What On Earth

Welcome to the debut of the very first “What On Earth” blog!

I plan to share ideas, stories, encouragement and reality checks about life, perseverance, perspective, and living F.I.T. for Real Life ^TM (living by Faith, with Integrity and always Trusting). This F.I.T. concept was God’s lesson plan for me to gain strength to overcome life’s challenges when I was at my lowest points. This foundation has become my way of life, a cycle to keep myself focused on my priorities.

This blog series is a source of encouragement, understanding and sometimes being very real about moving through life. My hope and prayer is that you find wisdom, hope and excitement for the future God has planned for you.

Let’s get started!
What on Earth are we doing in this season of spring? It is a time of renewal and growth. Every year we experience this beauty of a fresh start. Last week we celebrated Easter Sunday, the day Jesus rose from the dead; it was the dawn of a new beginning for God’s children, although they did not quite understand it at the time. However, Christianity was born. Gone were the days of the Old Testament laws, the impossible rules to keep in perfect obedience. Now there was a new way of relating to God our Father. Through His Son, Jesus Christ. Renewal had been set in motion.

When my brother was a little kid, he got in trouble for something I cannot even remember, but I do recall that my mom was seriously upset with him, which is not like her. She was on his case about the problem, and he turned to her and said, “Mom, today is a new day and I get a do over”. He was right. And God gave all of humanity a do-over when He gave us His Son, Jesus. Life was not meant to be about rules. It is about relationships.

When I was writing my book, “What On Earth Are We Doing?”, I asked God what message He wanted to shine through in the pages. His answer was, “I simply want my children to know how much I love them and that I want them to love me”. For a mom with an estranged daughter, His answer hit me straight in the heart. Of course parents want their children to love them, and God is no different. He has the biggest heart of all. As His children, when we do not choose to be in a relationship with Him, His heart breaks. 

I do not know what your relationship is with God or if you have one. Either way, my prayer is that you will think about it. In this season of renewal and growth, please consider where your relationship with God as your Father and with Jesus as a Savior is today. Maybe your faith needs a refresh. Maybe you have questions about God and faith. Maybe you are mad at God. Whatever the status of your relationship, it will not grow unless you water it one way or another.

Remember, God loves you. Growing in a relationship with Him is at the top of His agenda. Nothing matters more. You are never too far gone, too far away or too whatever to not be cherished by Him. Consider this blog a planted seed