Heart To Heart

I can't honestly remember who I heard this bit of wisdom from originally, but the thought of it is so strongly in my mind I'm going to try to share it... Know when you're vulnerable.  Be aware of what makes your heart and mind wander - of what makes your texts or social media posts or conversations sound short, abrupt or snarky. Know when you should not make huge decisions, or when the thoughts you are rehearsing in your mind are not TRUTH, even though they might make sense at the moment - or, feel very real. The easy pattern that I'm thinking about right now is - H.A.L.T. If you're feeling that snippy, snarky, stinky attitude creeping in, ask yourself... ~am I H ungry? ~am I A ngry? ~am I L onely? ~am I T ired? These are basic needs that your body, emotions and spirit will be effected by. Of course, you know I'm going to say - "LOOK UP!"  Lean into God, instead of leaning away from Him when you feel stinky.  Let His heart fill your he

"Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need." Hebrews 4:16 Last night we had a set aside time for prayer at our church.  Each time we meet it looks different.  This time, the instruction was to pray alone (for the most part).  If someone had a scripture, or particular word or prayer direction they were to go to a microphone and share what was on their heart. After about 30 minutes I found myself walking up to mic.  I could hear the words (in my heart), 'come boldly to the throne' - but it felt like I was standing in front of a judge.  Pleading for friends and family that so need healing in various areas of life.  Immense needs.  Needs only a HUGE God can speak Life into.   And then...I heard myself praying out loud for the young lady (pedestrian) that I hit with my car three weeks ago.  She was cited.  She was injured.   The police say I could not have avoided her.....but.....

What I have learned - by...Jeanette Webber Always read an entire recipe before beginning to cook Always moisturize before waxing Don't be shocked that your fat doesn't go away, it just changes positions There's a distinct possibility that you have inherited your grandmothers chin/lip hair, but cannot  see it without outside help My dream of becoming a professional synchronized swimmer is probably not going to happen  (That's a joke - I'm a terrible swimmer.  But some sports just fascinate me - like synchronized swimming & team kite flying & the olympic sport that involves sweeping the ice and maintaining a lunge position in special shoes that aren't ice skates .... for so long...) Not everyone wears pajamas Skinny jeans (and leggings used as pants) are not complimentary on every body type Always make sure your car is in neutral when you are at a drive through car wash.  When you 'drive through', people look at you weird and your