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Autumn’s in Full Swing!
HAPPY AUTUMN! In honor of my favorite time of year….. I’m posting a fun photo of the homemade apple cider I made recently. [Pumpkin and flowers courtesy of my sweet, thoughtful husband!] Is this the most amazing season or what? I love it, and I think you should too 🙂 Ways my hubby ...
Beliefs, Devos, Forgiveness, God's Love, Hope, Living Free, My Story
Welcome Back, Life! The Freedom of Grace
Christians I think get it messy sometimes. I’m a big perpetrator of this. We think the whole ‘Dying to self’ thing means dying to our passions, whatever we love and find fun and enjoyable. But is that true? A quick review of Scripture seems to support this. Stop ...
Challenges, Faith & Prayer, Fear, Forgiveness, Living Free, My Story
Playing it (Too) Safe
Just turned twenty-eight. Wooohooo. Blow the kazoo, I’m one step closer to 30! From the get-go of this year, I sensed God saying that this was the year I’d face my fears. Uh oh. You see, I had this sudden twenty-eight-year-old epiphany. I’m not fully living. Why ...
Challenges, Devos, Forgiveness, Friends & Dating, Leadership, Living Free, My Story, Wholeness
Leading to Love or Be Loved?
“If you wanna lead the orchestra, you gotta turn your back to the crowd.” I’m a big fan of Pete Wilson. He pastors Cross Point Church in Nashville. He wrote a great post Friday titled “My Biggest Mistake in Ministry”. O Lord is this ever one I need to keep in ...
Friends & Dating, Health, Inspiration, Marriage & Family, My Story
Life in CommUNITY :)
These last two weeks, I’ve been thinking continuously about living in community. My husband and I are blessed to live on 300 acres in central Texas. It’s a beautiful ranch with cows, thousands of oak and cedar trees, fruit & pecan trees, and God’s peaceful ...
Challenges, Forgiveness, Marriage & Family, My Story, Wisdom for Today
Lessons from the Other Side
Hey Younger Self, I know you won’t get this in time. That’s too bad. It would’ve saved you tremendously, and how I wish that for you! I’ve learned a TREASURED nugget of wisdom along this journey tens years down the road, one that has the power to change your ...
Devos, God's Love, Living Free, My Story, Victories, Wholeness
Your Redemption is Near
The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. -Romans 13:11-12 Today this Scripture was highlighted to me. Your redemption draws nigh! Redemption is His glory at the ...
Celebrations, Marriage & Family, My Story, Relationships
Marriage, Giving, & “Nag” Reflexes
This morning I stumbled upon great marital advice. Excellent even… which means I wanna share with you. Single? Odds are 9 out of 10 of you will experience marriage in your lifetime. So don’t roll your eyes. Keep reading! As for the picture, comic relief! Being a wife means ...
Faith & Prayer, God's Love, Inspiration, Living Free, Music, My Story, Wholeness
I’ll Follow You [Leeland & Brandon Heath]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ajIFfSaEzE] Simply put, I adore this song. Leeland and Brandon Heath’s lyrics describe the heartbeat of what I hope my life is, the impact I desire to have. I want to follow Him. I want to reach out and help people encounter Jesus, not the ...