In my adventures so far with trust, I came across Jeremiah 17:7-8... "But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are … Continue reading On Bearing Fruit
Life
Feelings Matter
I want to give you permission to feel. To engage your emotions. To dig a little deeper. To press in. To find your true self. To not settle for living divided, but to pursue wholeness. I want to give you permission to befriend your feelings. To sit with them and ask questions. To discover why … Continue reading Feelings Matter
A Few of My Favorite Things: January
I'm excited to bring you something new here at My Race To Run! The word "curate" has been on my heart lately, and I thought it would be fun to share a few of my favorite things with you. Whether it's quarterly or monthly, my hope is that you'll be inspired and encouraged on your … Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things: January
Walking With Light
Check out this week's teaching on YouTube, or keep reading! This week for #MusicMonday, Jon covered On the Road to Beautiful by Charlie Hall. On the surface it seems like a random throwback, but this song is dear to our hearts. It was one of the songs Jon played at a coffee shop show the … Continue reading Walking With Light
Trust
2020 was nearing its end, and I may have forgotten to choose a #oneword for the new year. I was in the thick of Advent, moving through the shadows toward the light of Christmas. Then our family fully embraced celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas which kept us savoring the season up until yesterday. After … Continue reading Trust
A Thrill of Hope, The Weary World Rejoices
Can you believe it's the last day of 2020?! I'm excited to bring you the last blog of this year, AND it's a guest blog!! I've known this amazing woman her entire life... my little sister, Brianne Safir! Take a few moments to soak up her words and get ready for 2021! The best is … Continue reading A Thrill of Hope, The Weary World Rejoices
Peace
As Advent comes to a close, I've been reflecting on the fourth and final theme: peace. To me, peace is a result of assurance and trust. It's often quiet, still, silent. No matter what’s happening on the outside, I can have peace and wholeness on the inside. Even in uncertainty and in the face of … Continue reading Peace
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