YOUR LIFE COACHING WV

Photo Credit: D. Kelly @ Grant Co., WV REFLECTION “But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me.” (Psalm 131:2, ESV). Question of the day: what little opportunities are we passing up that could have a big impact on our everyday lives? A DEEPER LOOK Read : Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Psalm 46:10 Romans 5:1-2 John 4:24 Psalm 37:4 Genesis 1 Psalm 69:32 Romans 8:24 This week’s verses remind us to consider the little blessings God has tucked in here and there.   IMAGINE THIS The bloom caught my eye as it stood out beneath tall grass. I stopped the mower and leaned forward. It was the deepest purple bloom I had seen all summer. I considered taking a photo first but mowed on. And regret set in. Another missed opportunity. I started searching for another just li...

Photo Credit: D. Kelly @ Grant Co., WV     REFLECTION Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28, ESV). Question of the week: How do we plan our days? A DEEPER LOOK Read: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Psalm 23 Isaiah 41:10 Galatians 5:22-23 Ephesians 5:16 Proverbs 3:6 Philippians 4:13 Proverbs 12:25 Luke 21:34 IMAGINE THIS It was Saturday, March 8, 1997. I glanced at the clock, 11:45 am. So much yet to do: laundry to dry, lunch to make, and toys to pick up. I didn’t have plans for the afternoon. Still the panic set in. It was almost noon. Over the noise of the television I started barking orders: Pick up your toys. Turn off the TV. What do you want for lunch?! And just like every other Saturday for the past nine ...

REFLECTION : “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” (2nd Corinthians 4:8-9). Question of the week: What faith-crushing issue are we facing (have we faced) that trumps God’s strength? A DEEPER LOOK read Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 Micah 7:8 Isaiah 33:6 John 16:33 Ephesians 6:10 Isaiah 41:10 Hebrews 12:1-3 This week’s verses remind us that there is One source of strength…and we have to empty our hands in order to reach up to Him. IMAGINE THIS 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻 Avery and her Pappy planted sunflowers this spring. Just as the stocks were starting to grow, our dogs managed to roll into the garden and bend several of them over. We considered propping them up but decided to let the sun do its magic and hope it would draw th...

Photo Credit: D. Kelly @ Hardy Co., WV REFLECTION “For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust” (Matthew 5:45, ESV). Question of the day where do we turn when we’re weary and  tired? A DEEPER LO OK This week's suggested readings: SUNDAY Psalm 1:1-6    MONDAY 1 Peter 5:10 TUESDAY Psalm 91 WEDNESDAY Matthew 11:28 THURSDAY Psalm 23 FRIDAY 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 SATURDAY Isaiah 40:29-31   IMAGINE THIS I remember one time when our family was walking through the valley of death. In the ER, I felt strong enough to handle what was coming through the door…But then I had to walk out… and every ounce of strength left my body.  As I headed into the lobby, I couldn’t even push the door open. I was on the verge of collapse and hoping nobody was watching. I buried my face in a corner and tried to breathe. Then I questioned God. Why am I feeling like this now? Why was I about to make a fool of myself b...

Photo Credit D. Kelly @ Grant Co., WV REFLECTION “He will yet fill your mouth with laughter, and your lips with shouting,” (Job 8:21, ESV.) A DEEPER LOOK Read : Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Proverbs 13:12 Proverbs 20:11 Romans 15:13 Luke 1:47 Acts 2:28 Psalm 16:11 Mark 10:13-16 This week’s verses remind us that there is joy in the presence of our Lord. IMAGINE THIS She sat on my knee, helping me drive the lawn mower, and singing to herself. Suddenly, above the roar of the tractor, I heard her yell, “Look Mammy! It’s a wishing flower!” I rounded the tree and stopped, when she jumped off the tractor, I followed. Together we inspected her treasure. Bending closer, she gently reached out then carefully snapped the stem. Lifting it toward her face, she closed her bright blue eyes. Then she blew. With a big smile, she climbed back onto the...