“You will know that I Love you, when you look into my eyes.”

I have asked my nephew, Tristan and niece, Riley, so many times: “How do you know that I Love you?” Next, I tell them, “You will know how much I Love you, when you look into my eyes.”

They look deeply into my eyes and immediately reveal disarming smiles when I would present them with the aforementioned question.

My sweet, handsome nephew and beautiful niece have the most attractive eyes, and it is effortless to get lost in them! They can always tell from the sparkle in my eyes just how much I Love , nd care about them!

Sometimes our eyes express much more than a sentence does at any given moment. We spend a lot of time talking with people each day. We should pause and look deeply into their eyes and allow them to feel how much we care about them.

I have shared Jesus with many people just by looking into their eyes and with practice, you can too!

Do people see Love when they look into your eyes?

Mark 8:25 
Once more Jesus put his hands on the man’s eyes. Then his eyes were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly.

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Dr. Billie J. Minton's Blue Ridge Moments books; Volume 1, subtitled, "Your Life Is Only As Good As Your Connection With Jesus," and Volume 2, subtitled, "Celebrating Footsteps of A God Dependent Life,"  and Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's book series may be found at Amazon.com and BlueRidgeMoments.com.

Matthew 6:33
"But seek first His kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."

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Dr. Billie J. Minton's Blue Ridge Moments books; Volume 1, subtitled, "Your Life Is Only As Good As Your Connection With Jesus," and Volume 2, subtitled, "Celebrating Footsteps of A God Dependent Life,"  and Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's book series may be found at Amazon.com and BlueRidgeMoments.com.

“Spiritual boldness and being confident in your Faith ... will help keep your perspectives from becoming clouded."

When you stride in confidence of your faith, you become a “soldier of the light!”

Spiritual boldness develops over time from learning and practicing on becoming “God dependent!”

There are so many daily events and obstacles that try to cloud your way. My advice, do not let them accomplish that!

When I wake up in the morning, the first thing that I do is pray and thank God for “having me in today’s mind” before I even put my feet on the floor. Next, I get on my knees when I get up in the morning, and thank Him some more, and ask Him for direction and guidance upon my day.

No matter what our plans for the day may be, we need to remember to open our hearts and share with God. We need to tell Him that if it is in His will then it is in our will too. We want the Lord to know that He and His will, matters the most above everything else in our lives.

Will you pray, thanking God for everything and asking Him, what His will is for your life, each and every day?

Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Dr. Billie J. Minton's Blue Ridge Moments books; Volume 1, subtitled, "Your Life Is Only As Good As Your Connection With Jesus," and Volume 2, subtitled, "Celebrating Footsteps of A God Dependent Life,"  and Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's book series may be found at Amazon.com and BlueRidgeMoments.com.

“Have you ever noticed, most people that are saved have the brightest, beautiful eyes? Animals have beautiful, bright eyes too!  Your eyes tell a story!"

Whenever I am engaged in a conversation with someone, their eyes say the most to me. Someone’s eyes can tell a story. Most of us have heard the adage that the eyes are the windows to our soul. Souls desire to communicate through our eyes.

I have noticed many times that when I am talking with someone that Loves God, they have the most beautiful, piercing eyes that are bright in color. The Love of God shines through us when we have found salvation. This infinite Love shines brightly through our eyes like stars in the night sky.

You can read someone’s eyes like pages in a book. The eyes long to tell their story even when the mind and body do not. God’s Love causes the Holy Spirit to shine through us into others. People will notice and see your Love for God even before you begin to tell them.

Animals communicate through their eyes just like humans. Their eyes reveal great Love, adoration and loyalty. My pups, Blue and Ridge communicate with their eyes constantly. Their eyes tell me when they are hungry, sleepy, and playful or just want some hugs and kisses. Humans and animals express themselves strongly through their eyes.

What story do your eyes tell?

Psalm 119:18
Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.

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Dr. Billie J. Minton's Blue Ridge Moments books; Volume 1, subtitled, "Your Life Is Only As Good As Your Connection With Jesus," and Volume 2, subtitled, "Celebrating Footsteps of A God Dependent Life,"  and Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's book series may be found at Amazon.com and BlueRidgeMoments.com.

“A Great gardener does not pull every weed.”

My father used to tell me that a great gardener does not pull every weed that pops up in their life. In order to cultivate and grow personally and professionally, it is almost impossible to pull every weed in your world.

I learned and practiced how to scale back some, macro manage and delegate rather than micro managing everything in my life.

This concept of work style has allowed my diverse companies to continue to grow with better quality. I am viewing them altogether, and on a grander scale. It has also helped me enjoy my personal life more.

This subject makes me think of my maternal grandparents, Benjamin Franklin and Susie Ethel Johnson. They were such an influence over my life growing up. I spent many days with my grandparents outside in their garden, gathering or planting vegetables, depending on the season. When I think of my childhood, I think of helping them with their garden, climbing apples trees, and the “ring” of my grandmother’s banjo as she played Cripple Creek!

Are you pulling too many weeds in your life?

2 Timothy 2:2
And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.

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Dr. Billie J. Minton's Blue Ridge Moments books; Volume 1, subtitled, "Your Life Is Only As Good As Your Connection With Jesus," and Volume 2, subtitled, "Celebrating Footsteps of A God Dependent Life,"  and Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's book series may be found at Amazon.com and BlueRidgeMoments.com.

“Life is your private party.”

Life is your private party, celebrate it with prayer, Love, family, friends, good nutrition, exercise, water, sunshine, plenty of sleep and invite people that should prove to be a mutual enrichment in your life!

Make sure each day that you set and keep priorities in your life that will help you reach the goals you desire to achieve. Often times, we get distracted by work and drama from people in the world. It is important to remember to be true to yourself.

Do things each day that feed your soul. Remember that life is short, unpredictable and precious. Live each day, hour to hour in day tight compartments with great passion in everything you do. Life changes very quickly and we need to tell each and every person that we come into contact with just how very much we Love and appreciate them.

All of my life, I have had a strong exercise ethic. I have a full gym at home because working out there is best for me. I enjoy weight lifting, playing golf, tennis, swimming, running and riding my bicycle. Exercise makes me feel wonderful!

If today was your last day on earth, were you happy and did you live it to the fullest?

Psalm 37:4 
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

To learn more about Dr. Billie J. Minton's ministries within her Blue Ridge Moment book series, please visit her author website at BlueRidgeMoments.com.

Dr. Billie J. Minton's Blue Ridge Moments books; Volume 1, subtitled, "Your Life Is Only As Good As Your Connection With Jesus," and Volume 2, subtitled, "Celebrating Footsteps of A God Dependent Life,"  and Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's book series may be found at Amazon.com and BlueRidgeMoments.com.

“Insults are truly jealous compliments.”

Insults are truly jealous compliments; embrace them.

Similarly, when someone sees you as their competition, they are most likely categorizing you as their potential human equal. That can be positive or negative depending on your viewpoint of both them and yourself.

Be happy and reaffirmed that you are deeply favored by God.

Will you consider someone’s jealousy as a compliment in the future?

2 Peter 1:3-4
His divine power has given us everything we need for a Godly life through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. Through these He has given us His very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

To learn more about Dr. Billie J. Minton's ministries within her Blue Ridge Moment book series, please visit her author website at BlueRidgeMoments.com.

Dr. Billie J. Minton's Blue Ridge Moments books; Volume 1, subtitled, "Your Life Is Only As Good As Your Connection With Jesus," and Volume 2, subtitled, "Celebrating Footsteps of A God Dependent Life,"  and Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's book series may be found at Amazon.com and BlueRidgeMoments.com.

“I wonder what happened to Timmy.”

I wonder what ever happened to Timmy. I used to bring him one piece of peppermint candy to school because he had a tummy ache every time we had music class. People would make fun of Timmy because he claimed that the music teacher made him sick. Timmy would have nausea, headaches, and cry and sometimes turn red.

My grandfather used peppermint candy as medicine when I was a child. Sometimes he gave me one when I had a tummy ache and it seemed to make me feel better. Timmy suffered once a week in music class when he didn't get to go home from the clinic. He counted on me to bring him peppermint candy to music class.

Looking back, I know now exactly what was wrong with Timmy. Our music teacher wore strong cologne, smoked heavily and played a piano. His breath and clothes smelled terrible and Timmy was allergic to it. We each had to stand by the piano while our music teacher played it. My memories are filled with Timmy standing beside of that piano, feeling sick and eating that peppermint candy I gave him. His face and ears would turn red too! I always wondered exactly what was going through Timmy’s mind as he was enduring all of this pain and anguish at school.

When you are allergic to something, you will produce excess stomach acid in response to your mast cells producing histamine. I tell my patients in advance not to wear strong cologne out of respect for other patients, staff and myself.

When I think of Timmy, I wonder what happened to him and where he is now. I also hope and pray that he did not grow up having self-worth issues about the fact that he was sick a lot in music class.

Everything I use is unscented. I taught myself how to make soap, deodorant and shampoo, just for fun. People tell me I smell great, and I think it is because there are no or few chemicals involved.

We all have a natural wonderful scent when we are clean.

Most of all, I desire to keep a clean heart.

Is there someone that you have memories of as a child and wonder where they are or what happened to them?

Proverbs 27:17
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.

To learn more about Dr. Billie J. Minton's ministries within her Blue Ridge Moment book series, please visit her author website at BlueRidgeMoments.com.

Dr. Billie J. Minton's Blue Ridge Moments books; Volume 1, subtitled, "Your Life Is Only As Good As Your Connection With Jesus," and Volume 2, subtitled, "Celebrating Footsteps of A God Dependent Life,"  and Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's book series may be found at Amazon.com and BlueRidgeMoments.com.

Philippians 3:14
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

To learn more about Dr. Billie J. Minton's ministries within her Blue Ridge Moment book series, please visit her author website at BlueRidgeMoments.com.

Dr. Billie J. Minton's Blue Ridge Moments books; Volume 1, subtitled, "Your Life Is Only As Good As Your Connection With Jesus," and Volume 2, subtitled, "Celebrating Footsteps of A God Dependent Life,"  and Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's book series may be found at Amazon.com and BlueRidgeMoments.com.

"It Is Well With My Soul."

1 Thessalonians 5:23
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

To learn more about Dr. Billie J. Minton's ministries within her Blue Ridge Moment book series, please visit her author website at BlueRidgeMoments.com.

Dr. Billie J. Minton's Blue Ridge Moments books; Volume 1, subtitled, "Your Life Is Only As Good As Your Connection With Jesus," and Volume 2, subtitled, "Celebrating Footsteps of A God Dependent Life,"  and Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's book series may be found at Amazon.com and BlueRidgeMoments.com.