I’m not just a blonde. I am much more than that. My blog is about just that… the ‘more’ that is the true essence of each of us. We are more than we appear to be on this Earthly plane. We are Spirits seeking Truth, led by Him to learn to Love.
My path has led me through the Christian religion from Fundamentalism to being more Progressive in my thoughts… more open to God’s Voice and His Spirit! I believe He speaks to us through, yes, the Bible (although not always quite so literally), through others, and to our hearts directly if we are open to Him.
I have pretty much always been a believer however several years ago I went through a spiritual crisis following the passing of my best friend’s identical twin daughters. It became unfathomable to me how a loving God could allow such a tragedy to occur! I got angry, I questioned Him, I became disillusioned and disappointed in my journey of faith.
Following this spiritual low I journeyed into a spiritual prairie. My life wasn’t devoid of God, but His presence was sparse with lots of open “unknown” territory that I had little desire to explore. I was open but not seeking God. I’d become resolved in the fact that God did things I would and could never understand. I felt disconnected and forgotten. I lived with a quiet sadness knowing God would never be who I desperately wanted Him to be.
A little over a year after the passing of the twins I had a spiritual experience that changed everything for me. My prayers were answered in a way that I could never have predicted or imagined! I was changed in a way that I am still trying to comprehend. My journey now is filled with a lush landscape and I spend most days exploring, seeking and experiencing God’s presence in my life. He is very much present in my life and I recognize Him now more than ever before… and so can you!
I have learned we will know Him by His Love. God is Love is God. By learning to Love… we are closer to God. This blog is about my journey towards Him. Please join me! Your comments and respectful insights are always welcome and encouraged!
❤️Ann ‘Not Just A Blonde’
Not Just A Blonde 
I saw your post on OM’s open forum post and also wanted to thank you for following us. I’m looking forward to reading more of you posts. I hope you have a really blessed day (I’m off to read some more)
k- of k&p Catalano
http://pibbsdreamquest.com
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Thank you so! I am looking forward to reading more of you as well!
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Dear Ann,
It’s been a while.
I dont write on WordPress much anymore but I need to, I should.
I mosied over there, here, to see what people saw. Reading one of my first posts I read your response.
Then I came to your site and am reading.
I read again your first post about your Journey.
Dear Ann, I’m in that place. That prairie you described.
I dont know if I’m so hurt that I can’t feel God, if I’m traumatized and I’m avoiding close encounters, if I’m afraid that His answers to prayer is more pain and suffering.. what I do know is I have lost my confidence in running to Him and jumping up in His lap like a little girl.
I know that I dont understand this. Jesus said it was finished.
Jesus said ask in His name.
Jesus said that He assured us that whatsoever we ask in His name of the Father it would be done. Jesus said that He has given us all authority… Why are people still dying. Why is disease still taking over. Why isn’t the powers of darkness running away. Why is Trump President and mainstream Christians supporting him?
Why is my family so mucked up and good ones gone.
He said that I would step into ministry at the age of 53. My sister died the weekend before that. I wrote to Kenneth Copeland and 2 other heavy hitters about their support of Trump and gave them a prophecy. My other sister and brother in law died that November. The remaining family members did not support their will while I stood opposed to their non support and to this day I am the only voice that has and will speak up for those who have passed and those living now we have nothing to do with one another because i opposed their disrespect of our sister’s wish. And I am so angry at that whole situation that no one cares what they wanted. I’m angry with life, that the target date for my life began with the death of my sister.
And I know God is not to blame and is it possible that for me to do and speak what God created me for, He had to take the ones that I loved the most out of the way so that there is no one left that would cause me to hesitate to say anything.
And I’m just hurt.
I dont know.
Then I go, “What if I’m just delusional and it’s been me making stuff up… ”
But I know that’s not true because throughout my life there have been messengers and they were real because people saw them and asked me about them.
I apologize. What I wanted to say is thank you for writing and I hope that you have been doing well and I look forward to reading more behind you.
Best wishes,
Tammy Ricks aka JamiePeters48
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It really was terrific of OM to host that open forum post!
so nice to meet you!
k-
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It really was! So excited to join you guys on your journey as well! 🙂
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Thanks for following my blog, hope it inspires you! Hope you like the history too.
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Absolutely! Thank you!
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Isn’t it a great journey, experiencing all life and finding out what resonates with our heart… Barbara
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It truly is at times… and the journey eventually brings us closer to God. I am constantly challenged and inspired and feel we are not intended to go it alone! ;o) Thank you for sharing yourself with me a bit on the journey! ~ Ann
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It is my pleasure… and I appreciate my friends here on wordpress… Barbara
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Hey Blondy… x
I have nominated you for an Award
“Most Influential Blogger” Award
I would be honoured if you can accept, just follow these rules:
http://prayingforoneday.wordpress.com/2013/11/12/most-influential-blogger-award-x2/
Thank you.
Shaun
PS: If you do not accept awards, PLEASE, Give this to a friend who will.
Cheers
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Shaun, Thank you so much, the gesture is so very sweet! Because these awards feel somewhat like chain letters (and I’ve never complied with that sort of thing) I will not be accepting it formally, however the warmth of it’s offering has been humbly received. I thank you for your kind words and consideration! ☺️ Ann
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Ann, thank you for being honest. They are pictures, but they are a meaning also, I am glad you get that part.
Cheers
Shaun
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I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. Thank you for your craft and the inspiration it brings me.
Click here for my VBA nominations
Click here for VBA nomination information
Rita
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Rita, I am not accepting awards at this time, however I am touched by your thoughtfulness and gracious intent! I’ve also enjoyed discovering the bloggers that you have been inspired by and I’m honored to be one of them! Thank you! ❤️Ann
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Ann, I’m just writing to say that I just watched your NALT project video and it was absolutely beautiful. You are an inspiration. I feel better just knowing that there are people like you out there, half a country away but with a heart as pure as gold. Thank you for the gift of your video, as it truly was that. Steve
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Steve, I’m absolutely thrilled that you felt the warmth of my heart across the miles! This video is intended as a small gift to all who are and have been unfairly treated and to those who have felt rejected and/or unloved for who they truly are and how they love! Thank you for your comment… it means so much! ❤️Ann
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In appreciation of the fine work and inspiration of your blog, I nominate you for the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award. Mo was kind enough to nominate me. Her blog is a delightful walk through life. Try it! http://thecrazycrone.com
Follow this link for a list of my other nominees, and for a template to use in nominating others: http://spiritualitywithoutborders.wordpress.com/my-nominees-for-sisterhood-of-the-world-bloggers-award/
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Rita, I am touched by your thoughtfulness in this nomination! I am not accepting blog awards at this time, however I am honored by your gesture! Thank you so very much!
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Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love what you write. You have a gift. Keep on keeping on.
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Thank you Sandra! ❤️
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Compliments on your new blog theme and attractive new photo in the masthead, Ann.
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Thanks guys! I have been thinking about updating my blog space for awhile and I’m pretty happy with how it turned out! I wanted to have it light, simple and more spacious and I believe I have just that! It’s nice to hear you agree! ❤️Ann
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I know what it’s like to contemplate changing a blog theme. I think about it from time to time, but haven’t been ready to make a change. I agree with you about your new theme feeling light, simple and more spacious.
Do you think the image in your masthead will work as the Gravatar image that appears next to your comments? The masthead image feels friendlier to me and more representative of the content of this blog. And now that I think of it, the masthead image also feels lighter, simpler, and more spacious :-). -Bob
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Bob, Oh, thank you! I agree! I think I may have some even better pics to choose from soon as I had a fun photo-shoot during a recent trip to California. I am awaiting the digital copies from my photographer and best friend Erika Finn and hope some of those pics might be used on this blog real soon! 😊❤️Ann
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Love this blog, I will be closing mine down soon probably from lack of interest, but still be following yours.
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