This was such a heavy week. With the bombing in Boston, the explosion in Texas and personal loss I found myself avoiding the internet a bit. As I caught up on my Google reader I found some beautiful thoughts, inspirational posts and was quickly reminded that although evil exists, life goes on. While we mourn for those… Continue Reading
Shining Light into the Dark {a God sized dreams post}
I got alone with God this week. That usually corresponds to a good deal of writing {I added 2100 words to my manuscript on Monday!} and often results in conviction and action on my part as well. Sometimes, in the pursuit of this God-sized dream of mine, I get overwhelmed. Thoughts like “there are plenty… Continue Reading
Worth the Read {volume 1}
I come across many articles and posts that I share on Facebook and Twitter throughout the week. I thought I would compile a weekly list here as well. As the mama to three boys {and one girl} I loved Shaun Groves’ post at The Simple Mom entitled, Parenting a boy, not a herd. One on… Continue Reading
Dreams need cheerleaders {a God sized dreams post}
She was my grandmother’s best friend for their entire adult lives. And Monday God called her home. Too soon. I am sad for her family. For her grandbabies. For her husband. For my grandmother. For her clients. and, I’m sad for me. Kaye always made sure to tell me she was proud of me. Even… Continue Reading
Because God dreamt it first (a God-sized Dreams post)
God’s gifts put man’s best dreams to shame. Elizabeth Barrett Browning This week (and please don’t remind my recovering Type-A self how many weeks behind I am because I will cry) Holley’s challenge to her God Sized Dream Team is to write about the “why” behind our dream. Why? Why do I keep trying… Continue Reading
Being Organized versus Keeping a Clean House
Many times I will hear people say they want to “get organized” when what they really need to do is clean their environment. There is a difference between cleaning and being organized. I figured this difference would be a good place to start as I commit to writing weekly about cutting through the clutter in… Continue Reading
About that extra 21st chromosome
Today is World Down Syndrome Day. Just typing that makes me smile. My life has been blessed by knowing several people with an extra 21st chromosome. Each one has brought joy to my life, especially Shawn. Shawn has taught me A LOT in the three years I’ve known him. Like the joy of turning up… Continue Reading
Joy is {a God sized Dreams post}
My pastor reminded us this week that we tend to confuse joy and happiness. Happiness is an external circumstance dependent fleeting feeling. Joy is an internal, eternal gift that comes from our Heavenly Father. Joy can be found in the midst of the midst of the painful. True joy transcends circumstance so it is not… Continue Reading
Why do I have so much stuff? {and other truths about clutter}
Have you ever wondered where all your things come from? Clutter is stuff, things, objects. Where does it come from? How did all this get here in the first place? Let’s take a look at what creates clutter and the ways to keep track of what is coming into your environment. We live in a… Continue Reading
Dear God Sized Dreamer
You. Yes, you. I am writing these words to you. You who works endless hours at a job you don’t feel called to because your family needs the income. You who stays up late and gets up early to create time to practice your craft. You that doesn’t speak of your dream out loud for fear others will… Continue Reading