Women of Encouragement

  Craft with Me  Thursday in Septmber December Daily Join me every Thursday in September to create a fun Holiday Memory Keeper and or Planner.  August 31 will be an introduction about supplies. 

  Loyal Hearts – Coffee with Ruth by Author Darlene L. Turner I stomp the snow off my boots and enter the café. The fireplace in the corner catches my eye and I veer around the maze of tables, making a beeline directly for the booth closest to the heat. I remove my snow-covered hat and scarf, shivering as melted flakes trickle down my back. Squalls had blanketed the city today leaving 30 cms in its path. I set my journal and recorder in front of me. I review my questions, making a few slight adjustments. A rush of cold air fills my space. “Are you Darlene?” Ruth’s words are forced in between chattering teeth. I can’t help but laugh. She’s covered head-to-foot in snow. I stand and extend my hand. “Yes. I’m sorry for chuckling but you look like the abominable snowman.” “The what?” “A huge white creature.” She glances at her coat. “I guess I do.” Her button-brown eyes smile back at me. “I’m not used to your Canadian winters.” She shakes off the snow and removes her coat. “Sit on this...

  Give In Love  Good Morning Sunshines! What a marvelous day the Lord has made! Today I am thankful for being able to give. I can remember what it was like when I was younger to not have much and to have to accept charity from others. I am no longer embarrassed because of it for it has made me who I am today. There were kind-hearted people that gave to me when I would have had nothing at times. I am grateful for the opportunity to give back…to give to someone who is desperately in need. When we give of ourselves, we are giving in the spirit of God. Sometimes, it isn’t easy to give what God has asked for us to give. We also have the opportunity to pray for these unknown people that will receive these things. Praying for their salvation is the greatest reward we could give anyone. Do you take the opportunity to pray for those that may receive clothing or food and supplies that you donate? Have you ever been in the position where you had to receive charity from another? I always ...