Write your prayers down. In a journal, on a piece of computer paper, in the margins of your Bible, on a sticky note, across a chalkboard, in your notes app. Write down what’s making your heart soar, what’s making your heart sink. Write down what you’re hoping for, what you’re asking God for, what you [Continue Reading…]
So Much To Be Thankful For This Year ((Happy Thanksgiving!))
What a compilation of unforgettable memories this past year has been. Since last Thanksgiving, I turned another year older, celebrated Christmas in Maryland, watched Riley turn another year older, got engaged, quit my job, began blogging full time, moved to a new city, got married, went on an incredible honeymoon, and settled into newlywed life. [Continue Reading…]
Love Grows Best In Little Houses
A few months ago, I saw a pillow on Instagram with the following words dancing across it… But you know, love grows best in little houses With fewer walls to separate Where you eat and sleep so close together, You can’t help but communicate Oh, and if we had more room between us, think of all [Continue Reading…]
The One Thing That I Just Can’t Get Rid Of
I am working toward a more minimalistic lifestyle. Less stuff, less clutter, less busyness. More Jesus, more time to do what I love, more time with the people I love. In this journey toward less, I have read books, blog posts, and articles to help me reshape my thinking. One truly life-altering book was The [Continue Reading…]
Let Your Life’s Pages Turn
We arrived home from our amazing honeymoon on Sunday night, and after Riley left for work on Monday morning, I spent the day unpacking our suitcases and various wedding items (decorations, leftover programs, etc). I moved through our small home quickly, sorting our belongings and putting away what I could, throwing much of our packed clothing in [Continue Reading…]
Here’s To Being Obedient When You Don’t Feel Like It
I sat in church yesterday, on my last Sunday in Austin, and worshipped to the song Captain by Hillsong United. I love Hillsong and have heard most of their music, but had somehow not heard the precious words of this song. Tears streaming down my face, lost in the beautiful lyrics, I was amazed that Hillsong had [Continue Reading…]
Dallas GO! Team Trip 2015
On Saturday, I got home from a week-long trip to Dallas with 18 Middle Schoolers and four adult leaders. Since then, I’ve spent a couple of days resting and recovering! (Last night, I went to bed at 9:30pm and got 10 hours of sleep!) Our trip was called a “GO! Team,” and was through my church, [Continue Reading…]
When Easter Sunday Means Tennis Shoes and Swollen Feet
Working at a church is the most uniquely challenging responsibility I’ve yet encountered. Everything is slightly different in ministry life. Weekends are Fridays and Saturdays–Sundays are no longer a day of rest. (In fact, they’re the most exhausting day of the week!) There is no such thing as “typical work hours–” I work different hours every [Continue Reading…]
A Month of Doing What I Didn’t Want To Do
I’m a little more than halfway through giving up TV and movies for the Lenten season…that’s a month of doing what, really, I don’t want to do. It’s been a really interesting 29 days to say the least! This has, by far, been the most sacrificial Lent I’ve observed. (Which makes me a little sad, to [Continue Reading…]
Today, I Turn Off the TV for 40 Days
Why I’m Giving Up Watching TV I absolutely love to watch TV. I always have. My mind spins at roughly 400 mph every waking minute of the day (I’m an HSP…what can I say?), so watching TV is a way for me to escape my own mind in a way. It’s numbing, comforting, and very, very [Continue Reading…]
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