LIVE LOVE

When you least expect it words come through like sunshine on a rainy day. If only we would see life through heavens eyes... I'm convinced that's why I was born into the family I was born into, have lived the life that God has given me, experienced troubles, trials, and victories, made the choices that I have, invested in certain few friendships over the years, and married the man that I did... by design. The pure, sweet, mercy and grace of God's perfect gifts enabling me to see life through heavens eyes. More and more often I am running across folks who are telling me how lonely and unfulfilled they are in their relationships. One or the other person in the marriage or friendship is 'not really there.' Checked out. Clearly have other priorities. Some folks just decide to get used to it and politely distract themselves from the real issues instead of actually attempting to go where not many are comfortable going. Communicating. Being honest. Taking ...

Thanksgiving and Christmas was always a big deal to Mom, and very important to her that we (her six kids) try (if at all possible) to come home for these two holidays and for our birthdays. It's important to come home, to realize where we are and where we've been, and where we are going. Thinking about my Mom, who has now gone on to be with the Lord a few months ago, spurs me on to write. I have been thinking about this generation coming home. Teenage girls and young adults. I wonder if you realize your worth and what you have. In every sense of the word. God has given you a gift, many gifts, and some of the gifts he has given you were meant to be given to 'a certain someone' who cherishes you, and protects and encourages all that God has put in you. Distractions, main attractions, and satisfaction have been drawing us away from the truth, turning our eyes and attention to ourselves. The truth is it is time to do our laundry. The pile is too high an...

Something about face to face that cultivate deep friendships and close relationships. Letters are great. Calls are thoughtful. Face to face is giving and receiving time and heart and presence. It really is a great present, a gift that says more than anything else. . . giving yourself, your time, your efforts, your willingness to set everything else aside and learn to focus on your friend, your family, your relationship with God. I am realizing more and more, if I do not deliberately decide or intentionally make up my mind to do one thing or another in regards to another person (especially if it is important to me) I just won't. And I'm not talking about brushing my hair or doing my laundry. Life goes on. People move on. Time is passing by. Opportunities are missed. What matters most to us? I will draw upon the ever living WORD OF GOD. Give and it shall be given unto you. That is pretty simple. Quite plain. As I do unto others, so it will be done unto me. Stay encouraged. ...

In Soccer there is a familiar term you hear on the field multiple times: MAN ON, MAN COMING. You pay close attention to your next move... who you are passing the ball to...and where the goal is in relation to where you are on the field. DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE DONE UNTO YOU. Start with yourself. Have you failed? Forgive as your Heavenly Father has forgiven you. Treat your children well. They will mirror your behavior when they grow up. They will treat others as they have seen you treat your husband or wife or children. They will either be examples of self controlled, gentle, kind human beings or they will be irrational, discontent, undisciplined, rude individuals. Your choices now make a huge difference in this world for generations to come. Please make the effort to make right decisions and prayerfully consider all that you do or do not do unto to others. You want freedom and love and consideration in your relationships? Then BE YE KIND one to another. Give what you wan...

Shortest verse in the bible. Says a lot. What do you suppose Jesus was weeping for?Weeping because their eyes could not see and their ears could not hear and their hearts could not comprehend or begin to understand the resurrection life that is available to whosoever would believe.  I have listened to a few hearts lately that are weeping. Weeping for the promise. Weeping for the day when our King will return. Weeping for the day when all things are made new. Aching for His glory to fill the whole earth. If we would only seek Him while He may be found. If we would take His word upon us; the yoke that is easy and the burden that is light...we would find rest. We would weep for joy - His every word proves true. His love will never fail us. Blessed are those who mourn (weep) they shall be comforted. I am comforted knowing that when I seek Him I will find Him. When I draw close to Him, He will draw near to me.  

Little things matter. A simple note, a word, a call, a smile can make a world of difference in someones life. My mother made a difference in my life. The little things are worth while, that keep on keeping on even after we're gone.  I was just thinking the other day: the greatest gift my Mom ever gave to her children was the Word of God, and second to that each other...my brothers and sisters. She made mention of the Lord since we were old enough to understand. I remember her lifting her hands and giving thanks and singing to Jesus. Confessing her helplessness and her need for His direction.  Teaching us to talk to God and look to His word when times were good and when times were not so good. God is the only one who will never leave us and never forsake us. THE GRASS WITHERS, THE FLOWERS FADE, BUT THE WORD OF OUR GOD STANDS FOREVER. Mothers be diligent to teach your children well. Teach them by your life how to trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not depend on yo...

Everyone longs for a bit of excitement, something out of the ordinary to find its way into their lives. There are many substitutes available this day and age to fill the void, to feed the hunger, to occupy our time. The majority of what holds our attention and focus is what owns us. Our society operates on internet and cable services. No face to face anymore, just poor simulations that can give you a feeling that you are actually connecting with someone, but in all truth you are worlds apart and very much alone. I am certain there are plenty of reasons why so many of us neglect making even a small effort of getting in touch with someone or sharing what is really going on in our lives. Everyone is too busy and besides it does take too much of our time to communicate and clear the air. So we struggle with our struggles and carry our burdens so long we forget they're there. We begin to believe that no amount of prayer could pull us out, we are the problem, a...