I love the way God speaks to me when I’m running. Totally out of the blue He will give me a nudge or a clear message. Not every day, but today was one of those days. Let me share what I learned. Last week I memorized Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NET Bible): […]
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How One Question is Changing My Life
A few weeks ago after I started using the 5 Prompts, I came across the above video of a social experiment college kids did in New York City. They placed a large chalkboard on a sidewalk and wrote “Write Your Biggest Regret:” at the top. As people walked by […]
Read More...How God Really Sees You
Do you feel like God is almost always frowning when He looks at you, when He considers your failures, your weaknesses, when He compares you to your perfect friend (which He never does)? Do you feel like the only time God is pleased with you is when you do something […]
Read More...Tough Love for Moms
Hey, ya’ll, I know I can be hard on you sometimes. I often tell you to put on your big girl panties and deal with whatever your kids are up to. I tell you to be the adult in the situation and keep moving forward. But I also feel your […]
Read More...The Ask
While I’m working on all-things-wedding this week, I’m thrilled to have a dear friend, Karen Luciano, as a guest blogger this week. Karen is married to Phil. She has three kids–teen to young adult. One thing I love and appreciate about Karen is when God nudges her towards an adventure […]
Read More...How Prayer Affected Our Crazy Summer
I promised I’d loop you in in small nuggets. Today I am caring for our almost four-week old grandson so this blog will definitely be a small nugget. He is sleeping, but who knows how long that will last! Over the past few weeks and as my family and I […]
Read More...Is Your Life a Little Crazy Right Now?
Is your life a little crazy right now? I talked with one friend recently who said, “I don’t even know what normal is any more.” I know how she feels. Just when I think I have everything under control, something happens and I find myself feeling inadequate. This summer has […]
Read More...What if You Stopped Trying to Be in Control?
After what do I strive, God? This prayer settled in my mind as my morning time with God came to a close. The answers came in my next breath. Of course, I knew what I strived after. They were my constant companions. ~To rest in You, God. ~Be at peace […]
Read More...How Google Glass Helped Me See God Better (Kinda)
For awhile I’ve been feeling kinda numb. Not happy. Not sad. Just taking every day one day at a time. Those who know me would say—Give yourself a break. Your in the midst of all that goes with two weddings and a (grand) baby. But deep down I think it’s more […]
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