“That which fits together perfectly.” Sounds like a God thing. And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son…
Category: Snapshots Along the Way
A Choice
“Both abundance and lack exist simultaneously in our lives, as parallel realities.It is always our conscious choice which secret garden we will tend…when we choose not to focus on what is missing from our livesbut are grateful for the abundance that’s present—love, health, family, friends, work,the joys of nature and personal pursuits that bring us…
Just about “Enough” …
“The longer I live, the more I read,the more patiently I think, and the more anxiously I inquire,the less I seem to know…Do justly. Love mercy. Walk humbly. This is enough.”John Adams, The Letters of John and Abigail Adams O God, I beg two favors from you … First, help me never to tell a lie. Second,…
What If?
What if I lived life as it actually is, instead of demanding it be the way it’s “supposed” to be? What if I accepted myself as I really am, instead of how I “should” be? What if I was never supposed to “do” it all? What if my best is good enough? What if “success”…
Sunflowers
I didn’t think I liked sunflowers, until one planted itself in my garden. Now I think they are the perfect embodiment of August. Sunflowers are about hopefulness and positivity. Even on cloudy days, sunflowers follow the sun. The morning glories and the sunflowers turn naturally toward the light, but we have to be taught, it…
A Cry in the Night
Self-Compassion
I’m in a rocky place right now. The cats, post-op, are not eating well and need a lot of lap time. The worry and stressing are causing a Chronic Fatigue flare – I get dizzy whenever I move my head. I want to be a fountain of tenderheartedness, but right now the cats are soaking…
7 Rules of Life
(A poster similar to this hangs in my kitchen.) 1. MAKE PEACE WITH YOUR PAST, SO IT DOESN’T SPOIL YOUR PRESENT. Your past does not define your future – your actions and beliefs do.So don’t look back. You aren’t going that way. 2. WHAT OTHERS THINK OF YOU IS NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS. Your value…
Celebrating …
I will bless the Eternal, whose wise teaching orchestrates my days and centers my mind at night.He is ever present with me; at all times He goes before me.I will not live in fear or abandon my calling because He stands at my right hand.This is a good life—my heart is glad, my soul is full of joy, and my…
Speaking of Doors …
“A door opened for you by God’s hand is too big for any man to slam on your face.” Gift Gugu Mona, Daily Quotes about God: 365 Days of Heavenly Inspiration When one door closes another opens, but all too often there is a long hallway in between. Rick Jarow “Sometimes you don’t know when you’re taking…