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Ten Nuggets of Truth #4

12/26/2011

Children - A Reflection of God's Glory

The Wonder of Amber. Click on picture

"I'll have to make a mental note to remind myself to come to the book club after school." "Mom you look beautiful in that turquoise color, it really complements your skin."
When these adult like statements effortlessly glide off the tongue of your 7 year old, you can't help but smile in wonder at how quickly children acquire a mastery of language. Solomon's wit, the exquisite rose, earth's mineral treasures - these things all pale in comparison to God's most precious gift to humanity. The gift of children. Gaze into the eyes of a child filled with wonder, conviction, innocence and see what our all knowing Father has planted there - a clue to how we should navigate the journey. Unless we become like children, we'll not make it into his kingdom. Be deliberate in your protection, guidance, teaching, ministry to children and guard fiercely their dignity. Listen closely, if you dare, to the little messages that our children share- they are clear and pure nuggets of truth that have travelled across eternal spaces from our Creator. A glorious message of goodness and light that seeks an aperture within which to ignite your spirit!
Be blessed
Zpora

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River Treasures - Nugget #3

12/18/2011

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When peace like a river..comes down...a change will occur....

Star of India- Said to be the most famous sapphire discovered in Sri Lanka, where excellent sapphires are still to be found in deposits of sand and gravel left by ancient rivers

One of my favorite and most treasured pastimes in the world is to sit by a river. Any river will do as long as it is moving. Whether it be somewhere, in Sudbury, Ontario, Kakamega Kenya, Istanbul Turkey, Avon in Bath or my favorite of all, the Rocky River in Clarendon. Here I frolicked as a child in the shallow and the deep ( blissfully oblivious to the fact that I couldn't swim) My father was also born by this river in a little house with a red roof. And just like the river he was running for his life. Thankfully he found it and today his soul rests in peace. When life's storms buffet you, find you a river, whether it's in an exotic locale or just the one formed from the tracks of your tears. There, be still and find peace, find a happy place knowing that change is gonna come and it is well with your soul.

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Festivals of Light and The Perfect Gift

12/15/2011

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All across our diverse world this holiday season many people will celebrate their festivals of light. It might be Christmas, Eid, Kwanzaa, Hannukah, Posada or Diwali. In Sweden, the girls may dress as St. Lucia and sing with the star boys. In France, the tots may anxiously await the appearance of the lithe and light hearted Pere Noel with his gifts in tow. While at Thailand's Loi Krathong lil boats bob along a luminous waterway. In Brazil, Iemanja gets a drum serenade with candles ablaze in the sand by the sea. In Holland, children hold lanterns as they sing:
Saint Martin once saw a beggar
Who needed some food and some clothes
So he ripped his cape in two pieces
And eased some of the beggar’s woes.
Martin, Martin
He always helped those in need, in need
Martin, Martin
He was a saint, yes indeed!
This season, someone, somewhere out there will gladly pronounce you a saint when you give them a ray of hope by feeding them, clothing them, quenching their thirst, or giving the gift of an education. For ideas on how to start your own yearlong festival of light in the life of a child, please visit
The Giving Tree at http://www.stelmosfire.org/giving-tree.html

Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. James 1:17 NASB

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10 Nuggets of truth #2

12/11/2011

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The Heart of Listening

Seraphinite - Gemstone nugget.

Tread softly and listen closely amidst the din of life. Please shut up for a moment and listen as others may seek to tell you of their joy and pain. Look beyond words and see the burden they might bear. I recently took the time to listen closely to someone and heard for the first time what she has tried to communicate for years. I suddenly connected with what I was afraid to hear - Her pain and suffering at the hands of abusers. I struggled to find words of comfort, but finally gave us both over to The Great Comforter who looks beyond our faults and sees our need.
Listen to the words below from my heart to yours - Zpora

Listen to hands and eyes, smiles and tears
Read the messages written there

Listen to your loved ones - accept the love they are giving
Listen to your student - as they tell you how they learn
Listen to your children - see if they are hurting.
Listen to the abuser - offer the help for which they yearn.
Listen to screams of anger -seek and find the seat of discontent.
Listen to your heartbeat, the wind, - the rhythm of the falling rain
Listen to your spirit - Therein lies discernment and enlightenment

Listen with your third ear pressed against heaven’s window pane
As you seek to manage humanity’s earthly pain.

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10 Nuggets of Truth #1

12/4/2011

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Turquoise - beautiful stone nugget from mother earth

Loosen the Reins

“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in
Christ Jesus.” – Phil 4:19

As capitalism seems to implode across the global stage, it nudges us to reposition our reigns of control. Let go of that time clock, wall street journal, unemployment data, your iphone and hand over the reins, raise your hands above your head and back away slowly. Now give your God a praise. God has a masterplan for your life- in fact Word has it that he had it down before you were even formed in your mother's womb. Let go and let God take control of your life, your loves, your lifestyle, your livelihood. He's got this. He'll direct your path in funny little unexpected ways ( Be warned: His humor may seem a little twisted at times) and when you get a glimpse of the M.O. of this CEO your soul will look back in wonder. I am telling you it will make you laugh out loud, sing out loud, dance out loud. It's a new system of governance for your life. Post laissez faire (aka kingdom come theory). Very simple formula - Cain's (not Abel's brother) can't touch this. Write this phrase down in your iphone (yes, you may pick it up now for this PURPOSE) - 'Lose control to Gain control'
Be Blessed ~ Zpora

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