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Do you ever feel like life itself is trying to take you down?  I mean, if we're being honest, we can't help but admit there's a lot in the world that has the potential to stop us dead in our tracks and interrupt life as we know it.  My son has a friend from Australia, and he likes to joke about the things in Australia that can kill you (he's 17...) :-).  Seriously though, sharks, bees, waves, jelly fish, spiders, koalas. Crocodiles... Anyone for the beach?

Yes, there's lots in life…

Isn't it Beautiful!?  There is still a gray(ness) in the air, but can you see the potential?   The trees are not in bloom yet, but still, there are buds just starting to make an appearance.  Can you see the hint of yellow in some of the distant branches?  The water level is low, and the rocks are stopping the stream from flowing on the one side, but to the left, the water is flowing.  I walk by this stream every morning with Ava, my Golden Retriever.  I like to stop here and just take a…

We live just outside of Toronto Ontario in Canada.  We're supposed to have four seasons...  Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall.  Lately we have two..  Hot and Cold.  Our Winter begins in November, and ends in early to Mid April.  Our Summer begins in May and ends in October.  We haven't had our seasonal transition months in what seems like many years. 

Today, July 4th, is a hot day.  The heat…

Ephesians 6:10-18-

The Armor of God

¹⁰ Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. ¹¹ Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against…

4. THE SHOES OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE

Area of Protection

DEFINITION

The phrase "preparation of the gospel of peace" means "to be ready, or dressed in readiness," which was vital when a soldier had to dodge, stand or run in hand-to-hand combat with the enemy, His SHOES had metal cleats, which made him more sure-footed in battle.

APPLICATION

FEET represent your walk with the…

I came across this blog that I wrote back in April of 2008.  Time sure flies, my son is now 14 years old, 5'10".  I love these memories.  :-)   Be Blessed!

Tonight as i was putting my 4 year old to bed..we were reading his bedtime story, I had a 'thought'.

The story is called 'Sweet Dreams'......a tale from Winnie The Pooh.

Here is the beginning of the story.....



"Winnie the Pooh was looking at the most beautiful thing in the whole world. It was…

Before Knowing Jesus

~outwardly everything seemed fine as I always presented myself as having no problems. 

~I was most concerned with the outfit of the day and how my hair looked..pretty shallow.

~i was angry all the time.

~I used bad language.

~I drank alot... even when I was by myself.

~I was racist.

~I would spend irresponsibly

~I gossiped and loved it....it didn't occur to me that the other person has a life with trials…

Several years ago, The Lord showed me a rose.  I was sitting in my garden weeping.  I was weeping because my heart was broken.  I had recently surrendered my life to the Lord, and my husband was really mad… I mean really mad.  He wanted a divorce.  I was heartbroken.  So I sat down to speak with My Saviour…I sat on the stairs in my garden in front of the roses.  The Lord showed me the dirt, and told me about the roots beneath the dirt.  He told me that the roots have to grow in deep to…