Definition of bloom (ˈblüm) - verb to produce or yield flowers, to support abundant plant life to mature into achievement of one's potential, to flourish in youthful beauty, freshness, or excellence; to shine out, glow; to become more apparent or fully expressed (as in flavor or aroma) to appear or occur unexpectedly or in remarkable … Continue reading Bloom
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Grains of Sand
I love the beach. It’s one of my favorite places to be. To sit in the sand and watch the waves roll in... I love it! But I’ve found I’m a fan of the sand when it’s at the beach... not in our clothes, shoes or car! (We may or may not still have some … Continue reading Grains of Sand
Life After Loss
There is no formula for grief. No equation for loss that balances out. And so we're forced to find a way that works for us, a way to grasp the truth - regardless of how harsh or unfair it is. For me, it's music and writing. And so, a couple songs that are helping me … Continue reading Life After Loss
Expectant
It's amazing what can happen when we're expectant. When we're listening for His whispers, when we're watching for His workings. We're awake. We're aware. We're in awe. My best friend surprised me with this journal in the mail, and it has become my adventure journal with my Heavenly Father. A place to jot down the … Continue reading Expectant
The Father-Daughter Dance
I love that God is outside of time, that He's not limited in that way like we are. You may recall "The Wall" post and the heart work (aka hard work) that God started in me a month ago. While I was on that trip, my best friend recommended a book to me. She said … Continue reading The Father-Daughter Dance
Good Eyes
My prayer lately has been: “God, help me see myself as You see me.” I struggle between the two extremes - pride, and low self-esteem. But I’m slowly discovering there’s a better way. He wants me to have good eyes, to see myself as He sees me, through a lens of grace. Romans 12:3 says, … Continue reading Good Eyes
Count It All
I love numbers. And counting. So I love when I find Bible verses that talk about counting. 😉 Today there are three that I'd like to highlight! 1. Count it all GOOD "Love keeps no record of wrongs..." - 1 Corinthians 13:5 (NIV) "Love does not take into account a wrong suffered..." - 1 Corinthians … Continue reading Count It All
My Race to Run 