In my formative late teenage and early young adult years metaphysical “spirituality “ came into my life and caused me to wonder about believing in my childhood beliefs. I was already not attending church because of not fitting in as a teenage and young, single mother. I wanted to be with my church friends but […]
The stories of Joseph, son of Jacob (Israel), and Moses are incredible tales of God’s power to do miracles in our lives. Because of the miracle of Joseph God’s people were saved, then because of the miracle of Moses God’s people were saved, again. Trials are part of life but the power of God can […]
My early morning thought was “I am asleep in the Lord.” My focus directs my life. Outside things bother me but as I am asleep [or awake] in the Lord He takes care of me. I trust Him and He protects, watches over and defends me. God is all powerful and can do whatever He […]
I love the vivid beauty of these well-said words: “For by the water ye keep the commandment; by the Spirit ye are justified, and by the blood ye are sanctified.” Moses 6:60 I wish everyone saw beauty like me but I know that this is true: “But the natural man receiveth not the things of […]
Recently my study led me to come across well-said words. I love Isaiah’s imagery as delicately chosen words are a great love of mine. Three of his passages come to my mind and fill me with love, appreciation and hope: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as […]
The poem from long ago was written thirty years ago when I was 21 years old. I was working full-time and absolutely LOVED my job and co-workers!! I had a four year old son, my own apartment, my own car, my own “stuff” and was a single mom. We all want people who will believe […]
Thoughts — Changes — New Beginnings Honesty & Trust Something I’m in need of Caring & Sharing Learned but seldom used Loving & Affection Two words never spoken Never thought of — Never felt Soon forgotten — Never dealt with Feelings & Thoughts My heart has opened slowly Risking & Trying Hoping to succeed Decisions […]
The inevitability of these times has been predicted in the scriptures for more than 1,000 years, nevertheless it doesn’t take away from it the fact that some things still suck a big fat hairy toe! The good news is me choosing my focus, which transcends life’s unfairness to focus on what’s in my power to […]
My Work The mason chisels stone The sculptor works with clay I chisel and sculpt my words Until I find what to say I mold and scrape and work My words until they are just right My unfinished work spurs me on Even until late in the night —Jade Lovgren written 11/27/2013
“And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become […]