Author: saymber

20 March 2024 Tattoo

by saymber, posted in human rights, Spirituality and Religion, Veteran Affairs, Writing and blogging

What tattoo do you want and where would you put it?

I have two tattoos and if I was to to get another I would just get the ones I have touched up or redone. I have a chameleon on my right shoulder and a Ichthys (Jesus fish) on my right ankle. They are barely recognizable right now. I might consider getting the tree of life life on my left ankle. As a Christian we aren’t supposed to get tattoos. I didn’t know this when I had them done initially.

Leviticus 19:28New International Version

28 “‘Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the Lord.

19 March 2024 Resilient

by saymber, posted in human rights, Leading Life by Example, Mental Health, Spirituality and Religion, Veteran Affairs, Writing and blogging

What is one word that describes you?

One word that describes me is resilient. Despite all the difficulties I have faced in my life I have been able to bounce back from most of them. I think God has been walking with me through most of the trials! We get shaped and sculpted into who he wants us to be during trials just as much as through tribulations.

James 1:2-4 (NIV) – “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”

18 March 2024 Best Compliment

by saymber, posted in Spirituality and Religion, Veteran Affairs, Writing and blogging

What was the best compliment you’ve received?

I don’t have just one.compliment I have several and they have come from my cousins wife. She always makes me feel beautiful. Whether it’s my hair or what I’m wearing she takes notice. She always makes me feel special.

Genesis 37:32-34New International Version

32 They took the ornate robe back to their father and said, “We found this. Examine it to see whether it is your son’s robe.”

33 He recognized it and said, “It is my son’s robe! Some ferocious animal has devoured him. Joseph has surely been torn to pieces.”

34 Then Jacob tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and mourned for his son many days.

I’m just

17 March 2024 Cross Country Trip

by saymber, posted in Bipolar life, Home, Mental Health, Spirituality and Religion, Veteran Affairs, Writing and blogging

You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike?

Today is a beautiful day. The skies have been full of geese and that has been amazing! Like watching angels fill the sky.

It’s a toss up between taking an airplane or a car to make a cross country trip. The last trip I made was via pick up truck with my cousins wife. We drove from Texas to Idaho and it was a long trip. It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 4 years! We drove right through Covid and when it was a scary time to travel. I am so grateful to have been traveling with such experienced travelers. It’s been several years since I’ve been on an airplane – can’t even remember what year it was!

Luke 9 :: NIV. and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. He told them: “Take nothing for the journey–no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra tunic. Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that town.

16 March 2024 Confidence

by saymber, posted in Leading Life by Example, Spirituality and Religion, Veteran Affairs, Writing and blogging

Who is the most confident person you know?

The most confident person I know is my Uncle John. He is a renaissance man, jack of all trades. He can fix most anything and if he doesn’t know what to do he does research and finds out how. I have a vacuum I want to see if he can fix! He takes great joy in taking things apart and putting them back together. I can remember one year we gave him a friction powered flashlight and he just loved it. He took it apart and put it back together just to see how it worked.

Hebrews 10:35-36 NIV35 So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. 36 You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.

13 March 2024 Repeated Watching

by saymber, posted in Movies, Spirituality and Religion, trust, Veteran Affairs, Writing and blogging

What movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times?

I have watched Blade Runner, Purple Rain, Somewhere in Time, Cat People, The Hunger, Fried Green Tomatoes, Smoke Signals and Star Trek Next Generation more than 5 times. There are probably some others but these came to mind.

What are the most repeated verses in the Bible?

“Do not fear” is in 281. “Faith” is in 1241 verses. “Have faith” is in 784 verses. “Trust in the Lord” is in 213 verses; “in the name of the Lord” is in 472; “the lord thy god” is in 737

12 March 2024 Superstitious

by saymber, posted in Bipolar life, Mental Health, Spirituality and Religion, trust, Veteran Affairs, Writing and blogging

Are you superstitious?

I don’t think I’ve ever been superstitious. Like having a lucky item or piece of clothing. I kind of had a thing about Friday the 13th for a time until my birthday was on that date and other people I know and love had it too. It wasn’t something to fear but something to celebrate.

Matthew 17:20New International Version

20 He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move.Nothing will be impossible for you.”

11 March 2024 Animal

by saymber, posted in animals, Nature, Spirituality and Religion

Which animal would you compare yourself to and why?

The animal I would compare myself to is a bird of prey. They are always watching for an opportunity for a meal from the outside. They live much of their lives as observers and feared and misunderstood by other animals. I can relate to their behavior.

Isaiah 11:6-9New International Version

6 The wolf will live with the lamb,
    the leopard will lie down with the goat,
the calf and the lion and the yearling[a]together;
    and a little child will lead them.
7 The cow will feed with the bear,
    their young will lie down together,
    and the lion will eat straw like the ox.
8 The infant will play near the cobra’s den,
    and the young child will put its hand into the viper’s nest.
9 They will neither harm nor destroy
    on all my holy mountain,
for the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord
    as the waters cover the sea

4 March 2024 Joy

by saymber, posted in Spirituality and Religion, Veteran Affairs, Writing and blogging

What is your middle name? Does it carry any special meaning/significance?

My middle name is Joy and I’d like to think that’s because that’s what my parents felt when I was born. That’s what I’ve been told they felt when I arrived!

Psalm 21:5-7New International Version

K5 Through the victories you gave, his glory is great;
    you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty.
6 Surely you have granted him unending blessings
    and made him glad with the joy of your presence.
7 For the king trusts in the Lord;
    through the unfailing love of the Most High
    he will not be shaken.

6 March 2024 Question

by saymber, posted in Bipolar life, Mental Health, Spirituality and Religion, trust, Veteran Affairs, Writing and blogging

What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain.

I don’t really have a question I hate to be asked. I am really an open book about most things. Almost to a fault I am open about myself.

Matthew 28:19-20New International Version

19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with youalways, to the very end of the age.”