. We all want people to like us, and it hurts when people reject us, don’t welcome us with open arms, or say bad things about us. It is hard to not have the approval that we seek from others around us and to not be included. But, the truth is that we do not need the approval of others because we already have the approval of the only one that really, truly matters any way – God Almighty. Believe me, I have struggled with this very thing. I know how hard it is to break the cycle and accept yourself, accept where you are, accept your walk, and accept, most importantly, that you do NOT need to seek to get from others what GOD freely gives us! We have His approval. We have His love. If God is for us, who could possibly be against us?More

A Heart Connection

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The internet is a valuable tool that has a wealth of information.  A quick search on Google reveals tons of information, and it is all yours with a quick mouse click.   We love using it for school projects!

Do you find yourself wondering how we ever survived before the internet days? Do you chuckle when you think of how you had to research at the library … in actual books, too?!  Now you can surf in the comfort of your own home and have more information at your fingertips than you ever dreamed possible!

With the wonderful world of technology and various fun places to stop on social media now, friendships are being formed that not only stretch over millions of miles but also stand the test of time.More

The Potter’s Hand

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Today was going to be a leisurely type of day where I sat around in my pajamas with the luxury of not having to rush here nor there.  I could actually take it easy today and relax!   I vowed to take full advantage of this!

I propped my feet up in my old recliner and settled in with my little two pound Teacup Yorkie in my lap.  Music always inspires and moves me, so I “shuffled” my i-Pod tunes, determined to breathe in all of the goodness of the day that the Lord has given to us and breathe out all of the stresses and anxieties.More

High School Ring Ceremony

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My daughter and the rest of the Junior class received their high school rings this week.   The school held a small, but precious, Ring Ceremony in their honor.   They opened the ceremony with a special prayer.  Then they mentioned the ring etiquette and how the ring was to be worn facing you until graduation.  This inspires you to keep trying hard and giving it all you’ve got until you have the honor of walking across that stage to accept your High School Diploma!  Once that happens, you, then, turn the ring where it is facing the world as it now signifies that you have achieved your goal and have graduated!More

Children Are A Gift From The Lord!

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I have been so blessed as I engaged in community with Good Morning Girls and their Facebook group.

Today’s scripture really thrilled my heart.  I have often said that my girls are my heart and soul.  They are the reason that I’m here on this earth.  I fully believe that.  My children have inspired, encouraged, and uplifted me without even trying.  It just comes naturally for them.

My children are my life!More

Who Inspires You?

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Have you ever really searched your heart and narrowed down all those who truly inspire you?   That is a tough one because all throughout our lives we have and will encounter those that challenge us and inspire us in different ways.  It’s hard to pick just one person or group of persons.

While thinking on this topic during this past week, I have to say that all those that have been affected by cancer inspire me.  From the ones fighting the brave fight right now, to the ones that have conquered it and are considered “survivors,” to the ones that lost their lives while fighting with all of their might.  There’s also the family and friends that have stood by their side every step of the way loving, caring for, encouraging, supporting, and cheering them on.  They all inspire me more than mere words could ever say.More

Musical Inspiration

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Have you stopped to consider how much music inspires, encourages, and reduces anxiety in our lives?   Do you have a song in your heart (psst, God placed it there)?  Do you walk around humming to yourself or whistling a tune?   I’ve been told that it is a sign of happiness when you do that.More

Spring Is In The Air

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Most everyone is ready to escort Old Man Winter right on out the door by now.  There has been tons of snow in the North, and there has even been snow AND ice in the South!  We’ve encountered freezing temperatures, downed power lines and trees snapping under the pressure of the weight of the ice, loss of electricity, with massive clean up efforts needed afterwards.More

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