A Living Hope, A Sure Salvation Because of Grace

It's almost Thanksgiving. And then its almost Christmas.  I sat reflecting over the last year and all the changes there have been . Not just in my life but in my families, Church family, friends, and coworkers lives. Some for the better and some for what seems to be the worst.  As I watch the world revolve in its ever changing pattern I am reminded just how much I have to be grateful for. And how little I say thank you for the small things.  I once said I wanted to find 10,000 things to be thankful for. So this post is a small start on that list.  I am thankful for Jesus God's Son. I am thankful for the family He gave me. I am thankful that I still have the blessing of both my parents on this earth with me. I am thankful that God gave me Godly parents. I am thankful for my Godly brother and the Godly woman he chose to share his life with. I am thankful for my five nieces and nephews. I am thankful for my grandparents and the legacy they lef...

Disclaimer: I have become a passionately emotional person where my family and friends are concerned. The following will most likely be all over the place, filled with passion, emotion and could also be heartbreaking to some. Read at your own risk of tears and possibly even conviction. Today makes over a month since I decided I needed some time away from all the social media , texting, fb etc. I have shared post on fb some , texted some, but mostly have enjoyed getting to know my family and friends smiling faces once again. Several conversations with friends over the weekend and through text have been heart wrenching and today's was no different. Coupled with a very long interesting day at work and as per usual short handed and overworked my emotional level is just shot. More than one friend feels like they are lacking direction and purpose. More than one friend is struggling with adult life growing pains (myself included). The past few weeks have become very precious memori...