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When You Celebrate, Don't Forget...

...the fathers & mothers, sons & daughters, brothers & sisters, uncles & aunts, cousins & grandparents, who sacrificed their lives, so that, we can celebrate this special day Memorial Day with all our family members. The cost of freedom is not free. "Memorial Day, which falls on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while serving in the American military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, at least, it marks the beginning of summer...It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868..." ~ quote found on: History.com Many willingly, lovingly and proudly gave up the their lives, their hopes and dreams, so that you and your family can live out theirs. Many willingly, lovingly and proudly gave...
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My Second Love

I'm so thankful to the LORD for providing me with my second love -- my darling husband! After listening to many women throughout my life, hearing from many of you here and also from the precious sisters from My Second Love: A Proverbs 31 Study  Bible study, I have come to realize how very rare my husband is. And I don't mean compared to men of this world, as I don't compare my husband to any of them. For what does light have to do with darkness (2 Corinthians 6:15, Galatians 6:4)? But really, I don't compare my husband with anyone else's either, as this too, is not pleasing in the sight of the Lord . I do, however, compare my husband with what God's word says about a husband and what he ought to be like: "Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her, that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that He might present the church to Himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkl...
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Loving the Unlovable

For many of us, the phrase, "Love the unlovable" is not new. It's noble, it's Christ-like and it is extremely difficult for most of us to faithfully and diligently do. "For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers [and sisters], what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect." ~ Matthew 5:46-48 Like most people, I suffer from the great battle that wars within me to do what my Lord and Savior Jesus commands me to do—love the unlovable. I find myself struggling to extend love or kindness to someone who basically smacks me in the face with every opportunity they get. These are not the kind of people I naturally inclined to love, share God's kindness with or really, desire to be around...at all. These are usually the type of people I try to keep at least a 1-mile rad...
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Not Good News, But GREAT News!

These were the exact words of my Cardiologist today, "I don't have good news about your heart today. I have GREAT news!" Thank you all for your prayers! ♥ I had my follow-up appointment with my Cardiologist today to discuss the results of my stress echo and echo I had undergone within the past few weeks. All glory and praise be to God my Father who gives us all good things according to His will! Whether the news was good or seemingly "bad" (meaning, it wasn't what I wanted to hear); I trust what the LORD my God has said - He alone is good, therefore everything He does is good, regardless of how I may feel about it, or how others may view it. The truth is the truth. And God is Truth. "O LORD, what is man that You regard him, or the son of man that you think of him?" ~ Psalm 144:3 "As for me, I am poor and needy, but the Lord takes thought for me. You are my Help and my Deliverer; do not delay O my God!" ~ Psalm 40:17 In the past few ...
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Death is Not Dying: A Faith That Saves

Dearest brothers and sisters in the Lord Jesus, I know I very rarely write personal notes, but I felt today, it was a good thing to do. It's been quite some time since I've written anything. And those of you who have been with me for a while have probably already figured out why...my health has once again taken a decline. Due to my severe vitamin B12 and D deficiencies and the inability for my body to absorb and maintain normal values of both, my doctors have decided it was wise to check my blood at least every three months. Of course, I've never quite made it three months without having my blood checked, but it is a something to look forward to. ☺ Back in December I was referred to yet another specialist - a pancreatic specialist, as it has become apparent my pancreas is not functioning well. Currently the pancreatic function test that is available is a very bad one and most often only detects a malady when 80% of the pancreas' function is no longer s...
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The spirit indeed is willing...

...but the flesh is weak. ~ Matthew 26:41b The first part of this Scripture is: "Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation." These past six (now going on seven) years of chronic illness has included the highs of God's discipline in my life as He so awesomely reveals Himself as my Father; and the lows of pity parties, self-centered, self-absorbed thoughts and delusions that somehow I'm so special that I deserve better; or because I've been so ill, other people need to make sure I'm their primary thought and should always seek to take care of me. And in spite of these pity parties I've had over the years (or even recently), the LORD, who is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness (Exodus 34:6) always reminds me to draw near to Him as I give thanks in everything...even in sickness...even in pain...in everything (James 4:8, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Philippians 4:4-7). As I write this, I am reminded of...
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Since I'm No Longer Distressed...

...I thought it was high time for a new perspective. ☺ For those of you who have come to know me as "A Damsel No Longer in Distress" , I invite you to join me as I strive to faithfully sojourn here on earth, determined to only be: About My Father's Business . I'm still doing some tweaking here and there as I continue to pray about providing godly resources for all of you. So for those of you who subscribe via RSS Feed or email, I encourage you to stop by and visit my new site and check out additional resources provided for your personal edification and to help you exhort others to remain faithful to fight the good fight and not just every "fight" that comes our way. We are living in formidable times where the pure, good and holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ has been watered-downed to nothing but a "hole" in someone's heart to be filled. No more exhortations to repent, no more truth about our personal sins that convicts a person they need...
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To Judge or Not to Judge?

Dear Sunny, “I had a question that has laid on my heart that I wanted to ask and felt that you would be able to help clarify about. So maybe people, including non-believer's are quick to misphrase "judge not lest ye be judged" without taking the scripture into context and then cite the "Sermon on the Mount" as the "Golden Rule" yet, from personal reading, there is no reference to a "Golden Rule". It is like they are trying to rewrite the Bible into human terms and to justify sinning. What is the true meaning of "judge not lest ye be judged" and your thoughts of the "Golden Rule" that is often thrown about and use to "justified" no judging at all and if we are watering down Christ's message and the message of salvation by taking out conviction, sin and righteous judgment and trying to paint Christ's sacrifice as a "love one and all unconditionally-sin and all?" This i...
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