Joan Anderson
Joan Anderson
Joan Mary "Jan" Anderson FAA FRSwas a New Zealand scientist who worked in Canberra, Australia, distinguished by her investigation of photosynthesis...
stars angel asking-why
We should, can and most of the time do communicate with God directly. To my knowledge, angels are not necessary for anything. But God's creation is abundant, and asking "Why angels?" would be like asking why there are thousands of varieties of trees or stars, when we could get along with so much less. God Himself told us many times that He was sending angels to love and care for us, so He is the one who brought them into our lives. Therefore, even if we don't understand their entire purpose, I vote that we pay attention to them.
heart eye angel
For what is it that angels do? They bring us good news. They open our eyes to moments of wonder, to lovely possibilities, to exemplary people, to the idea that God is here in our midst. They lift our hearts and give us wings.
angel thinking people
When people think of angels, they think flowing robes and halos. But in the Bible, they also look like ordinary people. Why not today?
believe angel events
To those who are willing to believe, no explanation of these events is necessary...and to those who are not willing to believe, no explanation is possible.
lonely angel hands
When you are lonely or frightened, talk to your guardian angel. You can do it out loud or inside your head, your angel can hear you. Ask your angel to be near you, to put his or her hand on your shoulder, to give you courage and protect you.
angel acceptance caring
We can all be angels to one another. We can choose to obey the still small stirring within, the little whisper that says, 'Go. Ask. Reach out. Be an answer to someone's plea. You have a part to play. Have faith.' We can decide to risk that He is indeed there, watching, caring, cherishing us as we love and accept love. The world will be a better place for it. And wherever they are, the angels will dance.
booth people
The alligator's popular. We're the only Cajun booth out here, and people like Cajun food.
booth people
The alligator's popular, ... We're the only Cajun booth out here, and people like Cajun food.
experience memoir turned
The experience has turned my writing from memoir to mentor.
blessing expectations accepting
When will I ever learn to accept what is given instead of always yearning for more? My lavish expectations too often tarnish my blessings.
live-life confusion growth
...many of us inhibit our capacity for growth because the culture encourages us to live lives of uniformity. We stall, deny, ignore the ensuing crisis because of confusion, malaise, and yes, even propriety.
loss age way
Why am I more cautious as I age instead of the other way around? I wonder if it's all tied in to failure. I tend to forget my gains and remember only the losses. The failures have piled up, wreaking havoc with my confidence until, as an adult, I've become afraid to take chances.
nice
We all try to have very nice gardens.
greater imagine lives longer meaning personal purpose service sort wilt women
Most women I know have, in the service of some greater good, let their very lives wilt on the vine. We've dulled our personal lives while propping up everyone else's, and we're no longer able to even imagine having any sort of adventure, romance, meaning or purpose for ourselves.