24/7/365 ~ DIVE!

That's my prayer ~ that 24/7/365 I live life couragously and vibrantly. Knowing there are up and down days, I put my hope in the One Consistent.... I hope you find a comfortable place to land on these pages. My ramblings here are my attempt at encouraging those who come here to be all that God created them to be. In my praises and ponderings may you find peace for the journey, hope for the future, and the courage to be real. Go with God...be yourself...and thanks for stopping by!

"It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are." ~e.e. Cummings

My Dad always had one thing to say to me..."just be yourself." There were years when that was tough because who I was acting like and who I wanted to be were two different people. So I had to work through the kinks.

My Mom always had one thing to say to me, too..."God go with you."
Between the two I finally figured out that I was made to be someone in particular. Now, I'm not saying I'm 100% happy with the quirks He's given me, but I can honestly say I am courageously growing up...to be myself as God goes with me.

Thanks, Mom & Dad ~ it's the best advice I've ever gotten.

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

the Facts of Life

When I was a teenager I loved watching "The Facts of Life" on TV. My favorite character was Jo, and my favorite character to love/hate was Blair. I was thrilled when I discovered a cassette during a day at the local Christian bookstore with my Mom. The cassette was by none other than Lisa Whelchel. I listened to that tape over and over and over again, and this was one of my favorite songs. My other favorite song was called "Good Girl" and maybe I'll post it, too, but for now enjoy true '80's Christian pop. (yeah, I know what that means, but I'm not a musical snob, and this song helped cement the deep-seeded belief that God's love is bigger than I could ever imagine.)