life along the way...: May 2009

Thursday, May 14, 2009

a bit of beauty in the everyday

bounding over a fence near the office

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

most favorite things!

So I'm going to just jump on this band wagon. These things make me incredibly happy!

1-Vintage bicycles, with baskets!

2-French press coffee

3-Summer evening thunderstorms

4-Watching my husband wake up each morning

5-The miracle of seeds becoming plants in my garden

6- Running in the rain

7- The view from mountain summits.

8- Bonfire conversations

9 – A well written book that I just can’t put down

10 – Dappled sunlight through tree leaves

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

BEAUTIFUL CHRISTIAN SISTER
By Maya Angelou

'A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ
That a man should have to seek Him first to find her.'

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not shouting 'I'm clean living,'
I'm whispering 'I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven.'

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.

When I say.. 'I am a Christian' I'm not bragging of success..
I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible, but God believes I am worth it.

When I say.... 'I am a Christian' I still feel the sting of pain...
I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner Who received God's good grace, somehow!