Archive for January, 2009

Today while I was riding in my car, the idea came to me about creating Masterpieces, and where we do it. Each of us is gifted in a unique way, and most of us have several gifts that we’re aware of. Your gifts are the key to answering the question: Where are your Masterpieces created?  [ Read More ]

Hi God, I love You. I just have a few simple requests today. They’re about Your son, Barack Obama. ∞ Lord, when he wonders what to do, and doesn’t know if he should turn right or left, make it plain. Make it clear. Make it unmistakable. ∞ When he fears moving forward, but dreads standing  [ Read More ]

Invitations Into Fear

January - 14 - 2009
Posted by Val

A beloved teacher says that the people and circumstances in our lives offer us invitations into fear. I received an invitation into fear yesterday, with an RSVP. On my morning walk, I decided to go down a certain street. No sooner had I turned down that street than did I look to my right, only  [ Read More ]

My Master Cleanse Fast

January - 14 - 2009
Posted by Val

As I write this, I haven’t eaten food in about 9 days. I started the Master Cleanse fast about a week and two days ago. My intention when I started was to stay on the fast for 21 days. Considering that I get bouts when I want to take a chomp out of anything that  [ Read More ]

PRAY Is Here!

January - 1 - 2009
Posted by Val

If I didn’t know before that when one door closes, many more fling wide open, this latest experience of creating a book of prayers has sealed the deal for me. When my agent told me that the publisher I’m currently working with would not publish the manuscript I’d written, containing 30 prayers, I was discouraged.  [ Read More ]