Get Real-Open Yourself Up

Yesterday, I met a very nice lady, ironically I never asked her name. We just talked about a lot of personal things while waiting on some test results. Were we the ladies to discover we are facing some difficult health challenges? Time and test will tell. Please pray for Mrs. Waters although we're both secure in Christ, unlike me, she has 3 children at home. No mother ever wants to leave her children, but that fear multiplies ten times before they're grown.



Read your Bibles, pray and talk to other people that you meet along Life's way. God put you together for a reason. I think about how short life really is, and how the fear of talking to others about intimate serious issues is so often left unsaid. What a waste of time and energy. Shouldn't we be more concerned about peoples souls,hearts and lives, verses the possibility of hurting feelings, embarrassment, or just not having the right words to say? Step out on Faith, when God asks you to. He will provide the words-He always does.


What about your loved ones? Give them the free gift of knowing the real you. Open your heart and soul to those you love. All too soon this life will slip away, don't let love,life and secure thoughts go unsaid.


"I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God, who has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. And of this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher. That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day.
2 Timothy 1:3-12 (NIV)




You have what you need for this Life Use it! You are more than conquers in Christ Jesus. I love you my brothers and sisters in Christ-Live and Love Boldly. Kathy

How Eve and I are Similar and Different

I feel like this excited little kid who is finally getting what she always wanted. When I was about 10 years old I was so interested in the human body. I signed out every diagrammed human body book they'd allow me to check out from our school library. Every Christmas and birthday I begged for one of those human body models in the Sears catalog. Every year, twice a year, until I was fifteen I was given the same darn answer, "Kathy, those are just too expensive. We can't afford it."

I'm about to dive into Human Anatomy and Physiology at Athens Tech. (I would still like one of those cool models, but I know they're even more expensive now, so I will not even ask.) The anatomy book I ordered is so cool! It has transparent pages with all the parts-it's so cool!( I get to keep this book, woo-hoo!) I'm already studying the chapters, it is so amazing how God put so many details, and major functions into every little part; He really thought of everything. I know this is gonna be a hard class, but I'm so excited.Is it the 28TH of September yet? I'll be the weirdo on the front row asking so many questions, because the more I read the more I want to know.

5 "For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil."
6 When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. 7 Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves." Genesis 3:5-7 (NIV)

For the first time, I understand why Eve had to know. But unlike her, I probably would have said, "Cool beans, let's not cover up until we get cold." (Sorry if that's an offensive thought, but it's very honest.)

We have an Awesome Inheritance from God

God's goodness and kindness never seems to end. What a wonderful friend we have in Jesus. Yesterday I had the privilege of sharing part of the afternoon with a friend from school and her daughter. You can't imagine how wonderful it was to have a child in the house again! Children absolutely usher in a whole new warm light into a home. They remove the sterile atmosphere with silly giggles, warm smiles and honest thoughts-that are absolutely refreshing and so close to heaven!

What a blessing to share time with my teacher and friend and her daughter. Why does the time have to go so fast when we're having fun? Still, I can't imagine the sadness of life, if we didn't have the assurance that one day so much sooner than we can imagine, that we'll gather at the river on heavens blissful shore, with our ultimate friend-Jesus. As wonderful as youth is, it quickly passes and only what's done for Jesus in love will last.

Remember the butterfly I encountered on an early, cold Spring day? The one that stayed on my open hand, until I brought it in out of the cold. The one that lived in my office, for over a week, until it warmed up outside. This afternoon, one that looked just like that same butterfly was on my back porch. Somehow she was caught on her back lying on her wings, in the rain.

Fall is in the cooling rain and air in GA. This butterfly was at the end of its life span today. I gently put my index finger above its legs, and it grabbed on. Slowly it crawled across my finger and into my open hand. Each step felt as if it was gently kissing me good bye. It's once beautiful body looked so tattered and torn, the back lower right wing had a big piece missing. But she stoped just before climbing up my wrist, fluttering just a little, then she flew off. Life is awesome we never know how long it will last, but our Creator Sustainer spurs us on with wonderful lessons in life and love.

If you have a minute jot your blessings down. Share them with others. In fact, I would love to hear about your adventures, blessings and even your trials. Let people into your life; we're not meant to live solitude lives without God or others.Love is a wonderful thing, share it, give it and accept it from others.

" 11With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith. 12We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. " 2 Thessalonians1:11&12 (NIV)

"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV)

What a wonderful Day!

This has just been a really nice day today! God has been so good. I woke up to the pleasant surprise of good grades at school,(3.5 GPA) the Hope grant will continue into the fall term, and I paid my fall fees. I studied the 3rd chapter in my Anatomy & Physiology book. Fearfully and wonderfully made are understatements. The human body is awesomely designed. It's so interesting how every little cell inside us has so many things it does before it dies. Everything inside works together as a whole for the bodies good. Wow.

" 1 You have searched me, LORD, and you know me.
2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.
3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.
4 Before a word is on my tongue you, LORD, know it completely.
5 You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?
8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea,
10 even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.
11 If I say, "Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,"
12 even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.
13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb.
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,
16 your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
17 How precious to me are your thoughts, [a] God! How vast is the sum of them!
18 Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand— when I awake, I am still with you.
19 If only you, God, would slay the wicked! Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty!
20 They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name.
21 Do I not hate those who hate you, LORD, and abhor those who are in rebellion against you?
22 I have nothing but hatred for them; I count them my enemies.
23 Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.
24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." Psalm 139 NIV

We have so much to be thankful for. even in the worst of times God intervenes on our behalf. How can we not be grateful to an Awesome Almighty Heavenly Father?

Happy Labor Day

Hope you all are having a relaxing Labor Day. We're cleaning house, watching tennis matches and enjoying the day together.

The Fall term begins in three weeks. It will be fun to get back to learning again. Until then if you have any good suggestions for loosing weight I'd appreciate them. I'm not a good dieter. I'd rather work it off outside and keep eating :). I never stick to diets, I just need to shovel less and exercise more.

"2We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers. 3We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Thessalonians 1:2&3 (NIV)

Life isn't always "peachy" is it?

Unfortunately...life, love and family are disappointing. I'm sure we've all experienced that fact at sometime, and no one likes it when it happens. It leaves a bitter taste in your mouth,mind and heart, doesn't it?

There have been times that I said never again; only to realize, I too have fallen short of others expectations, love and friendship. The truth is no one is perfect and this life often disappoints all of us.

I guess that's why I'm so thankful for Jesus love, friendship and the gifts He gives. Without Him life would really be one big peach pit wouldn't it? It would for me.

Have a great day and be thankful for what you do have. Complaining about the short comings in life probably will not help unless it's practical advice for your disappointer. If life is the pits right now collect your peach pit memories on paper and then shred the paper with your own hands. If you're still not happy use it as confetti, preferable outside!

This entry is a picture of my sister Steph & I trying to tube down some falls.

(She's the dark headed one, looking like, "What have I agreed to do with this crazy sister of mine?" When we were kids I drug her out in all kinds of weather to do all sorts of "great things," for example: sliding down huge hills, swinging across a creek with only tennis shoes on, or riding 20 miles on our bikes just to get an ice cream cone. Her famous words still are,"Why do I let you talk me into these things?" )

Unfortunately, there wasn't much water and obviously we are no longer feather weights. She and my mother were afraid of snakes, which I rarely see at Hurricane Shoals. They both felt they were, "too old to do this kind of thing." I will never get too old to do the things I love.Where there is a will, there is always a way!

" 22Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
23For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
24Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
25Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
26To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
27Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.
28Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law." Romans 8:22-28 (NIV)