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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

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

One is Enough

May 3, 2012 by Sharita

You never know… your ONE act of love might be more than ENOUGH to change someone’s life.

Husbands can be pretty useful creatures. They are great jar-openers, heavy lifters, huggers, patience-builders, grillers, laugh-inducers, Jesus-leaders, eye-roll-causers… You can probably add a few of your own to this list.

Mine, in particular, is a great perspective-keeper.

My beloved helps me to keep things in perspective. He is a great big-picture thinker. (A skill that I sometimes lack.) My type-A firstborn personality lends to me wanting to do BIG things… but He always keeps me grounded and encourages me to keep a clear focus. [Read more…]

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Filed Under: blessings, challenge, change, Christ, Factor of 7, faith, husband, Lesson, little things, ministry, obedience, servant evangelism, serving Tagged With: acts of kindness, Christ, Factor of 7, faith, God, love, obedience

Bad things. Good People. Great God.

May 2, 2012 by Sharita

I have heard this phrase in many conversations. I have witnessed it on Facebook statuses. I have even seen it on a billboard.

“Why do bad things happen to good people?”

That is a good question. And a tough one at that. I’m not gonna get all theological on you today (my brain isn’t quite up for that level of discussion) but I think that “Bad things” happen to “Good people” due to sin. [Read more…]

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Filed Under: affirmation, challenge, Christ, cross, death, faith, God, life, pain, promises Tagged With: faithful, God, growth, hope, message, pain, promises, trial

Operation Fortitude Fitness (Month #4)

May 1, 2012 by Sharita

Is it just me, or does it seem a little bit crazy that 2012 is already 1/3 of the way completed?!? Apparently time not only flies when you are having fun, but also when you run a personal ministry. (Fortunately, for me, those two are one and the same for me… most days 🙂

April was legit. 7 Days Time Ministry continues to reach new levels (insert happy dance here!) and I feel like I’m kinda sorta getting back on track for my Getting Smart with 2012 goals. (Click here to read the full story from January.) [Read more…]

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Filed Under: 2012, accomplishment, America, challenge, fitness, living Tagged With: exercise, faith, goals, God, health, journey, quiet time, travel, work

Ink Pen in the Dryer

April 30, 2012 by Sharita

You recognize it immediately. You feel like you have been sucker punched. Your breath gets cut short. You gasp. Your heart leaps into your throat and your stomach drops. There it is…

The aftermath of… an ink pen in the dryer. [Read more…]

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