Posts by Merrill
Choose Wisely
Last night in a Sweetly Broken class they asked me to post this, it is a quote from one of my favorites…Henri Nouwen and very true in life. “The important thing to remember is that we might not have a choice in regard to the circumstances of our life BUT in regard to the way we respond to these circumstances. Some people become bitter as they grow old….while others grow old joyfully. It doesn’t mean that the life of those who become bitter was any harder or more difficult that the one who is joyful…It means different choices were made!” Bitterness is the most Self Defeating expression of brokenness I know. We all know bitter...
Read MoreFear Not~ it’s all about where your focus is!
My FB Friend Ron Holmes posted this today and I thought it was so good I had to share it……”U can tell the size of UR FAITH in God by looking at the size of UR worry list. The longer UR list, the smaller UR FAITH. Fear tolerated is FAITH contaminated! What are U worried about? Fear knocks, but it can’t STAY in the same house as Jesus! What U FOCUS on EXPANDS!” I love this!!!! Today I was really wrestling with fear and did God just speak to me through a FB friend? Again, giggle. I am afraid, no pun on words, to say that my worry list was long today and my faith was being a bit contaminated! You know that fear is mentioned 366 times in the...
Read MoreHome isn’t always a street address
I woke up this morning and realized that “Home” is not so much about walls and a roof, it’s the people around you and feeling safe, loved and accepted for who you are. The comfortable feeling you have being with the ones that mean the most, and the real conversations and laughter shared together. I am at HOME today, even though I am miles away from my street address! Home really is where the HEART is! May you find yourself at HOME everyday.
Read MoreCelebrate Some Amazing Grandparents!
So do you think….like I think, that Grandparents day is a made up Hallmark holiday? Well, there is a way to make a real difference this Sunday with the Grandparents all around the World. Did you know that over 100 million older people live on less than $1 a day, by 2015 one in five of us will be over 60 and many children that lost their parents to aids are being raised by their grandparents. If you want to help please take a peek at www.helpageusa.org My wonderful Aunt who was with CARE for years has now taken the position as Director of HelpAge USA and I am so proud of her and believe in this organazation. Please take a peek and see all the good work she is...
Read MorePraise Him in the Morning, Praise Him in the Noontime!
I know life can be tough! Boy, do I know life can be tough….But one thing that I also know to be true is that I am called daily to Praise my God. Now Praising God is not a magic formula for success. It is a way of life. It is also more than just a change in attitude, even though an attitude adjustment might be needed! It is remembering like the song says “You are God alone, in the good times and bad, You are God alone, You are on your throne…” His Character never changes….He is omnipotent and remains in control no matter what is going on around us or in us. His love is unfailing, even when we fail, life fails us or the day is just one...
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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.