Serious About Faith. Light-Hearted About Life.
I have recently discovered that yard work is somewhat therapeutic for me. That realization alone is kind of a big deal, since during my childhood yard work was one of my most dreaded chores, right up there with cleaning bathrooms.
But now that we are grown-uppish with our “own” home, at least until the army says otherwise, I enjoy watering the grass, dreaming about planting more flowers (when the budget allows) and yes, even weeding the flower garden. [Read more…]
Welcome to another week of our Everyday Jesus link-up. Be sure to link-up below this post, comment on your neighbor’s blog and share with your friends… Because Jesus is everywhere, every day!
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Some days as a minister, mama and wife, I feel like I am unraveling. Falling to pieces. Tearing apart at the seams.
Photo via Quinn Anya@ Flickr
My nerves are shot, I am weary, and my patience was gone with the breakfast tantrum.
In those moments of unraveling is when I need Jesus the most.
Because through Him, His love, His power… He can transform us. We can go from unraveling with frustration to reveling in everything He is doing around us.
Talk about a perspective shifter of heavenly proportions! [Read more…]
Hi friends… For the next several weeks, Wednesdays will be dedicated to re-sharing some of my favorite posts. I am so blessed to be working on some “big rocks” and pretty awesome God-sized dreams, but I need time to make that happen. So after much prayer, here we are. I pray you enjoy these words… And thanks for extending me Christ-like grace. Oh. And everything is still business as usual for our Thursday #EverydayJesus link-up, so don’t miss it!
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First of all… Kudos that you made it past the title and are still reading.
Secondly, please don’t be scared. We aren’t going to spend time talking about the, uh, things that go on in the bathroom, particularly those things that, um, require “concentration.” (But if we were… it would be ok– because we really have few boundaries here at 7 Days Time. After all, everyone poops. <Did you know there is a book called that to help little kids learn about potty training and stuff? Fun parenting tip. Anywho…>)
This isn’t about what happens in the bathroom. Rather, it is about a sign that hangs in our downstairs guest bathroom.
Just think about it– we spend a lot of time in our bathrooms… bathing, grooming and that “other stuff.” Maybe that’s why when people say they want to remember something, they tape it to their bathroom mirror. [Read more…]
Planning is a beautiful thing. I learned this many years ago.
It makes life less stressful, brings joy and organization and equips us to be on our “A” game.
And then I married into the military, where plans typically seem “tentative” at best and some days last a max of 33 seconds before they change again.
Not going to lie… This sometimes drives me bonkers. And makes me a little bit twitchy.
We have probably all heard the saying “Proper Planning Prevents Potentially Poor Performance.” (And yes, I changed the 4th “P” word to make it a bit more blog appropriate. But you get my drift.) [Read more…]
Photo via Laura Johns @ Flickr
I like to think that I am a gal that has it pretty together. Ish.
I keep my task list nearby. I make a menu each week to keep things organized (and to make grocery shopping a less-harried experience.) I try to stick to a cleaning schedule to keep our house kind of sort of minimally maintained on weekly basis.
If something is lost, usually I know just where to look. Which is really good news, because finding lost items is not my Beloved husband’s forte. (He is usually the one losing stuff… “Hey lover, have you seen my wallet/phone/keys/etc?) [Read more…]
Welcome to another week of our Everyday Jesus link-up. Be sure to link-up below this post, comment on your neighbor’s blog and share with your friends… Because Jesus is everywhere, every day!
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Have you ever thought about what God did before he created the world?
Maybe He has some cool hobbies we have never heard about. Perhaps He spent lots of time day dreaming. Maybe He played some kind of sport in heaven.
OR… Perhaps He was dreaming and planning and LOVING us before creation. [Read more…]
What is your first thought when you think of the word “exception?”
Do you think it is something special? Something unattainable? A person, place or thing that is out of the ordinary?
If so, then you would be right. Sorta. Ish.
Webster defines exception as “an instance or case not conforming to the general rule.” That makes sense, right?
But what about being an exception in the world? Or even more so… In our walk with Christ?? [Read more…]
Being scared is not on my top 10 list of fun things to do.
Actually, I don’t think it makes the top 1000.
But encountering fearful situations are part of our existence and how we handle them can say a lot about our relationship with God. Plus, it is a great opportunity to grow closer to Him in Christ.
Which is what today’s video blog is all about… Having the courage to pray scared.
Reading via email? Click here —> Pray Scared Video blog to view the clip
Where in your life do you need to pray scared? How do you think God wants to grow you in those situations? You know I always welcome feedback. Leave a comment before you go.
Don’t fear, my friends… God is with you as you grow. Have the courage to pray scared.
Praying Scared with Faith,
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” ~2 Timothy 1:7 NIV
When I was growing up, I had a love-hate relationship with that precious spring Saturday when all signs (from my mother) pointed to the fact that it was garden planting day.
I loved going to the greenhouse and picking out the little plants and seeds. I hated the work that would soon ensue.
I loved the thought of tasty veggies in a few months, but I hated the wait.
I loved the variety of our family’s garden: Strawberries, blackberries, zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, peppers, corn, green beans, okra, onions… But hated when the bugs took out some of my favorite varieties.
I loved playing in the dirt, but hated the “rules” that had to be followed for the plants to survive and thrive.
I loved watering the garden, but hated dragging the hose all over Timbuktu to get it there.
Yes, it was a love-hate relationship.
Now, I miss having a garden– even the hard work that it included. We live on post with a teeny tiny backyard and there really isn’t much space for a garden.
But I still dream… And sometimes those dreams weave their way into my spiritual life. [Read more…]
Welcome to another week of our Everyday Jesus link-up. Be sure to link-up below this post, comment on your neighbor’s blog and share with your friends… Because Jesus is everywhere, every day!
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Photo via Romel @Flickr
Over the years, I have had my share of broken hearts.
I remember the broken hearts of goals or experiences that I had worked so hard for not coming true.
I remember the broken hearts of losing those I loved through hard life circumstances.
I remember my first broken heart by a boy. [Read more…]
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