Today I had the privilege to be talking on a podcast with Thomas Reaoch who interviewed me about my recently published book - that still small Whisper. Enjoy!
Thoughts and More
Friday, June 25, 2021
Carla Wicks, Author, that still small Whisper
June 25th, 2021
It's been awhile since I last blogged here and much has happened in not only my life but the lives of everyone around the globe. 2020 happened. A Global pandemic. The way we interacted with each other changed and many found themselves isolated, hungry for a touch and desperate in their soul. Fear tried to latch on to hearts and minds and in many cases accomplished just that leading to more loneliness and despair.
But good I truly believe comes from bad. I have witnessed it in my own life and it has been a resounding theme making me the person I am today. I learned after several experiences that if I would take the very thing meant for my destruction and turn it around for good something exponential happened. The good outweighed the bad and brought a joy I still find hard to adequately explain. I also took what was meant to bring me down and purposed to help others navigate their own quicksand valley.
So last year in my time, which I had plenty of, I dusted off a devotional/prayer guide I had done with a few ladies and got it ready for publication. I added more personal stories and born was: that still small Whisper. I truly believe the power in the 40 short daily entries will take the weariness of life and bring inspiration and motivation for everyone to have a daily personal encounter where disappointments fade, burdens are lifted and hope is renewed.
So grab a copy of the book on Amazon or Barnes and Noble and be prepared to hear more than you ever imagined and in turn be an inspiration to those you come in contact.
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Grace to All Podcasts with Paul Gray
It was an honor to be asked on Paul Grays podcasts. We have a Lawrence, Kansas connection from a few years back. We have since connected on line and I was happy to have time to chat with him.
"That Still Small Whisper Part 1"
Paul’s first interview with Carla Wicks, Author, Playwright, USAF Veteran, Gold Start Mother (and mother of 9 children) and fascinating story teller!
https://omny.fm/shows/grace-
"That Still Small Whisper Part 2"
Paul’s second interview with Carla Wicks, Author, Playwright, USAF Veteran, Gold Start Mother (and mother of 9 children) and fascinating story teller!
https://omny.fm/shows/grace-
Friday, May 24, 2019
Friday, July 3, 2015
Quiet time thoughts in troubled times
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Three attitudes
During a season of frustration in late 2014 I inquired of the Lord. I needed direction. I was approaching my 60th birthday and I was miserable. I knew in my heart God was with me but I didn't know what to do as I faced some challenges. I prayed and He answered, BIG time. What He spoke to my heart I knew was Him because it kinda smarted. You know, felt a bit uncomfortable. But as a obedient child of God I purposed to commit my ways to Him. What happened in the next few weeks was puzzling but had the hand of God all over it. The story wouldn't mean much to anyone but me but the three directives He gave me I know will help anyone who is searching for answers, feels lost, or is discouraged.
This is what He spoke to me. "I want you to be content where you are, practice gratitude for life in the present and be joyful always." The three components: Contentment, Gratitude and Joy.
It was a tall order for me at the time but what has come from it is so very special. I have learned to rest in my present life being satisfied AS IT IS. I amped up my thanksgiving to include ALL my blessings, even the ones that don't look like blessings. I determined to be showing joy EVERYWHERE I went.
So my questions for you to reflect upon:
1) Are you content or are you constantly looking for more, change, a different way?
2) Do you spend ample time each day being grateful for your blessings as well as you struggles? You know, being grateful IN everything not FOR everything - big difference. Grateful in the good times and in the NOT SO good times.
3) Are you full of joy? Like a Jewish Kiddush cup, does it overflow from you so others are nourished by the abundance in your life? Are you offering it to others?
In your daily time of rest and reflection you might ponder these things and inquire of the Lord for yourself.
Friday, February 8, 2013
A Tribute to Ken my beloved
So listen to “Fantine’s, Come to me” from Les Miserables and you will hear Candice, Ken and Nicole’s story. Ken, however, has never shared Jean Valjean’s criminal past but has experienced the transforming love and grace of God just like every person who has confessed Christ as Lord and asked to be clean from the sin life in which we were all born into this world.