Christmas 2011 -- Birth of a New Tradition As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods -- merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor. This year will be different. This year Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans. …
Author: Sandy
I hope to share Christ in the way I know best; through honest sharing, poetry, songs, and photography. And I look forward to connecting with others on this journey.
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Chocolate Milk
Since finding out I have a lactose intolerance I have been trying out different dairy substitutes with varying degrees of success. Topping my list of favorites is Silk Pure Almond Dark Chocolate Almondmilk. I actually prefer it now to regular chocolate milk. Plus when compared to 1% chocolate milk it has fewer calories, no saturated …
My Favorite Cereal
The inspiration for my blog came from eating breakfast this morning. My husband and I each have our own favorite cereals, both from the same company. My store stopped carrying his and we couldn't find a good replacement so we ordered directly from the company. Now I will warn you that this cereal is not …
Finding Pearls
Good day friends,Today I am beginning a new blog. One to balance my other blog "Opening the Creative Door". You can find pearls in both of them but I admit I tend to get very introspective on my other blog so this one is focusing on things I've discovered that I like and would recommend …
Today I Listened
I was working out at the gym today listening to my I-pod to Vicky Beeching singing "Listening". (Please note, I deleted my youtube links so I don't infringe on any copyright laws. Please feel free to search for them yourself.)And I decided to listen.What I heard God asking me was, "Did I come to judge or did …
Haunted
What an appropriate subject for this month of October.If you read my last post you know I am going through some struggles with tendinitis or specifically lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow.) As I have been going to physical therapy two to three times a week over the course of the last month I find myself bringing up the …
Compare – Compete – Compassion
What brings me to these three words? I have been working through an injury the last few months and I have noticed how people respond to my situation, and in turn, how I respond to their response.We, in general, have learned that we should have compassion for those who are hurting or less fortunate than …
To Breathe
Genesis 2:7New Living Translation (NLT)7 Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man’s nostrils, and the man became a living person.John 20:22New Living Translation (NLT)22 Then he (Jesus) breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit."Inspire comes from a Latin word that means to breathe into, …
The Dark Season
This morning when I woke up the clouds were back and I immediately felt downhearted. I realized Fall was fast approaching and with it, the dark season. It's an odd feeling, something I can't quite comprehend, but a feeling I have come to anticipate. I don't seem to be able to prevent it and I don't really …
With My Soul
If I seek you, will I find you,Through the chaos of the day?Though the world would try to hide youWill you lead me in the way?When I'm trembling and I'm humbledAnd my world just falls apart,Though it passes understanding,Will your peace stay in my heart?Though my mind is racing endless,And my thoughts they go astray,Will …
The Far Reaches of Grace 