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A Fresh Start for a New Year

1/14/2019

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Just Enough Light
[A Pass It On devotion]

     Do you ever feel you are in the dark when making an important decision or trying to understand your purpose in life?  As we all know, walking in darkness can sometimes be scary and dangerous.  In the dark, our imagination can go wild as we continue to dwell on the situation.  We can begin to stumble and make bad decisions.  Decisions and steps which could be harmful.   As followers of Christ, we often turn to God, asking for guidance and clarity in a decision.  Many times, we are looking for God to give us a direct and definitive answer.  One with a guarantee of an easy path and happiness at the end.  Though there will be happiness at the end, getting there is not guaranteed to be an easy path.  We are also not guaranteed success as the rest of the world measures success.  While waiting for a “direct and definitive” answer from God that will fall into OUR plans, we forget we should instead be looking for His plan.  How do we look for His plan?  First, we need to ask Him for the wisdom to help us discern His will in the choices we make.  God wants us to be excellent choice makers.  Next, we should ask God for the tools and resources to choose wisely.  Maybe that will be a wise person who will speak honestly with you, accurate data, or a connection that can open a locked door.   God’s plan is not so much about you finding the one and only perfect solution to your decision.  Instead, His primary will is for you to be the person you are.  The person you have become.  Think about your passions and skills.  Think about what breaks your heart.  This is who you are.  Your purpose is to be who you are!  Your purpose is to use 


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your passions and skills to honor God by using the tools He gave you to solve a God-sized problem!  The only way someone can solve a God-sized problem is to turn to God for direction, guidance and the necessary tools.   He wants us to trust Him fully and to rely on His guidance. 
     God gives us just enough light in our darkness to reveal the path so we can take the next step.  I like to think the brightness of His light is protecting us from the self-doubt, nay-sayers and obstacles lurking in the darkness that surrounds us.  We don’t have to see the entire path, just the next step.  We only need enough light for clarity and then to get out of God’s way and let Him lead!  But remember, to make progress we must walk!  Maybe small steps at first.  As our trust in Him grows, our steps will become larger.  No, we won’t reach the goal overnight.  We may stumble or fall along the way.  Despite the challenges, keep walking in the light He provides.  God will use you as you are, and with what you already know and have.  When we follow God’s direction, He will bless us with more than we could have ever imagined.  ​
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Purple Manna

8/17/2017

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Here's a little teaser from the Purple Manna Pass It On devotion...

...Have you ever looked back to notice the lessons learned, information gained or connections made during a trying time in your life?  I believe these were no accident.  In fact, they were exactly what you needed in preparation for God's plan for your life.  No matter how lost we become, or how many detours we take in life, we will always be given something from the experience that will help us to grow and give us the courage we need to keep moving forward---even if we slip and roll down the hill again.  Who knows, it might be on THAT hill, .....

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The Big REVEAL is Here!

4/19/2017

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Pass It On devotions                                     
                         by Treasured Glances

Introductory Special
 through May 3rd only!
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I'm so excited to unveil my new devotions! Just released for public sale today is Volume 1. These devotions are stories from my heart---inspired by my adventures on the farm, hikes through nature and a sundry of other life events and experiences. My hope is to bring inspiration and joy to others. This is not your typical devotional design.  Instead of a book or calendar, it's in greeting card format.  The inside is packed full of inspiration!  A full page devotion, followed by a page of printed scripture, prayer, meditation questions and a call to action. This design was chosen so you can easily enjoy the message and beauty of a card for a while before passing it on to someone else. I like to say:

Read it,
Enjoy it,
Hang on to it for a while,
Then
Pass It On!


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Touch The Lives of Others

4/17/2017

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You never know when your actions or words will touch the lives of others.  Sometimes in a good way, but sometimes in a not so good way.  We all do and say things we later regret.  How would you like to be a part of something wonderful?  Able to touch the lives of others in a positive way?  Something wonderful is coming that can be that tool for you!

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Beautiful Thoughts

4/14/2017

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When you're having a cup of coffee on the patio, working in the garden or walking down a trail, do you ever find yourself miles away in thought?  Those thoughts can lead to beautiful things!  We have some beautiful things coming soon!
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Treasured Glances has a BIG REVEAL coming next week!

4/13/2017

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We are so excited about what's happening next week.  Until then, here is a little teaser...
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    A Mattingly -
    Creating inspiration out of ordinary glances.

    Some people are beach or lake people.  I have always been a river and mountain person.  Wherever the place is that speaks to your soul, go there often!

    "May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, and leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds."
                     - Edward Abbey

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