Spiritually Healthy

Hello all! While I may be rather inconsistent, I actually do enjoy writing and sharing these End-Of-The-Year posts. The look back on all what the Lord has done; how He has answered prayers, well it's truly a gift and one that is definitely worth documenting.  Grab some tea, and let us look back on all the wonderful things the Lord has done in 2025! January :  What a honest blessing from the Lord - He not only blessed us with another year, but He also gave us the sweet and "magical" gift of snow. In all my years of living in Florida, this was the first time I have ever seen the snow stick on the ground for more than a minute. It was truly amazing and I am SO glad I got to see it.  So many wonderful things took place in the month of January - all gifts from God. :)  February : Between family birthdays, cold weather, walks on the beach with three of my lovely sisters, and sweet cards sent in the mail, February was a pretty good month. A bunch of my siblings run a 5k on ...

Well, I experienced something that I never thought I would living in the state of Florida -  SNOW! This once a lifetime event happened this past week and I cannot even begin to tell you how exciting it was to experience. :) Please enjoy some pictures (I ended up taking WAY TOO many, lol):  My sisters, brother and I were so excited we ended up walking several miles up and down our back roads, taking it all in.  Growing up in New Hampshire, I wasn't unfamiliar with snow, it just isn't so common in this area of the Sunshine State! My hair actually froze and I loved it, LOL. I think one of the many things that I loved about this whole experience was the silence. I had forgotten just how peaceful the snow can be. The sounds of winter are rather magical. Never in a million years would I think that this would be my backyard! Such a simple, yet invigorating sight.  Our puppy Max was so happy to be able to run around in the snow! And while his paws were sore the next day, he ...

 "Behold, now I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert." Isaiah 43:19 As I head off into a new year, I take with me this verse filled with promises of hope, new beginnings and the faithfulness of God. Happy New Year, to you!!

A song that always seems to speak to my soul - no matter the season, is none other than My Worth is Not in What I Own,  by Keith and Kristyn Getty. It doesn't seem to matter what season or episode I am on in my life, but the words of this beautiful song continue to point me back to Christ.  My worth is not in what I own, Not in the strength of flesh and bone, But in the costly wounds of love At the cross. My worth is not in skill or name, In win or lose, in pride or shame, But in the blood of Christ that flowed At the cross. I rejoice in my Redeemer Greatest Treasure, Wellspring of my soul! I will trust in Him, no other. My soul is satisfied in Him alone. How true are those words? I know that personally for me, having that reminder that my worth is not found in anything tangible  - but in the Greatest Treasure, Christ, is vital for me spiritual well-being.  It's extremely easy for me to look at where I am and compare it to where others are. "Comparison is the thief o...

Well hello there. We mustn't keep meeting like this, you know, with months in between each interaction. How are you all doing? I've missed you. As the title says, I thought to update ya'll on what has been going on in my life since I last posted. It's not much, lol, but I've missed writing, so here I am.  Since my post in March, life has been crazy, beautiful, painful, lovely, sorrows and surprises (no, not that kind...at least Lord willing, not yet!).  So, let's catch up... What has been Crazy : With so much going on in the world, and in each of our lives, my goings have been more hectic than I care to admit. I am a person who thrives on routine and structure and when either of those things are challenged, I can get anxious. *cue the crazy* One thing we did do was get a dog. We have livestock and so with the threat of other animals, my parents made the choice to go out and get a puppy. Say hello (picture below) to Maximus Decimus Meridius, or Max for short. H...

 35. Another year. Another 365 days to offer thanks for what has been given.  Was it what I expected? Of course not. Were there moments of doubt and fear? Absolutely. Did I trudge through it all, pressing towards the mark (Phil 3:14)? Yes, though often with little strength.  Now as I begin a new year with a new age, what will I do? Well for one, I will "press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:14 I want to make it my aim (and this is a constant readjusting!) to do the will of God - no matter my circumstances. It is very easy to let the mind slip into thoughts of fear and anxiety, especially when it seems like things never change. But, 2 Corinthians 10:5 says to bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. Every thought. While that is hard, I make that my aim. When those fears of anxiety threaten to overwhelm me (and this is very easy to do), I must bring them under the obedience of Christ. I must reme...