Serious About Faith. Light-Hearted About Life.
If you’ve been around 7 Days Time very long, you probably know that “Green Thumb” is NOT on my resume.
It’s not really for lack of trying or desire… But it’s just not. (I mean seriously… Remember how excited I got when my Peace Plant Chloe actually bloomed?)
Every time we move to a new house, I get a random surge of energy to try and be all outdoorsy-gardener-ish.
I go to a local greenhouse and spend way too much money on plants/flowers I will likely kill before the season is done. [Read more…]
Last week, I shared the first of five faith-full habits that the Lord has used in the last few years to transform my heart. (Did you miss it? Catch up and read all about it here.)
Today, I am continuing this conversation with the second five habits. All of the habits shared in this mini series have impacted me in great and powerful ways in various seasons of my life. So let get back to it, shall we?
6. I intentionally memorize Scripture. Over the years, I have dabbled in this a bit, like ones in a moment/season that I desperately needed for a crisis. (Philippians 4:6 anyone?) And I sort of attempted to start memorizing the book of 1 John. But it wasn’t with passion or intention. I was doing it for pride, not to become closer to and more equipped in the Lord. Now, a fresh fire has been lit. I am memorizing scripture to KNOW what God’s word says how to live. I can see how it is gradually making me face my own sin (yuck) and teaching me how to live, react and respond in more of Christ-like manner. (YAY!) I am a learner, so this feeds into my passion. (I just wonder why it took me so long to realize this!) [Read more…]
God blows my mind on a daily basis.
Some days He shows up in the most unexpected places. Other times, He straight up blesses my face off. On some occasions, I powerfully feel him as He bestows peace that passes understanding in the realm of future junk I have zero control others.
And some times, He rocks my world by reminding me of where my heart used to be and how He has transformed it today. [Read more…]
Growing up is hard to do.
Seems like a pretty obvious statement but hey… We probably all need to be reminded every now and again.
Some folks might think that “growing” stops when we reach a certain age or milestone, perhaps when we turn 18, graduate college, get married, have kids, retire from the military or become empty nesters.
But when it comes right down to it, the most content, fulfilled and successful people are going those who be grow their entire lives.
I don’t know about you, but I definitely want to be in that category of “personal growers.”
So today, I am sharing five powerful, necessary steps of personal growth. [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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I have learned that when God speaks, I better listen.
This year he spoke to me and I perked up… Then quickly deflated at what I thought He said.
“Um, hey there God… Can you repeat that? I think we have a bad connection because I just thought I heard you tell me to become a runner… And something about running a half-marathon? Come again, please.” [Read more…]
These three little piggies were “take-home” souvenirs from my first-ever job. Fact #1: Pigs are rarely a profitable undertaking. Fact #2: This is probably the second most unattractive picture ever taken of me. High school was precious.
I jumped head first into the “working world” the summer after turned 16 as a sophomore in High School.
My first ever “real” job was working on a several-thousand head farrow to wean/breeding and gestation swine operation in Minnesota.
It was a trip. (Literally.)
Since that point, I have held several jobs. Some were seasonal, some part-time and some big-kid-post-college-graduation full-time jobs.
With each of those jobs, I had a boss.
Looking back, I would have to say I have had some pretty great supervisors. Folks like Todd, Brenda, Cindy, and Sharon.
But I have also has some not-so-awesome bosses… Who, because I am a Christian and love Jesus, shall remain nameless. (You are welcome, un-named leaders in my life.) [Read more…]
Ah, friends.
I am super-dee-dang-o-dee-duper excited to write this post today. (Seriously, I am. That’s not computer sarcasm.)
This post has been several weeks in the making, primarily because I have been praying about my One Word for this new year all that time.
And today is the big reveal. After much prayer and research, I excitedly announce my One Word for 2014 is… [Read more…]
Ahhhh… The seasons are changing and spring is in the air. Trees are budding and flowers are blooming.
Such a promising time of year.
But that promise doesn’t stop with nature. In fact, it applies to all of us, in all locations and seasons of our life.
Don’t believe me? Let me prove it.
Over the last year and half or so, I have been privileged to volunteer as SERVE Ministry Apprentice at Christ Community Church. It has been a time of growth… in more ways than one. [Read more…]
It’s FRIDAY! Which can only mean one thing…
Being productive is optional. (Just kidding. You best get back to work before your boss catches you.)
But seriously– in my little blogging world, Friday equals FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY. Get pumped.
Each week, I link up with Lisa-Jo Baker. She gives us a prompt. Then we write for five minutes and push publish.
It’s like wind sprints for the finger tips. (That sounds like a great slogan! Anybody?)
Let’s get this party started, shall we?
Today’s prompt: VOICE
Annnddd GO!! [Read more…]
It was November 17, 1985. The blistering cold north wind whipped through the trees in a small northwest Kansas County. A redheaded Kansas rancher lovingly helped his petite yet round little wife to the truck. Their life changing moment was creeping closer with each passing second.
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, that was the day I was born. I would say that it changed my life, but to be more accurate, it BEGAN my life. Several hours after arriving at Phillips County Hospital and some pretty intense tugs of the forceps later, I made my entrance in the world. (Don’t believe me about the forceps part? I still have the bald spot on the right side of my head to prove it. Don’t worry. The doctor said it would grow back in a few weeks. 26 years later, I’m still waiting…) [Read more…]
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