tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357842632010-03-23T02:06:36.232-05:00True Living BlogFrom True Living Today- Life coaching with purpose and passion! A place for encouragement, inspiration, and growth. Live your life with Purpose and Passion! You can become the person God created you to be, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds!Newhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834293586106527408truelife@tlfm.orgBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35784263.post-78307386794748655502010-03-23T02:06:00.001-05:002010-03-23T02:06:36.334-05:00This blog has moved This blog is now located at http://truelivingblog.blogspot.com/. You will be automatically redirected in 30 seconds, or you may click here. For feed subscribers, please update your feed subscriptions to http://truelivingblog.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default. Newhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834293586106527408truelife@tlfm.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35784263.post-81293812954554771002010-03-16T07:44:00.002-05:002010-03-23T01:55:27.136-05:00Easter's True MessageEaster's true message is "Love"- God's love for you and me.
We talk about love. We search for love... in all sorts of places and in most every way. But I believe the source of true love can only be found in one place- the heart of God. The Bible tells the story of how love entered into the world with the very act of creation. We can see it in every blade of grass and on the faces of the little Newhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834293586106527408truelife@tlfm.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35784263.post-74182298864330832762010-02-16T03:08:00.001-06:002010-02-16T03:21:03.077-06:00God's Love and More“May our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word” (II Thessalonians 2:16).
I always enjoy seeing the colorful Valentine’s Day decorations at this time of year, and it’s an appropriate time to meditate on God’s priceless love. This verse is a Newhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834293586106527408truelife@tlfm.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35784263.post-51517748065689865192010-02-11T02:28:00.000-06:002010-02-16T03:16:48.536-06:00The Essence of Love2With Valentine's Day fast approaching, the world turns its focus to "love". But what is "love", really? Perahaps it can best be defined, not in words, but in a thousand pictures God has given us to illustrate His profound feelings for those He created. Love is all around us and in us, if we only open not only our eyes, but our hearts...
The Essence of Love
Love is a sunrise- a radiant kiss of Newhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834293586106527408truelife@tlfm.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35784263.post-43819854577465207832010-01-01T23:11:00.002-06:002010-01-03T23:35:15.263-06:00The Will of God
January 1, 2010 by Rest Ministries
As we begin our new year it can be tempting to wonder if God really understands that our bodies cannot keep up with our dreams of all we’d like to do – for Him, ourselves, our family, those we care about.
But He does know exactly how you are feeling today. . . and how you will feel tomorrow. He knows you lack energy, even on days you may have enthusiasm Newhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834293586106527408truelife@tlfm.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35784263.post-20147080581829640932009-11-16T15:36:00.000-06:002009-11-16T15:36:24.980-06:00The Fern And The Bamboo
The Fern And The Bamboo
"'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'"
Hebrews 13:5 NIV
One day I decided to quit...I quit my job, my relationship, my
spirituality. ... I wanted to quit my life. I went to the woods to have one
last talk with God.
'God', I said. 'Can you give me one good reason not to quit?'
His answer surprised me.
'Look around', He said. 'Do you see the fern and Newhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834293586106527408truelife@tlfm.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35784263.post-46962878845842066352009-11-01T13:04:00.001-06:002009-11-01T13:06:57.766-06:00Your Gift
Your Gift
Be sure to share your 'gift' today
with someone along life's way;
though it may, to that one in need,
be a gift he can not repay.
Search deep within yourself
to find those special traits,
which God has gifted especially to you,
for uplifting others today.
Reach out and touch another
with the love God has placed deep within.
For, even when your own heart is heavy,
there is one whoseNewhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834293586106527408truelife@tlfm.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35784263.post-3918158535641105802009-10-17T01:35:00.002-05:002009-11-01T13:10:21.360-06:00Beautiful Days Of Autumn
Beautiful Days of Autumn
~ Angela Hall Dobbins
Autumn leaves swirl ‘round in circles
O’er the beautiful, shimmering pond,
And, in the meadow, wildflowers wake
Into the misty fog beyond.
The sparrows seem to dance a ballet
‘Round the oak tree’s branching bows,
And the mockingbirds sing their melodies
In the time to them nature allows.
Little cottontails scamper ‘cross the meadow,
All covered Newhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834293586106527408truelife@tlfm.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35784263.post-44344510423336586122009-10-10T15:00:00.002-05:002009-10-13T02:47:53.825-05:00My Parents Don't Believe I Am Really IllArticle written for Rest Ministries
Q/A
I am 36 and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia last year, but I've had the severe symptoms for about 3 years. My husband has been supportive, but my parents don't believe I really have this illness and if I do I should just take the medicine they see on the commercials and get on with life.
I love them and want to still have some kind of relationship with Newhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834293586106527408truelife@tlfm.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35784263.post-68368166858247522832009-09-19T20:28:00.002-05:002009-09-26T21:59:26.176-05:00What God Hath Promised
What God Hath Promised
God hath not promised
Skies always blue,
Flower-strewn pathways
All our lives through;
God hath not promised
Sun without rain,
Joy without sorrow,
Peace without pain.
But God hath promised
Strength for the day,
Rest for the labor,
Light for the way,
Grace for the trials,
Help from above,
Unfailing sympathy,
Undying love.
~ Annie Johnson Flint
Newhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834293586106527408truelife@tlfm.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35784263.post-64493383471818237622009-09-19T19:45:00.006-05:002009-09-26T21:55:26.404-05:00In God's Family There Is Love
A Family Is...
A Family is a Place
To cry
To laugh
To vent frustration
To ask for help
And tease
And yell
To be kissed and hugged and smiled at.
A Family is People
Who care when you are sad
Who love you no matter what
Who share your triumphs
Who don't expect you to be perfect
Just grow with honesty
In your own direction.
A Family is a Circle
Where we learn to like ourselves
Where we learn toNewhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834293586106527408truelife@tlfm.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35784263.post-55065451712920379262009-08-28T10:38:00.001-05:002009-08-28T10:47:55.353-05:00Living with Invisible Illness: 5 Ways to Get Over AggravationsLiving with Invisible Illness: 5 Ways to Get Over AggravationsNewhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834293586106527408truelife@tlfm.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35784263.post-92176353672306725192009-08-26T05:52:00.007-05:002009-08-26T06:19:36.120-05:00God's Litmus TestGod's Litmus Testby Angela Hall Dobbins
A “litmus test”, as defined by Webster’s
Dictionary, is “a test in which a single factor
(as an attitude, event, or fact) is decisive.”
At the suggestion of a friend of mine, who is a pastor, I recently read the testimony of young Christian music artist, Matthew West. I was both impressed and inspired, not only because Matthew’s story says so much aboutNewhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834293586106527408truelife@tlfm.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35784263.post-63523193824691162352009-08-23T16:31:00.008-05:002009-09-26T22:03:12.184-05:00This Week's Affirmation for Those Living with Chronic Illness: I Am A Child of God If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, then the Bible says you are a child of God! And, as a child of the Most High God and Creator of the Universe, you have an inheritance! You are a joint heir with Christ and you will join Him one day in Your Father's Kingdom. Isn't that awesome!
Yet, not only are you a joint heir with Christ, chosen to receive a heavenly inheritance, you Newhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834293586106527408truelife@tlfm.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35784263.post-53319383183068607002009-08-07T03:28:00.020-05:002009-09-26T22:17:42.826-05:00The Principle of CharacterThe Principle of Character
by Angela Hall Dobbins
"Character cannot be developed in peace and quiet.
Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be
strengthened, vision be cleared, ambition insured and success achieved." ~Helen Keller
There is something of great truth in this quote by Helen Keller. I'm sure that many of you are familiar with her story and of the near Newhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834293586106527408truelife@tlfm.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35784263.post-47124403368150372012009-08-01T01:50:00.008-05:002009-10-17T02:42:41.426-05:00Welcome!Welcome to True Living Blog! I'm so glad you stopped by. I'm Angela Dobbins, Christian life coach, facilitator, and founder of True Life Strategies life coaching.
It is my hope that, in the upcoming weeks and months, True Living Blog will become a place where others find both encouragement and inspiration. In addition, I hope it will be a safe and friendly place to exchange thoughts, ideas and Newhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834293586106527408truelife@tlfm.org0