I have been in many conversations lately and really been thinking about the topic of gifts, talents and the question, "Am I fulfilling my purpose?" I keep hearing the same question. What makes your heart beat? I am currently in a women’s bible study and we are studying the book Restless by Jennie Allen. It has been a really great tool for exploring what it is we ... Read More »
Grace and Mercy
I recently posted this picture. It sparked quite a bit of interest and so I thought we would dive into this topic a little more. John 1:14 says The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. I just love this verse. It actually kind of makes ... Read More »
Back To School
As I left school today, I left with one less child. Today my middle child went to preschool. I have had a few hard days the last couple of weeks. He is my middle but for some reason he has always seemed little. Not so much in stature but in his personality. He is so sweet and tenderhearted. As a parent we want our children’s teachers to adore our children as much as we do. I ... Read More »
You Are His Masterpiece
Ephesians 2:10 says: For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. I love this verse right from the beginning. Garden in Giverny When I was in college, I began to love Claude Monet paintings. I had them on my walls and would frame things that he had painted. I even had a pop-up book with his ... Read More »
Anchored In The Cross
Over the past few days I have been having “one of those days”. I woke up and just didn’t feel quite like myself. No matter what I was trying I just couldn’t shake the feeling. I wanted to cry, I felt so frustrated. Anyone ever have those kind of days? Of course, I am not alone in my feelings but that is exactly how I felt, alone. I felt like everything was coming down on me ... Read More »