http://carlaynix.com/blog Walking In My Purpose! Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:28:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en One thing I've always known about myself was who I am.  Now, I may not have always been happy with who I am, and I'm not afraid to admit it, but I've known Carla.  I may not have always had all of the puzzle pieces in place, and I definitely ... http://carlaynix.com/blog/2010/04/22/do-you-know/ News you won't see or hear on the news!  This is an article written by Dr. Robert P. Watson.  I just wanted to share it because I'm so tired of all of the hatred out there.  So many are showing their true colors. "I have a dream that my four little ... http://carlaynix.com/blog/2010/04/03/president-obamas-accomplishments-in-the-past-12-months/ In my purse, I carry a few pictures of a blown out tire. Let me first tell you about my purse before I explain these pictures. IT’S ALL IN THE BAG! My purse is my life! No matter where I am, as long as I have my purse, I feel that I ... http://carlaynix.com/blog/2010/04/02/out-of-control/ Someone posted online that God had been placing in their spirit the message of "wait".  I was happy she posted that because it resonated with me. Spoke to me. Confirmed some things in me. I'm waiting... Being patient as I do so.  Trusting God that on the other side of the waiting ... http://carlaynix.com/blog/2010/03/25/waiting/ That was the theme of our Prayer Breakfast on Saturday. What a wonderful event! It was a true spiritual success.  God is awesome and I am so thankful that He allowed me the privilege of coordinating my church's first Prayer Breakfast.  This was part of our Women's Ministry, and I ... http://carlaynix.com/blog/2010/03/21/somebody-prayed-for-me/ Just thought I would share my current reading list. Yep, these are the great books I'm reading now and I strongly encourage you to check them out. In no particular order: One Minute of Praise by Darlene McCarty Leadership Building Blocks by Dawn McCoy My God and Me (Listening, Learning and Growing on My ... http://carlaynix.com/blog/2010/03/16/reading-list/ I had a great experience last night as I taught Bible Study at church. I love teaching and leading people in God's Word, but also in empowering them.  What I appreciate and thank God for is the fact that people seem to feel comfortable enough with me and they realize ... http://carlaynix.com/blog/2010/03/11/free-to-speak-freely/ Sometimes it frightens me when I think about the connection I feel with my ancestors.  It's a strong connection that moves me to tears as I feel their presence at times. It's even stronger when I am amongst present relatives.  I'm a wimp at family reunions. I love my family ... http://carlaynix.com/blog/2010/03/10/their-spirits-cry-out/ I ran across this article I wrote for my newsletter.  The date of the writing (March 2003) reminds me that this was when the painful "stuff" of my life hit the fan.  I hope you read it with an open heart. Please realize that I am speaking from experience and ... http://carlaynix.com/blog/2010/02/22/open-your-heart-to-forgive/ http://carlaynix.com/blog/2010/02/21/somebody-prayed-for-me-womens-prayer-breakfast/