The Prodigal Son

This is one of my favorite parables and I love Dr. Stanley's approach.  See here.

http://www.intouch.org/broadcast/audio-archives

Restored By Grace Parts I and II

Thursday and Friday, November 11th and 12th

Back to the Blog

I have decided to re-open my blog to the public and start posting again.  I started this blog several years ago as an outlet to discuss the (mostly faith) concepts that were banging around in my head.  I have been feeling a desire lately to be more open and honest with myself and the world around me about who I am and what I believe. At the core of that honest expression is the fact that faith in God the Father, his Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit is central to my life.  Over the past year I have been experiencing just how important it is to put that faith into action...to build a personal relationship with them to allow them to love me and lead me.  As I have done so, I have been able to face more truth about myself, who I really am and who I want to become.  Who I am is me.  Quirky, intelligent, neurotic, obsessed, loving, kind, talented, me.  And God loves me just the way I am.  He loves me so much that He sent His perfect Son to die in my place.  And all He asks is that I turn over everything that I am, place myself on the potter's wheel and allow Him to shape me and make me something beautiful.  I believe that "all things work together for good to those that love God" and I am striving to recognize and apply that truth moment by moment, IN the moment. 

In my current "moments" I am working to tackle my weight issue.  I returned to Weight Watchers and the gym, and now just need to figure out how to stop inserting calories into the pie-hole.  I am also discovering how to be a mom from a distance and am working with God on the truth about who He really is and where He wants me to serve right now.  Through this all, I have been extremely blessed with good friends, a loving family, and a best friend who shares beautiful moments with me through music and nature.  God has been and continues to be so GOOD to me.  In spite of these blessings, I have times when I get overwhelmed, feel confused about what direction I should take, and struggle with perfectionism.  My goal through this blog is to get some of those feelings out into the open and share how I am learning to "let go" and trust God more.  Thanks for reading...please share your thoughts and perspectives from your own journey.  I learn so much from all of you!

Recognizing and Feeling God's Love in my Life

This summer, during July and August, my goal is to post here at least a couple of times each week and share how I have witnessed God's love in my life.

I feel like I need to just let God love me...with no strings attached....with no expectations...

I will be documenting how I experience that love.

For example, yesterday I felt His love as I was able to spend some time outdoors in the beautiful--somewhat cool--summer evening and just enjoy the blessing of being alive.  I was able to spend time with a kind and loving friend and feel loved.  I travelled safely from work to home and was able to talk to my two sisters during the day.  The evening drive home offered a view a a beautiful full moon and reminded me of the incredible and beautiful earth I have been blessed to live on.