Laveda D. Rockford

Welcome to Rockford Smiles! In honor of the holiday season, let me tell you a Christmas story that happened to me a long time ago.  It remains in my memory as a bright, shining star among the dark silhouette back ground of the evening sky. I grew up in a home that celebrates Christmas. Steep in tradition, with Christmas carols, and the family gathering as most families do. Exchanging gifts, music a flow, cheerful smiles, around the glow… of Christmas. But one Christmas stands out among them all, a Christmas none, no, none at all. My Mother went shopping before Christmas day, to gather gifts for us that day. Smiling and excited to watch her children on Christmas day,… glad. Before going home, she had one more errand to run. Only to find, when she came back, that someone had taken all of the Christmas gifts that she had. Driving home with a heavy heart, knowing that she had to tell us, her children, my brothers and I, that we wouldn’t have gifts this Ch...

We celebrate Thanksgiving Day to give thanks for divine goodness. In America we celebrate the giving of bread to sustain the Pilgrims and native Americans through the winter. A gathering of people who cared enough to share the bounty that God gave each. I pray that each and every one of you have a blessed Thanksgiving Day!  If you are a Christian, I would like to invite you to celebrate with us no matter if you are an American or not. Please allow me to tell you about a day, the first Thanksgiving day.  Open your eyes to see before the the Pilgrims traveled the sea, before the car, before the Christmas tree. A time when things were unresolved and dangerous for many.  Watch as the ripples of waves come crashing onto the shore of a lake on a clear, bright day. Look out across the water, watch as the sun shines down causing the water to glisten and see in the middle of that lake, on this glorious day - a boat.  Tying knots, a throw, tossing and turning w...

There are many verses in the Bible that talks about thirst and hunger.  Thirst and hunger for what will give you eternal life! The God that I serve does not have an expiration date!  #NoExpirationDate #EternalLife #GotMilk #GetLife #JesusLovesYou © 2018 Laveda D. Rockford

As we all know, we, who are called according to His purpose, become fishermen. Not fishing for fish, but for man. Or, you could say human beings. I know that many people are going through a difficult time. Laughter is good medicine.  I made this to make you smile because it's cute and funny. God bless you. I hope you have a wonderful day/evening! © 2018 Laveda D. Rockford      Dallas, Texas

Rockford Smiles : Overcomers This new episode of Rockford Smiles is about overcomers. If you are going through a difficult time, please know that Jesus Christ loves you and wants to have a personal relationship with you. Published on November 9,2018 Discover other episodes of Rockford Smiles on my YouTube channel. © 2018 Laveda D. Rockford Dallas Texas

Rockford Smiles: Desire There was a time when everything was good. Did you know that there are two types of desire? Watch this episode of Rockford Smiles to find out. Published on October 23, 2018 Discover other episodes of Rockford Smiles on my YouTube channel .  #Christian #Inspiration for daily life.  © 2018 Laveda D. Rockford       Dallas  Texas 

Welcome to my first episode of Rockford Smiles. What I hope to accomplish is to make you smile.  Published on October 3, 2018 Watch for more episodes of Rockford Smiles to be inspired by the Word of Jesus Christ! God bless you !  Have a blessed day / evening   #Christian #Inspiration for daily life.  © 2018 Laveda D. Rockford       Dallas, Texas