When those who live alone are disregarded…

Yesterday, amongst some of the semi-productive things I did, I took about an hour to read by the pool and swim just a bit.  It was refreshing, relaxing, and a wonderful perk to this nearly-over summer.  I’ve been to the pool a lot this summer, as one...

When searching for beauty…

I’ve been thinking about beauty a lot, lately.  Of beauty, there are different types: physical, spiritual, aesthetic, musical… this list could perhaps continue.  It is probably because of recent events in my own life that I have decided to look...

When one recognizes Joy in another Child of God

I find it exceedingly exciting to see that God has not only made me joyful but has done so for others, as well.  As a devoted facebook stalker, I check statuses, streamed in blogs, and anything that can be found on a person’s profile. One paricular ministering...

When pondering bitterness…

Gosh, just a few weeks ago I had so much bitterness in my heart that I don’t know how it was still beating at all.  I don’t know how my heart hadn’t become hardened to the point where I couldn’t feel.  I think back on those days and...

When you’re in a good situation…

Pretty great quote from yesterday.  It went something like this:”When you’re in a good situation, God doesn’t usually open up a door to a better situation if He doesn’t want you to go through that door.”  Food for thoughtYes,...

When there’s friendship and there’s Friendship

The car seems to be a place where I do my reflecting and where God shows me Him.  I don’t know why He chooses the car so much; it’s probably because there are fewer distractions there for me.  There are neither computers nor televisions nor...

<3 When making your very own forever:

This past Sunday I was at dinner with the other newest members of my church and Melinda’s small group; the group had invited all of us over for dinner and fellowship.  It was a nice time.I ended up on the back deck, sitting next to a woman who I’d met...

When we realize more of His magnitude ,.:’

” ‘My Lord and my God!’ Thomas exclaimed.”  *John 20.28Doubting Thomas.  Most of us have heard of him.  Some of us have been called a “doubting Thomas” or have perhaps called someone a “doubting Thomas”...

When it’s time for a pointless blog entry:

Dudes, I’ve got a serious case of the hiccups.  Freal.  Just thought you’d like to know. ;)Other than that, today was a pretty much a delight.  It was like reunion day, almost.  I’m glad I went.  Gosh, I gotta get rid of...

When stepping back into the past…

I know that I know what He did for me is real.  I know.Tomorrow, though, I am stepping back into my past, in a way.  I have tentative plans to meet up with some old pals from back before the pain (which is now love) began.  Over the past few weeks,...