For Real, Elaine?!

Just living the fairy tale life! NOT!! LOL

  • 2 Peter 1 Highlights

    God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. Faith in God should result in loving action toward others. Results of faith in God include: Moral Excellence (doing what is right, avoiding what is wrong) Knowledge (growing in the wisdom of God) Self Control (not letting our emotions control us) Patience (wait… Read more

  • Connection

    In the book ‘The Gift of Imperfection.’ Brene’ Brown defines connection “ as the energy that exist between people when they feel, seen, heard and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” When do you feel connected to others? Do you think there… Read more

  • 1 Peter 5 Highlights

    1. Whether young or old, be humble when dealing with others.               “God opposes the proud                 But gives grace to the humble.” 2. Be humble enough to admit you can learn from others no matter what your age. 3. Commit all your worries, cares and concerns to God, remember it is God who controls your circumstances.… Read more

  • Compassion

    The Gifts of Imperfection Insights from Compassion and Boundaries and Compassion “In The Places That Scare You, Pema Choron writes, ‘Compassion sharing is daring. It involves learning to relax and allow ourselves to move gently toward what scares us.’” How true! It takes great humility to have compassion. You often have to surrender a part… Read more

  • 1 Peter 4 Highlights

    Fight against the sinful nature that wants to keep you in bondage to sin and shame, even if it requires suffering until you get a break through. Be committed and disciplined in your prayer life (If you have not read the book Fervent Prayer by Priscilla Shiver I highly recommend it). Show deep love for… Read more

  • Shame

    I can still imagine in my mind my earliest memory of shame.  Momma came to pick me and my brother DeWayne up from our grandma after school. A picture of me and my younger cousin Laurie fell out of my spelling folder. I had written my name and the name Suzie on the back of… Read more

  • Courage

    The Gifts of Imperfections Courage, Compassion and Connection The entire time I was reading the section “Courage, Compassion and Connection,” I couldn’t stop smiling! My heart was filled with comfirmational joy! I knew without doubt, God had led me to this book with intent purpose. I hope you are just as moved and inspired! “Shame… Read more

  • You Are Miraculous

    Even after knowing and loving God for many, many years I still struggle with feeling unworthy and inferior. I’m reminded of Moses and his inferiority complex. In Exodus 4:1-17, the Lord called Moses to go back to Egypt and free the Hebrews. Moses gives reasons why he isn’t the man for the job. In his… Read more

  • Wholehearted Living

    The Gifts of Imperfection “Wholehearted living is about engaging in our lives from a place of worthiness. It means cultivating the courage, compassion, and connection to wake up in the morning and think, No matter what gets done and how much is left undone, I am enough. It’s going to bed at night thinking, Yes,… Read more

  • Valentines Day Blues

    For those of you who are feeling down because your Valentines Day did not consist of huge bouquets of flowers, sparkling jewelry or creative romantic gestures. Stop! Stop feeling down and unloved. You are loved. People show love in different ways! I remember when I was in my late 30’s my husband and I were… Read more