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Hello! Okay so, I've got 4 blogs I'm juggling now! :) I felt God leading me to create another website. To see what that website is all about, please click on the link above. Thanks everyone! I hope you enjoy my new website! I will keep all of my blogs up to date, so don't worry readers! Who says I can't juggle? LOL. Now this new website only has one post so far -it was just created today so, give it time...and I will have some more posts up in the near future for all of you to read if you are interested! i'm excited about the new blog and I hope you are too! Go check it out! =]

-Tina

PS: Other links you might be interested in:
http://thewholejourneyttc.blogspot.com/
http://duggarfamfan08-thewholeiceberg.blogspot.com/

Beauty

Beauty isn't makeup wrapped in a bottle.
Beauty is you, wrapped up in Christ.
Beauty isn't being clothed in the 'latest' brand.
Beauty is being branded by God.

Beauty isn't your Facebook, and all it entails.
Beauty is God's-Book, and it still prevails.
Beauty isn't gay marriage, for all to see.
Beauty is a marriage sacred and Holy, between a man and woman proclaiming God's Glory.

Beauty isn't lust.
Beauty is love.
Beauty isn't lies.
Beauty is truth.

Beauty isn't darkness.
Beauty is light.
Beauty isn't carelessness.
Beauty is compassion.

Beauty isn't rebellion.
Beauty is perseverance.
Beauty isn't Twilight.
Beauty is, "O Holy Night".

Beauty isn't death.
Beauty is life.
Beauty isn't dead.
Beauty is alive.

Beauty is Christ!

-Tina R.
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Meadow's Mark

The owl sits and waits, and watches.

The birds all take their place.
The forest is blooming with flowers galore.
It's such a beautiful place.

As I walk through the trees, I raise my head up high and I look towards the sun.
With my feet firmly planted I breath in the scenery.
I melt in God's nature, as I bask in the glory of His handiwork.
I feel as if I am floating high above the clouds.

I imagine myself way above the earth, soaring with the angels.
My heart is joyfully beating, and I feel free as an open road.
My mind is clear, and I am here in the midst of God's precious gifts.
I begin to walk further on this dirt path through the trees.

The soil beneath my feet is rich, and warm.
My soul can almost not bare the sight, sounds and smells of this mystery.
As I quiet my Spirit, summer rain begins to fade into the earth around me.
The rain feels delicate and warm as it trickles down my face, I stand in awe.

I find comfort in this stillness.
I raise my hands toward Heaven, and let out a shout.
"I'm Alive" I say.
My cry fell off my lips and slipped into a stream beside me.
There was waves and ripples showing off in the water, they grew and grew.

The little fish were flustered by the sudden shift in their home.
Soon those tiny creatures, went safely back to calm.
I walked on.
Further and further I went, darker and dimmer it got.

I quickly found a dry grassy meadow to escape to nearby.
As I lay dreaming in this soft grassy meadow, the sun politely, is waving goodbye.
I wave back, and cry.
This day is done, I've enjoyed it so much, I am going to miss it for, I'll never get it back.

I reassure myself, "There will still be days like this."
I pray a quick little prayer to my Lord above.
Then, I lay my head down against the earth.
I close my eyes.

I turn off my mind.
I mutter, goodnight world, as I fade in and out of sleep.
I dream of the joys of God's creation, and how it brings me great peace.
I've never felt closer to Jesus.

The night sky fell gently upon me, like a blanket.
I pretended the stars marked the number of journey's I have yet to take.
I sink deeper and deeper into the grassy meadow.
My body's asleep but, my heart is wide awake.

I fall deeper still, now I'm finally dreaming.
Or was it that, all of this was just a marvelous dream?
Sometimes reality is so wonderful that it almost doesn't seem real.
Whether a dream or not...I hope to never wake up, it's just that marvelous.

This meadow...left it's mark.

-Tina R.

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Sweetly Here

The stars are weary all through the night the mansions are singing the town is so bright it puts my wings to flight when I look in your eyes as the night reflects off of them it's beauty in disguise.

The fireflies jump and swing and dance all around us it's a mystery to me how they've found us it's just me and you here under this tree taking in the beauty of what we can see.

I am glad I am your wife and you are my husband. Now we can dream and dream. I hope we can soar one day and fly just to land on this very stream many years later with these same rings. I know we will our love will never die it's till' death do us part and that's no lie.

I love you so sweetly and I am glad you are here, now lets dance together under the moonlight clear.

-Tina Reed. A poem for my Husband. [:
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Missing Spring

Spring hasn't sprung, I'm stuck in the snow.
I miss the warm breeze and the sun's gentle glow.
I miss the flowers so bright, big and free.
I miss dancing in the wind, just my kite and me.
I miss Spring.

Spring hasn't sprung, I'm stuck in the cold.
I miss camping around a bonfire, hearing stories of old.
I miss rafting down streams and seeing beauty untold.
I miss the sounds of warmth unfold.
I miss Spring.

Spring hasn't sprung, I'm tired of the rain.
I miss drawing hop scotch on a sidewalk lane.
I miss selling top notch lemonade.
I miss sitting by the pool sipping limeade.
I miss spring.

In Christ's Army,
-Tina R.
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Hang In There!

Your hurting your lost, your crying.
You can't understand the timing.
Why is this happening to you.
Why is this so hard to do.
To go through this life in pain.
You know you have much to gain.
It's hard to keep sane.
In a struggle all the same.
Your tired of playing this game.
You try to juggle life's ups and downs.
With life's obstacles all around.
You wish your smile was sincere.
And your mind was clear.
You want peace and rest.
You don't like being put to the test.
It's for a purpose.
God has a plan.
Don't give up and build your house on the sand.
The storms of life will knock it down.
But, solid rock will stand it's ground.
You want a firm foundation.
Without hesitation.
You'd except restoration.
a new life.
One that will last.
You want a fresh start.
You don't like your past.
God can use your past present and future for his glory.
Allow HIM to work through your story.
May God get all the glory.
through your pain and the challenges you face.
Have hope!
If your a Christian, you've already won the race!
If you're not.
Please know God.
ask HIM into your heart.
Fall safe into the Savior's arms.
There's nothing to fear.
Don't be alarmed.
Draw nearer to Jesus.
He loves you so.
He will save your soul.
Whenever your sincere and ready to be.
He'll make you whole.

God Bless you!

Have hope. A positive attitude goes a long way!
You may not be cured from cancer...for it might not be a part of the plan God has for you. But just because that might be the case -doesn't mean you should be down about life! praise God in the good times and in the bad times! :) Jesus will carry you through the storms of life...trust HIM! I encourage you -even when your hurting, and afraid...trust Jesus...put HIM first above all else...and He will direct your paths. :)

And, if you don't know Jesus as your personal LORD and savior...times are short...get right with God. He loves you and wants a relationship with you. He will make the hard times SO much easier to face! You will still have struggles...but who better to go through those struggles with you than Jesus? If you need prayer or someone to talk to..please leave me a comment below, I would love to hear from you, I want to help! God Bless all of you.

-In Christ's army,
-Tina R.
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