Kim Waguespack Writes

Progress: Day 60, February 29 Today I made progress in these areas: 1) I prayed, read, meditated on, and colored in my Inspire Bible. I read Psalms 120-134 -which were psalms that were sung as the Jewish people went up to Jerusalem to celebrate the holy days- and Psalms 135-138. 2) I did my stretching early in the day today. My shoulder feels better after that and using rice bag heated in the microwave. 3) Housework. ***Kim For Reflection Have you ever sung songs on your way to a special place? Where were you going? What songs did you sing?

Progress: Day 59, February 28 Progress today included: 1) Stretching. However, instead of doing my stretching in the morning, I neglected to do so until evening. Bad decision. Now my shoulder is very sore. 2) I researched Scripture verses to go with a devotional I am working on. 3) I prayed, read, meditated and colored Psalms 108-119 in my Inspire Bible. ***Kim For Reflection I am finishing up a Bible reading challenge to read through Psalms that my pastor gave to our congregation in the summer of 2018. (!!!) Have you ever fallen behind on a project you wanted to complete? Have you ever finished it? If not, I encourage you to begin to make a little bit of progress on it. I am finding such a sense of accomplishment in making bits of progress on things I have been wanting to do for a very long time.

Today's Progress: 1. Read, meditated, prayed and colored the book of Jude and Psalm 107 in my Inspire Bible. 2. Prayed and contemplated what I should write about today. Wrote down the story of feeling Jesus' Presence when visiting the Garden of Gethsemane after seeing a photo I had taken there. It was very appropriate to write this devotional today as Lent begins and Easter approaches. 3. Stretched. 4. Worked in kids' journals. 5.  Read more of By Signs and Wonders . ***Kim For Reflection Have you ever felt the Lord's Presence? What were the circumstances? How did you feel?

Progress: Day 57, February 26 Todays progress included: Stretching. Reading, coloring and meditating on 2 and 3 John in my Inspire  Bible. Revising the intro and closing of a devotional, as well as adding Scripture. Read more of By Signs and Wonders . Attending Ash Wednesday service and Becoming Women of the Word Bible Study Group. ***Kim For Reflection Ash Wednesday begins a period of self-examination, recognizing and repenting of our sins, fasting, and remembering Jesus' sacrifice on the cross for us. Do you fast/ give something up for Lent? Do you add something, such as spending more time in the Bible or in prayer?  Remember that you are a work in progress and that God can begin something new in you this Lenten season.

Progress: Day 56, February 25 Today I did not get to my stretching in the morning, but I did do it tonight. I read and colored 1 Peter chapters 4 & 5 along with all of 2 Peter in my Inspire Bible. I read some more of A Wilder Rose . I reread a devotional I had written for my book quite some time ago. I am mulling some changes over in my head and will try a different tact now that I have some Flourish Writers training to guide me. For Reflection Have you ever had a project in mind, but then when you really start to dig in to it, you found it changing and evolving? Did that make you feel excited or worried?

Progress: Day 55, February 24 I was called to be part of a jury selection pool, so I did my stretches before I went to the court house. I began reading A Wilder Rose on my ipad while waiting to see if I would be selected as a juror. I organized some photos on the computer in the evening. ***Kim For Reflection A Wilder Rose  by Susan Wittig, Albert is about Rose Wilder Lane, daughter of Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of   Little House On The Prairie and several other books about pioneer life. Have you read any of the "Little House"books?

Today I made progress in these areas: 1) I reworked a devotional.  2) I read the first three chapters of 1 Peter in my Inspire Bible. I also colored the images in the Bible and meditated and prayed the Scriptures. 3)  I read more of By Signs and Wonders . ***Kim For Reflection How much time are you spending reading God's Word?

Progress: Day 53, February 22 Today I made progress in the following areas: 1) I prayed and researched appropriate Bible verses for a devotion I am writing. 2) I organized all of the stamps I am keeping. 3) I read more of By Signs and Wonders . ***Kim For Reflection Do you pray before taking action on a project?

Progress: Day 52: February 21 Today's progress: 1. Stretched. 2. Edited devotionals. 3. Wrote "blurb" for the back cover of the book. 4. Organized photos on the computer. 5. Read By Signs and Wonders . ***Kim For Reflection Do you track the progress you are making on your goals? What method do you use?

Progress: Day 51, February 20 Today my progress was in these areas: I stretched. I am trying to be faithful with this because it is truly helping my shoulder to feel better. I attended my Moms' Bible Study group. We had a good discussion about the sinful woman who went to Simon the Pharisee's house, washed Jesus' feet with her tears, poured perfume on them, and dried them with her hair. (Luke 7:36-49) I edited three devotionals for the book God has given me to write. Read By Signs and Wonders . ***Kim For Reflection Do you have a group of people you gather together with to discuss spiritual things?

Progress: Day 50, February 19 Today's progress: Housework: vacuumed, cleaned bathroom, washed shower curtain and rug God's Book:  edited the introduction Spiritual Growth and Reading: read the chapter about the woman who poured perfume on Jesus' feet in the book Jesus The Man Who Loved Women; read By Signs and Wonders Stretched for 20 minutes ***Kim For Reflection I find I am enjoying editing my writing. I feel like the Flourish Writers course I took has heightened my sense of writing to engage others. I do not need to give an abundance of detailed information to make my point. Have you taken a class that has changed your approach?

Progress: Day 49, February 18 Progress made today: 1) Decluttering and Garage Sale Preparation:  I realized that I had not gone through the stamp wheels and handles. I divided the wheels and handles according to size, packaged them, and priced them for the garage sale. 2) Outreach: I prepared lotion, nail polish, and manicure kits to be donated to a women's shelter via my church's women's fellowship group. I was able to get some really good deals at Gordman's department store after Christmas. I got 24 bottles of nail polish, 14 tubes of hand lotion and 9 manicure kits for only $20.00! I took everything out of the packaging and then I decorated the nail polish and lotions with ribbon and a paper heart. I placed a "You Are Loved" card from my church inside the manicure kits. I wanted the women to feel loved and special. I pray they will. 3) Reading:  I read a few chapters in the book By Signs and Wonders   How The Holy Spirit Grows The Church by Stephe...

Progress: Day 48, February 17 Today I worked on the kids' journals while riding in the car. ***Kim For Reflection Do you document moments in your life? How? Special moments? Everyday moments?

Progress: Day 47, February 16 Progress today: Stretching. Finished reading The Rock, The Road, and The Rabbi by Kathy Lee Gifford and Rabbi Jason Sobel. This is a book I have been reading on and off for quite some time because it is on the Kindle app and I generally read print books when I am at home and read the Kindle books when I travel. ***Kim For Reflection Do you prefer print books or e-books?

Progress: Day 46, February 15 Today I did my stretching and read How To Be Filled With the Holy Spirit by A.W. Tozer. For Reflection How To Be Filled With the Holy Spirit is a book my pastor recommended that our congregation read. Has your pastor ever recommended that you read a particular book? Did you? How was the book helpful to your spiritual growth?

Progress: Day 45, February 14  I did my stretching this morning and wrote in the kids journals while on a road trip this afternoon. ***Kim For Reflection Have you ever taken advantage of the time you have in the car to make progress on a goal?

Progress: Day 44, February 13 Today I finished sorting through my stamps and getting them marked for the garage sale. Hurray! I also finished reading 1000 Days . It is the 8th book I have read in 2020. My goal for 2020 is to read at least 52 books, one for each week in the year. ***Kim For Reflection: Is there something you have committed to doing once a week? twice a week? 3,4,5, or 6 times a week? daily? How are you doing at meeting your goal?

Progress Day 43, February 12 Goals I made progress on today: I stretched. I got some housework done. I sorted through more stamps in preparation for my garage sale. I read more of 1000 Days . ***Kim For Reflection: How do you keep your body flexible? Yoga? Tai Chi? Stretching? Massage?

Progress: Day 42, February 11 Today I made progress in these goals: I got a massage to release and stretch my muscles. I edited three different devotionals for my book. I read two chapters of 1000 Days . I read the chapter about Hannah in Becoming Women of the Word . ***Kim For Reflection Are you able to read multiple books at once?  Why or why not?

Progress: Day 41, February 10 Today I ran errands most of the day. I also spent a lot of time talking to family. I made progress in the area of sorting photographs into albums on the computer. I also did my stretching for my shoulder. ***Kim For Reflection I had a busy day, but I still made progress. Are you encouraged when you still make progress on a busy day?  You should be. A little bit of progress is better than none.

Today I attended church services. I also read two chapters in 1000 Days . ***Kim For Reflection Do you have a desire to learn more about God? Consider reading a book or talking to a member of the clergy.

Progress: Day 39, February 8 I attended IF Gathering from 9AM to 5 PM and listened to lots of speakers talk about God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. The focus was mainly on the book of Romans, chapter 8. ***Kim For Reflection Have you ever attended a weekend event that focuses on teaching you about God? If so, I pray you were blessed. If not, I pray that you would consider praying about it.

Progress: Day 38, February 7 Today I edited my rough draft of "Be Joyful... Give Thanks In All Circumstances" story. I need to learn to do all my edits in one fell swoop, though, or I am going to need to plant some trees to make up for all the paper I am using. Not to mention printer ink. I attended If: Equip gathering tonight. Speakers Jada Edwards and Beth Moore were awesome! ***Kim For Reflection Do you have stories you would like to document in writing? I encourage you to do so. It will be such a gift to those who love you to have your stories written down.

Progress: Day 37, February 6 Today's progress: Attended Moms' Bible Study Group. Discussed chapter about Jesus' mother Mary and how much Jesus loved and cared for her. Called my Mom to wish her a Happy Birthday. Attended WCIC's Marriage Celebration featuring Big Daddy Weave. Edited photos taken at the Marriage Celebration. ***Kim For Reflection Have you ever attended a marriage celebration?

Progress: Day 36, February 5 I massaged and stretched my shoulder this morning. I read a chapter about Mary from the book, Jesus The Man Who Loved Women , by Bruce Marchiano for my Bible Study Group tomorrow. I wrote in the kids' journals. I went to lunch with a dear friend. ***Kim For Reflection Do you make time to spend time with your friends?

Progress: Day 35, February 4 Today's progress included: stretching organizing photos into albums on the computer reading several chapters of 1000 Days ***Kim For Reflection I like to take notes when I read.  Do you?

Progress: Day 34, February 3 Today I made progress in these areas: I stretched. Unfortunately, my shoulder is still bothering me. But I will keep trying to loosen it up. I finished the "Flourish Writers" Video Series. That goal is complete!! I wrote in my kids' journals. I read one  chapter of 1000 Days . I mailed off all the books I purchased. ***Kim For Reflection Have you completed a goal in 2020 yet? If yes, did you relish the sense of accomplishment? I hope so! Good for you! If not yet, keep taking the next step towards making progress to reach your goal. You can do it!

Progress: Day 33, February 2 Today I: - stretched - read the book of James in the Inspire Bible and colored the images while I meditated on the focus Scripture verses - began reading 1000 Days   The Ministry of Christ by Jonathan Falwell ***Kim For Reflection Jesus' earthly ministry was about 3 years in length. What if you only had 3 years to make an impact on the world? What would you do?

Progress: Day 32, February 1 Today I packed up all the books to give away. That took a while to pack up 8 books. (6 for friends and 2 for Mom & Dad.) I finished  The Art of Arranging Flowers . it was a three star book...average, not anything too spectacular. For Reflection Have you ever done a random act of kindness for someone? How did that make you feel?