My Personal Times and Seasons Named by Weeks (8/8/09 to 11/7/09)

Each week, review what the Lord has been showing me or working in my life. My friend, Lidj, gave me the idea to actually name the weeks. My Jesus is so good to me. He has not left me alone in this world, orphaned. His grace fills my being and causes me to rise up.

May my personal times and seasons be an encouragement to you!!!



8/8/09 "New Beginnings, You Embrace My Heart."

8/15/09 "Do Not Despise the Day of Small Beginnings, For Little by Little the Enemy is Driven From the Land."

8/22/09 "Teach Me to War With Love, For It is the Most Powerful Weapon."

8/29/09 "Rest in Me; Be Still Before Me; Worship Me. It is I Who Break the Bonds. I Am the One Who Removes the Parasite. You Must Not Struggle in Body or in Soul. You Have Been Called to Worship Me, Spend Time With Me; Dance with Me; Lay Before Me, Beautiful Grace. Have I Not Promised to Shoot the Arrows?"

9/5/09 "The Irony of Answered Prayer"

9/12/09 "A Dream, A Word, A Life"

9/19/09 "Who You Are is God's Gift to You. What You Do with Yourself is Your Gift to God."

9/26/09 "Call Forth the Seed."

10/3/09 "Even a Hint of Gray on White, Still Darkens the Light."

10/10/09 "Gentleness and Calmness Prevent or Put to Stop Great Offenses."

10/17/09 "A New Season, A New Path"

10/24/09 "You Cover Me With the Shadow of Your Wings."

10/31/09 "A New Day Has Dawned."

11/7/09 "He Will Not Allow My Foot to Slip."


With Much Love...
Beautiful Grace

He Will Not Allow Me to Slip

"He will not allow your foot to slip or to be moved;

He Who keeps you will not slumber."

Psalm 121:3 (Amplified Bible)

Last night's dream:

I was walking over freshly mopped floors through the hallways of a school. I was concerned that I would slip on the wet floors, but I kept walking without slipping.

Part of this morning's Bible reading included Psalm 121! God was telling me that even though I am walking over slippy areas, He will not allow my foot to slip or be moved!!!

Thank You, my Jesus, for Your encouragement. It's just one of the very many reasons that I love You!!!

The Fish Philosophy: Getting Along With Others

Yesterday during orientation for me new job, we watched a video on the Fish Philosophy. This thought process began in a fish market in Seattle, Washington, and has grown into an effective way of getting along with others. I listed the four basic components below.

• Play- Have fun while working.

• Be There- When you're with someone, really BE with them.

• Make Their Day-Treat someone to a compliment or encourage them.

• Choose Your Attitude- You job may be difficult and stressful, but you still have the choice to be happy and upbeat.

Again, I am amazed at how many Christian traits are encouraged in a secular workplace. Thank You, Jesus, You are Incredible!!!

Have a Fishy Day!

My Beautiful Valley: Autumn

These pictures were taken from a local mountain overlooking the beautiful valley in which I live. It was the peak of the season's brilliant colors last weekend, and I wanted to capture the awesome handiwork of God. Unfortunately, it was overcast and rainy causing the valley below to be rather muted in color.

You can see more mountains in the distance all part of the famous Appalachian Mountains chain. Look closely and you will see the river that runs through my valley.

On clear days the patchwork of farm fields and towns variegate the landscape. I hope to be able to capture my valley in each season.

Thank You, Jesus, for displaying your glory through nature! I am grateful to be a witness to Your awesome magnificence!!!!

Always, Yours
Beautiful Grace

My First Day

Unconditional positive regard is one of the things I relearned today on my first day at work. Basically, treat everyone with respect and care no matter how offensive that person is ... Sounds like true Christianity to me. :)

Disclaimer: This psychological term was presented by a confessed humanist, BUT truth is truth no matter how God inspires it.

Thank you to all who prayed for me today. I had no contact with the patients, but I did get to know the hearts of some of the administrative staff. :)

Homeschooling Friends

Music by Darin Warren.

I'm Coming Out of Retirement!

As you know, I interviewed for a nursing position at a local psychiatric institute a few weeks ago. I formally accepted the employment offer yesterday.

I am excited to be able to pursue a job where I can actually walk out my life goal...to walk out love and not just talk about it.

Many of those affected by mental illness just need the love of God to be demonstrated to them in tangible ways. I desire to be a vessel of love for the Lord.

I will tentatively begin this new phase in my career on October 26th.

Thank you all for praying!

With Much Love....
Beautiful Grace

Fire's Header Goal

I didn't mind sitting out in the windy cold for this one! :)

Fire is the red-headed player, jersey number three.

Please don't mind my cheers of delight.

PA Awake Video

PA Awake Video

I'm not sure who to give credit to on this video. I found it on You-Tube. Thanks to the author!

1,000 PA Awake Pictures

PA Awake pictures...1,000 of them!!!! Enjoy!!!!!

Thank you, James!