Thoughtful Tuesday

When I say 'I am a Christian', I am not shouting that I am clean living.
I'm whispering 'I was lost, but now I'm found and forgiven.'

When I say, ‘I am a Christian’ I don’t speak with human pride
I’m confessing that I stumble needing God to be my guide

When I say, ‘I am a Christian’ I’m not trying to be strong
I’m professing that I’m weak and pray for strength to carry on

When I say, ‘I am a Christian’ I’m not bragging of success
I’m admitting that I’ve failed and cannot ever pay the debt

When I say, ‘I am a Christian’ I don’t think I know it all
I submit to my confusion asking humbly to be taught

When I say, ‘I am a Christian’ I’m not claiming to be perfect
My flaws are far too visible but God believes I’m worth it

When I say, ‘I am a Christian’ I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartache which is why I seek His name

When I say, ‘I am a Christian’ I do not wish to judge
I have no authority I only know I’m loved

-Carol Wimmer

Friday Finds

Don't know what the weather is like where you are reader but here in the uk winter has arrived- Jack Frost is definately nipping at my nose and/or my toes (or any other extremities you care to substitute). During my adventures over on Tumblr I recently came across this tutorial for making Piñata cookies. The perfect colourful stripey treat to brighten even the greyest of wintry days. Best of all when you break open or bite into these cookies the M&Ms come spilling out just like a real Piñata

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Thoughtful Tuesday

Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow."

-Mary Anne Radmacher

Thoughtful Tuesday

Equal parts shocked and horrified by this .

I am only two/three degrees of separation away from this man through two different routes.

I’ve heard lots of opinions on this running the gamut from shock and derision ( lots of “what a muppet” -esque comments) to hatred. Not to mention the stereotypical “well I never liked him/ always knew he was a wrong one”.  

No matter what my personal feelings towards Mr D or his actions it makes today’s quote all the more poignant and I have to believe its authenticity, after all we all make mistakes:

The past is a source of knowledge, and the future is a source of hope.

-Stephen Ambrose

Things I Love Thursday

I'm in a grump reader, I have been all evening and for no real discernable reason. Don't worry though I'm not going to wallow or offer you a glass of whine instead I shall focus on the good things in life. I guess then this is less of a things I love list and more a 'things I quite enjoyed this week' list but in the midst of my grump here are some things I've been grateful for this week: * Top of the list is the fact that finally have a probable diagnosis for my mother's health problems. I say probable because after two years and lots of tests I know that there are always opportunities for the doctors to change their mind. However for now I am just super grateful that she has an answer and that it's something they think they can cure, or at least ease with surgery. * Dinner with two precious friends *fireworks- I love bonfire night and although I didn't go to any official events this year I did enjoy watching my neighbours display from the comfort of my lounge (and the chat over the fence before hand) *Mae Martin's stand up That's my list reader, how about you? What's making your week go with a whizz and a bang?