It’s summer.
For most people, summer = vacation time.
The beach, usually.
But I’m not really a beach person. In fact, I can only tolerate so many hours of sand in places it shouldn’t be and hair made frizzy & wild by salty sea air.
The beach is not necessarily my dream vaycay.
But what about you?
Share with me: If money wasn’t an issue, what would your dream vacation be?
Filed under Just For Fun
I love this photo.
I think it’s true.
Although, I don’t think guys are off the hook from being a gentleman just because a girl isn’t acting like a lady.
But that’s not where I want to go with this.
Instead, I pose the following question: What makes a lady?
When creating a heroine, one has to consider a lot of different characteristics and traits. Let’s face it–not all of them are ladylike.
Other things we consider: We want our heroines to be strong. We want them to have the ability to overcome any obstacle.
At the same time, we want them to be vulnerable enough to be loved.
And I don’t think the “lady” is just for historical novels. No, no. I think creating a woman who is also a lady is very do-able in contemporary fiction.
But in our society, we tend to think “lady-likeness” is reserved for years gone by.
How can we do it better in contemporary novels?
Share with me: What does it mean to be a lady? Give an example of a fictional character OR someone in your life who was a great example of what it means to be a lady and why you think so.
Filed under Writing
I give. I give and give and give and give.
I give of Time. Money. Ability. Friendship. Experience. Talents. Food. Help. Love.
I give until I think there’s going to be nothing left.
Sometimes I don’t feel like I get anything back.
I see others, others who appear to give far less than I, who seem to get so much more.
They get Time. Money. Ability. Friendship. Experience. Talent. Food. Help. Love.
I give. They get.
I’m tired. I pout. I decide life isn’t fair.
I question why I give and give and give and give, and get nothing.
And He speaks.
My child, you give because I have commanded you. I, who have Given all.
Just once, I’d like to be a getter, too.
Then I hear these words, human words from the mouth of the shepherd of our flock.
“Your level and capacity to love is a reflection of the Spirit working in your life.”
I am rebuked. I am repentant.
I am refocused. I am renewed.
Spirit work. Spirit move. Spirit pour out, so that I may give as He gave.
For I am reminded that in him, I have received Everything.
Share with me: What’s the most recent example you can recall of when someone was able to help or minister to you unexpectedly?
Filed under The Christian Walk
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