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Author: Sylvia

So you want to know a little about me, huh? As much as I like to write I hate writing or talking about myself. But I want to connect with my readers so here goes.... I'm just your average mother of two who's in love with the Lord! My 9 to 5 job is in Healthcare IT as a Data Architect/Integration Engineer/Data Scientist. For those in Healthcare IT you know that you wear many many hats and it's hard to say you do just this one thing. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Computer Information Systems. My passion is helping people to be whole. I'm a nerd by day and healer by night! LOL! On top of my 9 to 5 and being a mother, I'm also the Executive Director of my church. My Pastor likes to say that I do everything but preach. Besides taking care of the church's affairs, I teach Sunday School and Bible Study for youth, teens, and adults. I also speak at conferences from time to time. I really enjoy the Word of God. When God reveals His Word to you it can change your life if you allow it and it can bring about healing. But I also enjoy real conversations about His Word....real reactions, real questions, real responses, and real application. Blogging allows me to share my thoughts about things that I've read, studied, seen, heard, or felt, and how they tie in to the Word and character of God. I hope that my words encourage, heal, bring laughter, causes ponderation, and brings about conversation. And I pray that God continues to use me as His vessel!
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My Soul Needs Rest

June 14, 2020June 14, 2020 Sylvia

It seems as though every morning I wake up in a daze. It's getting harder and harder to concentrate on the simplest of tasks. My sleeping habits have changed and I'm not as rested when I wake up. My to-do list seems to be getting longer as my productivity plummets. And I'm not just physically… Continue reading My Soul Needs Rest

Tagged Exhausted, Fatigue, Matthew 11:28, psalm4 Comments
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A Time of Uncertainty

April 11, 2020 Sylvia

What is happening? We are in the midst of a very scary time right now. It may be the most difficult and challenging time most of us have ever seen or gone through. The state of the world as we've known it, I believe, will change. People all around the world, young and seasoned, are… Continue reading A Time of Uncertainty

Tagged burdens, Trust, uncertainty, worry2 Comments
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Let Go of the Stuff

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 Sylvia

Darlin', let me tell you, God doesn't care about your "stuff"! At least not in the manner that you do when guilt and shame has overtaken you. His true concerns are not that you aren't doing right; however you define it. That your finances aren't right. That your children aren't perfect. That you don't have… Continue reading Let Go of the Stuff

Tagged let go, letting go, stuff1 Comment
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For Selfish Gain

October 10, 2019 Sylvia

One night, I was praying and asking the Lord to remove fear and doubt, and to give me boldness. I wanted boldness because I believed thats what I needed to be a more successful Christian, a better blogger, and a better ministry leader. I wanted Him to remove fear and doubt because I felt they… Continue reading For Selfish Gain

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No Justice For Her

September 12, 2019September 13, 2019 Sylvia

***Abuse trigger warning**** A few months ago I had the pleasure of teaching bible study, and we studied the story of the Levite and the Concubine (Judges 19:1-30). If you have not read the story, I must warn you that is extremely sad and may potentially make you angry. It will definitely bring out different… Continue reading No Justice For Her

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Angels All Around

April 19, 2019 Sylvia

I had the pleasure of speaking to and assisting a vary courageous and inspiring woman on the train today. Every weekday she leaves her home, takes a cab to the train station, takes an hour train ride to the city, goes to class, goes back to the train station, rides the train for another hour,… Continue reading Angels All Around

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But, Why?

April 10, 2019April 11, 2019 Sylvia

The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. ~ Socrates This quote from Socrates always cracks me up. We think we know, but in actuality we have no real understanding of what is going on around us. We read and study to gain knowledge. We get degrees to become experts in a particular field.… Continue reading But, Why?

Tagged Faith, God, Knowledge, Lord, Proverbs, Proverbs 3:5, Solomon, Trust, Understanding1 Comment
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I’m Different, Yeah, I’m Different

January 23, 2019 Sylvia

Entering the room to sit down for my annual work review, I had to admit to myself how extremely nervous and unsure I was of how it was going to go. Not because I felt I didn't perform to the best of my abilities or that I had missed deadlines or done something wrong. It… Continue reading I’m Different, Yeah, I’m Different

Tagged Being different, Being Unique, Christ, God, Jeremiah, Romans9 Comments
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Down to Your Last Little Bit

January 5, 2019 Sylvia

Sometimes your situation seems so dire and you see no possible way to change it. You don't see the light at the end of the tunnel. Everything around you is dark and grim and you've lost all hope of things getting better. I'm sure that's how the widow in 1 Kings, chapter 17 felt. She… Continue reading Down to Your Last Little Bit

Tagged Elijah, God's Provision, Last little bit, Needs, oil, Philippians, Widow2 Comments
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Mad as Hell!

October 22, 2018 Sylvia

I've been experiencing some serious anger lately. I'm not talking about a little frustration or a moment of silently screaming to yourself. I'm talking full on anger, you know where your jaw is tight from clenching your teeth, your hands are always balled up if you aren't doing anything specific with them, and wanting to… Continue reading Mad as Hell!

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