Double Portion Inspiration

A week ago my life was interrupted and it only took seconds........ It started out as a regular Sunday. This particular morning, my son kept complaining of a belly ache but I didn't know why. Suddenly he hiccupped and I knew within my gut that he was getting sick to his stomach. To avoid a disaster over the rug, I ran him into the kitchen. I slipped and in a split second, I was on the floor face down yelling for my husband. The pain radiating from my face and foot brought me to tears. Kneeling down next to me was my baby boy. He was in my arms when I fell and the incident caused him to scream uncontrollably. I was helpless . In that moment I was dependent on someone else. I could not help my son or myself. When you are an independent person, it is hard to find yourself in a place where you must depend on others. Why did this have to happen now? I didn't have time for this in my life. Didn't God know I was a wife, mom, successful career woman, community and church volunteer ...

~ Today's guest blogger is Paige Henry . She is an identical twin who hails from Detroit, MI. ~ At least for me, it's difficult to find things in this world to trust in. I long for something stable, something consistent to rely and trust in. If I were to ask you for a solution to this problem, I am willing to bet my bottom dollar that you would point me to Christ. After all, He is the obvious solution. So it amazes me how I, and I'm sure others, have developed trust issues with God. Often I find myself worrying about one issue or another. I find myself working hard to protect my own self. If I am honest with myself, it is because I haven't fully surrendered every part of my being to God's will . I must admit that there are times when I'm skeptical of God's plan for me. At times, my lack of wisdom leads me to believe that I may end up disappointed if I completely exchange my hopes, dreams and aspirations for His. Yet if you ask me for the reason of my distru...

Have you ever been fishing?  I am always intrigued by those that will stand for hours (usually in the hot sun) hoping to get a fresh catch.  Fishing is such a  gamble and requires a ton of patience.  You wait for the perfect time, pick the perfect location, choose a bait, cast your line, and then wait for a bite. Finally, comes the moment of hooking the fish and reeling it in.   The thrill of reeling in those fish far outweigh the time and patience it takes to perfect this sport.  In South Florida you will find people fishing almost anywhere (a pier, canal, lake, etc.).  I  honestly find it easier to go to my local grocery store and buy that "fresh catch" of the day.  I love being able to reap the reward of someone else hard work. God offers a way for us to "cast" our cares on Him.  Oftentimes, we try to do life alone. Away from the wisdom and guidance of our Creator-that's risky!  A perfect pric...

During the summer months, road trips are common place for families everywhere. Roslyn and I recently headed north with our families for our annual family reunion. It's a time that we look forward to every year. We share three days filled with excitement, activities, and tons of food. The aroma of hotdogs , hamburgers, and ribs roasting perfectly on the grill provide the sweetest enticement to temporarily forget about any healthy eating plans. Typical of summer weather, we encountered horrible storms on the way back home. Despite the fact that gray storm clouds covered the skies , we made a choice to keep driving. It didn't matter that cars were beginning to pull off on the side of the road to avoid driving in the rain, we were determined to press our way . Every car on the road had the same ability as ours, but not all of them moved forward in that capability . For those that stopped and pulled off on the side of the road, their storm lasted longer than it needed to. If onl...

Summer is finally here and many people will watch fireworks tonight to celebrate the 4th of July . Summer has the warmest temperatures, longest days and shortest nights. This season represents a time of no schedules, homework or bedtimes. Families plan vacations. They enjoy much needed rest and relaxation. In the famous words of Will Smith, " Summer, summer, summertime-time to sit back and unwind ." Who doesn't enjoy the many fruits of summer-ice cold watermelon, juicy peaches, and nectarines. Did you realize that the fruit you buy this time of the year was planted in the dead of winter? No one was thinking of juicy summer fruit when they were knee deep in snow. Before we can have a summer harvest, we must first plant a seed in winter. What season of life are you in? Do you feel alone and isolated like many people feel in winter? Do you keep facing storms like the blizzards of winter? Did you just start a new chapter in your life and feel as if you are just starting to b...