The mother within me is full of gratitude and joy today! Can you tell? This past weekend, and yesterday in particular, was a wonderful time filled with 'motherly' and 'grandmotherly' activity, celebrating the amazing gift of motherhood (whether in person or by Skype or phone) with my eight adult kids and their sweet families. LtoR: … Continue reading The Mother Within
Category: The Journey Within
The Disciple Within
I've been listening to Andy Stanley's series on 'Christian' and want to just say, he has provided the big "C" (Church) with an excellent teaching of a word found only THREE times in the New Testament - and ironically NOT the word disciples/ followers of Jesus used to define themselves. It was a word that … Continue reading The Disciple Within
The “Roar” Within
For the most part, I am known to be a civil, mild-mannered, warm and friendly, kind of person. However, on more than a few occasions, in order to defend those I love, the protective instincts WITHIN me have taken over in the form of a fierce and passionate "ROAR". I grew up with a father … Continue reading The “Roar” Within
Transformation Within
So...I'm realizing in my early 50's that throughout my entire life, I have been someone who thrives on trans-form-ation. Call me a hopeless romantic, a visionary, an INFP, an Idealist, or whatever, I tend to see things, organizations, and individuals not as they are, but "what they can become." At various stages of my life … Continue reading Transformation Within
Confessions of: A Writer in Transition
'Offer' - my 'one-word' for 2012 offer |ˈôfər, ˈäfər| verb: to present (something) for (someone) noun: an expression of readiness to do or give something Although I have made numerous attempts this past month to 'offer' meaningful words of encouragement to this, my on-line community, I must confess... I have allowed my writing life to … Continue reading Confessions of: A Writer in Transition
2012: My ONE-Word
2012: A Year to ________________ ? For those of us who love the art of arranging words in a way that is expressive, purposeful, and brings value to others, how can one possibly narrow their life-focus for the coming year down to just ONE word? That was my thought when I joined the one-word-challenge presented by … Continue reading 2012: My ONE-Word
ChristmasWithin
Christmas is Coming! With timely precision it arrives like clockwork. Ready or not…December 25th is right around the corner! Does that evoke panic or excitement in you? Perhaps a little of both? It does for me! Why not ease our panic-stricken hearts by joining me in a cyber sing-a-long? All together now: Christmas is coming, The goose … Continue reading ChristmasWithin
All Things Weak (Christine’s Story)
Last week, I got caught up in thinking about the beauty of all things weak... the kind of weakness that God uses to demonstrate his strength, grace, power and purpose. I also mentioned that I would be highlighting stories of different people I know whose lives demonstrate incredible strength as a result of incredible 'weakness'. … Continue reading All Things Weak (Christine’s Story)
“24 Hour Grace” – Bank Slogan vs. Accessible Gift
Writing is always an adventure to me because I never really know where my words will end up, what they will communicate or who they will end up reaching and ultimately speak to. I usually write on Sunday and post on Monday but the weekend was packed with activities that prevented me from doing so. … Continue reading “24 Hour Grace” – Bank Slogan vs. Accessible Gift
Get Out of Town! No Really, Get Out of Town!
Today, as I write – I am literally, out-of-town. In fact I am about 2000 miles away from home. I’ve temporarily checked out of my life back in Ohio to visit my ‘single-but unavailable’ son here in northern Arizona. My traveling companions this time are my oldest daughter Grace and my two darling grand-girls (ages … Continue reading Get Out of Town! No Really, Get Out of Town!
What Bigger Story is Brewing Within You?
I love waking up to the smell of brewing coffee! It is one of life's greatest gifts as far as I'm concerned. A good cup of coffee to me...is like...well....it's like a good and faithful friend. On any given morning, afternoon, or evening the smell of freshly brewed coffee makes my heart come alive! Its … Continue reading What Bigger Story is Brewing Within You?
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