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 …
In Awe of Him
I spent hundreds of dollars and countless hours a few years back, trying to follow the trend of becoming a professional blogger (read - getting paid.) I attempted a couple of classes and found a blog hosting company and opened my blog In Awe of Him as well as a second blog Sandra F. Blackburn. …
Crumbling Expectations
So my last post was about my beginning a fast of sorts, my concern, and my excitement. I had high hopes that this would be an easy, life changing, Holy Spirit encountering experience. That the hours I had previously spent whiling away my time on my iPad would quickly be replaced with meaningful study and …
More Adventures in Retreat Planning (Fasting)
It is a common practice when planning anything spiritual that a fast would be in order. Usually one that is a day or two right beforehand. I, on the other hand, decided that for the month of August that I will give up playing all my egames. This is definitely a challenge for me! In …
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Coming to Terms
These past few months I have begun to wonder if I may have some undiagnosed bipolar symptoms. My emotions seem to be on a grand roller coaster ride. One day I am feeling on top of the world, ready to take on any challenge; and the next feeling totally defeated and worthless, looking for a …
Writing is Cathartic
Writing is cathartic. Which just means it is a way of purging strong emotions. I think that is why I usually write when life is hard. It's important not to keep things bottled up and it's important to stop and look at the feelings and not just ignore them. I found out something today that …
Adventures in Retreat Planning – Part 3
It's not about me! And it is about me! After facing another setback and nearly having a complete breakdown, I had to take a look at why I was taking on planning a retreat. Was I "called" to do this? What was God's intention? I felt the nudge of the Holy Spirit reminding me that …
Adventures in Retreat Planning – Part 2
I promised to bring you along this adventure with me and I have been remiss. This has been a true challenge to my ego. I had challenges to my concept, I had challenges to the location, I had challenges to the choice of speaker, and I lost a key committee leader. But with all the …
A Poem Today
A poem today! A poem today? Can I write a poem today? Must it rhyme on every line? Or simply flow like sweet red wine? Without a catch, without a care, Like laughter in the open air! Not to please, or to appease, Or to impress like the fanciest dress. Not to uplift, or to …
You are a Gift
You are a gift. There is no one on this earth That can take your place. No one who has your experience, No one can tell your story. You are one-of-a-kind! Specially designed and crafted By the Maker of Heaven and Earth. You are no less miraculous, You are no less amazing! You should be …
The Far Reaches of Grace 