Go. Be. Do.

"Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart."  Ephesians 6:6 Wanting to find meaning in the meaningless tasks of life...trying to make purposeful choices...desiring to have joy in the journey...making attitude adjustments...striving to serve out of love... So why is it that my imperfections are so much more noticeable than what I occasionally get right?  Why is it that just when I think I've made improvements, out of left field comes another notice that I'm still striking out more times than not?  Why is it that when I'm experiencing the wind rising me up, someone wants to keep me grounded? I want to say I don't understand, but unfortunately, I do. "Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of t...

Most of my last week of February has been spent in Orlando enjoying the warm weather and marvelous sunshine!  I like having goals that can be achieved even on the road. :) #1  In the sunshine state it was easy keeping the water intake up.  So glad I have worked on drinking more water this month.  Hopefully it's been on my mind enough this month that I will continue to think about it and make it something I begin to do by habit. #2  I have corralled all the loose photos that I can find into albums and we're still enjoying moments of browsing through them time to time.  The freeing moment of this activity was when I decided to just get them into albums and not stress upon getting them in order.  Just having them in the albums (it took 4 full albums!) is great.  If I decide one day to organize them, great.  If not, great! #3 Visit with at least one friend every week j...

A few months ago, I found out that we were going to Orlando for business and a little family getaway.  Hmmm...what's there to do in Orlando that's family friendly?    Of course, Disney World!  After much research into which theme park to visit, we decided upon the Magic Kingdom.  We had one day and we made an entire day of it...out the door by 8, walking back in the door almost 14 hours later.  Craziness. We had a great day walking and riding...mostly walking...around the park (should I be saying Kingdom?).  Either way, we had alot of fun. I have never been to a Disney park before.  I've never really desired to go.  Honestly, my boys have never asked to go to one either.  Tim has called The Disney Store "Disney World" for years...he came up with that on his own and it was enough.  This opportunity to visit Disney World showed itself right for our moment, so we ...

My all time favorite photo using the macro feature on my camera!  Grab your camera and post one of your favorite macro shots for the challenge at Home Is Where You Start From . I featured this photo on my blog post,  Living Water , last year.

"Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God..." 1 John 3:1 I've been thinking about this month's goals...last month's goals...and next month's goals.  It can all be overwhelming if I let it, because along with the 3 goals of each month, I have so many other goals for each day I want to do, too. One day this week, I read 1 John 3 and just simply rested in it.  I wrapped myself in the unconditional love God has for me as His daughter.  It is something I cannot work towards.  He is love and He loves me.  I feel refreshed in this fact. As for my goals...water intake is still going well.  an impromtu visit to IN (where my family lives) this week helped me get my "visit with a friend" goal met.  And, by later today my loose photos will all be in albums. Thanks to all who stop by and leave encouraging words on my blog!  Hope you have a grea...

I was so excited today when I discovered the first daffodil bloom!  Then, tonight, when I downloaded the pictures to my computer I discovered the ever illusive effect I've only ever dreamed of catching in one of my photos...bokeh! Not eye catching, Wow!, bokeh...but bokeh nonetheless.  This is exciting for a wannabe photographer like me! It's the little things in life that make me smile, indeed.

                              For God so lo V ed the world                                 that he g A ve                                     His on L y begotten son                             that whoso E ver believeth                          ...