Evelyn's Words of Wisdom

We feel good and have more energy when we are healthy and happy on the inside. Good habits tend to become permanent in our lives when practiced every day for more than two weeks. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodie...

I am well but not satisfied.” This way of thinking reminds us every moment to put God first, and continue serving Him exultantly! John 15:12 My command is this: Love each other as I have Loved 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 Am...

The story below is from my daughter, Billie's  book, Blue Ridge Moments Volume 1. 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. I had a patient express that he was...

“The older we become, the more we are fulfilled by the desire of simple things in life.” When we are on the younger side of life. We are in our earning power years and desire so many material possessions. Then as we grow older, we realize that none of those material possessions are going with us into eternity. Next, we begin downsizing because all of the material possessions that we have acquired...

“Mom says: You can go barefoot today ... it’s May 10th!" Every year, I find myself looking at the date on the calendar, almost every day in May because I hear my Mom’s voice saying, “you can go barefoot and swimming on and after May 10th.” Mom has referred to May 10th as being the day that it is alright to go barefoot and swimming outside since I was a child. I feel sure she was making the sa...

Proverbs 31:31 "Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate." 1 Peter 3:4 "You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God." Luke 2:51 "And his mother treasured up all these things in her heart." Evelyn Minton and her daughter, D...

“Your Mother  is the wisest, and most Loving woman that you will ever know.” The following quotes about Evelyn Minton are from family and friends : "I could not have asked for a better friend. She is a beautiful person inside and out! I am proud of Mom in every aspect of her life. She is the light of my life!  I Love her with all of my heart and soul!" - Linda Ray (daughter) "The st...

“If you are pushing a string ... it will not work.” Many times in your life, you may feel compelled to "fix" someone. People often need encouragement and support but you cannot fix the way they approach concerns in their life. Spending time and energy trying to "fix" someone is exhausting, and a waste of energy. The best thing that you can do is provide people with encouragemen...

“A relaxation technique ... something my daughter, Billie, and I have done for years.” Each day, sometimes more than once a day, close your eyes, and imagine holding a bunch of colored balloons on strings. Next, put a word on each balloon such as happy, sad, a person's name, a concern or prayer or anything you would want the balloon to express. Then, when you are ready, let go of the strings...

“Humble people are Christ-centered!" Most people think of romance when they hear the term “soulmate.” I truly believe that we encounter many soulmates throughout our lifetime. When my daughter, Billie, was seventeen years old, she met one of her soulmates. He was eighty years old, and her best friend’s grandfather! Everyone referred to him as “ Dad Dad.” This man made such an impression upon...

Philippians 4:13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. A quote by Libby: "Mom has to be one of the strongest women that I have ever known! She won a battlewith advanced endometrial cancer in the spring of 2008. It was a miracle! Do not ask her what her age is, because she will not tell you. She is beautiful! If you call Mom's cell phone, you will hear the ring tone, Road H...

1 Corinthians 10:31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 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

Psalm 95:1 Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. 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

My pets  look deeply into my eyes to express Love, thankfulness and convey their contentment. They seek to provide companionship everywhere I go. They are gifts from God that always want to be together. They look forward to cuddles, songs, and prayers that help them drift off into a sweet slumber. Thank you, Lord, for our pets; precious living souls. Do you embrace precious, God given moments? Psa...

“Hobo Wilson ... a homeless friend, filled up with purpose.” We met him on a springtime day and it changed my life forever. The elderly homeless man just stood there in place, and really sized my daughter up with his eyes as she approached him. She had no idea what she was going to do or say but something inside of her  heart told her  to have this conversation. She looked deeply into the elderly...

Blue Ridge Moments Volumes 1 and 2 are a labor of Love, and authored by my daughter, Dr. Billie J. Minton. BILLIE'S DEDICATION Blue Ridge Moments Volumes 1 and 2 are dedicated to the ONE and ONLY, Almighty God, and my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who died on the cross to save us all from our past, present and future sins, my parents, Philip F. and Evelyn Johnson Minton and my two Yorkie pup...

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 A Time for Everything There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,...

Matthew 25:35 "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in." Blue Ridge Tenderpups is a Christian children’s book series . Blue Ridge Tenderpups Meet Hobo Wilson Christmas Eve, is the first book of this series. Blue and Ridge become friends with a group of train travelers in this book. It is a...

Proverbs 22:6 Start children off on the way they should go,  and even when they are old they will not turn from it.  Matthew 25:35-45 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ “Then the...

Psalm 90:17 May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us - yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless. Evelyn Minton and her daughter, Dr. Billie J. Minton are the authors of the Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's...

Exodus 20:12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you. Proverbs 3:16 Long life is inter right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. 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...

Matthew 18:4 Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving 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 w...

“THANK YOU, God, for our life experiences.” My daughter, Billie, had a paper route when she was eight years old. Billie's  Dad and I could hardly believe it when she told us that she had a paper route. Her Dad just put his face in his hands, and was probably thinking that it was too much responsibility for someone her age. It taught her so much about life, relationships, true responsibility a...

1 John 4:7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 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

Do you recall the fossil prints of you childhood? 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 of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me. Evelyn Minton and her daughter, Dr. Billie J. Mi...