It IS A Good Life!: January 2012

Jan 28, 2012

Short but Sweet....Cruise

Pat & Faith 'acting silly'....having good 'clean' fun....

Our food served on Half-Moon Cay Private Island

My Message to YOU!

A precious little Church on the Beach....

Charlie 'Tbowing' and Thanking God for 'The Good Life'....

These Guys are Serious....but very Polite....

Needless to say, A Good Time Was Had By All :)

Jan 20, 2012

Healing Hurts Through Forgiveness

One of the best teachings I've ever heard on 'forgiveness' was by our Pastor Phil on Sunday...
Since we by our human nature, carry lots and lots of baggage of unresolved issues inside of us, a internal 'housecleaning' is needed over and over.
He gave us steps of how to get and give.....forgiveness.
1...Do it....Immediately
2...Do it....Personally
3...Do It...Lovingly
4...Do it....Thoroughly

The offender should say:
1..."I am sorry."
2..."I won't do that again."
3..."Will you forgive me?"
4..."What else can I do to fix this?"

The offended shoud say:
1..."I forgive you."
2..."I promise I won't bring this up and use it against you in the future."
3..."I promise I'm not going to dwell on it in my own heart and mind."
4..."I'm not going to talk to other people about it."
5..."I'm not going to let it stand between us or hinder our personal relationship."

Move foreward and be at Peace then.....

Jan 17, 2012

Proctected....

I move through each day knowing I am divinely protected.

Every experience offers me an opportunity to remember God's constant love and protection.
When traveling, I may affirm the shield of divine protection.
If I am experiencing a health issue, I remind myself there is nothing to fear, God is with me.
In every situation, I have the chance to gain a fuller realization of God's loving presence.
Looking back, I see how different situations spurred my growth. Even experiences I would not wish to repeat have increased my awareness of my connection with God.
I move through this day and every day enfolded in God's powerful protection.
My mind and heart are filled with the protecting power and presence of God's love.

He protected us along all the way that we went, and among all the peoples through whom we passed.--Joshua 24:17

From: Daily Word

Jan 14, 2012

Jan 13, 2012

Equality

I AM ONE WITH THE FAMILY OF GOD....

While I may do some things better than another person, they may do other things better than me.

We each have unique strengths and qualities, but we are equally worthy and valuable.

Equality doesn't mean being the same as everyone else.
It means we are unique in our differences, yet one at heart.

We depend on one another to fill in the gaps.

We look to our spiritual nature to show us our oneness.

I acknowledge the strengths and special gifts of my fellow human beings, lifting others up rather than tearing anyone down.
I may do some things better than you.

You may do some things better than me, but together we make a formidable team.

Not all the members have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ.

--Romans 12:4-5
From: Daily Word

Jan 12, 2012

Favorite Story from my son, Chad!

This guy's walkin' down a street when he falls in a hole.
The walls are so steep he can't get out.
A doctor passes by and the guy shouts up, "Hey you! Can you help me out?"
The doctor writes a prescription, throws it down in the hole, and moves on.
Then a priest comes along and the guy shouts up, "Father, I'm down in this hole; can you help me out?" The priest writes out a prayer, throws it down in the hole and moves on.
Then a friend walks by. "Hey, Joe, it's me. Can ya help me out?" And the friend jumps in the hole.
Our guy says, "Are ya stupid? Now we're both down here."
The friend says, "Yeah, but I've been down here before and I know the way out." -