Evelyn's Words of Wisdom

"Birthdays have always been special in our family!" Celebrate your birthday because it is your personal holiday!  If possible, do not work on your birthday, and spend it in any fashion that makes you happy! God made you special, and for His pleasure. Do not ever allow anyone to ruin your day. Each day the Lord blesses us with should be celebrated! Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plan...

“Do not allow poor emotional health, which is often times only temporary, to make your body sick or fail you altogether.” Has someone in your life passed away that still causes you to feel deep soul pain? Pray and ask God to help you emotionally and physically overcome the deep soul pain that you feel from the passing of a Loved one. John 14:1-4 Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and...

“You are one of the fossil prints of my life." There are so many wonderful people that have helped shape your life. It is a beautiful feeling to reflect upon those memories of when you felt happy, and Loved the most! Do you recall the fossil prints of your life? Matthew 18:3-5 And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom o...

“Let it go, focus on the daily blessings that God gives us.” Put your energy into the future so you may reach your goals. God wants us to forgive others for anything and everything. This certainly may seem difficult at certain times in our lives but holding onto bitterness and anger holds us back from accepting daily Blessings from God. Billie and I had a patient express to us that he was having a...

“Evelyn (Mom) is the wisest and most Loving woman that I have ever known.” Evelyn (Mom) Loves God and everyone she encounters. She laughs a lot and until she cries. It is common to see tears streaming down her face from laughing so hard. She eats whatever she wants in moderation, is an amazing cook, shares her lunch with someone every day, has never had a habit of anything, enjoys honoring and cel...

Angela, this podcast is for you, our sister-in-Christ, and lifelong friend!  We Love You! Proverbs 27:9 Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel. 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 a...

“Praise God through everything.” True faith and character, remaining strong in prayer, friendliness and positivity, whether things in your life are going well or not is vital. Each day, sing to the Lord from deep within your heart and soul. Tell Him how much you Love and appreciate all of His blessings. Ask the Lord to Bless every desire, task and thought that you experience. Whenever I am swingin...

Do you know someone or have a pet that always makes you smile and feel as if the newness of the friendship will not ever wear off? Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how...

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. 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.

“It requires more than being related by blood to maintain a close, bonded relationship with someone.” Many people take each other for granted just because they are blood related. They make themselves believe that no matter how much time has passed by, the closeness they used to have with a relative is still there. In some instances, this may be true. Usually, in order for a relationship to remain...

"Pray Before Every Decision." Have you ever noticed that when people have a problem, the first thing they do is ask someone else for advice? Why do we ask others their opinion about our problems or concerns when they probably have as many or more concerns than we do ourselves? The first thing we need to do is go to God through prayer. We should praise God in our prayers before we whine a...

“Touch everyone in your life with the hand of respect.” Growing up, you probably have heard people saying that you should respect your elders. Although this statement is true, everyone should be treated with respect, no matter what their age. Babies and animals should receive as much respect as your elders. Your peers should receive your respect as well. Usually, true respect is mutually earned. O...

“Keep the wow factor in every little thing you do.” No one remembers people that are average. Set your bar high in everything you dream about or actually participate in. When your life is over, people should be saying "he or she was great to me!" Treat people with the " wow factor" and they will Love you more for it. Let people know how you feel about them and what makes them s...

“Give someone Love by learning more about their illness.” Give someone Love by learning more about their illness. Most people give what they wantto receive. Remember the aunt that always pinches your cheeks and gives you so many hugs and kisses? Some aunts exhibit that type of behavior because that is exactly what they want; more hugs and kisses in their life. Most of our patients all say the same...

Are you pulling too many weeds in your life? 2 Timothy 2:2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. 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...

“Lord, your blessings continue to make me (((((blush))))).” Have you ever sat and thought of all of the wonderful things that the Lord has provided for you? Each time I think of all that the Lord has created and done for me, personally, it actually causes me to blush! We are all a part of His plan! No one in my life could bless and provide for me in the way that God has and continues to do. He kno...

“We all have a limp.” We all have a limp (an emotional or physical limitation) which truly humbles us. Others may view these limps as blanketing our talents. Sometimes, it may be very challenging to accomplish our goals in life or even simple daily tasks. It is more important to enjoy God’s journey in life for us rather than just reaching our own personal desired destination point. Developing a de...

3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. 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

Honoring all of our fallen HEROES (men and women) on Memorial Day, also known in the past as Decoration Day! Prayers for their families, and our nation. Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Evelyn Minton and her daughter, Dr. Billie J. Minton are the authors of the Blue Ridg...

“Information is ammunition.” Information is ammunition. Whenever you tell certain people your most personal details in life, they tend to use that information against you and to their advantage whenever things are not going well in the friendship/relationship. People are unable to harm you verbally, emotionally or financially if they do not have the information to do so in the first place. Maintai...

“Your life is only as good as the people that are in it.” Protect your goals and dreams by surrounding yourself with positive people. Have you ever noticed that some people only want to think, talk, and behave in a negative fashion? Those types of people will always bring you down. Over a period of time, negativity can wear anyone down. I encourage you to examine the people that are in your life o...

“Fast on gossip!” My husband I taught our children to “fast on gossip!”  We taught our children that when people gossip, it is because the person gossiping does not feel good about their own self.  This explanation really hit home with me!  Growing up, our children felt free to discuss their feelings with us, as parents, rather than gossiping to other people. Our children also learning that people...

“Follow your heart.” No matter what others say or do, follow your own heart. Listen to the voice of God inside your heart, and be obedient. We all have visions for our missions whether they are domestic or international. Become determined to help others, especially people that seem disadvantaged. Often times, we are able to help provide opportunities for people in need. If that opportunity comes y...

“The first moment after you open your eyes from a prayer ... feels so peaceful. Praying is peaceful, it always has been! When we seek for comfort and contentment, the first thing we do is find ourselves in prayer. Prayers are our lifeline to God. It is the soulful connection that provides communication to our Almighty God in Heaven! We pray through The Son, our Lord, and Savior, Jesus Christ, to o...

“Karen... our lifelong friend!” Karen, our lifelong friend of thirty years , was called to her Eternal Home to be with the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ and our Almighty Father God! She is in front of God, a soldier of the Light and covered in Glory! She was a skilled Registered Nurse, and lived her life celebrating others! Karen made you feel like you were the most important person in the world e...