Tag Archives: Christianity
Word Up!
You can change your world by changing your words… Remember, death and life are in the power of the tongue. (Joel Osteen) It has been a while. My heart has been heavy, my life has been busy… thus, the screen … Continue reading
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Tagged 2012, 2013, Beauty, Cancer, Challenge, Christianity, Encouragement, Fatherless, Fear, Hope, Jesus, Job 5:9, Joy, love, Miracle, OneWord365, power of words, Psalm 77:14, tragedy, Widow, Word Up, words
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One.
One year. Three hundred sixty-five sixty-six days (it was a leap year!). Yesterday was the one year anniversary of this blog, Created to be Beautiful!! Whoohoo!! The party festivities have begun!! Please enjoy a piece of cake or brownie in honor … Continue reading
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Tagged 365 days, Birthday, Blog, Changes, Christianity, Encouragement, God, journey, One Year, Plan B, Prayers, Support, Thank You
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Rescue Heroes
Have you ever been in a life or death situation and needed to be rescued? I have…. Many years ago when my third child was much younger, he loved playing with a line of toys called “Rescue Heroes”. It was … Continue reading
YOLO…
A few weeks ago, my only daughter graduated high school. It has been a time of very mixed emotions as we have said goodbye to her school years and childhood, turned the page, and are now beginning this new chapter in her life. … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Timothy 4:12, Beauty, Christianity, Class of 2012, God, Graduation, intentional living, life, life story, Wisdom for Graduation, YOLO, You only live once
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The Heavy Sword
The Heavy Sword There are many times I have not understood God… many times I have felt His Words were contradictory. Over the last three years I have been in a spiritual battle within my family. I have felt the … Continue reading
The God is Good!
“Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world.” (Sarah Ban Breathnach) Charis. Grace. Eucharisteo. Thanksgiving. Chara. Joy. The God is Good! One day a … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Christianity, Creator, God, God is Good, Grace, Gratitude, Joy, Thankfulness
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What’s Love Got To Do With It?
I know, I know… you now have that old Tina Turner song playing in your head. Aside from that, I again ask the question: “What’s love got to do with it?” In one simple word… Everything! During the last few … Continue reading
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Tagged Beauty, Christianity, Creator, Cross, Father's Love, God, Jesus, John 15:13, love, Valentine's Day
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From Cowardly Lion to King of the Jungle
Courage begins with the first step… This past Thursday I took my three teenagers and sweet baby to see the new movie, Courageous. I am sure the people around me visualized the worst case scenario of a screaming baby during … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Courage, Courageous, Fathers, God, Movie, Parenting
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Out of the Box
For most of my life, I have had a box. It was a very special box and it contained a very special part of my life… “my God”. I always knew where it was… behind the winter sweaters, on the … Continue reading
