Category: Carnival

The word hope ~ what a wonderful word to meditate on this week for the Carnival of Beauty…
I was curious what Webster’s definition of hope is, so I went on-line this morning. One to the entries said: “b : someone or something on which hopes are centered…”

You see, as Christians we have the living hope through our Lord, Jesus Christ as the apostle Peter stated in 1 Peter 1:3-4 (NIV):

Yes, I do center my hopes on Someone. I am glad that God gave us this hope to hold onto until life everlasting. Without this hope I have in my heart, how could I face all the struggles in this life? I know that even when I struggle or fall, I can look to Him and ask Him to see me through. He is just one breath away through prayer. Why not center my hope on Someone who actually can fulfill that hope. How about you? Who or what do you center your hope(s) on? Please share…

In His grip ~ Eph2810

The beauty of winter? To be honest with you, Arizona and winter really don’t mix. For years I have complained about living in Arizona and had asked the question: ‘God, why did you plant us here? There are no seasons in Arizona! There is no winter; with cold and snow.’

Sometimes I miss the long evenings. And to be honest with you, the blue sky all the time can get to you. I know, it might sound silly missing the cold winter months, but I used to love sitting with a hot cup of cocoa and a great book, curled up on a chair and read. It is too warm for that here…

But I have come to the conclusion that His ways are much higher than mine and I just have to accept that. Would I have ever returned to the Lord if I would have stayed in Germany? To be honest with you, I don’t know…You see my life was just too busy to hear Him. I know that He had called my name many times, but did I listen? No! He had to up-root me from the life I thought was so important. I didn’t need Him! I was doing fine!

Today, although still missing the seasons, my family and friends, I am very blessed to spend my time doing out-door things during the winter months. I don’t have to worry about shoveling snow, ‘pre-heat’ my car or just do everyday normal stuff because it is winter. God has shown me that He knows what is best for me.

So, think about it this way: don’t fret where you have to spend your winters, you are where He wants you to be.