Ahhh, yes. It must be the first Monday of the New Year. The parking lot of the local YMCA was packed. I am not kidding. People were making their own spots at the end of the rows and even leaving their vehicles along the grass. Holy moly. Can you say “resolutions“?? About a week ago, as […]
On Contentment
Jesus, Change me. Restore me a teachable spirit. Help me release my old ways to you. [Philippians 4:11-13] I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have […]
The One where She Clings to Contentment
As I rolled out bed this morning, with barely 3 hours sleep, I knew Jesus was calling to me. There was no other task that could take priority in this new year. There will always be meals to make, dishes to do, mouths to feed, laundry to wash, bathrooms to clean, naps to take, books […]
The One with the Tiring Nothing
Besides going for a run every morning, I really didn’t do much of anything this week. I’ve never been so unproductive in my entire life. (Well, except maybe for that one afternoon sophomore year of college, right, Britt? “The Day Mel Did Nothing.” Yes, it was that infamous.) My husband is the sole reason I accomplished […]
The One with a Link to a Confession
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On The Failure
oh….Dear……..Father. My emotions are so raw right now. My thoughts are harried. My heart beats in a confused rhythm. The wounds still fresh. Sometimes I just don’t know what to do with myself. My failures stack one on top of another, again and again, as if attempting to mimic the tower of Babel. Dumb idea, […]
The One with a Sermon-a-Day
I have a few idiosyncrasies. You know–those little quirks which reassure everyone that I really am a dork. One example of this is my iPod selection while running. A few months back, I subscribed to various podcasts after listening to a handful of messages and sermons that I appreciated. I wasn’t sure I would ever get around […]
On His Leading
Jesus is calling, saying, “My child, don’t look to the left or to the right. I am leading you along a path which is for you alone. No one else will ever experience what I have in store for you. All I need from you is your hand tightly in mine, your eyes fixed on […]
The One with the Top Ten Lessons I’ve Learned
The year two thousand ten has been one filled with beauty and excitement, stress and frustration. In honor of the upcoming new year, I thought I would share with you the top ten lessons I’ve learned in 2010. I have decided to name this list The Top Ten Lessons I’ve Learned in 2010. I am fully […]
The One with Unnecessary Busyness
I’m not so good at slowing down. In fact, I stink at it. Kevin is always trying to convince me to sit down, chill out, and do nothing. But the thought of doing nothing is like torture to me. I don’t necessarily think that’s a good thing. Sure, it can be. But it also has the […]