By Way of Introduction...

If you are reading this, chances are good that you've visited my blog "Joyful DORK".  That blog is all about things above--not to sound like I have multiple personality disorder or anything--this blog is about the things here below.

While my spiritual journey impacts every aspect of physical life, I wanted a place to write about the  every day, the thoughts and experiences that impact and are impacted by the things that God is accomplishing in my spirit.  We have a very full and exciting life, and much to share.  We live in a world, a country, a culture in which there are many messages proclaimed loudly, many philosophies and lifestyles, and too many choices to be made with too little reliable information...

I tend to be a very passionate person, I have strong beliefs because I tend not to opine about things that I don't know enough about, which admittedly is a lot!  When I come to a conclusion though, it's usually after much research and prayer, and more often than not it's prompted by the Spirit of God.  That's why, I'm sure you'll find, I have very strong opinions and convictions.  I make no decisions, whether to act or believe, on whims or trends, or even on cultural norms and commonly accepted beliefs and practices, whether they be held nationally or ecumenically. Much to my parents' and teachers' dismay, I rarely, if ever, took anyone's word for it. My beliefs have always had to be developed personally, never blindly accepted as hand-me-downs from past generations or acquired via pressures to conform to my peers (which means that I have never really "fit in" anywhere!   oh well.)  

This blog will act as a number of things to be sure, above all an outlet; it will be a journal in which to remember the day to day joys which are easily forgotten as a busy mother, and maybe the occasional frustration and problem which are, let's be honest, part of the package! it will be a place where I can document ideas and thoughts that I have that are also far too easily forgotten, but mostly, I'm guessing it will become something of a soap box on which I can share what I'm passionate about!
 
The beauty of a blog, as opposed to other social media, is that my words here are not directed at anyone and it is not easily assumed that they are, they are merely cast out into the vast cyber-space to be read by the occasional passers-by.  The thoughts here are my own, the words I say are the words I mean to say, I do not imply or infer, or expect a reader to read between the lines.  I don't beat around bushes or sugar coat my words in an effort to avoid controversy or argument, yet my opinions, my choices, and my firmest beliefs do not reflect the way that I feel about individuals who disagree with me or make alternative choices.  Everyone has their own journey, each man is responsible for the building of his own life.  These are the bricks I've chosen to use, this is the path I've chosen to follow, and this is why...


All for His glory