what do you worry about? not being good enough, or being fully His?

I recently heard this quoted on a children's movie that I was watching with my younger sister.  It made me think, because I think in many cases & for many people, it is true. 

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

Marianne Williamson

in Return to Love

We are powerful because God within us is powerful, and as images of him we can't even HIDE the glory within, even though we often try.  Everything good in us is Christ.  Even when we try to hide from our goodness, even when we run away from Truth by way of sin, we are still His kids! Our identity, regardless of our acknowledgement of it, is inherently wonderful.  It is a beautiful gift to which we only have to surrender!

Parenting Classes have begun!

Parkgate parenting classes started up this week! 20 girls signed up between 2 classes on Tues and Thursday night:-). This is a place for expecting moms to learn about child birth and the first year. Parkgate gives each girl a diaper bag and every week they go into the baby boutique and get one item for their baby until...l the last class. On the last night we do a baby shower! Also The health department does car seat safety. Each girl gets a new car seat and is taught how to safely put it in the car! Food is provided at each class!

happy labor day

Labor day means a work-free monday, family, relaxation, and no white sandals! But it is also a time to think about the Laborers of the past who have helped to make our great country what it is today!  One image that I ran across in my brief research was this working girl:

The "Rosie the Riveter" campaign, brought about during WWII when women were encouraged to join the work force in the absence of their men, is still considered THE most successful Government campaign.  Pretty impressive!! (and kind of intimidating.)  But she definitely has a CAN DO attitude that you have to love & be encouraged by and she is still respected today for her hard work.   

May God bless America and your Labor Day Monday!!