tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965105042266336606.comments2020-08-26T09:57:17.449-04:00Life Is Not A FormulaLife Is Not A Formulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00221115826897701514noreply@blogger.comBlogger447125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965105042266336606.post-8923576464571953612020-08-26T09:57:17.449-04:002020-08-26T09:57:17.449-04:00wonderfulwonderfulMyra D. McIlwainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06487061419775504204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965105042266336606.post-41367676281873434612020-08-12T04:24:58.437-04:002020-08-12T04:24:58.437-04:00Sure, Myra, no problem, I appreciate your encourag...Sure, Myra, no problem, I appreciate your encouragement! And thank you for letting me know about the broadcast, I'll plan to listen to it soon! Blessings to you and Mac.Life Is Not A Formulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00221115826897701514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965105042266336606.post-35079175145426779532020-08-11T15:35:12.436-04:002020-08-11T15:35:12.436-04:00I love this especially since I was in on some of t...I love this especially since I was in on some of the changes in your relating to being a christian. Mac and I share a broadcast on AdorationTalkRadio usually Sundays at 5pm via his Facebook. I would love to share what you just wrote with your permission because it is so on target for now. Please let me know. Myra D. McIlwainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06487061419775504204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965105042266336606.post-11230909740114926202020-08-06T13:19:35.395-04:002020-08-06T13:19:35.395-04:00LOLOLOL.....well said, my friend! but no, can'...LOLOLOL.....well said, my friend! but no, can't relate either....Life Is Not A Formulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00221115826897701514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965105042266336606.post-59957071039770254022020-08-04T20:06:31.059-04:002020-08-04T20:06:31.059-04:00Like when you know the answer to something but you...Like when you know the answer to something but you KNOW someone in the group would get more out of speaking up, and that if you do, you'll rob them of something potentially precious. Nope. Have no idea what you're talking about. :o<br />The Portrait Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306406427399365345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965105042266336606.post-50405714918633495482020-07-16T08:56:18.403-04:002020-07-16T08:56:18.403-04:00Yes, God is gracious to confirm us in lavish ways ...Yes, God is gracious to confirm us in lavish ways that we can't mistake. He doesn't always give us the warm fuzzies for the decision, but rather the assurance on the back end once we step out in faith.<br />Thank you for your comment!Life Is Not A Formulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00221115826897701514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965105042266336606.post-38692473985655074432020-07-14T14:33:14.613-04:002020-07-14T14:33:14.613-04:00Thank you, Mary, for this encouragement to not sec...Thank you, Mary, for this encouragement to not second guess the actions we take when we have surrendered to God and are allowing Him into the everyday moments of our lives. How many times we may be walking His path toward more eternal results -- for not only us, but others. I started to second-guess my decision (and my husband's) to lead a women's Bible study this week, but then God Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04990830154110665464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965105042266336606.post-54456749276193036162020-07-09T14:16:58.947-04:002020-07-09T14:16:58.947-04:00Thank you for that confirmation! I went gluten-fre...Thank you for that confirmation! I went gluten-free years ago and reaped many benefits - better sleep, better thinking, no joint pain. But lately haven't really cared so I know that's a big part of it. And thanks for mentioning additives, harder to avoid than gluten but I've been reading lately they are just as important.Life Is Not A Formulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00221115826897701514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965105042266336606.post-48696256988834458502020-07-09T14:10:50.946-04:002020-07-09T14:10:50.946-04:00Thanks for the encouragement! Yes, being healthy i...Thanks for the encouragement! Yes, being healthy is what it's about, the lost weight, no antacids, and freedom from joint pain is the awesome by-product. So, if we do lunch we'll be getting salads :-). Soon....Life Is Not A Formulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00221115826897701514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965105042266336606.post-12481482085224476922020-07-09T10:10:34.465-04:002020-07-09T10:10:34.465-04:00For me, eliminating gluten made a world of differe...For me, eliminating gluten made a world of difference. I also try to limit additives whenever possible. Lisa Betzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09079113238216903231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965105042266336606.post-11902258983952525092020-07-08T20:43:20.711-04:002020-07-08T20:43:20.711-04:00You can do it, Mary! I started in Feb. One of the ...You can do it, Mary! I started in Feb. One of the best changes is no more antacids at bedtime! Feeling healthy for the first time in years. :)The Portrait Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306406427399365345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965105042266336606.post-91504382161619957652020-06-18T11:01:35.061-04:002020-06-18T11:01:35.061-04:00Sorry to hear you're in a rough spot, glad thi...Sorry to hear you're in a rough spot, glad this message encouraged you. I am also walking it out in many ways right now. We need a lunch!Life Is Not A Formulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00221115826897701514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965105042266336606.post-84841305243949396162020-06-13T16:41:18.053-04:002020-06-13T16:41:18.053-04:00Thank you for this Mary. I needed it. Left my chur...Thank you for this Mary. I needed it. Left my church recently and am grieving deeply. I will have peace. They can hurt my heart but cannot take my joy. <br />God is greater...:)The Portrait Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306406427399365345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965105042266336606.post-49289627556243957872020-04-19T22:30:41.324-04:002020-04-19T22:30:41.324-04:00"Much of our stress is self-imposed by holdin..."Much of our stress is self-imposed by holding on to expectations that don't match reality." These words really hit home. Thanks Mary, for a great post!Maureen P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17432989031893095931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965105042266336606.post-15380274623338412562020-04-13T16:46:48.865-04:002020-04-13T16:46:48.865-04:00I love those moments! Blessings to you Friend!I love those moments! Blessings to you Friend!Ginger Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479224226521076806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965105042266336606.post-23546190541032565132020-03-31T16:21:28.712-04:002020-03-31T16:21:28.712-04:00I love how God puts those special moments in every...I love how God puts those special moments in everyday life.Melissa Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05180284059716992887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965105042266336606.post-69210505772219878542020-01-19T18:15:53.158-05:002020-01-19T18:15:53.158-05:00I love how the NIV translates the end of verse 13:...I love how the NIV translates the end of verse 13: "Everything that is illuminated becomes a light."Literary Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04649168850004511225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965105042266336606.post-26131832727898641882020-01-16T06:31:28.765-05:002020-01-16T06:31:28.765-05:00Yes and amen! I especially liked the Focus step - ...Yes and amen! I especially liked the Focus step - my mind runs wild and sometimes I don't even noticed my focus has shifted!<br />Thank you for your comment, Lisa!Life Is Not A Formulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00221115826897701514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965105042266336606.post-54961130316106624812020-01-15T12:39:04.275-05:002020-01-15T12:39:04.275-05:00Looks like you and I were on similar wavelengths t...Looks like you and I were on similar wavelengths today. My latest post is on starting the day with positive thoughts. I hope you continue to have a positive 2020.Lisa Betzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09079113238216903231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965105042266336606.post-91858406181492884092019-09-22T19:35:02.064-04:002019-09-22T19:35:02.064-04:00You've got my list!
Thanks for giving me a mor...You've got my list!<br />Thanks for giving me a more accurate perspective of my "threats."The Portrait Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306406427399365345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965105042266336606.post-5210094598687852902019-09-21T19:01:15.489-04:002019-09-21T19:01:15.489-04:00Thank you Mary for this perspective, "What th...Thank you Mary for this perspective, "What threats do I have to God's joy and peace in my life that need to have their eyes plucked out?" "When we choose to truly and fully believe - trust in, rely on, and adhere to - that God is Who He says He is, and that WE are who He says we are in Christ, we can overcome anything that faces us. In an instant we can pluck out the eyes of Joan Sanusihttp://www.joansanusi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965105042266336606.post-62163789326340310192018-02-03T20:35:56.613-05:002018-02-03T20:35:56.613-05:00God is always knowing, always working, and always ...God is always knowing, always working, and always right on time. Thanks for the reminder.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17711716353412288240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965105042266336606.post-353088295500265532018-02-03T12:44:32.870-05:002018-02-03T12:44:32.870-05:00Mary, thank you for sharing this. God is so good! ...Mary, thank you for sharing this. God is so good! Glad that He turned your negative into a host of positives so quickly.David Brannockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04067516668257932536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965105042266336606.post-6635591033248648632018-01-25T05:57:13.031-05:002018-01-25T05:57:13.031-05:00Well worth repeating!Well worth repeating!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17711716353412288240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965105042266336606.post-85009166405885026222017-11-21T19:42:41.624-05:002017-11-21T19:42:41.624-05:00Good! Good! Good reminder! Thank you!
Love youGood! Good! Good reminder! Thank you!<br />Love youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06132804430969978506noreply@blogger.com