This morning was my first solo long run besides the 8 miles I ran last fall about this time. I wanted to make sure I was capable of doing the long run on my own because up until this week, I’ve had someone running or biking alongside me. Running is almost entirely a mental sport. Yes, it requires […]
The One with Toddler Thoughts
Easter is my all-time favorite holiday. Not because it’s the best family traditions (although I loved my Easter baskets and my Easter dresses), but because it is the crowning jewel–the pinnacle–of my faith in Christ Jesus. Without the death and resurrection of Jesus, my beliefs are worth nothing. For that reason, I have recently become […]
The One with His Vivid Will
Today’s Five Minute Friday writing prompt is:Vivid At times the will of God seems mysterious, unknown. We have trouble handing our futures and our dreams and our pains over to his trustworthy hands. As if He has somehow failed us in the past. But He has never me failed me. And He never will. But you […]
The One with Glimpses of Grace
Every once in a while I have an “off” week. You know the kind, don’t you? I just feel “blah” for no apparent reason. The couch becomes my best friend, and I can’t motivate myself to move more often than necessary. I watch too much tv and feel guilty about it, but I can’t seem […]
The One with the Still Mornings
so pleased to be joining up with Gypsy Mama’s Five Minute Friday challenge. The starting concept is- Awake These past two weeks have been beautiful. Awaking early in the morning, before the sun rises, all because I have an 8am “devos” date with my husband. I have always been a morning person. I enjoy the […]
The One with Surrendered Dreams
January 1st, 2011 is so vivid in my mind. The transformation God was working in my heart. Contentment. I didn’t even need to look back into all those months blog archives to be transported to that time alone with Jesus on the couch. But, reading my own sentiments all over again stir up in my […]
The One with the Sensitivity
I love when God gives me glimpses of His purpose for me, of how He is seeking to use me for the His Kingdom. Even the smallest revelation is powerful when I recognize it as God at work. Relationships matter most to me in ministry. I like to seek out those who seem alone, or […]
The One with His Specific Provision
wow. I’m at a loss for words at God’s goodness. His provision. His forethought. And His passionate attention shown to the innermost aspects of my life. In the months before this big move, across states and into faith, there were many prayers offered. We sought wisdom–where to move, where to live, where to go to school. We asked for […]
The One Who is Frail
Perfect words from Jesus in the precise moment that my soul needed them. Grow strong in your weakness. Some of my children I’ve gifted with abundant strength and stamina. Others, like you, have received the humble gift of frailty. Your fragility is not a punishment, nor does it indicate lack of faith. On the contrary, weak […]
The One Where She Fell In a Hole, Et Cetera
Top Ten things I’m pondering on this beautiful late summer morning… 1) Where in the world did my lovely red 1 tsp and 1 Tbsp measuring spoons disappear to months ago??! It is a mystery. I thought for sure I’d find them in the move. But no. They are MIA forever. Lucky for me, I have […]