Generosity – What’s in a word?

Generosity

“Bridge Over a Pond of Water Lilies,” 1899, Claude Monet. Image from a page of the 2013 Desk Calendar, courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Store

 

Generosity – What’s in a word?

Giving, fullness, abundance , love,

these are the things that come from above.

Charity, kindness, goodness, all three,

they make for a life full of generosity!

Felecia R. Weber 2014, OntheWingofaDove.com

What’s in this word for you?  If you can tell me please do!

For some reason, the word generosity makes me feel good.  It makes me feel as if something wonderful is happening.  When we are generous in our kindness towards others, well it makes the wisdom of Jesus’ instructions to “…do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” (Matthew 7:12) become alive.  It causes me to strive to make generosity a way of life.

May you live your generosity in a powerful way.

Peace and love,

Felecia

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On Giving

On Giving

on givingA Quote to Carry You

July 14, 2014

“I don’t think that there is anything that we can give in life that causes more joy and pain…than love.”  Phoebe Winston

Giving from the heart requires the courage to expose ourselves to a multitude of reactions from those on the receiving end. For as many ways as we can give away our love, there are just as many ways others can receive it, interpret it and act upon it.  That being said, to give my love to others is one of the greatest gifts that I have ever received…hmmm, does that make sense?

To give love is to receive love…may you give yours freely today.

Peace and love,

Felecia

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My Happiness, My Joy

My Happiness, My Joy

“The Singer In Green,” 1884, Edgar Degas. Image from a page of the 2012 Desk Calendar, courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Store

 

My happiness, my joy…it radiates like the sun; it’s like a flame of fire.

“You have put gladness in my heart.” Psalm 4:7

My Happiness, My Joy

My happiness, my joy,

I don’t always know how to describe it.

Sometimes it seems so far away;

it waivers from day to day.

My happiness, my joy,

It is more than just a feeling at times.

It makes me smile, and laugh, and sing aloud;

and I am like a vast, bright sky without a cloud.

My happiness, my joy,

When it’s in my heart it filters through my being.

It radiates like the sun; it’s like a flame of fire.

I feel free as a bird; as if I can soar higher and higher.

My happiness, my joy,

There is one thing about it that I know for sure.

It doesn’t come from the things of the world that surround me;

but rather, it comes from God’s love, which He gives so willingly.

Felecia R. Weber 2014, OntheWingofaDove.com

“These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.”  John 15:11

May God’s love be the source of your happiness and your joy, today and always.

Peace and love,

Felecia

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Meet Moby!

Meet Moby!

“Hi, my name is Moby!” Meet Moby, the adorable Black Lab mix pup who belongs to my lovely niece Alexia and nephew-in-law Andy.

 

Meet Moby!  He’s cute, always happy and sweet; he’s the most playful friend you’ll ever meet!

Meet Moby!

He’s cute, always happy and sweet;

He’s the most playful dog you’ll ever meet!

Meet Moby!

“Hmmm, I know I buried that bone somewhere around here!”

He’s such great company when his parents are away;

he’s just so irresistible, with him they’d rather stay!

Meet Moby!

“Aw, c’mon Mom, come back to bed and snuggle with Dad and me!”

Moby loves to play and he’s great at catching the ball;

he’s got the most adorable eyes; he’s truly loved by all!

Meet Moby!

“WIll you come outside and play with me?”

Yes, if you ever meet Moby, I know that you’ll agree,

you’ll find he’s a very special dog, who’s just as nice as can be.

 

Meet Moby!

“It was nice to meet you…have a good day!”

Poem by Felecia R. Weber 2014, OntheWingofaDove.com.  Photographs courtesy of my niece, Alexia Danielle.

“Calling all dog lovers!”

If you have a four-legged furry friend that you’d like to have featured in a poem on my blog, email your cutest pictures and a short bio to me, Felecia, at frosew04@gmail.com.

Hope to hear form you soon!

Peace and love,

Felecia

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On Happiness

On Happiness

on happinessA Quote to Carry You

July 7, 2014

“Happiness quite unshared can scarcely be called happiness; it has no taste.”  Charlotte Bronte

A taste of happiness, sounds like a meal we’d all like to partake in.  Yes, sharing and receiving, giving and taking, these are some of the ingredients that are required for experiencing true happiness. Too little of its nourishment may cause one’s soul to become withered and frail.  Too much of it may take away the very joy that happiness is intended to bring.  A “taste” of happiness…that sounds just about right.

May the flavor of your own happiness be tasted by those around you today…bon appetit!

Peace,

Felecia

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Let Freedom Ring!

let freedom ring

“Let Freedom Ring,” photograph by Felecia R. Weber 2014, OntheWingofaDove.com

 

Let freedom ring!  A tribute to our nation.

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.  And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”  Hebrews 12:1

This past Memorial Day weekend, my husband and I had the chance to visit both Ellis Island and  The Statue of Liberty with two of our dearest friends.  We had a very enjoyable time, and although the weather was overcast for much of the day, visiting these two sites that are so much part of our nation’s history caused my heart to beam with a brightness that I find hard to describe.  I have seem countless photographs of The Statue of Liberty.  I have heard numerous stories, including that of my own grandmother, of those who have come through Ellis Island to start anew in America.  I have felt the beating of my own heart as I’ve raised my hand to my chest to honor our nation’s flag and the strength and freedom that it represents.  But there was something solemn and unforgettable about actually being surrounded by these monuments that makes the phrase “let freedom ring” come alive.

There is no mistaking that we are facing some of the most difficult times in our nation’s history.  While I will not mention them here, I think that we’ve all been met with challenges recently that have made at least some part of our lives a struggle.  My mind was full of such thoughts as we road the ferry out to tour The Statue of Liberty.  The grey skies in the photograph above depicts what I felt perfectly.  That made me think too, about how those individuals who travelled to Ellis Island, the “new land,” long ago must have felt; a cloud of apprehension surrounding an anticipation of better times.

let freedom ring

“Her Torch…A Guiding Light!,” photograph by Marilyn Hill

As we approached the statue and I got to examine her more closely, my mood changed.  The skies began to clear and as I gazed up at The Statue of liberty, she seemed to emulate a certain grace, majesty, power and hope.  It was as though she were crying out, “Let freedom ring!”  Starting anew, building a life and rising above what may threaten to keep you down.  There is freedom in that, and there is life in being free to become what you strive to be.  That is what so many have done here in our nation thus far…may we continue to do just that long into the future…let freedom ring…loudly!

Happy Independence Day!

Peace to you, Felecia

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America, You’re Beautiful!

America, You're Beautiful!

“Red Geranium,” photograph by Felecia R. Weber 2014, OntheWingofaDove.com

America, you’re beautiful!  How thankful I am to have been born in such a nation as this.

America, You’re Beautiful!

America, your beautiful!

How fortunate are we.

To live in this nation bought with a price;

it is that blood that keeps us free.

Your beauty is unending, your richness is so vast.

Your land has yielded so much for us,

it is up to us to help make is last.

America, you’re beautiful!

How your history flows though the pages.

You welcome people from all over the world,

you have served them throughout the ages.

Through strife and victory, God has blessed us so bountifully.

We’ve trusted Him with everything,

may His grace cover us continually.

Felecia R. Weber 2014, OntheWingofaDove.com

Please join me as we approach the day of celebrating the birth of our nation, and reflect upon all of the goodness we enjoy in our beautiful America.

Peace to you,

Felecia

 

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On Freedom

On Freedom

on freedomA Quote to Carry You

June 30, 2014

“Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!” (conclusion from “I Have a Dream,” a 1963 speech by Martin Luther King, Jr.

Freedom is sweet.  Freedom is not always attained easily.  Freedom is not to be taken lightly; for freedom comes with a price.

As the birthday of our nation approaches, may you reflect on the many freedoms that we enjoy as Americans, and may you never forget the sacrifices that were made to make them available to us all.

Peace to you,

Felecia

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