"Forever, The Hope In My Heart..."

The "blessed rain" has been pouring in for 2 days now in a row. May be even scattered rain that sprinkles in some areas tomorrow. Here in Central Texas, this is glorious.Perfect "chill and nippy" outside but I love the cold, cold,brisk breeze. We appreciate every downpour of rain. I know that every farmer that cultivates acres of heartland breathe a reverberation of an upcoming harvest, a blessing from  the sky. Grace that comes very timely...and Hope thickens its truth within. That is to say...my heart is singing over my brain.

I heard this song today from a different perspective. Played it over a few times then many more times. What I've got is a clear indication that our journey of good, bad and in-between experiences  are the sum total of what your God's given purpose. Sometimes, we don't "hit the nail" of it all especially when we want to maneuver and manipulate the majority  of our souls' will. But we know for a fact especially if you're a real Christian, that, that doesn't cut it...

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One "Sure" Day

I have always been a convergence to spontaneity. Its fervor works for me to a greater length as  thoughts glide into immediate rest. Sometimes, we just have to give to moment's treasure without a pause. It might just pass us by if we're not mindful and accepting.
A trip to Dallas with my  sister and my brother-in-law  just did that...driving 150 miles away from where you live is a form of catharsis and living for the moment. Not putting much thought about something is worth pedaling and seeing what's out there waiting.

"God's Wisdom"

        

                                 "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is  noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable---if anything is excellent or praiseworthy---think about these things." Philippians 4:8
       

"More Than A Spring Break Hobby"

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                             At Barnes & Noble Cafe'...the kind of "stuff" you see associated with me whenever I'm there for notorious reading. "Some things just never change in your psyche."

                                  A colleague, a friend and a sister in Christ. I'm so glad she joined me in a very short notice of my imposition. As it turned out, those shared "Spring" moments are divine blessings as conversations transpired to spiritual realm. I believe that it's your core responsibility how you nurture yourself to maturity in every way, especially your spiritual rhythm.
For one thing I'm certain, I'm blessed with a few friends that would stick with me through thick and thin. That I say, is a gift, a rare one.

"Happy National Grammar Day"

I'm actually very enthused that there is such a thing as "National Grammar Day" celebrated here in the U.S. I could only say that I'm one of those souls that gets a kick of its finest when I hear and read clean-slate usage of Grammar.
My favorite parts of speech are Verbs and Adjectives. I believe because Verbs are action words and they are the muscle of oral and written communication; and while Adjectives describe or modifiy people and things, they give us the sensual part of ourselves and everything around us...

"Love Never Fails..."

"How easily we get caught up in defining who we are in relation to those around us... I have lived enough in the world to know by now that this is how our ambitions often evolve. We first find ourselves alone in the joy of what we're doing. But somehow, there are suddenly others along the way, and we lapse into the breathless race of comparison, and then we are hopelessly running to avoid being termed a failure."---an excerpt in Mark Nepo's "The Book of Awakening"

"Above All..."

 Let Love Leads...
"We can always be certain of this: As we walk through time, doing our part and allowing the seasons of life to work great changes in us, the God who inhabits eternity walks at our side, doing His deeply transforming work."
Of this we can be sure: We are never left on our own!

Take Hold Of This Truth...
It's a gift of faith and hope to be able to trust that God is at work in our relationships, our families, our work, and even in our own hearts.  

Remember This...
Begin your journey with God.
Choose your traveling companions wisely.
Place high value on wisdom.
Leave your baggage behind.
Own your faults and weaknesses.
Embrace problems as gifts.
Take life as it comes.
Love God with all you are.

                                                                       By Henry Cloud & John Townsend