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1 02, 2017

February 1st, 2017…new month, new day in a new year :)

Where did January go?!

February 1st, 2017…new month, new day in a new year.

How did January go for you? Was it everything you hoped it would be? Or did it knock you up side the head or pull the rug out from underneath you? Or somewhere in between? Mine completely knocked me for a loop.  Life can do that!

The morning of January 1st my father and I, and my family, sadly greeted the year with the passing of my dear mother. It’s been a whirlwind of a month, being the oldest daughter in the family and giving caregiving assistance to my father in the care of my mother – everything is different, except for the love and care in our family, it has grown deeper and stronger. Mom would have wanted it that way.

So, we pick up the broken pieces of our hearts – we remember the good times and memories with mom. We keep her love in our hearts. We come alongside my dad as he moves through life without his lifelong partner of 60 years, wow! That’s a long time <3 They stuck together through the good, the bad and the ugly, and believe me their was plenty of ugly.  They persevered, not always sure how they were going to make it through the winters of their relationship, but always remembering that spring and summer were just around the corner.  No matter how dark and bleak it seemed at the time – they hung on. For that I am so grateful!
As their teenage daughter, I was part of creating some of the UGLY they had to deal with in our lives and their marriage. Sorting it all out isn’t easy and [...]

19 11, 2016

Reset Button – Words Lift Up & Words Tear Down – Lead in LOVE

Come together, right now….we need to agree to disagree in some cases.  At the end of the day, we need to consider the children of the future.   Protecting them and their innocence.

We must lead in LOVE. 

LifeVictory is thematic – The theme LEADS in LOVE, everything else is elementary and follows.

WORDS fitly spoken can heal…it is time to heal.

Join me in sharing words that heal.  

Peace,

Deborah

 

7 05, 2016

A Mother Ponders Mother’s Day…………..

Solemn Birthday my Sweet Guinevere Rose!

You would have been 35 years old this Mother’s Day had we said YES to the LIFE you were meant to LIVE.

Had we said YES to you and run fully into the arms of Papa God for forgiveness, instead we chose to continue along the path of lies and deception, deceiving ourselves and all around us, who could have helped us choose LIFE for you. The path into darkness grew for more than 2 decades….impacting every aspect of our marriage, parenting and our lives. We ignored the LIFE, and her impact, of our first child we chose to snuff out.
By the grace of God our marriage survived, hanging on by a thread….that thread was Jesus! Even though the church, the body of Christ, was all around us no one ever talked about the need to heal from abortion. Oh, maybe a short conversion, placing a little bandaid over the wound. In fact, abortion was rarely talked about….it was one of those taboo subjects….”too political” and “too divisive”! Such little understanding of how GOD WEPT over the brokenness He saw in His own children who were too busy “playing church” rather than BEING His church….
Yet, in our silence so many wounded and broken souls walked in and out of the doors of the church without a word to open the door, even a crack, to God’s healing grace from the deep soul wound of abortion trauma. Yes, the wound is deep, permeating every nook and cranny of one’s life. The open festering wound oozing, with it’s infectious poison, into every aspect of a woman’s life *spirit-soul-body* UNTIL one day, Oh bright and glorious day, the light of Jesus [...]

23 03, 2016

4 Steps to Peace

Seems like a pretty tall order….Just 4 Steps to Peace….really?   Yes, really!

Peace in the true sense of the word does not come from the world, it comes from within.  Through a deep, abiding sense of well-being that comes from your divine and loving Creator God.   I like to call Him, Papa God.  

Now, with that said, you may be wanting to run for the hills, or at least go run and hide.   But I ask you to pause, take a deep cleansing breath, and as you are inhaling and exhaling I want you to think of one thing you are thankful for.   You see, inner peace starts with our thinking, our mind, our heart, our thoughts, when our thoughts are focused on worry, can create feelings which can send us on a wild ride of anxiety.

However, their is a better way!  

Let me unpack the 4 Steps….

Don’t worry about anything
Pray about everything
Tell God what you need
Thank God for all He has done

Here’s the deal, If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand.  His Peace will guard your heart and mind as you live in Christ Jesus.  Really and truly!

Are you always scurrying about, keeping busy?  Trying to fix everything on your own?  Left with little or no time to just pause and get quiet.   Reflect on even one thing you are thankful for.   If you can’t think of one thing, here’s one.  So start with God’s really truly LOVES YOU just the way you are. Did you know you are created in the image of God for love and good works?  Has anyone ever told you that before?  Let that settle deeply inside of you.  Repeat it to yourself. [...]

1 12, 2015

Ok, enough!…of your political rhetoric President Obama and Cecile Richards

For you to use your position to EXPLOIT, once ago, and ATTACK, innocent people for your own political gain in the wake of the most recent TRAGEDY in Colorado Springs!  Three people died, or did you miss that memo?

The man who did this was NOT PRO-LIFE, if he had been TRULY PRO-LIFE, he could have and would have NEVER done such a thing.

You see, President Obama and Cecile Richards, TRUE PRO-LIFERS offer hope, not false hope and falsehoods.   TRUE PRO-LIFERS believe that ALL human beings have value, NOT just the ones you choose to value or who can advance your political agenda and parrot your rhetoric and talking points.

LET’S GET REAL!

This tragic event took place in a location that BREEDS violence against women and children.   The spiritual atmosphere is death and violence, which breeds more death and violence!  Think about it?!

This tragic event took place at a legal abortion clinic – Planned Parenthood.  Planned Parenthood would like to add the words “safe” in their rhetoric.   However, the latest best available science does not prove that, but instead contests it.   They claim to care about women’s healthcare, yet continue to ignore the latest and best available science and worldwide research.

The most recently published reference guide, that should be used as a textbook, Complications – Abortions Impact on Women, compiles 650+ worldwide studies of the physical and psychological HARM of abortion on women.

This is NOT a political debate, it is a HUMAN LIFE issue, a broad scope women’s healthcare issue.

The latest and best available science is calling out Planned Parenthood, President Obama – drawing a line in the sand.   Stop the political rhetoric and start speaking the truth!   Stop lying [...]

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, [...]

4 08, 2014

It’s Monday…how does that make you feel?

Monday morning brings excitement for some…a new week of adventure and opportunity!

Yet for others, a feeling of dread sweeps over you at the very thought…life has begun to overwhelm you. Leaving you feeling sad, depressed, anxious and afraid. I know, I’ve been there.

Take heart.

This present Monday morning in my quiet meditation time with Holy Spirit here where I went…

You, Lord, are my Shepherd;
I have everything it need.
You let me rest in green meadows;
You lead me beside peaceful streams.
You renew my strength.
You guide me along right paths,
Bringing honor to your name.

Even when I walk through the dark valley of death.
I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.
You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies.
You welcome me as your guest, anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
Surely goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life,
And I will live in the house of The Lord forever.

Peace be with YOU!

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

28 05, 2013

Righteousness, Peace and Joy

The Kingdom of God is Righteousness, Peace and Joy!! – Romans 14:17

How does that resonate in your heart, mind and soul as you speak it aloud? http://ow.ly/i/2dYIp