“Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” – 1 Chronicles 16:34 NKJV\

I messaged back and forth with a friend regarding Thanksgiving meal plans, wondering if she and her new beau would be sharing part of the day together.

Turkeys are roasting (or deep frying-is that still a thing?) The honey and butter glisten on the golden brown.  My dad enjoyed deep frying turkey.  It was a family favorite. My mother still prepared the oven bird, too, my personal preference.  

The phrase “stand up for what you believe in” entered my mind when pondering some decisions.

Here are a few thoughts that helped with decision making…

Thinking and asking ahead rather than absorbing the grace of the moment.  Today, I caught myself moving rapidly in my conversation with God.  I was focused on what I needed to happen.  I was focused on managing tomorrow.  But, I needed to focus on today.

My in-flight ritual at take off is listening to music. It quiets my spirit and allows me to welcome the presence of God.  This particular morning, Terrain’s Testimony is the first song on the playlist. “I am a living, breathing, walking testimony,” penetrates my heart.

Most of  us have ‘our people’. I certainly do.  But, ‘my people’ continue to expand and grow. How about you? Are you click-minded or warm and welcoming? 

God never ceases to amaze and affirm. While sitting outside enjoying a beautiful inn honeycomb landscape, the sound of women talking and laughing was within earshot…

Preparation continues and the excitement is mounting.  The birth of a dream is being realized. There is NOTHING impossible with God.

I was talking with someone I had not seen in a while. She lost her husband a few months ago. 

Do you ever have “pinch me” moments?  Moments when you sit back and think, is this REAL? That’s where I am today…

Influencers direct us toward what to purchase, where to travel, where to shop, dine and so many other things. Their influence creates a following…

You’ve probably asked yourself this question in one capacity or another.  I know I have.  Preparing for a a job interview, a meeting, group, organization or family. What do you bring to your most intimate relationships?  Others might have shared their thoughts with you.  Well, their opinion anyway.