I used to roll my eyes when I would see yet another social media post about someone choosing a word for the year. I thought it was silly. How could choosing a word to focus on for an entire year help anyone? But then last year at this time I was so broken and parts… Continue reading Just One Word
Category: Journey
New Year, Not New Me
Today is the last day of 2019. In less than three hours, we will cross the boundary between this year and the next. Many people will get on social media to proclaim things like "New year, new me" and make lists of their New Year's Resolutions. I have nothing against making goals, but to me,… Continue reading New Year, Not New Me
Insert Witty Post Title Here
Often, when I write a post, I write about a topic that God has laid on my heart. Today I am simply going to write about what He is speaking to me today. If it resonates with you, that's fantastic, but today's post is for me. I have struggled a lot lately with frustration and… Continue reading Insert Witty Post Title Here
Putting The Puzzle Back Together
I have always been a passionate person. When I was three or four, I told anyone who would listen that I was going to go to Central Bible College when I grew up. Around that same age, I started singing solos in church. Another year or so later, I started acting/singing in musicals at church.… Continue reading Putting The Puzzle Back Together
Kisses To The Holy Spirit
I work for a nonprofit that provides helpers for adults with developmental disabilities. I cannot share any personal details of the ladies I work with, but something happened yesterday that really blessed me. Out of the three ladies that I work with, I work with one the most - the other two are in day… Continue reading Kisses To The Holy Spirit
When It Comes To Loss
He found him in a desert land, and in the howling waste of the wilderness; He encircled him, He cared for him, He kept him as the apple of His eye."Deuteronomy 32:10 ESV As I have mentioned before, I have a bonsai that I treasure. I started it from a seed, and although that was… Continue reading When It Comes To Loss
Planting Reality
Whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion will one day become a reality."Earl Nightingale Many of us have heard the popular catchphrase "what you think about, you bring about." It seems so trite to me - like a bossy older sibling talking down to you from their place of… Continue reading Planting Reality
Because I Can
Unless you are new to this blog, you have already learned that I love plants. Both of my thumbs (and probably my big toes) are green, and I have living, green things throughout my apartment. I often find clearanced out plants at Lowe's - and occasionally Walmart - that are nearly dead, buy them super… Continue reading Because I Can
The Land Of The Living
I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living."of David, Psalm 27:13 Psalm 27 is a grateful outpouring of King David's heart - one that proclaims the protection and provision of the Lord over him. If you are familiar with the life of David, you… Continue reading The Land Of The Living
It’s Not All Sunshine And Roses
I may write pretty words sometimes, but I am a real human with real issues. Yesterday/today was rough, but now I can smile and say, "Hi, I'm Misty, and I hate math."
Always Misty Mc 