“The soul will absorb what is true.”

When we think about something, we usually end up living it.

What truth did your soul absorb?

John 17:17
“Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.”

Evelyn Minton and her daughter, Dr. Billie J. Minton are the authors of the Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's series. These books may be found at the author's website BlueRidgeMoments.com and Amazon.com/Author/drbillieminton.

“Throwing money out of the window ...”

If you happen to find $631.00 on E. Stone Drive in Kingsport, Tennessee, it belongs to Jessie and Billie.

On a Tuesday, and an unusually warm November day, Billie and Jessie were riding together to the bank to make a deposit with the top down in the convertible. They were listening to our friend, Jeri George, and some great music on our favorite radio station, WQUT.

All of the money that they were taking to the bank to deposit, flew straight up in the air, and out of the car! Every car around was looking at them! They just started laughing until they were almost sick! I will remember this every time I put the top down on the convertible in the future.

This gave new meaning to us for the phrase "throwing money out of the window!"

Thank you, God, for that experience with Billie and Jessie, because everything is larger than money!

What is more important in your life than money?

Malachi 3:10
“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.”

Evelyn Minton and her daughter, Dr. Billie J. Minton are the authors of the Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's series. These books may be found at the author's website BlueRidgeMoments.com and Amazon.com/Author/drbillieminton.

Do you ever stop for a moment to admire someone’s everyday elegance?

Who are the peacemakers in your life?

Psalm 145:18
The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.

Evelyn Minton and her daughter, Dr. Billie J. Minton are the authors of the Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's series. These books may be found at the author's website BlueRidgeMoments.com and Amazon.com/Author/drbillieminton.

“It's the truth ... Mom is right about everything!”

Do you honor and seek wisdom from your Mother?

Proverbs 31:26-27
She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.

Evelyn Minton and her daughter, Dr. Billie J. Minton are the authors of the Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's series. These books may be found at the author's website BlueRidgeMoments.com and Amazon.com/Author/drbillieminton.

“If you really want to teach your children something special; introduce them to God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit.”

An education for the mind is important but to me, there is not anything more important that making sure that you and your children have educated hearts! Accepting, knowing, trusting and Loving Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior is the most important thing that anyone will ever do in their lifetime!

Have you introduced your children to God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit?

3 John 1:4
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

Evelyn Minton and her daughter, Dr. Billie J. Minton are the authors of the Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's series. These books may be found at the author's website BlueRidgeMoments.com and Amazon.com/Author/drbillieminton.

Ephesians 4:32
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

Evelyn Minton and her daughter, Dr. Billie J. Minton are the authors of the Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's series. These books may be found at the author's website BlueRidgeMoments.com and Amazon.com/Author/drbillieminton.

Proverbs 17:22
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Evelyn Minton and her daughter, Dr. Billie J. Minton are the authors of the Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's series. These books may be found at the author's website BlueRidgeMoments.com and Amazon.com/Author/drbillieminton.

“The black hole ... an analogy to grief.”

A lifelong friend of mine, shared something about grief with me that made a lot of sense. He used an example of a “black hole” as an analogy to grief.

When you see a black hole, you do not want to walk near it. Later on, you may decide to slowly crawl near the black hole and then crawl backward away from it. Then you decide to slowly get to the edge of the black hole and kick a pebble in it to see how deep it is. Next, you lower a big rope into the black hole and when you reel it upward, you find that it is wet. Lastly, you tie the rope to a bucket and lower the bucket into the black hole. When you raise the bucket back up, you realize the black hole is a well of living water. Hey Hallelujah!

When someone we Love passes away, at first, it may feel like a “black hole” situation that we do not want anything to do with nor do we want to go near it. We just do not want to believe what has happened. Whenever you feel this way, pray and think of the aforementioned analogy and it may prove to help you during your “season of grief.”

Is there currently a “black hole” in your life that you are avoiding?

Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

Evelyn Minton and her daughter, Dr. Billie J. Minton are the authors of the Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's series. These books may be found at the author's website BlueRidgeMoments.com and Amazon.com/Author/drbillieminton.

“When you associate with both the older and younger generations ... you continue to absorb wisdom while remaining trendy.”

Often, I have found in both my personal and professional life that it is important to “stay in the know” with both older and younger generations. There have been some days that I have learned more from interacting with toddlers in our family than anyone else.

Are you absorbing wisdom from your elders while remaining trendy with a
younger generation?

Psalm 145:13
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations.

Evelyn Minton and her daughter, Dr. Billie J. Minton are the authors of the Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's series. These books may be found at the author's website BlueRidgeMoments.com and Amazon.com/Author/drbillieminton.

“THANK YOU, GOD, for our life experiences.”

Do you have a special life experience that you are thankful for?

1 Corinthians 1:10 NIV
I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.

Evelyn Minton and her daughter, Dr. Billie J. Minton are the authors of the Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's series. These books may be found at the author's website BlueRidgeMoments.com and Amazon.com/Author/drbillieminton.