I read a book several years ago called “Small Island” by Andrea Levy.” There is a quote that I came across in the reading that touched me. “He looked so pained that I dreamed of taking his hands and making him dance.” Her statement is directed toward someone not particularly nice; he is a…
Category: Faith
Quote-Because God Loves Me I Can Sing-Kathiey V. (Book Update)
My second book comes out in January. I have put together 30 days of prayers as a free gift for those who receive my book. It is called My Story My Divorce God’s Promise- Journey. This book follows my first book My Story My Divorce God’s Promise-The Beginning. Because God Loves Me, I Can Sing There…
Monthly Motivation-He Directs Our Path
Monthly Motivation He Directs Our Path It was spring break for my grandson Caleb. We decided to go to a museum every day for three days. The first museum had a special exhibit that contained challenging mazes and puzzles. I know I am not the best at making my way through mazes, but we decided…
Monthly Motivation-The Carrot, The Egg, and the Coffee
I found this short story on a site called Spiritual Short Stories. The title of the story and the author are unknown. As I read the story, I thought of myself and the many others who have experienced pain and despair. The Story A young woman went to her grandmother and told her about her life and…
Monthly Motivation-To Your Lord I Lift Up My Soul
This is a motivational post from my divorce blog. I wrote it early in my separation and divorce process. Psalm 143:8 is a beautiful verse that we can hold unto in the good and the bad times in our lives. Monthly Motivation I have found, in my transition, that one of the most difficult…
Monthly Movtivation-You is Kind, You is Smart, You is Important” The Help
Monthly Motivation for June of 2023. I had recently finished the book “The Help” When I found out there was a movie, I could not wait to see it. There were many times in the movie I found myself angry at the injustice and other times touched by the tenderness. The love in the…
Monthly Motivation-Consider the Tree
Today I will consider the tree. I said to the almond tree, ‘Friend, speak to me of God,’ and the almond tree blossomed. Nikos Kazantzakis But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the loving-kindness of God forever…
Morning Motivation-When God Closes a Door He Opens a Window
I came across a quote the other day that I have always liked. When God closes a door, he opens a window. Someone added to that quote which made it become even more clear… “When God closes a door, he opens a window, but it’s up to you to find it.” Jeannette Walls…
Monthly Motivation-When God Ran/The Prodigal Son
I love the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:11-32. Why? Because it is an example of God’s abundant Grace on which I lean so heavily. It is a picture of God’s love for us, for me. In church yesterday, the Pastor spoke of how the son in this parable had turned his back…
Quote of the Week by Nelson Mandela
Quote of the Week comes from Nelson Mandela. When we fall Lord, and we will, please help us to rise. KathieyV