end times and pots and pans

knowing now that we are in the end times. the economy, lay offs, political divisions and a great sense of fear. it is like dropping pots and pans on the cement floor. we as Christians know to some extent what lies ahead. we have a hope and should lose the fear. we have a security beyond how death takes us from here. the here is not forever. the there is our permanent place.

30 cents

blissful time in my store again. sooooo much on the 10 cent aisle that i just couldn't function to think properly. my buggy was full and you still couldn't tell that I had gotten anything. too caught up looking at my pretties that i missed what i should have gotten. oh well. live with no regrets.

faith hope love

faith. mustard seed
hope. sparkles or just a glimmer
love. red thread

3 small but very important things that hold a life together. move over duck tape. you got 3 new friends on your shelf.

defeated

things going smoothly are so it seems, he comes with a weapon and spoils the victory. he is quick, he thinks he is smart. he knows your weakness and aims straight for the heart. has you doubting and tries to weaken your faith. he throws the dart. what does he hit? will it be me?

gift

"today is a gift, that is why they call it the present" (line from Kung fu Panda)

oppositiion

from my devotions today (Experiencing God Day by Day)

Don't become discouraged when you face opposition. Opposition may indicate that you are acting in obedience to God. Do not let opposition cause you to doubt God's will. Examine your heart. If you have done what you know He has asked you to do,, trust Him to see you through the antagonism that comes from those who are no walking with Him.

intentional

sometimes i just got to vent. we don't always do things from our hearts. we don't always do things with our intentions or a purpose. we are not intentional. today i want to reach down deep and realize my motivations. want to be intentional with what i do and how i do it. what are my intentions? do i have a purpose for what i do?