One of my favorite quotes of all time is, “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.” This quote was said by Jim Eliot who was a missionary to Ecuador. The quote is pretty awesome without knowing any of Jim Elliot’s story, but if you take [...]
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Give Until You Can Give No Longer
Posted: June 22, 2011 by canvasrhapsody in battles, inspireTags: giving, Jim Eliot, life, Waodani Indians
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Rise Up
Posted: May 27, 2011 by canvasrhapsody in inspire, Shine Like StarsTags: community, overcome fear, rise up
God has allowed me many opportunities to witness His grace/forgiveness and mercy as of late. This past weekend at the “All Things New “Canvas women’s retreat I sat watching and participating in first-hand experiences of God’s love acted out among His precious daughters. Hearts were mended and intertwined with a new vision of community I’ve [...]
Our Deepest Fear
Posted: January 27, 2011 by canvasrhapsody in inspire, PromiseTags: Child of God, fear, Marianne Williamson, Our Deepest Fear, promises
Our Deepest Fear Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. Is is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are [...]
Honoring God & Inspiring Others
Posted: March 23, 2009 by canvasrhapsody in Honoring God, inspire, journey, path, potentialDo you limit yourself? Do you limit your dreams? Are you afraid to begin because you can’t see the end? I do. Last year I quit smoking. Then, a friend challenged me to run a marathon. A What?!! A marathon, a running race that is 26.2 miles long. In September of last year I started [...]
