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13 11, 2014

Mommy Baby Rescue

Getting the text at 8:15 a.m. “I am at the clinic right now” dropped a lead weight in my gut. Everything in me screamed, “No! Ending the life of your 5 1/2 month old baby in your womb will not solve your problems, it creates new ones!”

We had talked the night before and I shared my story of my abortion trauma experience and the things I so wished I had been told by the abortion clinic – the same one she was sitting in, but 34 years prior.

She didn’t want to go through with the abortion but she hadn’t been given other options either. This appointment was her 5th visit – every time she would walk out of the clinic because in her words, “Why should my baby be punished with a death sentence, he’s done nothing wrong. How could I hurt him like that? I just don’t know what else to do!”

I texted her back to see if we could meet, I will come to you. And would it be ok to bring a friend who is a specialist in open adoptions to at least give her more information about her options. All of them. And also, the known risk factors and aftermath of abortion trauma, especially at 5 1/2 months pregnant. Women Deserve Full Disclosure

I could feel the adrenal rushing through my body as the thought came to my mind, “MommyBabyRescue!” In my mind’s eye I saw an enormous guardian angel standing behind and protecting a pregnant mommy with her hands gently and protectively placed over her burgeoning belly. It was a beautiful picture [...]

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    Oops!! October came and went and here is october’s themed focus!

11 11, 2014

Oops!! October came and went and here is october’s themed focus!

Hhhmmm, when I think about being OTHERS FOCUSED my mind goes to the words of Christ when He talked about LOVE, in fact, no greater LOVE. Than to lay down one’s life for others.

Not an easy thing given how people treat us in this life at times. Choose to forgive them. Not easy, but very freeing.

Don’t get me wrong – I’m not saying to go around and be someone’s whipping post or door mat.

But, I am saying that no matter what others do to you, consider this, you are only responsible for your response to what is done to you.

Being mindful to treat others the same exact way you would want them to treat you.

Ya know, I think if we were all honest with ourselves there are times when we provoke a quarrel or a fight. Yes, come on, admit it! We all are guilty to one degree or another. When was the last time you were hungry, angry, lonely or tired? That is the greatest likelihood when that can happen. So H.A.L.T.!

When you know you are hungry, angry, lonely or tired take a step back – take care of your responses to others and value yourself in the process.

Oh!! I love this! The merciful, kind, and generous person benefits the self for their deeds return to BLESS them, but those who are cruel and callous to the wants of others brings on them self retribution.

And, the light in the eyes of those whose heart is JOYFUL rejoices the hearts of others, and good news nourishes the bones! [...]

17 09, 2014

Thankfulness…Truth…Trust – September theme

All 3 are vitally important in the greater landscape of life.

BEing THANKFUL…BEing TRUTHFUL…BEing TRUSTWORTHY are all within your own control. Whether or not others around you are…YOU, WE ALL have the choice of how to respond.

Reading Proverbs some time ago, chapter 23, verse 23 – Get TRUTH and don’t ever sell it. Also get WISDOM, DISCIPLINE & DISCERNMENT!

What great advice!

TRUST in THE LORD with all your HEART, lean not on your own understanding. In ALL your ways ACKNOWLEDGE HIM and He will direct your path.
Proverbs 3:5-6

LOVE
OVER AND OUT!

29 08, 2014

Content – Contented – Contentment

Been thinking a lot about contentment lately. And, interrelated words, including contention, the opposite of contentment.

I implore a greater understanding and mindset of contentment.

“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

BE Cheerful. In the midst of any circumstance, as much as is possible.

“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5

Gratitude and Satisfaction with where you are in the here and now, is the present.

“All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.”
Proverbs 15:15

Abundance flows out of a cheerful heart.

“A heart at peace gives LIFE to the body, but envy rots the bones.” Proverbs 14:30

So please, consider this, above all else, GUARD YOUR HEART. [...]

25 08, 2014

Perfect Character, Perfect Bliss

“These seven descriptions make up a perfect character, and the seven blessings appended when combined constitute perfect bliss.”

“The whole seven rise one above another like the steps of a ladder of light, and the blessings appropriate to each grow out of the virtues described.”

“At the close of the seven BEatitudes of character comes an eighth and double benediction bestowed on the persecuted condition as a result of holiness. The whole makeup a celestial octave of benediction.”
– C. H. Spurgeon

I love the richness and depth of Spurgeon’s writings!

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount was one of Jesus’ first teachings to the masses. In Matthew 5…Blessed are the poor in spirit; for their’s is the kingdom of heaven. (The first step of the ladder is low, and the more readily reached. Those who know their spiritual poverty are the only ones who by faith can lay hold on the true riches of grace.)

Blessed are they that mourn: for they will be comforted. (To their sense of need is now added holy sorrow for sin; this leads them to Jesus, [...]

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    God ISN’T Buddha, or a genie in a bottle, a magician or the fairy god mother…

23 08, 2014

God ISN’T Buddha, or a genie in a bottle, a magician or the fairy god mother…

How much do we beckon God to help and rescue us wanting Him to wave a magic wand or pop out of a genie’s bottle to help us in our time of need?

Don’t get me wrong God wants good for our lives. GOD is a relational and real person of the divine trinity – HOLY SPIRIT – revealer of truth, FATHER GOD, and JESUS CHRIST.

I realize this may be a difficult concept to grasp.

GOD wants a close loving relationship with His CREATION. YOU are His DIVINE CREATION created in His image. (Genesis 1)

His HEART is good towards YOU!

JESUS said the greatest commandment is to LOVE The Lord your God with ALL your heart, mind, soul and strength, and your neighbor as yourself.

YOU as God’s created being have His DNA, we are born that way. In HIS IMAGE!. It is His perfect will for our lives to reflect His image in the world. Walking in communion WITH HIM. Looking to Him, seeking Him for answers, not the world and it’s man made systems, customs and behaviors that have thrown the universe out of sync from the divine intent.

I PRAY for you to grow in deeper understanding so that you can be reconciled to the one who CREATED YOU FOR LOVE AND RELATIONSHIP.

Peace be with you.

You are a human BEing, not a human DOing

Remember You are a human BEing, not a human DOing…so BE more about BEcoming who you were created to BE – not by the worlds standards or labels but by your true divine nature, made in the image of God

25 07, 2014

Interdependent ~ Interpersonal Intelligence

Interdependent relationships – We are triune beings
We are spirit-soul-body and live fully in interdependent relationships

Reflecting on a recent seminar I attended in San Diego … ERQ: strategies for promoting emotional & relational intelligence – relational & personal competence it has given me a lot of food for thought. The field of interpersonal neurobiology is an emerging field of expertise that intrigues me immensely!  The class focus overall was about interpersonal neurobiology.

My thoughts here are not necessarily a summary of my notes or the course notes – but more an overall contemplative processing.

Intertwining – imago inter-relationship with God, The Divine.

To separate ourselves from The Divine, Our Divine Creator, is separating ourselves from ourself. To divide ourself from the divine is living a divided life, out of sorts, out of balance and harmony. 

The Divine came into the world to bring abundant life for humanity by being reunited, renewed, redeemed and transformed into our original imago Divine nature. (John 10:10b)

“If the Holy Spirit controls your mind, there is life and peace.” Romans 8:6b
“Through the power of the Holy Spirit (of the Divine) – you live. For all who are led by the Holy Spirit (of the Divine) Spirit of God are children of God. ” Romans 8:13b

“For His Divine Holy Spirit speaks to us deep in our hearts and tells us that we are God’s children.” Romans 8:16

As intertwined-interdependent beings our hearts become more whole as we draw nearer to, not away from, our Divine Creator in pursuit of oneness and wholeness within abiding in Him.

Peace Be With You!

Identity ….. I D E N T I T Y ….. a word

Identity ….. I D E N T I T Y ….. a word we take for granted. Yet the bases by which we make life’s decisions are often based on how we see ourselves….our identity!

Your ID lists your name, age, where you’re from, height, weight (oh joy!), eye & hair color. Those are facts people can easily identify you with, but is that who you are?

Your true identity? Those variables can actually be changed or modified in various ways. But what I’m talking about it, your IDENTITY is your natural giftings, your personality type, your core values, your IQ, your EQ (Emotional Quotient – found to be more important for life success than your IQ).

Being aware and operating in your uniquely designed and created self, by our Creator God, is vital. Self-awareness and self-acceptance are vital. Our Loving Creator God created you for LOVE, for good plans and a good purpose! http://ow.ly/i/54z1y

VISION & VIRTUE….LifeVictory highlight

VISION & VIRTUE….LifeVictory highlights for the month of June. If you’ve been following us for a while each month is a different LIFE principle. L.I.F.E.V.I.C.T.O.R.Y.

What do these two words mean to you?

Virtue isn’t a word commonly used these days…I think it’s time to bring it back into vogue…I think it could solve a tremendous amount of problems today….that’s my VISION! Behavior reflecting a high moral standard.

What would a virtuous vision look like to you? Does Papa God have a virtuous vision for the world and what would that look like? http://ow.ly/i/2i6qD