The first of two gardens... How would I describe this garden? A garden that was like heaven. It was where everything is lovely, everything is in harmony. Creator and created together, walking under a perfect weather. Every need was met, no conflict was set. The best was at hand, such a productive land. At the beginning of time, was this garden sublime. This was the Garden of Eden. See Genesis 2-3. It represents being on top of the world, figuratively. Being in the Garden of Eden … [Read more...]
The Master And Her Piece: Ruth Simons of Gracelaced, Cymplified!
It's still April. It's still my birthday month. It's a gift for me to feature a beautiful and inspiring woman in The Master and Her Piece. It’s an interview I do with women who inspire me and others to live and create better. I ask questions about their masterpieces or their works, their inspiration and ideas, their motivation, their challenges and their advice; to hopefully encourage my readers, too. Ruth Simons paints such beautiful flowers! That's the first reason why I noticed and … [Read more...]
Glimmer Girls: London Art Chase by Natalie Grant, Cymplified!
Each person seeks his true self, her sparkle, his gift to the world, her purpose in life. That's what Maddie, aged 10, was figuring out in London Art Chase, and what I'm still figuring out at 34 years of age. It must be a middle child thing. Another thing we have in common is that we like to draw. At least, I did before I started adulthood. I realized that I am a stickler for following rules because when someone did what she was not supposed to, I felt uncomfortable. But, I know that stories … [Read more...]
Give & Receive Grace, Cymplified!
Are you learning to give and receive grace like I am? My daughter was drawing something and then she stopped. Curious, I went to look for her paper so I could see what she drew. I found it in the trashcan, instead, with a word scribbled over some sketches and erasures: FAILURE! I felt like I was punched. "I am not good at this! What's the use of trying? It's a fail!" I wish to never hear these sentences from my children. I don't want them disheartened. Sentences that I sometimes … [Read more...]
The Golden Braid by Melanie Dickerson, Cymplified!
Guess which character the title refers to? :-D Confession: I still love fairytales! I still look forward to Disney releases of princess stories. I still like reading books about royalty. If I could get away with wearing long billowing dresses, I would! The Golden Braid... is a retelling of the story of Rapunzel. I watched Disney's Tangled so I kept picturing Gothel like the one in the animated movie, clever and crazy, dark and dangerous. It's really a miracle that Rapunzel grew up as a … [Read more...]
You Matter, Cymplified!
When You Feel Like You Don't Matter by Ceemee You have a voice. But, no one seems to hear or listen. You have a choice. But, no one wants to acknowledge it. You speak your words. But, they use them all against you. You shed your tears. But, they shut their eyes against them. You mess things up. And, they pounce on you with anger. You make mistakes. And, they call them out forever. Then you wonder. What's the aim of your existence? Then you ponder. What's the purpose of your … [Read more...]
There Might Be No One Word, Cymplified!
You know what? There might be no one word for my 2016. Past Words Yep! But, before I explain why... Here's a brief "history" of my words for the past three years. In 2013, I started with the word Shine. I wanted to shine for Jesus. Then, I moved on to Freedom the year after that. I wanted to be free from clutter and negativity. Last year, my word became words and they were: Own less, create more. I did get to purge toys and baby paraphernalia, but last Christmas we received more … [Read more...]
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