I picked this picture (above) and this scripture (below) to represent me in this moment. I don’t ever want to misrepresent myself or my struggles. I am a rollercoaster type. One minute full of excitement, enthusiasm, and inspiration, and the next minute full of doubt, despair, and depression. I absolutely love the top of the …
Category: life
Soul Scars
Sometimes I don’t want to write what God wants me to write, but it is so obviously orbiting my world. Today, it is about sexual abuse. A week and a half ago I had the opportunity to share part of my story with my writing friends as we are taking one of our meetings each …
I Love Feeling Loved
Yesterday was my birthday. I’m one of those people that unashamedly announce, “It’s my birthday today!” Then I soak up all the happy birthday wishes like a drug, craving the feeling that for one day a year, I am special. Then I wait for people to ask me how old I am, and if they …
Bite Size
Yesterday I woke up with a full concept on what I was going to write this week. I also thought yesterday was Friday. When my husband reminded me it was only Thursday, I put off writing thinking I would come back to it later. Bad idea! Later that night, as I headed for bed, I …
Remembering
Help us to remember that our days are numbered, and help us to interpret our lives correctly. Set your wisdom deeply in our hearts so that we may accept your correction.Psalm 90:12 (TPT) Considering my focus this year on forgetting the past and preserving into the future, I’ve hit a stumbling block. Now that I …
Remember November
This month I posted each day something I was thankful for on my blog’s Facebook page. I still have two days to post but thought I would share here what I’ve done so far. Integrating gratefulness and thankfulness into my day has shown me how blessed I truly am. I may continue this through next …
Stalled
Photo by Polina Kovaleva from Pexels Do you ever feel stalled? I guess that’s quite a ridiculous question in 2020. COVID has put a hold on so many of our normal activities. But what about this feeling seeping into activities that should still be happening or are still happening? For me that’s writing. Next week …
Affirmations
I have been using the Noom app to help me in my quest for a healthier lifestyle. The app provides behavioral training, education, accountability, and support. Plus, the planning I’ve learned in my Flourish Writers Academy has dovetailed with Noom, helping me in setting goals for my health. Similarly, FWA incorporates accountability and support with …
Doubt
If God can clothe the fields and meadows with grass and flowers, can’t he clothe you as well, O struggling one with so many doubts?... So don’t ever be afraid, dearest friends! Your loving Father joyously gives you his kingdom realm with all its promises!Luke 12:28,32 (TPT) I have been living in a time of …
Having a Tantrum Day
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 …
The Far Reaches of Grace 