Mum-powered

I'm a evidence of someone who's Mum-powered.

My Mum (of blessed memory) always had something to counter every "I can't" I had. Such that decades after I last heard her words, I'm very confident I can because my Mum said I could...

Today, I'm celebrating every Mother and Mother-figure. You are blessings on so many levels. Thank you for who you are and all you do.

"You lost weight?!"

A few weeks ago, an acquaintance said to me: "You (seem to have) lost weight?!"

"Nice-to-have" vs. "Need-to-have"

It's nice-to-have people like you but that's not what I live for.

I live for and need-to-have God's approval...in all I do.

I'm not sure why or how but this thought crossed my mind...so I decided to share it because I've learned over time that God rarely drops things in my heart for only my benefit. He drops them in my heart so that I am blessed and better equipped to be a blessing to others which is my purpose in life.

As I am "getting older", or as we now say "aging gracefully" (and gratefully), God is helping me become more crisp on my "Nice-to-have" vs. "Need-to-have" list. I have found that there is so much in my life - including some relationships that were just "Nice-to-have" and that is a terrible way to live.

Beyond relationships, there are some "picture perfect" things that we pursue and put ourselves under so much pressure to attain that are really nice-to-haves versus need-to-haves. You know how I know? By simple observation.

So my question for you is: "How many things in your life are nice-to-haves versus need-to-haves?"
As we go into spring-cleaning season, I encourage you to make and take the time to clear the clutter of "nice-to-haves" so you have room for the valuable "need-to-haves" to bloom.

Turn that grudge...

to gratitude...

She states...she stands

She states: "I am a woman."
She stands tall being no-one else but a real woman


She states: "I'm a valuable part of any team I am in or lead."

She stands not trying to blend in and focuses on standing out

She states: "I am here to make a difference."

She stands and makes a difference by being the change

She states: "I am here for a purpose."

She stands and pursues her purpose with passion

The world states: "March 8th is International Women's Day."

She stands and celebrates herself and others every day

Today and everyday, I am celebrating myself and all you wonderful women...

everyday is a great day to celebrate ourselves and those around us.

Which is it...

...advice or warning?

That was the question that kept going through my mind as I pondered on a Business name I saw.

Are you God's Battle Axe?

Last month, our theme in church was "I am God's Battle Axe" based on Jeremiah 51:20.