The POWER of ENCOURAGEMENT is being part of the solution which is understanding the power of our words & using them to encourage and uplift others in creative ways. This video is an interview I did with Carol Steward and topics are: TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO INCLUDE: The Power of Words Fear of knowing our…
Author: Anne Grove
Star gazer, cloud watcher, DREAMER. YouTube CREATOR, Author, Blogger, Artist, Wife & Mother
Perfection is within our grasp
It’s hard to live in an imperfect world knowing perfection is within our grasp. But being built up by the Word of God we know: Love keeps on in all things. Love would have us to keep on going; to keep on bearing with our imperfections because within our jars of imperfect clay God’s magnificent…
Take a chance and let an idea flow through you.
“Out of a space of stillness all creative endeavor is born”. Eckhart Tolle Recently I watched a video from Oprah Winfrey in which she interviewed Eckhart Tolle. I was completely undone by his quietness and moving ideas about mankind and how we should operate. This video comes from the place of my contemplating his first…
Pray Simply; Savor the Words You Speak
One morning I began to pray, “Thank You Lord”. I said this again and upon speaking it the third time I felt like I wasn’t just repeating empty words but my insides were getting involved. Pray simply, savoring each word you speak until you feel your heart and mind deeply connect with your words. Wait…
Feeling Blindsided? Choose to Overcome!
The definition of blindsided is: to be hit or attacked from an unexpected position. This description will not come as a surprise to you but it can pin point areas of our lives which might become targets for a blindside attack. As an example, a quarterback does not have eyes all around his head. If the…
Like Adam and Eve; we can again walk in the Garden
It’s no secret- I love looking up words and their meanings. Today, I thought you might like something to meditate upon so I looked up some of the words and their origin from this popular passage. THEN THE MAN AND HIS WIFE HEARD THE SOUND OF THE LORD GOD AS HE WAS WALKING IN THE…
Look for others to help complete your puzzle
God gave all things to Christ. He will not give any one man or movement a more complete revelation. We need each other for full perspectives, to see a bigger whole, to complete our puzzles. We can never do a complete work on our own. ~Anne
What to do between the calling and the opportunity: Wait!
I know it’s hard to wait on God. Sometimes there is an in between time from when you are called to do something and when the actual opportunity for it appears. Don’t be tempted to go ahead anyway. Wait for the right time! ~Anne
There is greatness on the other side of your test
When you find yourself in an impossible situation I wonder if you are in a test of patience. While in a test of patience you will be under extreme pressure to make a decision. You have two choices: Take matters in your own hands Wait for the Lord to act I would encourage you to wait…
The Road Less Traveled
I believe nothing is ever wasted in our lives and that God can use it all for our good. In one chapter of Light from a Dark Night, I wrote about seeing my life as a funnel. A picture is worth a thousand words and I hope this picture will explain how I felt even more…
It’s ALL GOOD- even when life’s not perfect!
Hi, I’m Anne and welcome to Shades of Color and Light. It’s easy to say, “Life’s not perfect right now” and put our dreams on hold. But, even when life isn’t perfect we need to remember- It’s ALL GOOD! I believe we must pursue our purpose moments in the face of imperfections and not let…
You are more than a face in a crowd
YOU ARE MORE THAN A FACE IN A CROWD. YOU STAND OUT. YOU STAND OUT NOT MERELY BECAUSE YOU LOOK DIFFERENT FROM EVERYONE ELSE BUT BECAUSE YOU ARE DIFFERENT FROM EVERYONE ELSE. NO ONE ELSE HAS YOUR SPIRIT. YOUR SPIRIT MAKES YOU COMPLETELY UNIQUE. AND COMPLETELY KNOWN BY GOD. WHEN YOU HEAR THE GOOD NEWS, THE GOOD…
The Inspiration of New Life: Innocence, Triumph, & Courage
Hi, I’m Anne from Shades of Color and Light. Happy Easter! It’s Spring and I’ve decided to try something new and do a sticker book. I’m at home, under a statewide mandatory stay at home order and everything has stopped still. Inside, within me, it kind of seems like a death of sorts but when…
Love is always flowing
Miles and Miles away is a day called yesterday. From where I came to where I will go is miles and miles away. Love was here for me then. Love is here for me now. Love is waiting for my tomorrow. Love is ALWAYS. The power to go back to yesterday to heal and restore belongs to Love….
Time for Unknowns to become Known
When God led the Israelites out of Egypt He wanted all of them to become his people and ascend the mountain into his presence. Instead the people had a different idea. They did not want to ascend or enter into a personal relationship with God. So, they told one man Moses, to ascend in authority…
Jesus: Willing to Wash your Feet
Recently, after taking communion I heard, “You are already clean”. It was certainly a most puzzling statement from Holy Spirit and I’ve been thinking about it ever since. I’d like to take you to chapter 13 of John where Jesus told his disciples they were clean. In the passage Peter becomes indignant at the thought…
Communion: The Energy To Fulfill Purpose
Long before adoption of our daughter Bella became a reality were endless documents to process and training sessions to attend. One such training session had my husband and me reeling with doubt. What had we gotten ourselves into? What gave us the idea we’d be fit to parent one who may have more needs than…
Stop waiting for all the details and Just Begin
I feel this word from the Lord is not just for me but for some of you too. “Just begin and I will give what you are seeking Me for as you move along the process. Just begin and I will show you what you desire as you get going in the process.” He’s telling…
Starve out what hinders you
Be encouraged today from the Holy Spirit who said: “I decree a fast. A fast in the land. A fast from the profane. A fast from the distractions, a fast from the meaningless. With survival on the line see and hold onto what is meaningful. Do not starve yourself on my account, nor in My Name, says The Lord. …
Beyond the Fog: Faith brings you Full Circle
This morning I woke up hearing Jesus say, “Come with Me”. I saw Him running like he was on a morning jog. He spoke turning to look at me but he didn’t break stride.Briefly I thought of going back to sleep but thought, “If Jesus is up, running and smiling asking me to come- I’m…
