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God-Sized Dreams 2017

January 11, 2017 by Sharita

I know, I know… I probably sound like a broken record by now… Every year, I say how EXCITED I am for the New Year– mainly because I get to start a new focus area with my main-man Jesus.

But it’s true. New God-Sized dreams just AMP. ME. UP. (Seriously. Somebody should check my pulse rate, even as I sit here and WRITE about them!)

Last week, you read about my God-Sized dreams for 2016 recap… How things went, what was accomplished (or not so much.) Today, I am sharing where Jesus might be taking me in 2017.

So let’s get down to it, shall we? [Read more…]

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God-Sized Dreams 2016– RECAP

January 4, 2017 by Sharita

I have probably mentioned it on here before… But I will say it again– the New Year is one of my favorite moments.

Not because I stay up late to welcome in the new year (because I don’t– at least not on purpose.) It’s not because I have an affinity for a celebratory adult beverage. (Um, hello… Still preggo. And so Young Living NingXia Red was my “stiff drink” of choice.)

It’s because each new year gives me an opportunity to reflect on where I’ve been and where God has taken me the last year… And maybe seek a few glimpses of where my Jesus-Journey might take me in the next 365 days. [Read more…]

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God-Sized Dreams… And How They Change Us (Part 2)

January 15, 2016 by Sharita

Dreaming makes me happy. Oh so happy.

And excited. And giddy. And hopeful.

That’s why I love the New Year so much. Such an exciting time of renewal and freshness.

This week, I am chatting about my God-sized dreams. On Monday, I shared the very cool dreamy journey God took me on in 2015. If you missed it, no worries. Check it out here.

And now comes one of my favorite parts of blog writing: Revealing my NEW God-sized dreams.

Ready? (I hope so, because I can’t wait any longer!!) [Read more…]

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God-Sized Dreams… And How They Change Us (Part 1)

January 11, 2016 by Sharita

It’s likely that if you have ever met me in person or been around 7 Days Time for a hot minute, you know a few things about me (in no particular order):

I am a Jesus writer, speaker and spiritual leadership coach.
I am an army wife.
I am a toddler’s mama.
I am a nerd.

I feel like we should sing that song from Sesame Street, “One of these things is not like the other.”

But honestly, they all fit together really well.

I don’t know when “nerd” picked up a negative connotation (probably in the 90’s– Thanks, Nerdstrom in Saved by the Bell) but I am on a mission to redefine “nerd” into something positive. And slightly humorous. [Read more…]

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Define the Relationship #WilcoWednesday

January 6, 2016 by Sharita

Welcome to Wilco Wednesday! If you are a new around these parts, “Wilco” is Army-speak for “Will Comply.” Think of it as saying “Roger, God. Got it. Will do.” So that is what Wednesday here at 7 Days Time is all about– exploring his decrees and seeking guidance for what complying with Him looks like in everyday life. The best part? He loves us for who we are, not what we do. Remember: He doesn’t want perfection, just obedience. Share. Enjoy. Interact. And let’s respond to God’s call with a hearty “Wilco, Lord!” Welcome my friend Jenny as she shares a powerful heart message with us.

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Here we are – 2016 has begun!

I could happily write a blog about Christmas cheer and ambitious New Year resolutions. I could talk about all my hopes and diet plans for the year ahead. I want to write about those things. But God has something else in mind for our time together today….

On Christmas Eve, after the cheerful day was winding down, my husband and I began reflecting on a rather deep question. “What does the state of our world look like to someone who has not entered into a committed relationship with Jesus Christ?” Whoa. That’s heavy. We tried to look objectively at the facts that fill our Facebook newsfeeds and nightly television broadcasts. The world is riddled with brokenness, heartbreak, bondage, and disease. We see parents behaving like children, and children being forced to grow up too fast. We hear of murder in our neighborhoods, our schools, our churches. We see people being persecuted and refugees fleeing in fear for their lives. We watch as this happens around us and debate about who or what to blame. Lessened morals result in stricter laws, and we continue to move towards political correctness with good intention to love our neighbors as ourselves. [Read more…]

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A New Thing (Printable)

January 12, 2015 by Sharita

I love new things.

The smell that wafts through the pages of a new book.

The swish of a new dress that hangs perfectly from my ever-changing frame.

The first stroke of a new inky pen on the first page of a new journal.

The joy that wells as I master a new skill.

I love new everything.

As Christ followers, we have the opportunity to experience that newness within our hearts every single day. No new outfit, haircut or notebook required. [Read more…]

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F.R.E.S.H Prints of Faith (Printable)

January 4, 2015 by Sharita

Ah friends. This is the third new year that our ministry has rang in while serving at the feet of Jesus.

It’s awesome. It’s exciting. And even after several years, we are still seeking to keep it F.R.E.S.H by finding the fingerprints of God on our everyday.

Get it? F.R.E.S.H Prints? You are welcome. #SoPunny

As you face this new year, perhaps with new God-sized dreams or a stirring from the Lord for your walk with Him, start off strong, then follow these steps to keep things F.R.E.S.H all year long.

Ready? Time to look for some F.R.E.S.H Prints in our faith. [Read more…]

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Go for the Goal

December 23, 2014 by Sharita

It comes around every 365 days.

We gather up the remnants of the Christmas decorations and pray that all of the stuff fits back in the box. We reflect. We hope. We dream about all things new. Specifically, the New Year.

Many people make resolutions to ring in the New Year. Personally, resolutions don’t do much for me because they just seem so… Disposal. Thirty-three seconds after I make a resolution, my resolve fails and instead of hitting the treadmill at the gym, I am raiding the cabinets looking for a treat.

Due to my achieving nature, I like to speak a language that I embrace, which is why I forego the stereotypically short-lived resolutions. I set goals. [Read more…]

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