Spirit & Soul
Creativity That Lifts the Spirit – Visit Dreamfleur’s site Dream in Soul for more soul inspiration: http://dreaminsoul.com/blog.
HeartBlooms: Don’t Count Yourself Out
You may not look the part, people may look and pass over you, and your past may “disqualify” you – but don’t count yourself out! God loves you, and loves to choose the least likely ones to do great works and make a difference! (Why do you think the “underdog” plot is so popular?:).
Despite what you’ve been through He’s tapped you into the game; play boldly knowing He wants you to win. – Julene
Inspiration: I Will Be Alright – Anthony Skinner
I first heard this song when we sang it at church, and was so moved by the melody and the lyrics:
Let my weakness, find your Strength
And I will be alright, May all my secrets, know your Love
And I will be alright, Lead my lost soul, to Your home
And I will be alright, Let the darkness, drown in Light
And I will be alright, I will be alright…
Dreamfleur Diary: A Pledge To Be Free
This summer I’ve made a pledge to myself to live more freely…
To be more calm, less hurried, more comfortable and less worried…
To share my heart and passions and engage with others more boldly…
To breathe more deeply and smile more widely….
To dance more (even if awkwardly-off beat) and sing more (even when others are cringing;)
Freer to let the uniqueness (and weirdness:) in me shine through…
To be more creative and even child-like in pursuing my art and work,
To allow messiness yet be patient enough to pursue striking excellence…
To dream bigger, deeper dreams that only God can fulfill…
Resting more and more in the fact that my identity is found in Him and not in opinions…
Won’t you pledge to yourself to be more freely you, to share yourself, love and encouragement more openly with those in your life?
Happy Independence Day!:)
A Game of Hope – The Story of Gainesville State School and Grapevine Faith Academy
This heart-warming true story of how a high school football team from Grapevine Faith Academy shows encouragement and respect to the players of the opposing team from Gainesville State School will inspire you. The players from Gainesville came from rough neighborhoods and have faced obstacles and hardships in life including defeats on the field and off…
Warning: Around the middle of the video I felt an emotional wave of “I want to cry,” come over me; it’s amazing what a difference a gesture of compassion can have on someone’s life – this is what acceptance and love in action looks like:
2012 Update: A movie entitled “One Heart” is now being filmed chronicling this amazing story. The film stars Marc Blucas, Romeo Miller and Abigail Spencer and is being shot right here in the Dallas area. Visit http://www.oneheartmovie.com to find out more!
