Overcome.

I stumbled upon this great video on Jen's blog yesterday, and I thought I'd share!

His voice is loud (kind of reminds of Joyce Meyer, who I love)... but that's his passion for Christ. Listen, and do whatever it takes. Overcome, sweet friend.

A Dose Of Perspective

Just watch. I love this video! It says it all!









What do you think? Share your thoughts!

Would you do this for your sister?

That is so sweet! And also so incredibly sad and touching.

It got me thinking: Would you do that for your sister/brother? I mean, we would all love to say we would do it, but would you really sacrifice yourself for someone else?

The way Jesus sacrificed himself so that we could all live?

But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. - Romans 5:8

I think we can all learn a huge lesson from little Anaiah. I love that she is able to be so humble about it. She didn't think twice, she didn't regret it, she just pushed her sister out of the way. Anaiah lost a leg for her sister, and she still doesn't think of herself as a hero.

I wish I could be that selfless!

Anaiah, no matter what you say, you are a HERO.

World Down Syndrome Day!!!

"It seems so exceptional that things work out after all..."


They really do.


Happy World Down Syndrome Day!

Please take the time to watch this beautiful video created by IDSC for Life. Whether these guys and gals be on my sidebar, down the street, in an orphanage, or in our hearts, take the extra minute or so to say a prayer. I know I will.

They're so exceptionally adorable. Every single one of them.

People don't call it "Up" Syndrome for no reason.

"Just another, ordinary, miracle today."


With love,

Encouraging Videos

Are you in need of some encouragement? Do you feel like no one cares? Like you are alone on this journey of life? If ever you needed encouragement, these would be the videos to do the job.

All three are very peaceful, yet powerful, videos with beautiful music. Please check them out, and be encouraged today!

Serenity. Warmth. Love. Affection. Peace. Comfort. Trust. Mercy. Compassion. Pure and Simple Encouragement.

God is Light

God of all Comfort

Love One Another


In other words of encouragement, jump for joy friends, because IT'S FRIDAY!

Blessings!


P.S: Don't forget to read about my new blog design idea and let me know what you think!

Godly Character Quality #18: Availability!

Today's character Quality is a hard one to submit to. It takes a lot of selflessness!

Availability vs. Self- Centeredness: Making my own schedule and priorities secondary to wishes of those I am serving. - Philippians 2:20-21

Girl Keeps New Year's Resolution: One Good Deed Per Day



That video is some really inspiration. Maren is 14 years old... and she is cleaning out attics or volunteering at soup kitchens. Talk about availability! Her whole life is based off of the needs of OTHERS. I think that's just fantastic.

I couldn't even keep up with my New Years resolution to read the Bible in a year {Though I restarted this on Wednesday!}. Maren should be a role model to us all, because even though I'm older than her... what other person of any age has this kind of dedication?

We don't, but we should. J.O.Y: Jesus first, others second, yourself last.



The thing that makes us most happy is to serve others. It's so fulfilling to help people out! More than that, it is pleasing to God when we do good. So don't wait any longer!

"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen." - 1 Peter 4:10-11

  If you haven't done so in a while, please try. You could:

• Give the person behind you in line at the store a coupon. {Last week at Kohl's, the woman in front of me just handed me her 30% of coupon because she wasn't going to be using it. Wow. I've NEVER done that. Those coupons usually sit in the bottom of my purse for a year.}
• Cook dinner for someone {It doesn't have to be a special occasion, and it doesn't have to be someone you know well either. Reach out to your neighbors! This is a really sweet and easy way to serve.}
• Help someone declutter their life {Physically and mentally! Lend a helping hand by assisting them in spring cleaning, all the while talking and connecting. It serves both parties.}

It's time. Surrender to Christ. Give it all up to Him! Be a blessing to someone else.

How have you served someone else this week? What made you do so?

Blessings!

The Whole World... in a Simple Gesture

Note: Turn off my music at the bottom of the page before viewing!

This video was recommended to me by a friend. I just watched it... wow.
It just got me thinking...life is not all about us! There are what... 6 billion people in this world? My life is not all about me. A smile, a thank-you, a few kind words, a few minutes of your time, can literally mean the world to someone else.

I'm going to focus on putting others before myself.

"We can never judge the lives of others, because each person knows only their own pain and renunciation. It's one thing to feel that you are on the right path, but it's another to think that your is the only path" - Paulo Coelho

We don't know what kinds of things other people have been through... so that's why I'm vowing to flash that smile to everyone I see.

God Bless,

Sydney

The Sweetest Video Ever!

I just saw this sweet video and it absolutely melted my heart. His little sister, Sarah Grace,  is the most adorable and precious little girl EVER!

Enjoying the little things...

God Bless,

Sydney