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- Jan 1, 2019
- 2 min
Hello 2019!
Welcome to the New Year everyone! We've been blessed to cross over that road onto a new one. Like previous years, these roads will be filled with forked paths leading us into confusion...Buuut!!! Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.' ~Isaiah 41:10 Isn't that so comforting? God had our backs, he Will lead us down paths in which he already knows the outco
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- Sep 25, 2018
- 4 min
Stop Drop & Roll Into Jesus!
Cast all your care upon him; for he carter for you. ~1 Peter:7 Are you Casting? Not unlike fishing casting requires for us to reach out and cast our ( Rod ) our troubles into the 'rivers' of our Lord and Savior. But, instead of coming up with a hearty fish when we cast our cares, we come up with confidence in Jesus not in our own ability to handle our afflictions. And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon. ~Luke 19:
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- Jun 18, 2018
- 3 min
God Shows Us Our Inner Reflection...
What you are is God's gift to you, what you become is your gift to God. ~Hans Urs von Balthasar How do you know when you're being brought to a place where you don't recognize yourself, or really want to? God strips us of our outer reflections so that we can peer into the deep recesses of our soul, the essence of who we REALLY are (at the current moment). Let's just say it AIN'T always pretty! LOL Yep, when we're brought to a place where we become aware, a place where ou
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- Jun 12, 2018
- 7 min
How To Better Manage Your Stress For Better Health.
[ More smiling, less worrying. More compassion, less judgement. More blessed, less stressed. More love less hate. ] [ I can find God in nature, in animals, in birds and the environment. ~Pat Buckley ] Yes it's true that we live in modern times where many of our needs can be satisfied with the click of a button or insta-connections with loved ones, and other technological advances. However along with super tech, and modern conveniences came changes in humanity. People are
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- Apr 10, 2018
- 4 min
Gird Up The Loins Of Your Mind! ~1Peter
[ Our LivingThruGrace new member Maybe doesn't mess around when it comes to our Lord! She knows our time need to be used wisely and fiercely as this world dims! ] Everyone can feel it, these are wicked times we're living in. Our freedoms are being attacked from all angles. However, it doesn't matter what the enemy does to us because if we are in the Lord God, our Real Freedom is guaranteed! [ Maybe's dressed for spiritual warfare, that's Super Fashion! ] When we're in the
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- Jan 10, 2018
- 4 min
How to Combat Feelings of Rejection :/
[ What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [ can be] against us? ~Romans 8:31 ] Unfortunately, we've all been there, being rejected is one nasty part of this 'life bootcamp' we're all on! No matter how you spin it; whether it's rejection form a job, dating, friends, or family it angers and cuts through our heart like a warm knife through butter. However, in our present time there are no guarantees to being treated fair [ Perry's rejection after reach
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LivingThruGrace.com
- Dec 11, 2017
- 4 min
Finish Line...
[ For from his and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen. ~ Romans 11:36 ] Focus! Maybe Refocus?! As we all cross the finish line of a long, and difficult year we can take refuge that our Lord has been with is the entire time. He's held our hands, wiped our tears and made it possible to move slower, or sit still; to just be wherever he wants us to be. Whenever we've felt that we can't go on, he's the rope that's pulled us through and gi
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LivingThruGrace.com
- Oct 3, 2017
- 4 min
You Are Never Alone...
All great and precious things are lonely. ~John Steinbeck [God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. ~Psalms 46:1] Loneliness is one of the most widely experienced afflictions of the human condition. We're all sinners ["All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" ~Romans 3:23] and because of this sin nature we experience a spiritual separation from our Creator. [The result of sin is death, spiritual separation from God ~Romans 6:23]. However, G
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LivingThruGrace.com
- Sep 28, 2017
- 4 min
Prioritizing Our Faith During Arduous Times...
[ Seek him, get lost in him to find the way...] I challenge anyone to disagree that we're living in times which are growing darker by the day. We all feel it, even those who don't necessarily understand what they're feeling. Many of us are withstanding more and more fall outs, disparities, betrayals, living and health challenges and a multitude of other circumstances that carry us away from life as we once knew it to be. Our planet is experiencing the stress and is groaning
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www.LivingThruGrace.com
- Aug 24, 2017
- 6 min
The Emotional Side of Living With A Chronic & Painful Illness
[ Roxy lives with osteoarthritis and leans on the Lord through her struggles ] As I prepare to enter month 3 of living with the aftermath of Shingles and Asthma flares, I want to talk about the other side; living with new feelings and how managing those feelings can be a large part of the healing process. Whenever a major life change occurs we need to shift emotionally to tackle our 'new normal' albeit temporary or permanent. In my case, up until recently ( the past two week
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- Aug 17, 2017
- 5 min
Living With Shingles Pt 2
It's been a minute in between my first blog post on Shingles A New Meaning For The Word For Pain, as I've been attempting to manage the pain from the shingles virus and bring my asthma under control. Ive been healing in layers and it's been more than challenging! :() Finally, my asthma is 'normalizing' as much as it will be and I'm so thankful for it. Unfortunately, I've now developed a pinched nerve in my lower back! Nerve pain called Postherpetic Neuralgia is a symptom th
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- Aug 4, 2017
- 6 min
Shingles A New Meaning For The Word Pain
I know everything happens for a reason and I've been holding on to that, to the knowledge that God always has a reason and a plan for our suffering and our lives. To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: ~Ecclesiates A little over a month ago I thought i'd come down with a bug which of course awakened the slumbering Asthma Beast that resides within! :() Anyone who lives with asthma knows that all it takes is one cold, flu, weather front
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LivingthruGrace.com
- Jun 13, 2017
- 5 min
Seeds Are Edible For A Reason: Power Packing Pumpkin Seeds For Our Health!
[The Livingthrugrace Crew have discovered a new treat. Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Seed Bars!! Clawdie's thrilled as she's a bit of a chocoholic :D ] It's summer season and that means hot humid and moist from summer storms, not to mention depending on where you live, dust storms, smog and other offenders, Yikes! People who live with Asthma and other lung diseases need to take head and be prepared on all levels, and that means taking your asthma management meds, being mindful of
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LivingthruGrace.com
- May 23, 2017
- 3 min
Book Review of whispers of rest! By Bonnie Gray
A resort for the soul... [ Hey everyone check out Bonnie Gray's awesome book and podcasts too ! ] When Piper (above )and I first received this book, I was honored and grateful to be a part of something which aids in bringing people closer to the Lord. Bonnie has been blessed with a talent for reaching others through written and spoken word. [ Piper's already benefiting from the wisdom of the Lord and the creativity of Bonnie! ] Whispers of rest is a 40 day soul journey that
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- May 3, 2017
- 6 min
Connecting with God & Discovering Your Purpose...
[ The most important thing is this: to be ready at any moment to sacrifice what you are for what you could become. ~Charles Dickens ] [I have been bent and broken, but I hope into a better shape. ~Charles Dickens] In my experience and ever growing relationship with the Lord, the only way to learn how to create a truly purposeful path in life is to step back, slow down, (I know it's hard but it's necessary) and get connected to the Lord God. That is the only formula that's be
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LivingthruGrace.com
- Apr 14, 2017
- 10 min
Creativity & Foods to help with Moods!
[ Violet's conptemplating all of the recent changes in her life this year, moving in with the ladies, forming new relationships, getting know the Lord, an learning more about her moods and how to manage them healthfully. ] You may not realize it but color is an important part of our world and lives. Just think about it, what would it be like if we lived in a world without color..depressing to say the least!! Color is an important factor in our environments, our food [ imagi
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Livingthrugrace.com
- Mar 2, 2017
- 5 min
A Cup Of Tea, Thoughts & Life...
[ The Ladies love their Tea Time to relax and catch up on girl talk!] Aaah, tea is my first love, it was my comfort zone, and sometimes an aid in allergy/sinus and lung health. [ caffeine in tea and coffee contains Theophylline a substance that can act as a bronchodilator to open the airways to relieve Asthma symptoms such as chest tightness, wheezing and coughing; this is NOT a substitute for taking your asthma meds!]. As a child I was often given mostly strong black tea an
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LivingthruGrace.com
- Feb 21, 2017
- 5 min
It's Ok To Slow Down!
[ Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." ~Lao Tzu ] [ Veronica the frazzled exec is at a loss again for enough time in her days!] [Willow's just about had it with the way the ladies leave the house. This is a sign of life too hurried!] The beginning of my new year usually starts with a bang. I'm freshly organized, full of hope and new clarity and gratitude to be granted another 'new year'. This year didn't exactly begin effortlessly to say the least! :()
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www.LivingThruGrace.com
- Feb 14, 2017
- 5 min
I'm 'Mostly' An Introvert...and I'm Just Fine With It...
[ Alex, Danica and Willow are taking some chill time to gab and watch one of their favorite shows on HGTV. Veronica tries to join in, she's better with one to one chats, and group gatherings are difficult for her... so she veers off into her own thoughts. She's not unfriendly... she's just an introvert!] Extrovert, Introvert what's the difference? Extroverts tend to be outgoing and really enjoy the company of others. An extrovert's personality is usually very comfortable
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