ARE YOU READING? CONGRATULATIONS!

Taking a moment to Congratulate us on our Reading at this midpoint of the year!
How are you doing? I was surprised to find my Goodreads Challenge counter notifying me of 90 books read and thought it worthy of a Celebration. A pat on the back for an unrecognized job well done! For me and for you  at whatever point you've reached in your 2015 Reading -CONGRATULATIONS! Well Done!  Cheers! ~

~ Let us know your victories and Joy filled moments
to celebrate with you. Encouraging you to carry on . . .

and if you need a way to keep track, the annual Goodreads Challenge, or  #50bookpledge [or 75 or 100] on twitter,  will do it for you with book covers of those you read and shelve them for you!   Easy as you Please.  And encouragement as you see those shelves fill in. Please connect if you do create a shelf!






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Dream Big ! It's Monday 5/27 What Am I Reading?

Joining with the rest of the  readers at Sheila's Book Journey
sharing this week's reads ~

continuing my reading along with Sheila

in prep for The Secret Garden Party on Thursday!

I'll be posting my review of the book & then partying with the others !!

also learning about prayer unlike what i've known before ~

much more relational than 'Help' i need a lifesaver !!

Graham Cooke of Brilliant Book House

does an amazing job of relating what we currently do as 'prayer'

vs what God is actually wanting in the life situations we're struggling with~

and 

the intended results of Growth and Change as we mature in our Faith...  

"We can thank God first, in every situation, because every problem 

we encounter comes with His provision attached to it.  

God has a plan and a purpose for us; 

He says that everything works together for those who love Him.  

That promise is a deep well of provision for us.  

Whatever calamity life throws at us, God can use it for our blessing and our benefit....

By entering His presence in the midst of our problem, 

He can act on our behalf.  

Our heart may be all over the place, 

but there is a central place of truth where we gather - 

in the goodness of God." ... 

{"Gratitude is the bedrock of our life and worship"}

"We need to plan to enter God's presence with our thanksgiving, 

not our prayer...

Psalm 95.2

...once we've come into His presence, 

we need to be still and listen to the heart of God."

~ Graham Cooke

an Essential ~

HIGHLY Recommended !

 and totally ties in with my Book Debut 

Next up~

Fantastic Debut release from Heather Boersma,

  Canadian mom blogger, speaker and now published writer !

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Heather's put together a 30 day 'book journey' {pun intended!}

of reading and dreaming ~

{add journalling for max impact !}

for readers to benefit from Dream Big ..

Dream Big: 

30 Days to a Life Beyond All You could Ask or Imagine

•  Dreaming and Living Above & Beyond ~
   intentionally !  yes!... &

that's where the journaling opp comes in 

if you're Interested in Investing in Yourself 

for this next 30 days of your life ..

Friday begins 30 days of JUNE ! 

We can make JUNE count  

for more than just another month ~

I love fresh pages of a New Book ~

 I especially love the concept of  Dream Big~

yes, you can and definitely will EnJoy the reading 

check out the first chapter here

 participating Increases the Pleasure of the Learning...

{listening hearing and writing}

 I LoVe starting a new journal !

{perfect for this book & the Crafted Prayer book as ABOVE !}

mmm ~ how about you?

any Grads you know ? any new Moms? 

that need this inspy for beginning their new life?

ok then ..

I thought we might want to hear from Heather's heart 

as we begin this Journey together ...

Ready Set Go ?

We can purchase Dream Big {book nook or kindle} through 

Amazon.ca  Amazon.com  

Barnes&Noble.com or Chapters.ca

Heather's Giving Back~  

Every time we purchase a copy of Dream Big, 

we’re helping the fight against human trafficking.  

20% of ALL profits from the book go directly 

to the A21 Campaign.  

You can read more about A21 and how to get involved HERE. 

GIVEAWAY Deets !

Once you have your own copy of 

Dream Big

snap a pic of yourself with it  ~ book nook or kindle!

and send it to heather[at]heatherboersma[dot]com.  

Everyone who sends a photo will be entered to win 

a free large blog ad space for July and August (if you’re a blogger) 

or a free copy of the book (winners choice). Can't wait to see yours...

follow Dream Big book tour dates:

• May 25 - Finding Beauty in the Ordinary
• May 28 – Keeping up with the Cantelmos
• May 30 – Royal Daughter Designs
• May 31 – Small Bird Studios

It's Monday!  What are YOU Reading?

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Henri Nouwen Daily Meditation: A Ministry of Healing and Reconciliation

Sunday November 6, 2011  A Ministry of Healing and Reconciliation How does the Church witness to Christ in the world?  First and foremost by giving visibility to Jesus' love for the poor and the weak.  In a world so hungry for healing, forgiveness, reconciliation, and most of all unconditional love, the Church must alleviate that hunger through its ministry.  Wherever we feed the hungry, clothe the naked, visit the lonely, listen to those who are rejected, and bring unity and peace to those who are divided, we proclaim the living Christ, whether we speak about him or not. It is important that whatever we do and wherever we go, we remain in the Name of Jesus, who sent us.  Outside his Name our ministry will lose its divine energy.   Comment on this Daily Meditation.  Visit our website for inspiration, resources, news, events, community. Text excerpts taken from Bread for the Journey, by Henri J.M. Nouwen, ©1997 HarperSanFrancisco. All Scripture from The Jerusalem Bible ©1966, 1967, and 1968 Darton, Longman & Todd and Doubleday & Co. Inc. Psalms from The Psalms, A New Translation ©1963 The Grail (England) published by Collins. Photo by V. Dobson.

don't forget your opportunity to WIN
the gorgeous worship album 'FURIOUS'
of Jeremy Riddle ~
video song and interview post Featured Here
comment on the song to be entered !

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happy thanksgiving sunday ...

thanksgiving Sunday today.  a time of beauty and gratitude.  acknowledgement of God's goodness toward us.  abundance and bountiful provision.  Rev Mike Endicott of Jacob's Well, Wales, shares a brief reminder of grace & gratitude with us today.  may you be inspired and inspirited...

Moment of Glory Moment of Grace



 MEDITATION~
All abundance is in Christ, enough to answer all his people's needs.
All the fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily In Christ,
that out of his fullness we can receive all spiritual blessings!
the exhaustless ocean of Jesus ...

enjoy a FREE 6 part audio download series from Revd Mike Endicott at:

www.simplyhealing.org

and get much more
from the Order of Jacob's Well at:
www.jacobswell.org.uk

Thanksgiving calendar for October available for download at (in)courage :

peace to you today ...

*HaPpY* BiRtHDaY AARON !!

posting this early to cover time difference between home and the Netherlands...

i can't wait to post this and celebrate you, my handsome and noble hearted son! 

you are, and always will be, my introduction to motherhood ! 

what a fine gift you've been to receive from God's bountiful hand ! 

i treasure you and all the gracious goodness of God that has brought you to who you are today... 

be. 

be everblessed.

today & always. 

and may God in His kindness bring you home safely to us all. 

soon :)

to my readers: 
you've met my three in previous photo posts from daughter Amy's wedding, so i'll rather treat you to a bit of Aaron's rock n roll and another brit rock/pop clip.  drummer, guitarist, lyricist, and vocalist on segments - how, i can't imagine!  singing & drumming simultaneously :))

ROCK ON ! for many more *Birthdays* my son !! 
you bring JoY and BleSsInG ...

water, wind, earth & fire ...

having won the Autumn Blessings poetry party from Abbey of the Arts, today i received Christine's autographed prize gift of her new book *Water, Wind, Earth, and Fire: The Christian Practice of Praying with the Elements*.  many thanks, Christine!
i'm already more than pleased in the reading. how about sharing an appetizer with me?
*The element of wind invites us to "open our souls to Being," which means opening ourselves to a God who flows in directions we cannot predict. This element invites us to a radical posture of surrender in releasing our hold on our own plans and making room for God to blow us in the most life-giving direction. As a metaphor for God, wind reminds us that God's ways are not our ways. The invitation of wind requires of us a detachment from our own longing to control the direction of our lives and a simultaneous surrender to Spirit to allow ourselves to be carried to places of growth and newness.*
hungry? i know i am. looking forward to much more...
Bobbie Bonk of Spiritual Directors International ~ *Encountering the four elements in one place is exactly what Water, Wind, Earth, and Fire does, inviting the reader to become a pray-er who enjoys Paintner’s collection of scripture, poetry, wisdom, and prayer.*
Christine Valters Paintner is a writer, artist, spiritual director, retreat facilitator, and teacher. She earned her PhD in Christian Spirituality from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley and her professional status as Registered Expressive Arts Consultant and Educator (REACE) from the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA.org). She lives out her commitment as a Benedictine Oblate in the heart of Seattle with her husband and dog. More about Christine and her website Abbey of the Arts which also includes her blog.
as covered in an earlier post, Christine's Monk Manifesto has a growing list of members.  Monk Manifesto ~ Stop by to read seven principles for being a Monk in the World and to sign up for a free 7-day e-course.

to one person ...

  

to the world you may be             

just one person;

but to one person

you may be the

     WORLD.