From the Abundance

It's been so long since I've taken the time to sit down and write, I should really be ashamed of myself.  That's what happens when you let go of the things you love. This blog isn't about the love between two people, but about the things you love and how easily they can get lost in the wind.  A lot of times things slip right through our fingers without us even realizing it.   When I started this blog it was a way for me to share my excitement about what God was doing, the experiences I was having, my trials and victories. all the things that might help encourage somebody else.  But this year I seemed to have lost that zeal and passion for writing.  SO many things have happened, and so quickly, that it just kind of knocked the wind out of my sails.  I shut down and I allowed the enemy to take away my voice for a while.  I felt like Ariel when the Ursula had her voice in a shell.  There was a lot that I wanted to say but I just couldn't ...

So today is the first day of Summer and I don't know about anybody else, but I feel great!  I'm a few days closer to moving and a few steps closer to releasing some of this purpose.  I don't know what it is about summer that just makes me happy.. It's hot and humid and my hair is usually a frizzball but I love it nonetheless. There's nothing like sunshine and warmth on your skin, a good BBQ or  picnic, a popsicle, and swimming pool! The only thing that can make it better is a gallon or two of Chic-fil-A lemonade that's ice cold... Now that's the business!! Today as the seasons officially change I just wanted to take time to remind somebody that even though the season has changed, God has not changed His mind about you.  His promises haven't changed, the plans He has for your life haven't changed, His love hasn't changed, and neither have His grace, mercy, or willingness to forgive. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. H...

 He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward him for what he has done. Proverbs 19:17 According to many people's standards I am poor... but I know better than that.  I know that I am extremely rich and wealthy beyond measure.  Most of the time people who are poor don't even notice until someone else, who has more than them, points it out.  Anywho, this post isn't about being poor but it is about the courage and kindness I've encountered this year. I've always been a dreamer... and boy do I have some good ones!!! They've never been small either!  I'd dream of owning a huge company, traveling the world, blessing my entire family financially, giving away houses like they do on Extreme Makeover Home Edition , doing ministry in HUGE crowds of people , starting programs t hat will change lives, writing books, lots of things... Now that we've established that, let me tell you what I know... it takes a lot of courage to ste...

What a difference a good night's rest can make.  After that awesome service on Tuesday I was so excited and energized I thought I was grown and stayed up until 2am.  Like I didn't have anywhere to go the next morning!! WHAT WAS I THINKING?? I was soo sleepy at work I couldn't even keep my eyes open.  So I went to bed early last night and had the most restful and peaceful sleep.  Thank God!   It was like God personally stopped to sing me a lullaby and cradle me in His arms.  I tell ya He's alright with me!!  So now that my brain is functioning again, I can collect my thoughts and write what was on my mind.  A while ago I started this fabulous book by Dr. Cindy Trimm (A BEAST in the spirit might I add) called Commanding Your Morning and last night I began to think about how powerful words can be and the old saying that sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.  NOT SO!  Proverbs 18:21 s...