God is a Dreamer!

God is the Creator and He created this beautiful Planet Earth that we live on.  He created it so very picturesque for us to enjoy.  Does He have a sense of humor? Looking at all the varieties of animals that inhabit the Earth tells us that He does. Look at the giraffe with his long legs and long neck, the elephant with his long nose, and the swine with his flat pudgy nose and a curly skinny tail on a round body --- just to name a few.

There Comes A Time

There comes a time when you have to choose

Between turning the page

And closing the book

"Josh Jameson"

     Everyone has at some time in their lives come to a crossroads where a choice must be made. Sometimes it's one of the hardest choices to make, but sooner or later regardless of the situation around you, you will have to make the decision.

     When I speak of choices, I don't mean whether to go to WalMart or Target for a day of shopping. It's the big life changing choices that I'm talking about. Decisions that could very well turn your life upside down and inside out for good measure. Anyway you look at it, major choices usually mean major life changes. The two have a funny way of colliding.

Precious Moments in Time

A Precious Moment in Time

"There are only two days in the year     

that nothing can be done.

One is called yesterday 

and one is called tomorrow.

So today is the right day to

love, believe, do and mostly live."

Dalai Lama

     

     Many of us spend our whole lives thinking of time as a commodity broken down into bits of time. We have so many minutes to get this done or so many hours to accomplish that project. We cry about our past and we worry about our future. When do we actually get to live? Our lives are actually precious moments in time. We get to use them any way we choose. So why do so many of us waste this most valuable gift. 

What Does God's Love And Forgiveness Mean?

I sometimes think I am one of the most blessed of persons. Every day of my working life, I have the opportunity to help many people from all over the world.  At the moment, I am a Peer Recruiter, Staffing Coordinator, and Orientation Trainer for a large employer.  It is during the interview process that my perspectives change.  People, from all over the world, share their personal stories with me, and I sit across from them in admiration of their courage and their strength. I have always lived and worked in Canada ... a pretty safe haven compared to other Countries and Continents.

God Forgives Us And Helps Us To Forgive Others!

Time to set up camp for a couple of days.  So, let's put up the tents and get some wood for our fire pit.  The food is all prepared and I have a true story to share with you about the Love of God. on a personal level. The Scripture will be shown tomorrow and it is 1 Corinthians 13:4-8.

God Is Always Drawing Us To Him With Love

Since I was four years old, my greatest desire was to serve God and to be a woman of honor for Him.  I have failed miserably over and over again. One step forward, ten steps back. Life has been so difficult a lot of the times. I spent most of it disqualifying myself ... feeling like, once again, I wasn't measuring up. I wasn't smart enough, or educated enough, or nice enough, or good-looking enough.

Does God Care About Us?

Yes, He does. Some of you are living lives of quiet desperation; terror; great fear; hopelessness; abandonment; and great sadness, to name a few.  I have felt some of these emotions at times throughout my life. When you are in that place, IF you allow yourself to identify how you are feeling, you wish with all of your heart that someone cared.   I want you to know just HOW much God really does care.  He is the God of Love.  Let me show you what I mean:

God's Benefit Package For Those That Believe

Hey, I have some wonderful and interesting news for you. I am going to give you the definition of a "benefit". The online dictionary states this: (1) something advantageous or good; (2) a payment or gift given to help someone, or given by a benefits society, insurance company, or public agency; The Company offers added compensation to new Employees upon their successfully completing their Probationary period; such as, pension plan, free health insurance, stocks in the company, and other benefits. It is called a Benefit Package.

The Old Ways

   Throughout my life I have investigated and followed many different religions, looking for something I wasn't even sure existed. In the depths of my heart I knew a part of my Spirit had been displaced and so I carried an empty space within me. There were times when I would stop searching but sooner or later I would be drawn back to continue my journey.

The Universal Connection

"Every human being has a two million-year old man within him;

if he loses contact with that two million-year old self, 

he loses touch with his roots."

Lauren van der Post

Our Connection With Nature

     I've always known that in some way we are all part of a universal connection; not just with people but with all things. I would like to narrow the topic down and talk about our connection to Nature.

Do You Believe In God?

  

     I've been asked this question many times. In fact I've asked myself this question many times. Do I believe in God? No I don't, at least not the God of popular beliefs.

Living The Simple Life

Temper Tantrum In Progress

     I was extremely upset last week because of money again. We got up one very cold morning and the truck wouldn't start. We worked at it for two days and nothing. We knew it wasn't the battery because it was getting a spark. We assumed the starter had died. We called a tow truck and had it brought to the garage. There was nothing wrong with the starter besides being frozen but during the inspection, the mechanic realized the ball joints were finished. When all was said and done, we paid out $480.

We Are Divine

This one small poem is so amazing. When I read it, it was as if it spoke from the pages and touched my heart. Thank you Lee Ann Peters for such a beautiful  piece. Enjoy

We Are Divine

For too Long you have allowed the past to affect you!

For too long you have taken personally what others say about you!

For too long you have stood on the sidelines watching others thrive!

For too many nights you have gone to bed worrying about what may be.

For too long you have felt a fear in your heart.

For too long you have settled for second best!

Now is the time to awaken!

Now is the time to shine!

Now is the time to accept that you are divine!

This is my message for you

Allow it to touch the deepest parts of your being

To help you awaken to the truth

That you do deserve to live a great life

And whatever that means to you

Lee Ann Peters

Temple of Balance

Judy

New Year's Resolutions

     

     Here it is, 2014. Another year has come and gone in the blink of an eye. Funny how the days can drag by but the years just melt away. Now that the holidays are over and I've had a bit of time to reflect, wow, what a year. In fact it's been a pretty good year. A new home. A new knee. A new perspective. The funny thing is even with all these blessings I didn't accomplish one thing on my resolution list from last year.