For now we see but a faint reflection of riddles and mysteries as though reflected in a mirror, but one day we will see face-to-face. My understanding is incomplete now, but one day I will understand everything, just as everything about me has been fully understood. Until then, there are three things that remain: faith, …
Depression + Anxiety + Obesity + Chronic Pain = An Uphill Battle. I had to take a break here because this topic is hard to write about. I started getting an ocular migraine from staring at the screen, waiting for the words to come. I took a tour of the veggies growing in the garden, …
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I had to take a few days to recover from my trip to California. Between travel, the WCCW Conference, visiting relatives, and coming home only to jump back into other commitments, I’m ready to settle in and write. On the first day of the conference, I attended an intensive workshop on marketing with Marci Seither. …
Today’s blog is scripture heavy. Why? Because even as I begin this year with God’s encouragement that this year will start fresh, with hope of new and exciting adventures, I’ve already visited my feelings of failure over last year’s shortcomings. Or for that matter my whole life’s shortcomings. Maybe you’re like me, hopeful for change …
Struggling with my thoughts today - on my writing, my routine, and the magnitude of opportunities available to help me on this journey - the Spirit spoke the song lyrics: free your mind and the rest will follow. (En Vogue) Okay, God, what are you trying to tell me? You’ve heard the saying - you …
You may recognize this photo. I had this made into a canvas print a few months back and have shared it twice on my blog. It hangs on my living room wall reminding me to give thanks to God each day. It has worked for me! Each night before I go to sleep I ask …
You who spend your days shrouded in darkness can now say, “We have seen a brilliant Light.” And those who live in the dark shadow land of death can now say, “The Dawning Light arises on us.”Matthew 4:16 (TPT) “Shrouded in darkness” is a great visual of the feeling of depression. But when I “see” …
If you hear My voice and abide in My word, you are truly My disciples; you will know the truth, and that truth will give you freedom.John 8:31-32 (VOICE) There is a quote I’ve recently been introduced to by Esther Hicks: “Worrying is using your imagination to create something you don’t want.” When I am …
Over the last week, I have been spiraling down. My thoughts, becoming more negative. I began to question why I am so open about my health and my struggles, posting my life on Facebook and this blog for everyone to see. The answer I gave myself was - I have no friends. Most people would …
Take my thoughts and make them new. Make my words kind and true. Lift my eyes to heaven above. And fill my heart with your great love.
The Far Reaches of Grace 