Virtuosity Inspired

Being thankful is not just about a holiday, but giving thanks to God for all that He has done. As people we have very different opinions about how we give thanks to God. I believe that God is King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. I have personally accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior. I have placed God in the center of my life, and I place no other before him. I praise God for the freedom to worship the way I want to. Believe me I will not take my freedom for granted. It is very sad that people don't realize the blessings that God has placed here for us to enjoy. Think about this for a minute. There are millions of people that are living in poverty, and they are dying of simple diseases. Children are dying from the hands of violence, neglect,and poverty. Half of all households in our world consists of only one parent. Young women are dying of AIDS, and the lives of young people don't seem to be getting better. How can we make a difference without a platform to stand on

I am a firm believer that children should be taught in the way that they shall go.  I teach my children based on the principles of Proverbs 22:6 is says "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not part from it."  Each parent is different, but the most important factor is raising children effectively.  As a mom I train my girls to cook, clean, sew, and iron.  Well some may say that is a little old fashioned, but they are women in training.  One day they will have a family of their own, and they will need to know the basics of housekeeping.  My sons are learning the same lessons, but in a different perspective.  All parents have a set of values, and beliefs that they want to instill in their children.  My beliefs are in close relation to the Bible.  My children  are being trained, and prepared for life.  I thank God that he has bestowed this blessing on me.  In the near future I will have my non profit organization up and running.  My mission/min

I am so blessed to be a mom. One of the greatest joys of being a mom is watching my kids develop. They all have unique personalities, and I am always encouraging them to be the best at everything. Sometimes parenting can be a tough job. What if you are single and parenting alone? I am a single parent of four beautiful children, and I have learned that this is one of the toughest jobs that I have done. From the birth of my first son to the delivery of my youngest daughter, I have experienced some highs and lows in motherhood. The journey through motherhood has been a good one for me. I did not say that I have never had a moment of weakness. There have been times that the storms of life were raging out of control, and I needed to seek refuge under my Father's wings. The Bible says "God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble." (Psalm 46:1) I have experienced days in the valley. I have searched all over the place looking for answers

  First I want to give thanks to the Lord for all that he has done.  He has shown me so much mercy and grace this year.  He has blessed me to live, and have a good life full of happiness, joy, and love.  I am so grateful for my children.  Looking back I never would have thought that I would be a mother of four babies.  They have brought me so much joy since they were born.  I feel like I am the luckiest woman alive.  My mom has always been my mentor, and my best friend.  I thank God that she is still here to be a vital part of my life.  Because of her I am here in this world, and I am grateful for all she has done.   As I am preparing my dinner I think about all the people that will not have a meal on this day.  I reach with compassion, and prayers asking the Lord to please bless them with what they need.  Every man, woman, and child that does not have food will be blessed by Jehovah Jirah.  God will be there provider.  Jesus did become poor for their sake, and he will bring the

Love is one of those things that we must keep on giving.  I was reading and article today, and it made me think about how strong the message was.  It was not the kind of message that I like to see, but we are all entitled to our own opinion.  The focal point of the message was centered around the idea of hate, bitterness, and separation.  It hit so close to home that it inspired me to write this post. Who am to I judge a man for the color of his skin, preference, or beliefs?  Am I wrong, because I believe in Jesus Christ, and the Word of God?  When we start to separate an individual from his/her character, we are starting to divide what made this person who he/she is.  "Psalms 139:13 says "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb."  To really love someone means that we are willing to accept that person for who they are.  There is power in love, and the world could use more of it.  Love is one of those things that I am most gratefu

Sometimes we have to encourage our kids to do their best.  Two of the best ways to build up self esteem in a child is to give them lots of love and encouragement.  I dedicate plenty of time nurturing my children.  I want them to grow up, and be confident in all things.  They are learning the value of hard work, and what it will take to reach their goals.  I am so proud of what they have accomplished the first nine weeks of school. This is my daughter Hannah after she received her awards at the ceremony.     Daniel is excited to get his award. It was ablessing to see all of these kids get their awards, and the parents that were there to support them. . We have to continue to encourage all children to do their best.  Job well done to all of these children for their hard work and dedication to learning.   

  I hear the sounds of a trumpet The heartbeat of a drum The claps of a people Singing the praises of freedom Shouting the joys of equality Standing for harmony Praying for the knowledge I heard the sounds of misery The beat of a drum Cries of a people A sad voice that hums Moaning the pains of bondage Yelling the sorrows of depression Sitting in hell Praying for the knowledge I hear the sounds of a trumpet The beat of a drum Sounds of wings Voices that hum Singing the praises of freedom Master! No more tears for me Shouting the joys of heaven Standing for harmony Receiving the knowledge         Eternally © Amanda Matthews all rights is reserved       © Ninam4 | Stock Free Images &   Dreamstime Stock Photos 

I was awakened this morning by the sounds of little feet running through the house. My youngest daughter decided to be the alarm today. By the excitement in her voice you would have thought it was Christmas morning. She transitioned from one room to the next yelling for her brothers, and sister to get up. All would have been well, but it was 5:00 in the morning. With the thought of sleep on my mind I jumped up to see what was going on. To my surprise my baby had fixed breakfast for the family. She had bowls full of cereal, and the milk had spilled on the table. As she struggled to get the spoons, I could see that she was very determined to finish the tasks that she had started. Today my daughter is my inspiration. She put her little heart, and soul into fixing breakfast. When I think about all the effort that she put forth into her surprise, I am forced to think about my own goals. At times I can get a little discouraged about the plans that I have made for my life. Being

Gina* is a little twelve year old girl with a big smile. She loves to play sports, and she hopes to be an actress some day. Like most little girls Gina wishes she had a family that loved her. Born to a mother that was addicted to drugs this child is lucky to be alive. Most of her young life has been a living hell. I am quite fond of Gina, because she is so full of life. She exudes confidence ,and the zeal to live. I have chosen to write about this child, because she is an inspiration to me. When I look into her eyes I can see a hint of misery. It has to take a lot of strength to smile when you are sad. The true feelings that she may be repressing, will be the same feelings that she will have to face in the future. Many people want to ignore that children are hurting, suffering, and they are dying. How many more children will die due to neglect and lack? For a brief point in time I had to stop our conversation. The heaviness was too much for me to handle. I thought bac

When I first came into the world I had to take small steps I had to learn how to crawl Before I walked God has always known That I would stumble He has always known that I would fall down And try to walk again He knows that the road will get rough And the storms of life will rage He knows that trials and setbacks Will make me stronger I will take small steps Until I am able to walk And then I may run Until I reach my destiny © Amanda Matthews         © Holligan78 | Stock Free Images & Dreamstime Stock Photos 

Okay I got this new thing going, and people are starting to recognize that I am very zealous about writing. I know that I have not perfected my art, but I am getting better. I feel the same way about my life. I love the song Many rivers to cross, because it speaks to my spirit. I can't think of anyone that went through life without facing a trial or two. You know we have to start from the bottom, and work our way to the top. I have been inspired by so many people, and some have had a major impact on my life. I may not get famous by blogging alone, but I hope to inspire people through the gift of my writing. A long time ago I had the chance to meet a young woman who was suffering from the aftermath of an abortion. She said that she was tired of being humiliated, and felt bad for what she done. I through tear stained eyes assured her that I was not placed on this earth to judge her. So many people are suffering in silence. Let me assure you there are people that will l

A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing in value She bring him good, and not harm all the days of her life She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands bringing her food from afar she gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions to her female servants She considers a field and buys it out of her earning she plants a vineyard She sets about her work vigorously her arms are strong for her tasks She sees that her trading is profitable and her lamps do not go out at night In her hands ands she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy When it snows she has no fear for her household for all of them are clothed in scarlet She makes coverings for her bed She is clothed in fine linen and purple She is like the merchant sh

We can thank God for giving the only Son that he had for us to be redeemed. God and I do not have the same mind. I cannot compare my thoughts to that Father. The word says “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are my ways your ways declares the Lord.” (Isaiah 55:8) That means that God knows all things that are happening around us. I know that there have been times that I have taken on more than I needed to, and it was too much for my mind to handle. I am so glad that I have a Father that loves me, and he never places more on me than I can handle. God says in Isaiah 55:9 “AS the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.” Our minds are in the likeness of God’s mind, but it is not the same. We think on a level that is designed for humanity. God is a supernatural being, and the Father of creation. He has known from the beginning of time what man’s mind would be capable of. For an