This blog has been in my drafts folder for at least six months. Today seemed like a good day to finish it. I am so grateful to Shauna Niequist for teaching me this phrase: "my essential self." I first read it in her book, Present Over Perfect, toward the end of 2017. I see it … Continue reading My Essential Self
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Bloom
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
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
Soaring Without Worry
My ten year old daughter showed me this piece of writing and I decided to share it as a first-ever guest blog! I love her heart... this flowed from her soul through her pen onto a piece of notebook paper. And now, we get to share it with all of you! See how the birds … Continue reading Soaring Without Worry
My Race to Run 