Evelyn's Words of Wisdom

“Most people that chew gum are happy!” Happy people seem to chew gum! It takes too much energy when you are depressed to chew gum. Yes, I know, sometimes when people chew gum it can be a terrible sight! There are so many ways to chew gum; lips smacking, bubbles inside of bubbles being blown, gum rolling behind front teeth and gum hanging out of someone’s mouth with teeth marks in it! The interesti...

“In my mind ... I am jumping up and down all day long ... no matter what.” A man and his daughter were riding in the car heading to another town for vacation. The young daughter became restless riding in the car. She would frequently ask her father how much longer they had until they arrived to their destination point while jumping and bouncing up and down on the seat of the car. The father was ge...

“Be strong ... do not cave into every unhealthy craving or habit whether it is food or something else.” You have to behave your way into becoming healthier spiritually, physically and emotionally. It takes time to change by breaking poor habits and choices. Billie and I have learned over the years by working with our patients, that most people have a better chance for long term success when they h...

“You are doing God's work when you help someone else shine.” Are you living your life by example, helping other people shine? Matthew 5:16  In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Evelyn Minton and her daughter, Dr. Billie J. Minton are the authors of the Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's series. These books...

“Seek God for every decision ... the ones you think that are small may turn out to be life- changing.” Every decision that you make in your life will definitely affect other lives too. You may not realize or even see it at first but ultimately, any decisions we make or do not make, truly affects others. It reminds me of old sayings such as “your whole life can change with just one phone call” or “...

“Do not accept the answer of NO from someone that is not qualified to give you the answer of YES.” We should not be quick to give mortals too much power over our lives. Have you ever asked someone for permission regarding a situation and then, wonder why you did that after you find their answer to be weak and most likely, incorrect? When people are not sure about the answer to provide you with, th...

“Some of the saddest and most difficult times in life will bring out the strongest part of you.” Has there been a difficult time in your life that brought out the strongest part of you? Hebrews 4:16  Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Evelyn Minton and her daughter, Dr. Billie J. Minton are the aut...

“Many times, someone's strength becomes recycled through another.” My daughter, Billie, and I, spend a lot of Saturday mornings together. December 5, 2015, was one Saturday morning that felt extraordinarily special to both of us! We began holding hands together after breakfast, in my sunroom, watching hummingbirds through the windows as the sunshine was beaming down on us. We were sitting sho...

Weigh the benefit versus the risk in every decision you make. Did something significant in your life become a reality after praying and discussing it with your family and friends? Proverbs 11:14 For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers. Evelyn Minton and her daughter, Dr. Billie J. Minton are the authors of the Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's series. These...

“The soul will absorb what is true.” When we think about something, we usually end up living it. What truth did your soul absorb? John 17:17 “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.” Evelyn Minton and her daughter, Dr. Billie J. Minton are the authors of the Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's series. These books may be found at the author's website BlueRidgeMoments.com and Amazon.co...

“Throwing money out of the window ...” If you happen to find $631.00 on E. Stone Drive in Kingsport, Tennessee, it belongs to Jessie and Billie. On a Tuesday, and an unusually warm November day, Billie and Jessie were riding together to the bank to make a deposit with the top down in the convertible. They were listening to our friend, Jeri George, and some great music on our favorite radio station...

Do you ever stop for a moment to admire someone’s everyday elegance? Who are the peacemakers in your life? Psalm 145:18 The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth. Evelyn Minton and her daughter, Dr. Billie J. Minton are the authors of the Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's series. These books may be found at the author's website BlueRidgeMoments.com and Amazon...

“It's the truth ... Mom is right about everything!” Do you honor and seek wisdom from your Mother? Proverbs 31:26-27 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Evelyn Minton and her daughter, Dr. Billie J. Minton are the authors of the Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's series. Thes...

“If you really want to teach your children something special; introduce them to God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit.” An education for the mind is important but to me, there is not anything more important that making sure that you and your children have educated hearts! Accepting, knowing, trusting and Loving Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior is the most important thing that anyone will ever do in thei...

Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Evelyn Minton and her daughter, Dr. Billie J. Minton are the authors of the Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's series. These books may be found at the author's website BlueRidgeMoments.com and Amazon.com/Author/drbillieminton.

Proverbs 17:22 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Evelyn Minton and her daughter, Dr. Billie J. Minton are the authors of the Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's series. These books may be found at the author's website BlueRidgeMoments.com and Amazon.com/Author/drbillieminton.

“The black hole ... an analogy to grief.” A lifelong friend of mine, shared something about grief with me that made a lot of sense. He used an example of a “black hole” as an analogy to grief. When you see a black hole, you do not want to walk near it. Later on, you may decide to slowly crawl near the black hole and then crawl backward away from it. Then you decide to slowly get to the edge of the...

“When you associate with both the older and younger generations ... you continue to absorb wisdom while remaining trendy.” Often, I have found in both my personal and professional life that it is important to “stay in the know” with both older and younger generations. There have been some days that I have learned more from interacting with toddlers in our family than anyone else. Are you absorbing...

“THANK YOU, GOD, for our life experiences.” Do you have a special life experience that you are thankful for? 1 Corinthians 1:10 NIV I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought. Evelyn Minton and her daughter, Dr. Bill...

Proverbs 22:6 Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. Evelyn Minton and her daughter, Dr. Billie J. Minton are the authors of the Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's series. These books may be found at the author's website BlueRidgeMoments.com and Amazon.com/Author/drbillieminton.

“The most important goal in our lives ... should be helping ourselves and others find our way to Heaven by believing and trusting in God with all of our hearts.” Going Home to Heaven should be our main priority in life. God gave us life and we should live each day praising His name and helping others by making sure they are saved in order to spend their eternal life in Heaven with us. For the peop...

“When adults or children think of you, what do you feel comes to their mind?” God knows who you are so LIVE every moment by example with a Christ-like heart, mind and demeanor. We are all teachers on this earth that are constantly being observed. We need to be an enrichment to others, especially children. The best thing that you could ever teach your children is about God and His one and only Son,...

God puts people in our lives that help make us better!  Chad, my grandson, is one of those people for me! We all  knew that Chad was a special gift from God, the moment he was born! The mere glimpse of the crown of his head as he was being born, made tears flow down our cheeks. Chad was such a pleasure to help raise and watch grow up to become a man. He refers to my daughter, Billie, as “Bil Bil,&...

“Your life is at its best when you have a deep, personal relationship with God.” Making your personal relationship with God genuine and consistent will strengthen every area in the foundation of your life. Each day is about the relationship you have with God! Strive to be a soldier of the light, and wear your armor of Love and live God dependent. People will enter and exit your life, but God is yo...

“Thank you Linda, for your kindness.” When my daughter, Billie was about eight years old, she was playing outside with some of her neighborhood friends, and my oldest daughter, Linda.  She was playing in the yard with some of her friends, and looked up and saw Ricky and Gregory Watterson riding shiny bicycles on the sidewalk in front of our house. Ricky was riding a shiny blue, Schwinn bicycle tha...