Life's Beginning

"God gives us LIFE. He breathes His spirit into us and we become a living soul. We have a duty to live and use our life in a way that would not only be pleasing and expressive of gratitude to the Lord however, would also be pleasing and satisfying to us as individuals.

God grants us TIME. A span of time for us to stand in our space, to walk the path of life, to live life to its' fullest and to do all the things for which He provides opportunities and resources. We return this blessing from the Lord, by giving and sharing the time and the talents He gives, with others. This is our mark, to be like Him, to care and share.

God's greatest gift is LOVE. The capacity to sense, to feel, to have your heart stirred and to stir other hearts. And to share that emotion with one who is separate and individual however, is as one in heart, mind and spirit. A partner in life, who stands in time and space with you as one. One who cares, who shares and equally loves. This is fulfillment. This is love."

"Believing in a supreme being, a creator is the foundation of the Christian faith. In spite of the abundance of scientific evidence regarding the origins of man, it does not preclude the existence of God. Antagonists are quick to be argumentative and defensive however, you only have to be open minded to recognize the order of events.

Accepting the existence of God as a supreme being defines your life. You accept His guidelines for living. You are not expected to subjugate your own will instead, your will should be used to develop and direct your life along the path He provides. Making decisions and judgements in daily living. Every life is different and it is expected your will is to be utilized in choices.

With belief, acceptance follows and faith develops. Confidence that God will provide for your needs. He will support and protect you. He will comfort you and be patient with your decisions and choices in your daily walk. This is truly a blessed assurance. Accepting God's leadership does not take away or detract from your individuality. Instead, it provides a fulfilling experience and greater self-assurance, self-confidence in life."

Christmas, the celebration of the birth of Jesus, is the season when we especially demonstrate, the love we have for those who matter most in our lives.

The birth of Jesus set the example and His life reminds us to share those gifts.

The birth of a child is miraculous. As the child grows and develops it is a marvelous, wondrous experience to see and feel. By no other means, in no other way is this more evident than springtime in God's world.

Such a wonderful feeling to watch the flowers and trees as they come to life in the spring. The beautiful colors, the foliage, springtime with its' beauty all around. Blossoms abound in glorious colors in all God's ways. Breathtaking to watch, to observe them expanding as they grow.

Living is the newness of life, to be reborn in Christ, to blossom into the fullness of life and development. No words could truly describe this unbelievable experience.

ALearning Curve

Time is like a Fairy Godmother. You know she is there but, cannot see her. You can feel her presence but, never touch. Time is like a warm summer breeze in your face but, still and lonely when you wait for it to come.

"Time is the warp of the tapestry which is life. It is eternal, constant, unchanging. But the woof is gathered together from the four corners of the earth and the twenty-eight seas and out of the air and the minds of men by the master artist, Fate, as she weaves the design that is never finished.

A thread from here, a thread from there, another from out of the past that has waited years for the companion thread, without which the picture must be incomplete.

But Fate is patient. She waits a hundred or a thousand years to bring together two strands of thread whose union is essential to the fabrication of her tapestry, to the composition of the design that was without beginning and is without end."

from Tarzan Triumphant - Prologue by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Imagination is the basis of hopes and dreams.

Dreams fade, they are whisked away in the shroud of morning mist and yet, life is born of dreams.

Dreams are the result of hopes and feelings. One cannot begin to realize a life, to really feel, to truly live without allowing dreams to be a part of your waking existence. You must submit, allow those feelings to manifest themselves, in whatever way God feels is appropriate.

Dreams are a foundation stone for living, when you are young and when you are older. They serve to sustain your life.

Dreams can come true and living out fantasies can often access those dreams.

Dreams can be achieved with dedication, determination, discipline and attitude.

The expressions of dreams can come true when you continue to reach beyond.

Children should be encouraged to develop goals, the hopes of the imaginative mind.

Encouragement and recognition develops strength of character.

"Pain, an ever anguishing feeling, never ending, often deep within your soul. Ever present in all your waking moments. Life is pain. Joy true but, pain. Laughter and happiness yes, still the soul and mind are racked with pain. It is a trial and aching of the spirit to live yet, you must. You are called to live because God made us to do so. We must, each one of us, rise to our individual calling and live. Live life to its' fullest, fighting the pain, the anguish, the torment, the self doubts, the guilts. We must push these aside, wash them away. The strength to live must come from the soul within. Deep within! Deeper than your thoughts have ever imagined you could reach and examine and draw upon your inner self. When you do, your desires, your passions will come together to fulfill your life with a peace and contentment, far overshadowing even the greatest of heartaches and pain." Feb. 14, 1994

"I've learned to see the pain as a good teacher. I've learned to consider the trials as paths to find God. I've learned that joy through Jesus can be felt even if you have tears in your eyes or cancer. I've learned that life is our best gift from God and we must not only exist but, live it." - Alina M. Panesiu

You should not attempt to pass through this life without goals.

There is no forward movement in life if you are simply waiting for something to occur.

Accomplishments come from daring to begin.

"Courage must come from the soul within. You must furnish the will to win. So, figure it out for yourself, my lad. You were born with all that the great have had. With your equipment they all began. Get hold of yourself and say, I CAN." - Hazel S. Clark

Reach for the moon. If you miss, you will at least catch a star.

Dedication to the task always produces successful steps toward your goals in life.

"It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow." Robert H. Goddard - (David)

The best guide to measure success is how sincere you are...