INSPIRED LIVING

In every community there is work to be done.

In every nation, there are wounds to be heal.

In every heart there is the power to do it.

Discouragement ~ What Is It?

The Bible calls us to be strong and courageous, trusting Jesus Christ for what we need. If you're without this courage, the first thing you must do is ask God to wipe away your fears and remind you of His mighty power.

Do Not Be Discouraged!

Happy New Year

Though we can't know what the new year will bring,

our God sees all 365 days.

And He has a good purpose for everything

He allows in a believer's life.

Biltmore House in Asheville NC

Merry Christmas from the Biltmore House

My family went to the Biltmore House for a Christmas visit. This was the first time we had ever been there. I loved it so much, I had to share this with you. Hopefully, if you are in our Blue Ridge Parkway area, please stop by the American Castle. You will not be disappointed, I promise.

The story of the Biltmore

Biltmore is a testament to the uncompromising ideals of an exceptional man - George Washington Vanderbilt. What began as his vision of a country retreat became the largest private residence in America and stands to this day as a celebrated historic landmark. To visit Biltmore is to cross the threshold into a world of hospitality, beauty and luxury that has remained unchanged for more than a century and is being preserved for many generations yet to come.

Biltmore House

No residence in America offers a more authentic, original and inspiring view of life at the end of the 1800s than Biltmore House. Faithfully preserved and filled with thousands of original furnishings, its rooms suggest that the Vanderbilts, their friends and employees are still at home. From opulent living quarters enjoyed by family and friends to the "downstairs" domain of the domestic staff, the House presents a detailed portrait of life on a great 19th-century country estate.

Biltmore Gardens & Trails

From mountain forest to manicured flower bed to valley farm, the grounds at Biltmore were unparalleled in scale and diversity when conceived in the 1880s. They remain one of the premier achievements of American's foremost Landscape architect, Fredrick Law Olmstead. His genius for design and his love of nature are visible today throughout the 8.000-acre Estate, where his plan and many of the original plantings have been preserved.

Biltmore Winery

Opened in 1985, Biltmore Winery is a fitting addition to Mr. Vanderbilt's vision. The enterprise recalls the historic estate wineries of Europe and also reaffirms the century-old Biltmore tradition of self-sufficiency. Although one of the "youngest" wineries in America, it is the most visited and among the most acclaimed, having earned more than 700 awards since its inception.

Don't Forget What the True Meaning of Chirstmas Is!

The angels in heaven rejoiced at the announcement of Jesus' birth and the shepherds praised God. Have you thanked the Lord today for your salvation? Are you experiencing the divine joy that overflows from a Spirit-filled life?

Good News of Great Joy

Luke 2:8-14

Though Jesus is often portrayed as the Infant of Christmas, He is not simply another baby. He's the Son of the living God, who left the glory of heaven to show us what the Father is like - and to purchase our redemption with His precious blood.

"MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL"

A Hymn of Thanksgiving

NOW THANK WE ALL OUR GOD

Now thank we all our God,

With heart and hands and voices,

Who wondrous things has done,

In Whom this world rejoices;

Who from our mothers' arms

Has blessed us on our way

With countless gifts of love,

And still is ours today.

O may this bounteous God

Through all our life be near us,

With ever joyful hearts

And blessed peace to cheer us;

And keep us in His grace,

And guide us when perplexed;

And free us from all ills,

In this world and the next!

All praise and thanks to God

The Father now be given;

The Son and Him Who reigns

With Them in highest Heaven;

The one eternal God,

Whom earth and Heaven adore;
For thus it was, is now,

And shall be evermore.

When we maintain an attitude of thanksgiving in both happy and difficult seasons, our lives will feel purposeful and fulfilling. But more importantly, God will be glorified. Ask Him to bring blessings to mind so you can say "Thank You."

You got to have friends

You just don't know when you need a friend.
Like this Egret and deer, you have to lean on friendship now and then.
This was taken at the Outer Banks, NC.

You just call on me brother

when you need a hand

We all need somebody

to lean on