Posted: July 10, 2008
There is a discontentment in the air. I sense it in the hurried sentences, the frazzled eyes, the hopes for a better pay check, the longing for peace and quiet. Summer – the hope for many of us that it will be a time of laying back in a deck chair – sipping a sweet creation, beatifully pedicured toe-nails, and evenings of sitting by candle light and savouring the delicate summer breezes. For many, the summer is not what we hoped for – we are still rushing – with company, with children, with too many summer activities. I yearn for the kind of contentment that the apostle Paul had – he says, “I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances” (Philippians 4:11 NIV). TO BE CONTENT WHATEVER THE CIRCUMSTANCES. How do we do that? Here are 2 things that I…
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Posted: July 2, 2008
“Is this a liquid?” asked the woman at airport security. She frowned at me as she held up the mysterious white bottle that had slowed down the entire security process. “Yes, I said sheepishly – its glue.” CAUGHT! I had just finished walking through airport security with a forced, plastic smile and answered for the umpteenth time that, ”Yes, all my liquids, gels or lotions are in a plastic bag.” I know the rules, I thought self righteously – I can do this in my sleep. But this time my self assured, confident attitude backfired on me. The airport screening machine found something that I did not declare – a liquid bottle with a strange while solution. Airports make me grumpy. I dislike that fact and try to hide it from all the people around me by forcing my best smile. How prideful of me to think I am fooling people. I need to work on my ”airport attitude” and he…
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Posted: July 2, 2008
Women crave connections. Connections with friends. Connections with God. Heart connections. My prayer is that this blog will provide another way for women to experience heart connections. I welcome your comments and discussion. Blessings to you all! Heidi
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