Rejoice in the Lord Always...Joy in the Journey!: moving

FEAR...the days following 9-11, the unknowns of moving, the safety of loved ones, and ????. Fear all around. What do you fear?

My dear daughter-in-law, Lauren, addresses this in a post on her new
blog I encourage you to read it, and also share her blog with other "20 something" year old people.
https://musingsofthe20s.blogspot.com/2019/10/inaugural.html?m=0

The passage, John 14:27, was my theme verse in high school! My ANTI-FEAR verse: "I leave peace with you, I give you My peace. I don't give it to you as the world gives it. Don't feel troubled or afraid." John 14:27, Beck, An American Translation, the version of Bible I was reading then.

May you know God's peace amidst the inevitable fears!

Saturday morning, December 1, I grumpily headed to the Westin at the Domain for a CME conference. December 1, after all, is for Christmas decorating or baking or some other fun Christmas activity, not for sitting at a cardiology conference. Besides I have about 1500 boxes that arrived at my house on Tuesday by Nelson Westerberg movers that need unpacking. As I walked into the hotel, my eyes immediately fell upon exquisitely decorated Christmas trees and charming gingerbread houses. Not so bad after all, I decided. At the break, my husband and I headed out to walk in the sunshine. Seventy degrees! At lunch, we ate outside, listening to surround sound Christmas carols, basking in the warm sunshine, wearing short sleeves and sandals. My raised-in-the-midwest-brain is trying to synthesize Christmas time and warm weather.

My sister, Janel Ehrman, invited me to join her for an Advent Bible study. The first day's devotional was on "Joy To The World" The question for the day: "What will you rejoice about this Christmas season?" I got to thinking, why am I grumpy ever? I have so much to rejoice in!

My Saturday rejoicing:

*Christmas delights-Christmas carols, gingerbread houses, Christmas trees,
*Learning opportunity at an excellent cardiology conference by Baylor Scott & White
*Fun time side by side with my husband at the conference & afterwards furniture shopping
*Good health and able to walk 10,000 sunny steps-walking on my breaks & at lunch time
*Seventy degrees, Chaco sandals, short-sleeves
*"The joy of the Lord is my strength." Nehemiah 8:10 Especially this year!
*And SO much more!
*Ultimately the very best rejoicing is knowing that Saturday and everyday, I live in the hands of an almighty and loving God.

I invite you to join me in this Advent study Carols: A Christmas Devotional. Here is the link https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/203/together/9336891/invitation?token=ODcWRwCbeamQ4hesRA7-Xg&source=share

What will you rejoice about today?

Speaking Topics

Got Power? A Spiritual Exercise Assessment
Our Power Source in Jesus Christ is endless! In these tough times, we need our all-powerful God. A step by step assessment and plan for developing lifelong habits for a healthy walk with God, of plugging into the Source of Power that is always available to us.Warning: you will be motivated to exercise both your spiritual and physical muscles.

An Exercise Lifestyle that F.I.T.s Into Your Lifestyle

Everybody knows that exercise is good! But not everybody can figure out how to make exercise a part of their lifestyle. From the basic F.I.T. guidelines to the nuts and bolts of statistically significant research, overcome the barriers to begin the steps to lifelong exercise. "I will praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Psalm, 139:14a

P.L.A.N. to Prevent Yo-yo Dieting

In a dangerous game of food wars: super-sized food portions, temptations at every turn, and sabotage awaiting, implement a P.L.A.N. to successfully beat yo-yo dieting.

Joy in the Journey: Seeing the Hand of God
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” As we walk through difficult times, life can feel overwhelming and scary but what a blessed and powerful time, knowing that God walks right beside us to comfort us. Come hear the joys of God’s comfort and practical tips on the walk through the valley of the shadow of death. A story about about one woman's journey of walking beside loved ones' final days on earth & the joy of experiencing the hand of God during this difficult process. Insight into finding joy & ministering ideas to those walking through the valley.

Pay It Forward: Top 10 Tips for Passing the Torch of Truth
Having an incredible opportunity to influence and touch the lives of our children, how do we pay forward the truths that we have learned (or wish we'd learned)? Come gain insights & encouragement for sharing your faith with your family.

Transformation : be·com·ing
Your cocoon feeling a little too dark this winter? Or feeling very ordinary? Ready for a springtime transformation? Be transformed by God’s amazing power becoming who God uniquely created you to be in Christ. Discover the power God gives to you to fly through each day in a difficult and tumultuous world. “But be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” Rom 12:2

Lifting up the Downcast Princess
Ever have days where you don’t feel like a princess at all? We will look at the spectrum of depression from mild to severe. How does this affect your palace, and the kingdom in which you live? Come & find out what guidance and tools God gives us to deal with this.

Contact: KSMurdy@gmail.com

FEAR

Sunshine, Sandals, Surround Sound Christmas Carols