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I Am Becoming the Me I Was Born To Be
As I journey through this part of my life I have discovered my next mountain. The key is to be the me I want to be in the world, as my gift back to God.-
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- The Path I Took
- Be steadfast
- Cast your cares
- Writing can heal and change
- Vegan Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Muffin
- You shall cross the barren desert, but you shall not die of thirst
- Good things take time
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- What will you plant in your soul
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Contemplating my mission for the next year of my life…
Well, today I celebrate my birthday. What a year it has been. The passage of time makes me reflect on what is behind me and what lies ahead. In the last year, my mom died. So this next year, I … Continue reading
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The Path I Took
It is said that we stand on the shoulders of the giants who preceded us. When I was a little girl, I planned to be a writer, business woman or teacher, wife, and mother. I had loads of great examples … Continue reading
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Be steadfast
I go through phases. Do you do that? I find that in stressful times, especially prolonged stressful times, I became emotional and reactive instead of proactive. I am driven by circumstances, rather that “believing anyway”. Is my faith weak? Not … Continue reading
Cast your cares
Sometimes we can become consumed by worries and anxieties, or at least I can. Of course, worrying and fretting never improves a situation. What is called for is a clear head. That is easier said than done when we are … Continue reading
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Tagged challenging times, Faith, Friendship, God, God sustains us, God's blessings, Mt. Everest, Psalm 55
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Writing can heal and change
I have always felt that sharing and openness can help to effect change–not only in ourselves, but in others. I came of age during the time when my generation shared their feelings, journaled, participated in encounter groups, went on retreats, … Continue reading
Vegan Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Muffin
Vegan Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Muffins What You Need 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup quick oats ¾ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon cinnamon 1½ cups of mashed banana … Continue reading
You shall cross the barren desert, but you shall not die of thirst
There is a song we sing at church sometimes called “Be Not Afraid“. It begins with “you shall cross the barren desert, but you shall not die of thirst”. I find that reassuring. It is especially reassuring to me during … Continue reading
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Tagged be not afraid, believe anyway, difficulties, Faith, God, hope, Jesus, volunteer
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