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"Trust God where you cannot trace Him.  Do not try to penetrate the cloud He brings over you; rather look to the bow that is on it.  The mystery is God's; the promise is yours." ~John R. MacDuff We as humans dislike the unknown.  We search for answers.  We try to bring some sort of logic to why, where, what, and how; weeding through the clutter of human emotion and free-will.  Usually ending up in the fog instead of allowing it to be our teacher-our guide.  Always remember that a light is much more vibrant in the dark.  Without this darkness [or fog] we may have missed it!

"Amazing grace!  How Sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me!  I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind, but now I see." ~ John Newton Grace is not a gift we all choose to receive.  In fact, many of us clumsily fall over [or for] whatever might be on our path.  We hardly stop to think about the consequences of our attitudes, actions, or reactions.  Allowing Grace into our life requires us to first have a relationship with God.  This will help to lead us to other wholesome relationships and allow us to have Grace to see other hearts.  To see past labels, accusations, hurts, and habits.

If you are having doubts about a relationship, please let me assure you the answers you seek are within you. You just may be allowing fear to muffle your inner voice. The following are 30 questions that can help you achieve more clarity about your relationship—what’s working, what’s not, and why. Please keep in mind there are no wrong or right answers, just insightful ones: 1. Do you completely trust each other? 2. Do you believe in soul mates, and if so, do you believe you are each other’s? 3. When was the last time you said, “I love you?” If it’s been a while, why? 4. Are you satisfied with the intimacy you share? 5. How often do you laugh together? 6. Do you feel you have made personal sacrifices for your relationship, and have they been reciprocated? 7. When you think of your partner, do you smile? 8. Do you feel threatened when others find your partner attractive, and why? 9. Do you believe your partner is your biggest advocate? 10. How do you feel about your partner’s views on

"This life is not all.  It is an 'unfinished symphony'. . . with him who knows that he is related to God and has felt 'the power of an endless life'." ~Henry Ward Beecher Today marks the beginning of lent [as well as Valentine's Week].  It is a time to let go, give in to fears, and renew ourselves.  Sure, we can give up chocolate or shopping or other material things; but what if we give in to deeper urges.  The ones that keep us from really building meaningful relationships.  The wounds that restrain our hearts.  The same aspects which hold us back from the 'endless life'.  Life is uncertain. . .don't wait for the only certainty of bodily death to grasp the important moments. "Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Take the moment and make it perfect. "

"Happiness is a sunbeam. . . . When it strikes a kindred heart, like the converged lights upon a mirror, it reflects with redoubled brightness.  It is not perfected until shared." ~Jane Porter Share a smile with someone.  Make it contagious.  Never know, that one smile could change someone's life!

Key points the 2013 NPC/IFBB Season- Colorado Women's & Men's Physique added to Mr. Olympia Colorado's first Pro show June 1st for Women's Physique at the Mile High Warrior Classic is now a two day event Up and coming fitness photographers: Brent Yoder and Tom Powers The 3rd Annual 9New Bikini Body After Baby Series is underway and will be showing off their hot new bodies at the Warrior in August. The Gym on Broadway is expanding with another location at 1900 Grant in Uptown Denver. Those who are thinking about competing, have already taken the plunge, or just want more information: please join Aly Vissat of Top Her Couture and Miss Fits posing coach, Ashley Dennis for a posing & bikini suit meeting tomorrow at The Gym at 11:15am.  Might as well get there early and join us for class at 9 and 10am.