So...yay or nay? (Should it stay or should it go?)

 

Hey, there! Hi, there! Did you hear the beat of an old song in my title question? Ha!

Can you believe it's already been a month since the last newsletter? I feel like I barely had time to turn around twice, but I must have because here it is, and here I am again.

I was really looking forward to hearing from more than a few of you in the comments last month. Maybe you can let me know this month...what did you think of the new blog format for the newsletter? Like it? Love it? Hate it..? Let me know (nicely, of course). I want you to be able to comment easily, and a blog seems like the simplest way to make it possible, but if y'all don't like it, tell me so, and tell me why. Brushing Wings is, after all, YOUR newsletter.

I don't have a whole lot of news to share, unfortunately. We've been busy all month, but not on anything big -- just piddly things that always need to be done but seem to repeatedly get put off until we "have time" for them. Yeah. Like we ever actually have extra time. Things usually get done only when we decide to make them happen and carve out a chunk of time specifically for that purpose. At least, that's how things happen around here.

Moving on. 

My pastor recently preached a message that resonated in my heart, and I promised myself I would (at least briefly) share it with you. Remember when Jesus healed a man possessed of many spirits? A man who told Jesus his name was Legion? Yeah, that one. Well, think about this (the title my pastor gave his message): His Name Wasn't Always Legion. 

Did that statement give you the same spirit shivers it gave me? I hope so. Because as we go about our daily lives, it is so crucial to remember that Satan is prowling around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Let's not let it be us. We can't let the enemy of all enemies steal our joy, our victory...our very identity! Keep this in mind: As adopted children of God, we take on our new Father's name. I am Delia Latham JESUS. And your name is JESUS too. That is an identity worth protecting! Let's not give the devil any opportunity to take it from us. NOTHING ELSE IN OUR LIVES IS AS IMPORTANT as protecting and cherishing that identity!

Hey, did anyone see the blood moon? Get photos? If so, please share them. I, of course, missed it because...well, because I am me. It's what I do. lol

I was feeling really bummed because neither of the winners contacted me after the last newsletter, even though it's so easy to reply now, with the new blog set-up. And then I started getting answers to my "Something Blue" question. Talk about a perfect something to keep me from being blue! Check out the winners of those beautiful journals (unclaimed from last month's contest), in the Winners post, further down this page.

Here's hoping everyone is doing well. I pray for you all, every day. You are important to me.

Oh! One last request. My current work-in-progress has a blind heroine. I've been blessed and very fortunate to spend a bit of time with a woman in our church who lost her sight to diabetes at age 27. My time with Rachel was invaluable, but I'd love to speak to a couple of other unsighted individuals, as well, since obviously they don't all handle their lack of eyesight in the same way. Are you, or do you know an adult female who is blind and would be willing to speak with me via Zoom, phone, or Facetime? If so, please send me your (or their) information via email. We don't want to make it readily accessible to the public by posting it here on the blog. Thank you in advance. (Note: If you're sending a friend's information, please do so only after obtaining their permission.)

And now it's time to say goodbye for another few weeks. I hope you enjoy this month's newsletter...and don't forget to leave a comment on your favorite (or least favorite) posts. I really do want to know what you like and do not like in the newsletter, so I can make it better!

Thanks a bunch, y'all! Fly high, and brush wings with God's other kids every chance you get. 

Until next month,