Espirational

How Great Thou Art

This Friday Extra is a beautiful version of a favorite hymn of many sung by Susan Boyle with gorgeous images of creation.

“I now believe and trust that God gives us life as an expression of love and that the purpose of life is to grow in love.” — Iyanla Vanzant The purpose of life is to grow in love. Wow! Our purpose during our time here on this earth is to grow in love. To show moreContinue reading “To Grow in Love”

In honor of the winter solstice

“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” – Edith Sitwell

Love is Here

“God bestows His blessings without discrimination. The followers of Jesus are children of God, and they should manifest the family likeness by doing good to all, even to those who deserve the opposite.”— F.F. Bruce The world desperately looks for love. Love is here.

Friday Extra: Random Acts of Christmas

Genie’s Note: This is another oldie but goodie from 2017. Enjoy and take a minute to think of ways you can spread joy through random acts of Christmas. One thing I like to do at the holidays is give a small (very small) token gift to people at random. One year I hung handmade angelContinue reading “Friday Extra: Random Acts of Christmas”

Joy is a Choice

“Joy is a choice based on being content regardless of circumstances. Understanding what encourages joy in your life can help you cultivate it and build up your resources for when circumstances are difficult.” — M. Ahlers, 50 Things to Know About Practicing Spiritual Discipline

Joy is Here

Joy is the infallible sign of the presence of God. – Pierre de Chardin Read more: https://www.spiritbutton.com/joy-quotes/#ixzz75gcUwiIn The world searches for joy, but joy is here.

Friday Extra: Living Christmas

Genie’s Note: During the holiday season I will be reposting some of my favorite holiday posts as Friday Extras. Please take a minute to enjoy this post from December 25, 2017 Merry Christmas! But let’s stop for just a minute and think about what would happen if we actually lived Christmas. What if instead ofContinue reading “Friday Extra: Living Christmas”