The question I get by far the most from sweet readers of this little blog is this… “How do I know God’s will for my life?” This question comes through emails in a variety of ways, and I hear the ache and the confliction in however the question is worded. It may sound more like,…
“Secure your pointe shoe ribbons”…that’s my greatest advice to ballet dancers on performance day, as well as my greatest secret weapon for a successful show. By secure, I mean sow the ribbons together at the knot with a needle and thread. I usually do three or four secure knots. Then I spray the knots with a…
“I pray that you, being rooted and established in love…” Ephesians 3:17 “For the word of God is living and active…” Hebrews 4:12 Dancer’s have to take care of the feet. The best remedy for aching, red, raw, sore, and tired feet after performing is to soak them. A bucket of ice cold water is…
“For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, ‘Do not fear; I will help you.’” Isaiah 41:13 I love dancing with a partner on stage. When the male dancer holds a ballerina just right on her leg, lifts her high into the air, and carries…
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 I have often received this correction in my dancing… “give your heart” to the audience. It’s this invitation to give your whole self, your…
“Walk in the light, as he is in the light.” 1 John 1:7 “‘For I know the plans I have for you’, declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Jeremiah 29:11 I am so human. I spent many moments of my dancing…