In the Biblical sense, wisdom is the “ability to judge correctly and to follow the best course of action, based on knowledge and understanding.” (Nelson’s Illustrated Bible Dictionary) It is so hard to know what to do when life throws a curveball. We want to “judge correctly and follow the best course,” but there are…
Category: A Faith in Process
Notes from the Journey
Pilling the Cat
********** Because it’s a Herculean task!
On Gratitude
The other day, while I was hunting for something – anything! – to watch, I happened upon Brené Brown’s talk on Netflix. I liked it so much I watched it twice and am considering a third viewing. It is part of what generated yesterday’s post. ********** “Gratitude is a practice that shifts your focus from…
I’m Thankful For …
Always give thanks for everything to our God and Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:20 Living Bible ********** No matter what’s going on in your life, there is ALWAYS something to be thankful for. (unknown) ********** What am I thankful for?*I am thankful for cats, and especially for my cats….
Weathering the Storm
Yet man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upward.Job 5:7 NIV ********** “Our lives can be filled with a series of trials. Some would say “You’re either in one, coming out of one or one is on the way.” During these times a flood of emotions can creep into our lives like a…
In The Storm
I am in a raging storm right now. Zoey is very sick. Diagnosis: off-the-charts kidney disease. Prognosis: who knows? Some cats respond to treatment, some cats don’t, I’m told. Which is she? No one can say. Meanwhile, she just sits and looks miserable. Everyone responds to her in their own way. Jenna says, “My heart…
Resolution? What Resolution?
MY NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION:1000 calories/day until I lose 30 pounds (This is a good and durable resolution: I make it every year.) ********** MY NEW YEAR’S REALITY: BREAKFAST:½ Grapefruit1 slice Whole Wheat Toast8 oz. Skim Milk * LUNCH:4 oz. Broiled Chicken Breast1 c. steamed Broccoli1 sliced Tomato1 Oreo CookieHerbal tea * MIDAFTERNOON SNACK:Rest of the…
Be Loved
We know how much God loves us because we have felt his love and because we believe him when he tells us that he loves us dearly. God is love, and anyone who lives in love is living with God and God is living in him. 1 John 4:16 Living Bible “Eat like you love…
Be Creative
We are made in the image of the ultimate Creator, so creativity is in our DNA. (unknown) “Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes and having fun.” Mary Lou Cook There is no limit to the creativity God has instilled in us. (unknown) The call within your soul to create is…
Blank Canvas
This new, young year is a blank canvas. How we fill it is up to each of us. “Make New Year’s goals. Dig within, and discover what you would like to have happen in your life this year. This helps you do your part. It is an affirmation that you’re interested in fully living life in the…