Posts by Merrill
All You need to start the New Year….You already have!
What is the one thing that separates you from Joy? Balance? Peace? Love? As you start to ponder the New Year, take an honest look at what stands in the way of your success and well-being. This week spend some time asking God what he wants for you in 2010, remember you have a God who hears you, the power of love behind you, and the Holy Spirit within you….You have all you need for a great New Year!
Read MoreA day to reflect…..
The day after Christmas and what a Christmas it was……. A few of my favorite things: Christmas Eve service and serving communion as a family. The wonderful way Jackson and Grace looked at all that came through their line and saying, ” This is the body of Christ broken for you!” Well done sweet babies, I am glad you get it and can share it with others. There has been such pain and loss this season, David and I reflected on how last Christmas Eve we spent in the emergency room for him, not knowing if he was going to be okay….he was and is….thank goodness…… life is so fragile, we are so blessed. Santa’s elves were great...
Read MoreMama Mary……
“Mary did you know? This child that you deliver will soon deliver you…..” And us too. What an amazing thought, the little baby that Mary delivered so many years ago came to deliver us out of His great love for each one of us. I love how Max Lucado puts it, ” As Mary looks into the face of the baby, her son….So this is he…. She remembers the words of the angel. “His kingdom will never end” (Luke 1:33) He looks like anything but a king, so tiny and helpless. He is absolutely dependent upon Mary for his well-being.” Majesty in the midst of the mundane…… She touches the face of the infant- God. And today,...
Read MoreThe Gift
Yesterday I was given the gift of celebrating an amazing woman that passed away this past week. Joan was a deeply loving, caring, smart and funny woman that lit up a room with her smile. As difficult as the service was there was joy in the mist of deep sorrow. Through tears, words and incredible music sung and spoken by some of her favorite boys, her spirit was still there and I am certain she was smiling. She was a true testament of putting one foot in front of the other despite many challenges and pain, living the life she was given with amazing grace, faith, love and humor. As I woke this morning I smiled at the fact that even though we will all miss her so, she...
Read MoreAfterthoughts of a Christmas Dance Party….
Last night we sent to my sister’s Christmas “Dance” Party….and as I woke up this morning I had a few thoughts….. 1. GREAT PARTY! 2. After many wardrobe changes and fretting about what to wear, did it really matter? Except that when I took off my boots after dancing all night my feet had formed to the shoe! Ouch! And I had to giggle as I heard other women come in with their frets about the way they were dressed and “Was I suppose to bring something?” We are a weird lot, us women. We need to use the term “Let it GO!” better. Men don’t waste energy on this, why should we? 3. We are a family that loves to dance! All...
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Merrill Is a mother of 5 who has found her calling in sharing her experiences from life with others. She can help you break out of your routine to live life to its fullest potential.