When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not be drawn. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. Isaiah 43:2 NLT Jesus never promised our lives would be exempt ofContinue reading “Sinking BUT never Drowned”
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Checking MY Be-Attitudes
God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for Him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. Matthew 5:3 NLT Oh man…this week was a tough one for me. Family recovering from illness, work colleagues were terminated or laid off, friends enduring hardships, and communities mourning losses of loved ones. I didn’t haveContinue reading “Checking MY Be-Attitudes”
He is on MY SIDE
In the Book of Revelation, John is foretelling the glorious-ness of being in the presence of God. He shares, each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes al around, even under their wings. Day and night they never stop saying, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, whoContinue reading “He is on MY SIDE”
Handling CRITICISMS – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
29 Let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but if there is any good word for edification according to the need of the moment, say that, so that it will give grace to those who hear. 30 Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Ephesians 4:29-30 (NASB) When criticized consider the source. Unknown ThroughoutContinue reading “Handling CRITICISMS – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly“
The GIFT of Compliments
“Compliments should be given with no further motive than honesty. If ever in question. Just be your beautiful self. Take it.” Unknown There is a wonderful thing that happens when a compliment is spoken. These polite expressions of praise or admiration can encourage and spark the spirit of another. Being praised allows us to feelContinue reading “The GIFT of Compliments”
There Are Things You Cannot CONTROL In Life
Don’t worry about what you can’t control. Our focus and energy need to be on the things we CAN control. Attitude, effort, focus – these are the things we can control. Tim Tebow I just got through with my Saturday morning task of paying the bills. Not exactly the ideal start of a weekend; madeContinue reading “There Are Things You Cannot CONTROL In Life“
Back to School or Back to Learning. Are We READY?
The opening of schools this month — including the Los Angeles Unified School District— is unfolding under the shadow of the surging Delta variant, supplanting much of the joy and relief families anticipated with new worries about masks, positive coronavirus tests, illness, vaccines, quarantines, and outbreaks. Howard Blume, Karen Garcia, Amina Khan, Colleen Shalby –Continue reading “Back to School or Back to Learning. Are We READY?”
You can take THIS job and shove it!
Take this job and shove itI ain’t working here no more. Johnny Paycheck ; “Take This Job and Shove It” is a 1977 country music song written by David Allan Coe and popularized by Johnny Paycheck, about the bitterness of a man who has worked long and hard with no apparent reward. I remember my first job that I gotContinue reading “You can take THIS job and shove it!”
A DEDICATION To Brandi
Sometimes God puts you in places ALONE because He needs you to realize you do NOT need anybody but HIM! Auntie Linda This weekend my niece, Brandi is celebrating her 30th birthday. Whew…time flies! This post is dedicated to her. And to all those 30 year old’s out there…this is for you too! I clearlyContinue reading “A DEDICATION To Brandi”
I Desire to WANT You!
For many women (and shall I say it…men too) they want to desire and be desired. They rarely desire to want and be wanted. That would expose their sweet spot. ME As I was taking a Vegan Enchilada dish out of the oven, I heard my dear Seester exclaim, “I have to hurry up andContinue reading “I Desire to WANT You!”
now what, Linda? 