A Woman’s Place

by | Jul 15, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

    A Woman’s Place by Katelyn Beaty brought many things to my heart and soul concerning women in the church and society. The role of being a woman has been something that I have been wrestling with since I was a teenager. I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s....

The Book of Esther

by | Jul 4, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  Esther is my favorite stories in the Bible. In a lot of ways I saw correlation between Esther of the Bible and Esther in Emily Barton’s book “The Book of Esther”. Simply put, I enjoyed reading about a young girl being the hero during world war two. Who made a...

The Sisterhood

by | Jun 19, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMdHbk4KI6Q   To be honest I had never heard of Bobbie Houston until recently. I just only recently learned about the music of Hillsong United. I was excited to have the opportunity to read Bobbie Houston’s book “The Sisterhood”. I...

Storms.

by | Jun 17, 2016 | Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey

Here is a video of Christine Cain that I enjoy.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIktvDc0lVU   If you have been reading my blog for the last few years you know that I have been through some rough storms these last six year. I’m happy to say that with God I...

Present Over Perfect

by | Jun 16, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

    Perfect, what does that look like? Who knows? No one has every attained a perfect life. In Shauna Niequist’s book “Present Over Perfect” she takes us on her journey of slowing down and being more present in her life. She shares what she has learned. I...
Justice Calling

Justice Calling

by | Jun 10, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

I wasn’t exactly sure what I was going to be reading about when I was offered Justice Calling by Palmer Chinchen. The title intrigued me. When I received the book in the mail my first impression was a long lecture about what I was doing wrong and that I am a bad...
Men & Chronic Illness

Men & Chronic Illness

by | Jun 9, 2016 | The Magnificent Journey

My friends at Wellness Works NW asked me to write an article about men and their chronic conditions. I was taken aback by this assignment; Men have chronic conditions? You wouldn’t know it by the articles that are written, blogs, magazines, even data is women geared....

Almost Like Being In Love

by | Jun 8, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  I am not a romance novel reader. My mom and aunt would read Harlequin romance novels. I remember when my mom died we got rid of several bag fulls. I read one once and I was not impressed. First, I don’t believe that men act like that. I guess that is why these...

Unashamed

by | Jun 5, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

    I have seen Christine Caine numerous times on TBN and I always stop channel surfing when I see her speak. Unashamed is the first book that I have read by Caine. I was excited for the opportunity to read Unashamed. I devoured and felt edified while...

Healing In Progross

by | Jun 3, 2016 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

  Recovering from surgery is no fun. It consists of sitting around with your feet up, taking pain meds that makes me feel loopy and disconnected. I hate the process of healing. However, I do know the importance of listening to your body and taking the opportunity...

The End Zone

by | May 28, 2016 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

Six years ago when this whole tracheal stenosis and Wegener’s began I never thought I would be this strong right now. I wouldn’t be in this spot in my life where my trachea is open and that I am able to breathe well. That I could get up and just walk to the kitchen...

Plated

by | May 24, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

    I was excited to receive Plated by Elana Karp and Suzanne Dumaine. When I received the book I spent some time reading through the book, examining the recipes, and drooling over the scrumptious pictures. My stomach, as well as my heart smiled. I couldn’t...

Emotional Wellness

by | May 23, 2016 | The Magnificent Journey

    Have you ever woken up from a deep sleep with a strong desire to write? I did, last night while in my warm, comfortable bed I was woken up from a deep sleep, I turned on my light. I felt the desire to write about wellness. Wellness conjures up a lot of...

The Alliance

by | May 20, 2016 | Books/Music

  What would you do if your way of life suddenly stopped? The grocery stores went bare, the electric car wouldn’t work, electricity stopped, cell phones, computers, and any other technology stopped working, how would you survive? The Alliance by Jolina Petersheim...

How Would Jesus Vote?

by | May 19, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

    When I was younger I remember my father saying to me to never talk about politics and religion, because that is one way to start a war with someone.  In Darrell L. Bock’s book “How Would Jesus Vote?” That is exactly what Bock talks about. I have seen...

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