"Whenever the cloud lifted from above the tent, the Israelites set out; wherever the cloud settled, the Israelites encamped." Numbers 9:17 In what ways does choosing to follow God unsettle you? How might prayer help to strengthen your faith and trust in Him? God has asked me to move to be baptized, asked me to… Continue reading Faith and Moving with the Guidance of God
The Eye of God
But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him”— (1Corinthians 2:9) In the beginning of the last year, 2018, I completed the Myers Briggs test. My results identified my personality as Guardian Provider (ESFJ). It was… Continue reading The Eye of God
Sometimes God says no or not right now…
"In perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago." Isaiah 25:1 Currently, I am struggling with finding time to quietly reflect and listen to God. I have been thinking about how long my path has been to become a Physical Therapist. It's about 10 years of struggle so far. I am greatful… Continue reading Sometimes God says no or not right now…
Marked as The Lord’s
“The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” Romans 8:16 One April following my divorce from my first husband and following Easter, I decided to design a Celtic Cross and have it applied to my back as a tattoo. I had a couple of personal reasons for this decision… Continue reading Marked as The Lord’s
Imagination of a Young Child
“But what about you?” [Jesus] asked. “Who do you say I am?” Matthew 16:15 Often when I share my childhood and early adulthood my friends will say, sounds like you have lived longer than your age, I can't believe you live through all that, or how did you choose to survive and remain so forgiving.… Continue reading Imagination of a Young Child
Pure of Heart
Step 4: We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. “Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the LORD.” (Lamentations 3:40) CR Principle 4: Openly examine and confess my faults to myself, to GOD, and to someone I trust. “Happy are the pure in heart...” (Matthew 5:8)… Continue reading Pure of Heart
Advent Season
In my home, during the season of Advent, we light candles, read scripture, and open the doors of the advent calendar. I started this tradition with my son because I wanted him to understand that Christmas is not a day that we spend a bunch of money on toys or other things that we don’t… Continue reading Advent Season
Holiday Cheer Sugar Scrubs
doTERRA- Essential Oil Sugar Scrub By: http://www.mydoterra.com/dianenuhri (1) “Lavender-Clary Sage” Common uses: calming and relaxing properties Ingredients: 1 c. sugar, ¼ c. fractionated Coconut oil, 2 tbs. vegetable glycerin, 6 d. Lavender EO, 6 d. Clary Sage EO, 4 d. food coloring. (2) “Peppermint-Orange” Common uses: energy and mental properties Ingredients: 1 c. sugar,… Continue reading Holiday Cheer Sugar Scrubs
Perseverance
"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the LORD has promised to those who love him." (James 1:12) I have learned that in recovery or working towards a goal that there will be days that don't go according to plan.… Continue reading Perseverance
Transform us to be Christ-Centered
"Our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body." (Phil 3:20-21) On November 7, 2018, Wednesday night in Thousand Oaks,… Continue reading Transform us to be Christ-Centered
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