"My world is filled with beautiful things, they are meant to be pointers to Me, reminders of my abiding presence." from Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence, by Sarah Young. Beautiful things from our world this past week... Closing my eyes, shutting out the world and praising my Savior! The battles I face that draw me close to Him A wedding planned for September 17th!!! Can't wait! welcoming home a wounded soldier...a great lesson and memory for my kids A new yogurt ... Read More about Beautiful Things
Things Above…
This morning was such a wonderful morning at church. I could almost touch the joy and presence of the Lord. It's not always that way, for sure...and usually if not, it's my own fault. But, this morning I just sang my heart out and enjoyed blessing the Lord in that way. Oftentimes, praising Him is therapy for my soul. I'm so thankful that He gets the glory. I drove home and thanked God for the beautiful, sweet time we had in worship and in our small group. I thanked Him for the leaders of our ... Read More about Things Above…
This is Hard. {Made to Crave, Intro & Ch. 1}
7 pounds down, many more to go. This post may be all over the place, if so, I apologize in advance. :) But, it's time for me to be real. It's time for me to be honest as an act of accountability in keeping this battle going strong. And, let me tell you, it is a battle. I have a love/hate relationship with food. Let's be honest, I love it too much and don't hate it quite enough. :) And right at this moment I am discouraged. This is hard. I don't like it. I don't like not eating any of the ... Read More about This is Hard. {Made to Crave, Intro & Ch. 1}
Portion Control through Christ
If you are watching what you eat, on a diet or striving to live a healthier lifestyle you are probably very familiar with the term "portion control." It isn't the most feel-good phrase, is it?ha! As I am reading Made to Crave, I am finding HOPE and ENCOURAGEMENT from the word "portion" and I will probably never look at that phrase, portion control, the same. Thank goodness, right? Let me give you a few Scripture verses to show you what I mean. "Whom have I in heaven but You? And earth ... Read More about Portion Control through Christ
Girl in Translation {Book Review}
"Ah-Kim lives a life that most of us cannot even begin to comprehend in the book, Girl in Translation, by Jean Kwok . As I read the story of a young girl and her mother that immigrate to the United States, my eyes were opened to the horror of their lives in our country. They came to America for freedom and a better life. I’m not sure that they received either of those things. The poverty they found stripped their freedoms and led to a lifestyle no one would dare call “better.'"Read the rest of ... Read More about Girl in Translation {Book Review}
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