tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4977625700169769152023-06-15T14:46:16.525-07:00Faith Dreams JourneyFaith Dream’s Journey BlogFaithDreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742500445320980697noreply@blogger.comBlogger189125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497762570016976915.post-18691035474817830632013-05-27T09:56:00.000-07:002013-05-27T09:56:09.963-07:00A Faith Dream Journey of Writing to PublishingMy Faith Dream Journey of writing has taken many turns. I've felt anger, sadness, grief, joy, and peace. While I never know how things will turn out, I trust they always will turn out for the best. This marks my 3rd year on this amazing writing journey.
When I started my online writing, I only dreamed of becoming a published author one day. Well my friends, today is the day. I FaithDreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742500445320980697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497762570016976915.post-65437808205378841752013-04-04T07:59:00.001-07:002013-04-04T07:59:21.946-07:00Writing from your Heart and Dealing with Writer's BlockHave you ever stared at a blank piece of paper with pen in hand and nothing came to mind? Some may refer to this as writer's block and every writer has experienced this at some point in their writing career.
I find if I just start writing something; anything, then my mind begins to process the ideas and thoughts I want to convey.
For the past year, I've been writing a Fiction book. I will go FaithDreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742500445320980697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497762570016976915.post-72045579026898906722012-10-27T13:41:00.002-07:002012-11-24T13:55:53.984-08:00Dreams and Finding Purpose in LifeFaith Dreams Journey is a journey of hope; a journey towards living out one's dreams. I've lived and laughed, loved and cried. I've experienced many joys and many sorrows. Through all of this, I've lived my faith dream.
I'm discovering new paths. I'm searching for real purpose.
As I reach my goals, I set myself on new heights. Following along the pastures of golden dreams, FaithDreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742500445320980697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497762570016976915.post-41059558079393471272012-08-30T11:17:00.001-07:002012-08-30T11:18:13.903-07:00A Writing Journey to Living the DreamWhere have I been? Not far away my friend. My passion of writing has taken me on some fantastic journeys and I'm loving every minute of it. This is what I call, living the dream.
As a writer, you never know how your work will be accepted. Sometimes you pour your heart and soul in a piece and no one ever notices. Sometimes you write a piece that speaks volumes and others take notice. The writing FaithDreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742500445320980697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497762570016976915.post-13089153074118545812012-06-29T17:54:00.000-07:002012-11-24T13:57:14.078-08:00My Top 4 Inspirational Books For the Writer WithinAs this journey of life has taken me up and down so many paths, I've always been eager to share what I learned along the way. Here on Faith Dream's Journey, I'm just a dreamer living by faith and my current venture is writing my first eBook.
Since I'm writing in a lot of different places these days (online and personal), I have to prioritize.
With everything that happens in life, when FaithDreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742500445320980697noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497762570016976915.post-70499695636291797302012-06-19T17:27:00.001-07:002012-11-24T13:55:19.567-08:00Waiting is the Hardest Part While Seasons ChangePeople
say…We’re building character, strengthening our walk, as we’re waiting. While
we can’t force things to happen, we learn by waiting, in faith, for we know all
good things, come to pass for those who trust in their dream.
I’ve
learned many things during those periods of waiting. Lessons in life that taught
me wisdom during those days when nothing else seemed to happen. Waiting to find
a FaithDreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742500445320980697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497762570016976915.post-39880695734548737162012-06-01T16:12:00.002-07:002012-11-13T18:56:32.706-08:00Giving Thanks to the God Who Sees YouBeing thankful is easy. Giving thanks in all circumstances is tough.
Recently I downloaded an Ebook by Tammy Maltby titled, "The God Who Sees You; Look to Him When You Feel Discouraged, Forgotten, or Invisible." It is a fabulous book filled with encouragement and hope.
The author expresses in simple terms the abundant impact of God's unfailing love.
Sometimes I forget how incredibly FaithDreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742500445320980697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497762570016976915.post-27908372984277782002012-05-24T16:57:00.002-07:002012-11-13T18:58:59.080-08:00Should Christian Women Read "Fifty Shades of Grey"It's one of the most popular books on the market. A New York Times # One Bestseller and millions of women are reading E.L. James' book, Fifty Shades of Grey.
The controversial book was banned in several town libraries. Yet most women reading this bestseller will say the book is not controversial. What's all the uproar about?
I sat with a group of women today who have all joined FaithDreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742500445320980697noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497762570016976915.post-74018116160300156472012-04-30T07:03:00.002-07:002012-04-30T07:06:26.468-07:00Fearless Faith: How Do You Handle ChangeHave you ever been unsure of yourself? Have you found it difficult to discern whether something was right for you or not?
Predictability is comfortable. Knowing what lies ahead and being certain in some areas makes us feel comfortable. Who wants to upset that happy routine?
Sometimes people or events come into your life and everything changes. What was once a normal routine of expectations FaithDreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742500445320980697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497762570016976915.post-47150849983370717652012-04-28T06:48:00.001-07:002012-04-28T06:54:38.416-07:00My Dreams of Writing Inspire My Soul
Inspiration fills my space. My senses are renewed by the smells, sounds, and whispers of a new breeze of faith. I'm writing more fiction these days in young adult and children's genres. I'm also telling my stories in a new eBook I'm developing. These are exciting times.
I'm curious too. My appetite for writing seeks solutions and I'm reading a lot. It's a juggle of priorities. How FaithDreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742500445320980697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497762570016976915.post-54723858110773168072012-04-08T09:36:00.001-07:002012-04-08T09:36:40.850-07:00Celebrate Resurrection Sunday: He is Risen“The
angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for
Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said." (Matthew 28:5-6)
Today we celebrate Resurrection Sunday, the day Christ followers praise and worship the risen Savior as we eagerly await for His return.
For He is Risen. Jesus overcame death!
Thomas Kinkade "Sunrise" (FaithDreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742500445320980697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497762570016976915.post-74418511829515689102012-04-07T09:14:00.000-07:002012-04-08T09:40:04.031-07:00My Tribute to Thomas Kinkade the "Painter of Light"Imagine my surprise when I woke up this morning to hear about the passing of Thomas Kinkade. The "Painter of Life" as he was called, was an inspirational artist. His works are beautiful that capture the essence of the divine light.
Many of his pieces include scripture and with such an amazing talent, I was saddened to hear of his death.
Kinkade's work has always been an inspiration to me.
FaithDreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742500445320980697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497762570016976915.post-61945440403151407382012-03-31T11:49:00.001-07:002012-03-31T11:51:30.987-07:00Palm Sunday Reminder: You are More Than ConquerorsHe returned to his home town the week before he was sentenced to death."The next day, the news that Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem swept through the city. A large crowd of Passover visitors took palm branches and went down the road to meet him. They shouted, "Praise God! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the LORD! Hail to the King of Israel!" (John 12:13)
Jesus rode in on a donkeyFaithDreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742500445320980697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497762570016976915.post-26073694966471066902012-03-27T10:52:00.001-07:002012-03-27T10:52:43.928-07:00Weeping may Endure for a Night but Joy Come in the Morning
Oh the weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. The Bible tells us in Psalm 90:10, "Our days may come to seventy years, or eighty, if our strength endures; yet the best of them are but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away."
This weekend I was reminded of how fragile our lives really are. When one encounters death, be it through FaithDreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742500445320980697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497762570016976915.post-20476837962546560522012-03-20T06:55:00.001-07:002012-03-20T06:56:46.708-07:00Keeping a Fresh Perspective and Reading Daily ScripturesStaying in the Word and keeping a fresh perspective is necessary these days.
Romans 15:4 says, "For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope."
Some days may be seem more difficult than others.
Getting into the Word of God and staying there takes endurance. There will be FaithDreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742500445320980697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497762570016976915.post-22899977563602310222012-03-09T07:05:00.001-08:002012-03-09T07:05:24.805-08:00Thought for the Day - Noah's obedienceI'm inspired to share this thought for the day. In my daily meditation this morning, I read a piece about Noah. I loved what it said in just a few short words, so I thought I would share this with you.
"Noah as a person inspires me, but his obedience challenges me."
Genesis 6:22 says, "Noah did this; he did all that God commanded him."
Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his FaithDreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742500445320980697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497762570016976915.post-21342240675274096422012-03-07T19:30:00.000-08:002012-03-07T19:30:34.324-08:00Kindness From a Stranger Offers Peace During Times of Tragedy
When a person experiences hardships over and over again, they come to expect it. If they live in these types of situations long enough, life is something they just endure. There is little pleasure because they expect another crisis around the corner.
But what happens when someone comes along and offers that person some kindness?
What happens when they experience FaithDreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742500445320980697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497762570016976915.post-52152836861631037492012-02-29T06:42:00.000-08:002012-02-29T06:45:27.790-08:00Leap Day Begins a New Chapter in My LifeLeap Day comes but once every four years. What does that mean to me? Well it's a milestone. For me, it's about how good God has been to me. He has blessed me in many ways.
If one looks back every four years and can say, 'this is what God has done for me,' they may see prayers answered, problems adverted, or reasons why certain things had to happen.
I have failed plenty of times in FaithDreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742500445320980697noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497762570016976915.post-20354540296828446032012-02-09T06:25:00.000-08:002012-02-09T06:29:51.023-08:00Bible Study Series: Stages of FaithThis week's Bible Study is on the Stages of Faith and finding that perfect faith. What is perfect faith?
Everyone will go through stages of faith during their walk with God. As believers begin their walk, they are considered 'Baby' Christians. When a person first accepts Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, they are beginning their first stage of faith.
Most believers will tell youFaithDreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742500445320980697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497762570016976915.post-8418450981928635342012-02-03T09:27:00.000-08:002012-02-03T09:27:05.243-08:00Bible Study Series: We live by faith not by sightIt's one of the famous verses found in the Bible, "For we live by faith, not by sight." - 2 Corinthians 5:7
If we study the Bible we'll see faith is a common thread among many chapters. In Hebrews 11:1-3 we read, "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. Through faith we understand that the worldsFaithDreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742500445320980697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497762570016976915.post-64888451081195419922012-01-25T13:18:00.000-08:002012-01-25T13:18:07.284-08:00Trusting God When You Don’t Understand: Take a Risk on Someone
Imagine
my surprise when I came across this devotion today.
“I
pray often that God will point out people that I can take a risk on. Because we reach out to others, because we
offer someone a 2nd chance, because we are kind and take a risk on someone God
might use them to help many others have a life that counts in huge ways.” &FaithDreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742500445320980697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497762570016976915.post-14538397130010871392012-01-22T08:16:00.000-08:002012-11-24T13:48:01.584-08:00Bible Study Series: Obstacles to FaithAre you growing in your faith? Are you struggling in certain areas of your life? Overcoming the obstacles to faith begins in stages. Where is your focus? Where is your faith?
This week, FaithDream's Journey begins a new Bible Study Series. Obstacles to Faith.
Join FaithDream's feed as we walk this faith journey together and explore the word of God.
Hebrews 11:1 says, "FaithDreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742500445320980697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497762570016976915.post-69021895460555326132012-01-10T06:13:00.000-08:002012-01-10T06:17:20.488-08:00Worry is the Enemy's Trap: Don't Get StuckDo you worry about tomorrow? Do you have an issue going on right now that is causing you to worry about your future? How many times have you heard the expression to stop worrying about it? You want to trust more but you still worry things will get worse.
Worry is a test of faith. Allowing worry to penetrate your life keeps you trapped.
Instead focus on what God can do and not what FaithDreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742500445320980697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497762570016976915.post-55520695302059557652011-12-29T07:05:00.001-08:002011-12-29T07:16:51.447-08:00Instead of Making a New Year's Resolution Try One Word for 2012What
are your New Year’s resolutions? Do you
make them? Many people make resolutions but
fail to keep them. Some do not make
resolutions at all.
Instead
of making a New Year’s resolution, why not pick a word, one word, to live by in
2012.
Last year my one word was
creativity. I focused on being more
creative in all my endeavors. I like the
one word idea.&FaithDreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742500445320980697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497762570016976915.post-73814503832382982242011-12-24T06:00:00.000-08:002011-12-24T06:00:51.899-08:00Merry Christmas to YouMerry Christmas to you and yours. Thank you readers for following along on my faith dream journey. May you find all the blessings of Christmas this year.
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