Archives for May 2012

Cruise Control with Jesus

May 17, 2012 by Sharita

As of late, I have been driving (and riding) in a car a lot more than normal. In fact, by the time this week is over, I will have logged three round trips to Atlanta (3 hours each) and two round trips to Fort Stewart. (Those are difficult– 8 hours in a car and back without ending up anywhere that involves sandy beaches.)

Driving (and riding) in the car is great “think” time for me. Actually, the car and the shower are my top two places for blog epiphanies. As I was driving, I had one. Hence, today’s post. [Read more…]

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Filed Under: adventure, Christ, God, life, release, sin, travel Tagged With: Christ, cruise control, destination, faith, journey, travel

It Is Well… With My Soul

May 16, 2012 by Sharita

Sometimes, I pray while I exercise. And no, I am not talking about praying like “Please Lord Jesus, help me to finish this last half mile running strong, without throwing up or tripping on my own feet.” (Although I do frequently pray something similar.)

In this particular case, I mean praying for others. Specifically those of you on my iPad Prayer List app. Now before you think I am trying to cut corners and multi-task, please know that 1) I still have my quiet time with Jesus in addition to my exercise prayer time 2) I never read/pray while on the treadmill, only the stationary bike and/or elliptical should I risk breaking my face and 3) For some unknown reason, I can concentrate and focus exceptionally well during a challenging workout, just as good if not better than when I am sitting in my chair in my living room. [Read more…]

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Filed Under: believe, Comfort, death, exercise, God, heart, hope, Jesus, promises Tagged With: accident, faith, God, grief, healing, heart, hope, K-State, loss, promise, soul

Up In Smoke

May 15, 2012 by Sharita

A little over a week ago, I had a moment. Here’s the back story…

Brandon and I both had a crazy week… my beloved was working ridiculous hours since it was his duty week as Senior Drill Sergeant (See: really early mornings, late/tiring nights) and I was running like a lunatic trying to keep up with more church activities/duties than anticipated.

Our backyard needed to be mowed. It is a small, little yard and we really can’t justify spending a couple-hundred bucks on buying a mower… If we play our cards right, we only need to mow about once a month anyways. When we have “time” we borrow a mower from our sweet neighbors. [Read more…]

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Filed Under: Christ, funny, glory, God, hope, Lesson, life, pain, promises Tagged With: disappointment, faith, fire, God, goodness, humor, promise, smoke

25 Reasons Why Moms Rock

May 14, 2012 by Sharita

“But Moooooooommmmmmmmmm…”

“Mom, you just don’t understand.”

“Whatever, Mom.”

Aaahhh, the sweet, sweet sounds of my childhood. (My teenage years were kind of brutal. Just ask my parents. Apparently, I had something called an “attitude.” Pshaw. Whatever 😉 ) [Read more…]

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Filed Under: blessing, childhood, chocolates, Christ, Love, patience Tagged With: blessing, gift, God, love, Mother's day, motherhood, parent

Can I See Your I.D.? (Five Minute Friday)

May 11, 2012 by Sharita

Alas, loyal followers… another Friday tis upon us! (Not quite sure why I am talking like that…)

Ahem. Check. Check. Ah. Ok, that’s better.

Anywho… It’s Friday. And Friday means that I link up with The Gypsy Mama for Five Minute Friday. She gives us a prompt, then we engage in what I like to call a finger sprint. We write for five minutes flat, no over thinking, no editing. Just write. We let the words flow and see where we go. (Look at me rhyming on a Friday.)

Sorry bout the squirrelly behavior. I need to cut back on the caffeine I guess.

I should probably get started before I embarrass myself. (More than I already have.)

Todays prompt: IDENTITY

AND GO! [Read more…]

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Filed Under: Five Minute Friday, God, writing Tagged With: child, Five Minute Friday, fun, identity, practice, weekend, writing

Blessed Abundantly (Versatile Blogger Award)

May 10, 2012 by Sharita

God just keeps pouring on the blessings to this ministry. Wowzers. (Sidenote: Wowzers is a super fun word.)

This week, I was nominated for The Versatile Blogger Award. I’m humbled. I’m flattered.

I’m stinkin’ excited. [Read more…]

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Filed Under: affirmation, blessing, encouragement, faith, God Tagged With: award, blessings, challenge, encouragement, faith

He Forgave You– Now Forgive Yourself Too.

May 9, 2012 by Sharita

“If only I hadn’t… I wish I didn’t… Why can’t I go back… It’s all my fault.”

Regrets. Mistakes. We all have ’em. We’ve all made ’em.

So what are we supposed to do?

This week, we have been working through reasons why our hearts can be blocked and how we grow apart from Christ. (Click to read the original post here.) Yesterday was all about forgiving others… a hard but necessary topic. [Read more…]

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Filed Under: attitude, Christ, cross, faith, forgiveness, freedom, God, health, heart, Love, peace, promises, release Tagged With: Cross, faith, forgive yourself, God, hope, Jesus, sin

Faith to Forgive

May 8, 2012 by Sharita

“YOUNG LADY! You march over here RIGHT NOW and tell your sister you are sorry.”

Shuffle…shuffle…stomp. SIGH.

“Mmsrry.”

“Oh no, that’s not good enough. SAY IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT!”

Sigh. (Again.) FINE.

“I’m sorry.”

How is that two little words can be so difficult to say? [Read more…]

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Filed Under: attitude, challenge, faith, forgiveness, fresh start, God, promises Tagged With: faith, forgiveness, freedom, God, heart, hope, love, release

Unblock Your Heart

May 7, 2012 by Sharita

I will never forget that phone call. It was March, my senior year of high school. I was “supposed” to be in English class, but of course was spending my time ever-so-wisely in the library. The secretary tracked down my location and transferred the call to the library. It was announced: “Sharita… You have a phone call.”

The chorus of “Oooooooo, I wonder if she’s in trouble?” echoed in the room from my schoolmates as I rolled my eyes and made my way over to the phone.

“Hello?”

“Sharita.” My mom’s voice sounded… weird. “Um, your Daddy is sick.” [Read more…]

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Filed Under: blessing, Christ, faith, Family, fear, God, health, hope, Love Tagged With: blocked, clean, confess, faith, family, God, health, heart, heart attack, hope, Jesus, surgery

Keeping it Real (Five Minute Friday)

May 4, 2012 by Sharita

Waawhoo! It’s one of my top five blogging days of the week. (Oh wait… I blog five days a week… Nevermind.) It’s Five Minute Friday, folks. Long story short, each Friday I link up with The Gypsy Mama. She gives us a prompt and we write. Yep, for five minutes. No overthinking. No editing. No quest for perfectionism. Just write.

So without further ado, let’s get this party started.

Today’s prompt: REAL.

Ready? GO! [Read more…]

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