I am grateful for every day I have spent with you You have taught me how to love, and live and be And though today you see m from Heaven Your life and love lives on in my heart A mothers love lives outside time And in the sacred place of Her child’s precious heart … Read more
When the enemy whispers lies in your head – reject him and remind him: “I have a date with grace.” When a friend betrays your confidence – forgive them and remind yourself: “I have a date with grace.” When despair and hopelessness knock on the door to your soul- refuse to let them in and … Read more
“Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do.” – Pope John XXIII “Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future.” – … Read more
Here are a few morning prayers to help strengthen you my friends. There is something special about meeting the Lord when you are only half awake. Yes, even before coffee. Well, maybe during coffee… I don’t know about you, but trials are still here for me. Some days I just get tired. Yes Lord, I … Read more
A typical conversation with a Narcissist: I said, “Stop calling me. I don’t want to talk about it.” He said, “I will but I wanted to tell you how I feel about it.” I answered, “I don’t care how you feel about it.” Click. He hangs up the phone. Two minutes later the texts start. … Read more
This morning my daughter Jennifer Parrish shared an amazing story of how a complete stranger chose to bless her and her family. It is a beautiful story of ‘paying it forward’ and choosing to be a blessing in this world. This is from her FB page today: I don’t get “serious” on here often, but … Read more
12 Irish Blessings and Sayings 1. May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields and, Until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. 2. I-rish you a very nice place to live, I-rish God’s greatest gifts he’ll give. I-rish you health, … Read more
It’s heck getting older. Sometimes our bodies do not cooperate. Sickness comes and sometimes stays a while. Yes, Jesus can and will heal. I just wish He would do it immediately. I am not a good patient. I admit it. I don’t like being sick. I don’t like not being in control of things. Yes, … Read more
10 Inspirational Quotes for Black History Month (Image source – http://youparent.com/blog/more-to-know/2014/2) “Open your eyes to the beauty around you, open your mind to the wonders of life, open your heart to those who love you, and always be true to yourself.” – Maya Angelou “Where there is no struggle, there is no strength.” – Oprah … Read more
Some days we can just stand. The battle is real. But that armor we put on – it’s not just for the Defense. We wear our armor because we are on the Offense! And as we praise and worship our King – He moves mountains! We have the Word of God which is full … Read more
Trust. It’s one of those things we get to learn by just doing it. I admit it, I have trust issues. After a lifetime of trusting the wrong people with my life I have learned you can’t trust everybody with everything. I was so naive. People are people. They have their own agendas. And sometimes … Read more
