What am I striving for? Why do I rush into the day, so eager to jump into the predictable routine? Exercise. Breakfast. Shower. Tea and email. To Do Lists. Groceries. Meal Planning. Sitting. Talking. Cleaning. Sleeping. And why do I run from hardship, pain? From the illnesses, the loss, the arguments, the cancer? These are […]
On Delegating to Community
Today, Jesus said to me, “Obedience to Me doesn’t always mean doing everything yourself. Nowhere in Scripture is it commanded (or even indicated) that you are to “go into all the world…and you must go it alone.” Where did you get this notion that the work you do is only able to be done by […]
The One with the Crunchy Granola
Today I am excited to post one of my recent recipe favoriets in honor of the Project 31’s Share a Recipe. In case you didn’t know, I’m quite the obsessed baker & home cook extraordinaire. :) I have a recipe blog chock full of sweet treats and savory dishes that have been created or tried and […]
The One with THE Blizzard
You would have thought people in Michigan were afraid of snow or something. The way everyone was talking about THE BLIZZARD was almost hilarious. Of course, I know there are hazards and dangers and power outages that accompany blizzardous conditions, but let’s pull on our boots and greet this thing with open arms, people! I […]
The One with One Thousand Gifts
I am so thrilled to be joining the (in)courage community of Christ-centered bloggers on a life changing journey through Ann Voskamp’s book One Thousand Gifts. Though I’ve only read the first few pages, I am certain that Ann’s words are going to move in the depths of my spirit and be a tool God uses to […]
The One with the 10 Healthy Life Tips
It has been six years since I started my journey of living a healthy lifestyle. I don’t want to spend my life pursuing the latest diets or counting calories–although those can be great ways to jump-start weight loss. I am learning the keys to moderation in eating and in exercise, and I pray you can […]