I frequently pray that God use me as a vessel to draw others to Him, that He fill me with the fruits of His Spirit, that others may be drawn to Him through His light within me. While running one morning this past week, counting my blessings and adoring the breathtaking pink and white clouds as the sun… Continue reading Through Eyes of Surrender
Category: Gratitude
T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday
My Top Three for the Week: 3.) The first juicy red tomato from my patio tomato plant. Yum! 2.) My sister and nephew visiting from Minnesota, one of my sons being here as well, and the four of us sitting around the kitchen table late into the evening reminiscing and laughing so hard we were in… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday
Valuable and Timely Lessons
After reading my daily devotional this morning and while searching for the suggested scripture readings, I came across another devotion by Sarah Young in my Bible (Jesus Calling Devotional Bible, Enjoying Peace in His Presence) that spoke directly to my heart. I don't believe it was mere coincidence that this particular devotion came to my attention… Continue reading Valuable and Timely Lessons
T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday
My Top Three for the Week: 3.) The joy of going on a weekend getaway for my wedding anniversary. It's been an amazing eleven years married to the most amazing man and my best friend! 2.) The soothing feeling from listening to the beautiful music of David Nevue. Here… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday
T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday
My top three for the week: 3.) Watching my 22-year-old son play in a soccer tournament. I love to watch him play. His speed, skill and agility are delightful to watch and I'm so proud of him. 2.) Opening the door one evening to find my 25-year-old son and my 16-month-old granddaughter standing there, both… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday
Thankful Thursday – The Lives and Health of My Boys
I clearly remember the phone call I received from my 16-year-old son while I was nearing the end of a workday. "Mom, I saw someone shot. They aren't moving. Mom, there's so much blood." And the line went dead. I attempted to call him back immediately, my fingers numb and not even feeling the… Continue reading Thankful Thursday – The Lives and Health of My Boys
T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday
My top three for this week: 3.) A beautiful long bike ride filled with conversation with God and abundant blessings. 2.) My dad telling me on the phone how much he's enjoying my novel and how proud he is of me. (Do we ever outgrow the need for and joy of our parents' approval?) 1.) A youtube video… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday
Back to the Basics
I've decided to take a week-long "partial" leave of absence from electronics. I received an email the other day that contained a series of pictures, each with a brief caption beneath it, that had a profound effect on me. Let me share some of them with you here: A day at the beach Out on… Continue reading Back to the Basics
T.G.I.F. – On Saturday
I'm a little late but didn't want to let this post slip through the cracks. There's so much to be grateful for that it seems a shame not to express it openly. My top three for the past week: 3.) Being a Minnesota girl, now living in Colorado for 17 years, going to the Minnesota… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – On Saturday
Healing Words
Today, July 8th, marks eight days of celebrating life, and each day hereafter, yet another. A year ago, I posted a blog entry on life circumstances that have made July a very difficult month to get through. I had mentioned how each year I would find myself holding my breath just waiting for July to end,… Continue reading Healing Words
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