Archive for ‘Inspiration’

July 8, 2011

The Heart Remembers

by brenda

I can almost smell them even now.  Their scent that day was intoxicating, and if you’ve ever experienced the perfume of a hyacinth, you know exactly what I mean.

Funny how some scents linger in the memory…

A loved one’s cologne.

A baby fresh from the bath.

Wood smoke on the first crisp night of fall.

And although the physical sense doesn’t actually smell their aroma…

the heart remembers.

It’s the same with God’s love and calling and purpose.  For even when we’re struggling in His hand or trying to flee from His presence, there really is no escape.

Thank God.

Because as He holds us tight against His chest, wrapped in the scent of His hope and peace and joy, the heart remembers…

May 20, 2011

I Said…He Said

by brenda

I said…

Discouraged.

Hurt.

Withdraw.

Hide.

Give up.


He said…

I know.

It’s okay.

Come here.

Hide in Me.

Don’t quit now.


I said…

I’m tired.

It’s too much.

Nobody cares.

I can’t.


He said…

I know.

It’s just enough.

I care.

I will.

Remember why.


I said…

Oh yeah.

Remember why.

You can.

I’m back.

April 22, 2011

Sweet Shots with Names Now!

by brenda

I want to thank everyone who commented on my Sweet Shot post earlier this week.  Seriously…you all are wonderful! and so kind.

I should have done this sooner, but what I thought was allergies while putting together the post for Tuesday ended up sending me to bed for 2 days.

Anyway…you all make a girl feel loved and I’m going to get around to each of you today…better late than never. =)

And…

To all of you who suggested and seconded names…again THANK YOU!  I was at a loss and your suggestions were perfect, and even inspiring, as you’ll see.

So here’s a shout out to Melaine (I don’t have a link for you), Kara, Leah C., and lorraine!

And here are the names…

 

I chose Glorious for this one because that describes the green color to me perfectly.

 

 Serenity…perfect!  The textures did add a serene feel to this image.

 

And here’s where I was inspired…

The black & white is my favorite and the word “serenity” made me think of “serendipity” so…

Serendipity it is!

 

Now I don’t actually believe in luck exactly.  So while it was serendipity that I ran the action on this photo, I guess you could say I believe God is my serendipity and this image is another of His perfect gifts.

Thank you all again…you blessed me so much. =)

April 5, 2011

New Growth

by brenda

Often I feel like I have to get rid of the old and dead in my life in order for the new to grow.

So I work hard at eliminating bad habits and wrong thinking and ugly attitudes.

After all, no new growth can come as long as I’m still struggling with the other stuff, right?

I wonder…

If I put as much energy in to nurturing the little bit of new and living that does exist in my life, will the old and dead just release its grip and fall away?

 

Textures used:
2 layers of Kim Klassen’s warm sun
and Shadowhouse Creation’s Aged Parchment

 

Linking up with…

Sweet Shot Daykimklassencafe

 

April 3, 2011

6 Word Story…a She Speaks Scholarship Opportunity

by brenda

She Reads is giving away a scholarship to She Speaks  2011.

How to enter?  Tell a story…in 6 words.  Like Hemingway…

FOR SALE. BABY SHOES. NEVER WORN.”

See?

So write your story on your blog or facebook or twitter, then post a link to it in a comment here.

My story?…

Betrayal’s casualty.  Almost.  Restored through forgiveness.

If I can do it, so can you. ;-)

 

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