Enjoying Down Time

by Lisa Olinda on February 6, 2012

323091_3285084814576_1491300198_33237426_1112012296_oAre you stressed out?

Are you overwhelmed with all of the every day duties and responsibilities that are part of our every day life?

I find it so easy to return daily to the trap of all the things I should be doing. How do I maintain balance with an ever increasing demand on my time and mental resources? 328045_3285074814326_1491300198_33237425_1008388756_o

The Lord continually keeps bringing a verse to my mind. Psalm 46:10 says “Be still, and know that I am God:”. My subconscious mind keeps saying “be still?” Even now as I type this the phone is ringing and others are vying for my attention.

I look at my children. They have a unique ability to stop in time and enjoy those moments in time. They are able to push away the cares and concerns of the moment and enjoy friends and family.

With God’s help I need to develop “moments” in my day to be still and reflect on God’s love and care for me. I need to understand that He is God and he will provide for me. I need to stop relying on “me” to solve the dilemmas of life and enjoy His precious promises to me.

How do you develop those moments in time to be still?

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A Beautiful Fall Day in Delaware

by Lisa Olinda on September 17, 2011

We enjoyed a beautiful, cool pre-fall day here in Delaware today. The air was crisp with just a hint of rain. The breezes blew and turned the leaves a silvery, green but within the woods the browns were splendid in their glorious shades. Here are few excerpts from my photographic journey at Bombay Hook Wildlife Refuge.

Acorns

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This acorn sat alone on the floor of the woods just waiting to be photographed. As a kid I could spend hours playing with acorns.

Mushrooms Anyone

These mushrooms were freshly broken from someone stepping on them. The green fern blended perfectly in this bouquet of browns.

Burgundy Leaf

The burgundy leaf snuck into the mix of the greens and brown.

Please let me know if you enjoyed! Do you have a link to photos you have taken. Please share with us.

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This Tiny Cute Hamster of Sin and How it Affects my Life

September 14, 2011

Below is an adorable little baby hamster eating away delicately the tiny fruit of a piece of broccoli. He looks so innocent and non-threatening. What harm could he possibly do nibbling away? This made me think of sin in my life. In some ways it seems so innocent and non-threatening. What harm could it do? [...]

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Reflections of a Mother

May 21, 2011

–Author Unknown I gave you life, but cannot live it for you I can teach you right from wrong but I cannot always decide for you I can take you to church but I cannot make you believe I can make you beautiful clothes, but I cannot make you beautiful inside I can offer you [...]

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Baltimore Aquarium

May 12, 2011

My four youngest enjoyed an afternoon at the Baltimore Aquarium. Laura enjoyed the turtles. Peter was disappointed he didn’t get to see the baby dolphins. He was happy to see the sharks. Jeremy didn’t enjoy the 4D movie about the Artic. A little too real for his taste. Laura said her nerves would have been [...]

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In His Hands

April 28, 2011

Lighthouse Baptist Church in Newark, Delaware performed “In His Hands” for the Easter Cantata. Jude the servant is played by my second oldest son, James. The Lord really used the cantata to work in hearts and lives. Did your church do a cantata? I would love to hear about it!

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Laura Story “Blessings”

April 27, 2011

A beautiful song to help us contemplate God’s blessing through trials in our lives. To find out more about the artist click here.

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Bombay Hook 2011

April 22, 2011
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No Words Necessary

April 21, 2011
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A Problem or an Opportunity

April 6, 2011

I enjoyed Prayer Service tonight. One of the deacons of the church reminded us that a problem really should be viewed as an opportunity. What a great reminder that God is presenting me with an opportunity when someone offends or hurts me. Someone said something careless today and it really hurt. Instead of being mad [...]

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