Today as I woke, I rolled over clinging to the idea that I wanted to linger in bed. Aware of the routine I have been trying to maintain to help me stay disciplined in attaining my goals, I didn't want to force myself to get up and start. When I finally made it out of …
Category: life
Complaints
Yesterday at work someone complained about me to my supervisor saying I was a b;tc#. My supervisor is new and has only been there for a few weeks and this is the second complaint she has had about me. I've been working there for 21 years and I can count the complaints customers have made …
Reinventing Myself/The Aftermath of Retreat (or am I really just having a midlife crisis?)
It's been nearly 3 months since we held our women's retreat. I had hoped to post some glorious conclusion to all the hard work I and my wonderful committee had done. But instead of coming out raring to start the next retreat and feeling inspired, I find myself questioning everything I'm doing. Don't get me …
All Things Work Together
The topic of our recent sermons in church have been about the Holy Spirit. Having been attending a Foursquare church for over 21 years, I am never surprised when the Holy Spirit gives me a new insight into an old scripture, but I am always thankful. I know experientially, that the Word of God is …
Mattering
What if I speak in the most elegant languages of people or in the exotic languages of the heavenly messengers, but I live without love? Well then, anything I say is like the clanging of brass or a crashing cymbal. 1 Corinthians 13:1 - The Voice That is the part that's missing for me right now, in this blog. …
True Life Began at the Cross
Some days a song comes along and just resonates in my soul. Today was one of those days. We had "Church in the Field" this morning. The morning was cool and overcast but the previous night's thunderstorm had given way to a few sun breaks. There is something about being in nature that just makes …
Hold On – Let the Controversy Begin
In my desire to become a better writer, I am actively seeking out advice from veteran bloggers, and one suggestion was to purposely write something that will stir-up-trouble, so to speak. With the intent of learning to write without seeking approval, but writing from my passion. So here is my warning: These are my true …
What We Will Face
What we will faceCan't be foretoldNo promised blissAs we grow oldIn life are trialsThat we will faceAs we learn to leanUpon His graceAnd trust the OneWho gave His allThat we will standAfter we fallThat joy and peaceDo not dependOn conquering thatWhich we contendThat choosing loveIs always bestAnd at our endHe is our rest.I wrote this in honor …
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 …
