Tag: Creator

  • Pot of Gold

    Recently I had the opportunity to sit at a book signing table with another talented writer, Kerry McAvoy and a dear friend, Vicki. Just like in past signings, I am amazed at the similarity of people who cross our paths (or stop at our table). We received words of affirmation, shared stories, and even received hugs from total strangers. Connectedness.   Womens Expo Book SigningRelational. Each of us has a story to tell; some put the words down on paper, others tell their story with just the words from their mouth. Either way, the story deserves to be told. Told to the current generation and then the next generation will become a part of the original whole.

    In conferences I’ve heard that if you intend to go into the writing business to make tons of money, you’d better chose a different vocation because that probably won’t happen. But then again, maybe those people weren’t counting new friendships, words of thanks and praise. Today my gifts equaled much more than money can buy. Like finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Thank you all for the vital part you play in shaping my world which causes me to thank my Creator. The one who gifted me with insight, courage, and the talent and motivation to write my story.

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  • Nothing is impossible with God

    “With Him, nothing is impossible” — (Luke 1:37).

    I’m considering the words to the famous song written by Chris Tomlin, “How Great is Our God.” Only five one-syllable words, but packed with power and meaning. Let’s look at a few attributes of this great and awesome God:

    Sunset over Lakeshore Yacht Harbor - Muskegon Lake
    Sunset over Lakeshore Yacht Harbor – Muskegon Lake

    *  Clothed in majesty (compared to my filthy rags)
    *  He is Light (I sometimes hide in darkness, how about you?
    *  King of all Kings (I am nothing without Him)

    Yet when I humble myself and call on his matchless name, I am called a daughter of the King. God desires my fellowship and bids me to walk in the light as he is in the light. He truly is a great God — worthy of all my praise.

    *  Have you thought about the hugeness of God, creator of the universe
    *  Have you told him your worries (none of which are too big or too small for him to handle)?

     

  • Continuing to soar – part II

    Juvenile bald eagle perched on limb – Photo by Steve Lasher

    I need to remember that my Source is in God ALONE. He is the renewable energy source with no beginning or end. We can count on God to see us through regardless of our past. He remembers not the “former things … I will do a new thing … I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert” — Isaiah 43:18, 19.

    Even when the going seems tough. Especially when the going is rough, God will make a way. He will see us through to the end. He will never leave you or forsake you. It’s not in his nature. And that’s a promise from God.

    “Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.  He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint “ – Isaiah 40:28–31.

  • You are beautiful! (part II)

    Let’s think about what scripture say about beauty. I read in Psalm 139, “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

    Ahhhhh…..poetry to my aching ears. God says I’m fearfully and wonderfully made — even my chunky legs and big nose? What a revelation! Who am I to question his handiwork? Muskegon Lake shorelineHow can I complain about my looks when the Creator fashioned me according to his great plan and purpose?

    It helps to know my peculiar parts make me unique — unlike any other human being on earth. I need to trust God that he knew what he was doing when my “frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place.”

    Are there parts of your body you don’t particularly adore? I know I have a few and I’m certain we all do. Can you look beyond the physical and be thankful for a loving spirit and sound mind instead?

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