Finishing well . . . Walking in faith . . .

Friday, October 19, 2018

Spring-Summer-Autumn-Winter - A mini-challenge!

Did you know that the seasons occur because of the tilt in the earth's axis with respect to the plane of earth's orbit?  Spring, summer, autumn and winter are four well recognized seasons.    We wear different types of clothing according to the climate of the season - like in summer we wear cotton clothes because cotton helps us absorb sweat.  Winter we bring out the layers of comfy clothes and outer wear.  Then of course there are also the "rules" of fashion and seasons.  No white shoes after Labor Day - shorts are only for summer - pastels are only for Easter or spring . . .

But that's enough information about the seasons, right? 

Here's my point to this challenge - - - what about seasons for reading certain books?  I have noticed that I tend to notice book covers that coincide with the season we are in!   I love to look at allllll beach books during the summer - any beach - anywhere - but I love to see water and sand, boats and beach chairs and umbrellas and swim suits on a brightly colored book cover for my summer reading.

How about you?  Do you do something similar?  Do you have special books that you re-read each season?  Does Christmastime bring visions of warm fires and beautifully decorated Christmas trees on your book cover or cause you to long for a family Christmas story?

Challenge:  Please share your thoughts on this - and if possible maybe you can include a picture of the "seasonal books" you cherish most! 

I will choose a random winner and mail you a book of your favorite season!

Thanks for participating.

Happy Reading - whatever the season!

Thursday, April 26, 2018

If you are tired of starting over, stop giving up.

The name of this post says a lot - things I have given up on far outweigh the things I've finished. 

Given up on: 

Weight loss

Reading scripture

Reading books

Exercise

Getting adequate sleep

Some friends

MY BLOG!


NO discipline seems to be the root of my problem.   Time is limited also - but I've been through plenty of time management courses and I know how to fix the problem with that.  

NO discipline means that my heart and soul aren't coming under the direction of anyone.    My blog is going to be resurfacing and will have more of my faith woven into the posts.   My lack of discipline relates to my lack of relationship with God.  I see that and I need to fix that.  My faith has always been part of my life - but the relationship has been missing.

No discipline means that I continue to make the easy choices that are creating weight gain, sore muscles, achy bones, weariness, discouragement, sadness. 

A really good book Just Enough Light for the Step I'm On - by Stormie Omartien - tells us that God illuminates the next step in our path way for us - maybe 2-3 steps will be lit up!   Sometimes just the next thing we are to do will be lit up.  We are to have discipline to continue to tell God our worries, and our fears, wait for him to illuminate the next step, and then follow him.  Every single time! Walking in discipline with God. 

The Readathon became a really fun thing for me to be part of years ago when my sister Tami introduced me to it.  I like the excitement that leads up to taking the day for ourselves to read.  Preparing good snacks - doing up laundry and cooking ahead - Purposefully leaving that day OPEN for no interruptions.  Many times my day will change due to someone elses schedule.  It happens.   Discipline helps me say no to distractions!  

I hope you all have a great readathon as well.  I'll be back to share with my progress and to take part in some challenges. 

If you are interested please check back in as I battle through the next few months with seeking God first and practicing discipline under his authority!

Happy Reading!