This old familiar hymn keeps playing over in my head. My thoughts begin to wander to days prior that were spent with my loved ones that have since passed on.
When peace like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to know,a
It is well, it is well, with my soul.It is well, (it is well),
With my soul, (with my soul)
It is well, it is well, with my soul.More
I can remember it so clearly. Looking back, it was just a few short years ago. My youngest daughter, at five years old, was dressed in her little cap and gown, surrounded by all of her family as she prepared to “graduate” from Kindergarten. Oh, she was smiling proudly as she walked with the rest of her class down the aisle to take her seat beside the stage. We watched her look around to steal a glance at us just to check to be sure we were looking at her, and we were. She would smile shyly, turn away, and do it all over again moments later. When her name was called, she walked across the stage to accept her diploma. She was such a big girl graduating from her Kindergarten class at this Christian school and going into First Grade!
My grandma was there to watch as this all unfolded before her. This was a special treat as she did not often More
Everyone wants to feel like they are a part of something, like they matter, and that they fit in. If you’ve ever seen a person or a group of people that looked “cool” to you, and you thought, “I sure would like to be a part of their group,” then this one is for you.
Just recently, I put myself out there with a group of people. They said that they were a group of Christians serving the community as their ministry. I was impressed with them at first due to how it appeared initially. I wanted to be a part of this group, too, because I felt like we had a common desire to serve alongside each other.
Before too long, I started to hear some things from others that had been involved with this group. I did not want to believe it at first, and so I reserved comment as I had not observed these things myself. I actually sat almost in complete disbelief More
Thank you for joining us as we discuss Gods Plan for Spiritual Battle: Victory over Sin, the World, and the Devil
Author Russell M. Stendal begins this chapter with an interesting story about a time that he was asked to preach at a church where, unbeknownst to him, trouble was brewing. (Right off my husband and I said, “Oh boy!” at the same time as we have been in a church where there was division and an outside preacher came in to try to help.) Mr. Stendal did preach the morning service at this church; however, More
We definitely have the horse fever in our house now! Previously, I shared about the horse “Little Debbie” that we purchased Saturday afternoon for my youngest daughter. We were scheduled to see two horses on Sunday afternoon to pick between the best ones as we were really looking for two good horses for our girls. Our plans suddenly changed during the course of the day, though!
We traveled a few hours away from our home to where these horses were located. We also tried to plan the trip to where we could pick up some posts for the horse fence at the same time. We found a sweet couple that had some posts that they were selling for a really good price, and thankfully they were conveniently located between the two stops we were making to look at the horses.
Our first stop was More
I absolutely LOVE days like today! While we’ve had extremely cold temperatures this week with lots of rain, today turned out to be a beautiful day! We intended on taking full advantage of it, too! However, the first order of business on today’s agenda was a women’s conference. I had the chance to attend with my very best friend in the whole world, my oldest daughter! We were hesitant initially about attending such a conference, but since it was International Women’s Day, we had to celebrate! What better way than to be united with 340 women under the same roof! Oh yes, you can imagine the lines for the bathrooms at this event!More
Today is Friday, and you know what that means, right?! It’s time for Five Minute Fridays where Lisa Jo Baker gives us a prompt word. The idea is to write your little hearts out for five whole minutes without worrying about anything other than getting those words out! Honestly, set a timer and just enjoy the beauty and the art of writing without editing! The prompt word today is WILLING.
Ready?
Set!
GO!More
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
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
I was just recently introduced to Gods Plan for Spiritual Battle: Victory over Sin, the World, and the Devil
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
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