Story.... Our word for the week. I love stories...reading them, sharing them, living them. I just finished reading a great book and it reminded of the power of stories. They can be an escape. They can open us to truth. They can connect us. They can move us forward. This week I invite you to reflect on story... What is your story? What stories comfort you, connect you, move you from stressed … [Read more...] about Week 6 ~ Story
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Week 5 ~ Connect
I am sitting in the car in Chicago this is where I from. I flew in to surprise my mom for her birthday & to "connect" with some very special people. I will write more about this challenge tonight. In the meantime...ask yourself...."who do I want to CONNECT" with. How often do you CONNECT with those most important to you? Whether it's your immediate family, or a friend (new or old), or even … [Read more...] about Week 5 ~ Connect
Week 4 ~ Ruah
One of the best parts of seminary was learning the nuances of some Greek and Hebrew words. The Hebrew word ruah is not easily defined, as it represents things like Spirit, wind, breath… With all that is going on in our families, work places, schools, churches, communities it can be hard to feel God’s presence in the midst of it all. This week I invite you to be more aware of God’s Spirit … [Read more...] about Week 4 ~ Ruah
week 1 – “THANKFUL”
...and so we begin. The first word for our ONE WORD weekly challenge is always, always, always my starting point... always. the word this week is... THANK-FULL Yes, I know I spelled it wrong… J however, the very first way to realize how FULL your life is, is by looking for all you are thankful for. So this week your challenge is easy (I hope). I want you to brainstorm daily (if you can) … [Read more...] about week 1 – “THANKFUL”
Endings & Beginnings
As we all know, life is full of endings. Sometimes I think we get so caught up in only watching the ending come then we stop. We forget that each ending brings some type of new beginning. Always! always. Here we are at the END of another school year. At the END of of our middle school life. At the END of having 2 drivers in the house. However, we are at the BEGINNING of summer. At the … [Read more...] about Endings & Beginnings
366 daily Gratitude project of 2012
In the year of 2011 I had heard of a lady who did a daily photo journal of things she was grateful for. I thought this was the best idea I've heard in a long time. So I anxiously waited for January 1st of 2012 to begin my own Gratitude Project. If you know me, or have heard me speak, you know that one of the top 3 topics I specialize in, is Gratitude (The other 2 being JOY and Simplifying). … [Read more...] about 366 daily Gratitude project of 2012
Week 13: Making a Love Letter List –
This past week has been a doozy! for sure! First my mom was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor and had emergency surgery... Then on her first day post-op while we were sitting with her during recovery, we heard about the horrific events of Newtown Conneticut. Heart breaking week. I know many people have posted that they hugged their kids a little tighter that night, but what about the rest of the … [Read more...] about Week 13: Making a Love Letter List –
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