Golden Nuggets and Silver Musings is a new blog dedicated to sharing nuggets from God’s Word and tidbits, or musings, from more than forty-five years of my sojourn with the Lord. Since I began my surrendered journey at the age of twenty, adding the two will give you a clue to why I chose “silver musings” for my tidbits.
God’s Word is intended to be our guidebook through our journey on planet earth, as well as a directory to better understand God Himself–His thoughts and His ways. As we begin to know Him, God’s ways don’t seem all that mysterious, after all.
Twenty years ago, I became totally blind, while serving in a medical clinic in the jungle of West Africa. I learned to let the Word be the lamp unto my feet in a real way. (“Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” Ps. 119:105)
This year I’m embarking on all sorts of new adventures–scary ones for a blind, low-tech senior citizen. Today, I launched this new blog, later this week I’ll join the rest of the world’s population on Twitter, and later this month I’m going to really stick my toe in the ocean of current trend by launching a podcast. I’ll let you know just when you can check it out on I Tunes– “The Treasures of Darkness Podcast”. (If you ever wondered what life in Africa might look like, this is the podcast for you.)
My theme for 2015 is “Press On,” from the Scripture found in Philippians 3:14(NIV). “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
The prize for me this year is simply to put a smile on the face of God as He takes my hand to help me obey Him. I’d turned my thoughts toward a possible slowing down of activities as those years passed that golden marker; God had other ideas of what my “Golden Years” might look like!
Okay, I’m jumping in with both feet and expecting Father God to catch me, with arms opened wide and a smile on His face.
How about you? Any new goals or changes in your life for 2015?
Dannie,
Oh…I am so excited for you! God is using you as a “golden vessel” to touch others in the process. I look forward to being a part of your journey, and your inspirational story that will touch everyone’s heart. I’ve known you are a special lady from the moment we met. Astounding work, powerful testimony, and unconditional love that you’ve shown to the children in your care, and the people in your life. Most especially, your heart for God is palpable as evidenced in your light shining from within.
God bless you abundantly and I can’t wait for your book…I’ll be the first on line to purchase it!
Anne-Lise, you’re equally amazing, thank you for being such a loyal and loving friend to Dannie. Your heart is beautiful!
And, don’t worry Dannie…God will catch you as He always has past, present, and to come. I have such a feeling you’re on your way, God has additional plans to add to your already significant and purposeful life!! Love you!
Blessings and much love,
Camille~
xxoo
Thanks so much for your encouraging words and kind thoughts, Cami! My newbie webmaster, Anne-Lise, also appreciates your support. You’re such a good friend… not to mention a marvelous writer.
Happy New Year and may God bless your every written word for Him this year.
Great start to the New year! Let’s watch what God is going to do!
A huge “Amen!” to that. Thanks for your assistance and patience in this launch, dear friend!
Welcome to the world of WorldPress… I’m eager to follow your blog site!
Wing His words,
Pam
Thank you, Pam! WordPress is a new path on my journey.