Christine Johnson here today. As Father’s Day approaches, my
thoughts turn to my Dad. I’m blessed that he is still around and able to give me advice. He has
always been a great role model with his strong work ethic, honesty and
willingness to try what others would dismiss as too difficult. For instance, he
began racing vintage cars when he was in his 70s. That’s him buckling into his
race car.
Lately my Heavenly Father has
been showing me that I have been limiting things unnecessarily. I thought a tight
writing deadline could never be met. He showed me that with Him all things are
possible. (paraphrased from Matthew 19:26) I didn’t think I could step into a helicopter even though my husband desperately wanted to go on the tour. God nudged me to do
it. What a wonderful experience. My jaw literally dropped wide at the beauty of His creation from above.
Some of the many lessons learned:
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Don’t
listen to naysayers (including that voice in my head)
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Take
a chance
-
Step
out in faith
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Love
those God places in your life
-
Greet
each day with a smile
I am blessed to have such great
fatherly examples. What has the father figure in your life taught you?
In July’s Groom by Design, the first book in The Dressmaker’s Daughters series, three sisters are worried
about their father’s failing health and the family’s floundering dress shop.
They decide to take matters into their own hands by propelling one of them into
marriage with a well-to-do gentleman who can rescue the family business and get
their father the life-saving treatment he needs. First up is Ruth, the oldest
and shyest sister, who for some reason has drawn the attention of the
handsome—and clearly well-off—new man in town.
Christine Johnson
Groom by Design – LIH, July 2014
Suitor by Design – LIH, October
2014
Twitter handle: ChristineJWrite
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