Spiritually Healthy

If you were to ask me years ago if I was going to hike the highest peak east of the Mississippi River, I would have laughed in your face. No, really. Ask any family member of mine and they will tell you that I was not an outdoor gal.  The bugs, the heat, the smell (yep, I didn't even like the smell  of the outdoors), all of it was not my thing.  Praise God that sometimes the way we used to be is not the way we end up being!   So with that, my brother, a friend from church, and myself decided to make the 12 mile round trip trek up Mount Mitchel.   As we hiked along the trail, there were clearings that we came to that took my winded breath away.  I'll be honest, most times when I hike, I don't really see the point in the journey/destination.  I often think, "What's the point of this? The trail is difficult and all we are doing is just walking. "  Then we come to a viewpoint and I gain a bit of clarity.   There are so many beauties that are...

As promised, here's part 2 of my travels (if you missed part one, click here ). During the retreat, God brought more to the surface than I thought.  He brought my fears of doubt, failure, rejection (didn't even know that was there!), and unworthiness to the top of the cross and not only shattered them, but He showed me that my identity does NOT lie  or come from them.   I'm a sinner, yes, but it no longer has a permanent hold on me.  I am free . Free to live my little life here on earth with the truth stamped on my heart that I am whole because of what my Lord and Savior did for me.  He patched me up good. :) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. ~ Ephesians 6:10 Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. ~ 1 Corinthians 16:13 I came away from that week with one word: Complete . I knew in my heart that Jesus died for me and that because of His great sacrifice, my sins have been washed away in His ...

I feel like every time I want to get back into being "normal" with my blogging, life happens and it throughs me for a loop! Since my last post, lots has happened.  I am an aunt again (can't remember if I told you that or not, ha!), I visited two new states (New Mexico and Arizona), saw the Grand Canyon, saw snow, stayed at a beautiful camp in Arizona, met amazing people, and became certified to teach yoga with  Holy Yoga ! Finally, I am here, writing out a fun new post for you to enjoy (I hope).  If I had a word to describe my time out west, it would be breathtaking.   E very little "new" thing that my eyes beheld, simply took me aback with its beauty - God's beauty that He sprinkled on with such delicate and thoughtful manner. I took so many pictures (and not nearly as many as I had intended) that this post had to be split into two (maybe even three) parts!  So make yourself a cup tea (or coffee), sit back and enjoy this little getaway.  Enjoy, m...