Today I am happy. An unnatural happiness, actually. It could be because a week from tomorrow I leave to go see my amazing best friend in Utah. (Photo on right from the last time we got together in Utah...expect greatness in a few weeks!) Or because our church was so full of vibrant, beautiful life … Continue reading happy
Real. Life.
ate
Chinese. If you hang around me enough, you will hear me talk about my constant search for good Chinese dumplings in the US. I will eat Chinese food for lunch AND dinner. Pick your dropped jaw off the floor, because I will prove it...if you buy. Mexican. I cannot get enough of the white cheese. … Continue reading ate
faithful
Doubt. Anger. Questions. We've all been there. Hell, I struggle with the whole 'What's happening here, God? What's the point?' Dreams that seemed like they were his. Decisions made that seemed like he was backing it all up and opening every door have not been what you thought it would be. Ugh. But every time. … Continue reading faithful
find
Find. Not found. Find. That is important because found implies something that has already been located or been established. Find implies seeking something…an action on your part. Scary? It shouldn’t be. It should be invigorating. It should be enticing. Seeking brings new experiences. Seeking brings new friendships. Seeking means adventures. Seeking means discovering something new. … Continue reading find
no
I have a problem. No surprise to many, but for others...it's confession time. Hi, my name is Stephanie, and I have a problem saying 'No.' It's simple really because I view everything through the lens of God's Kingdom work. And most everything easily falls under that umbrella. Not counting how many loop holes it took … Continue reading no
night
Night brings quiet. Night brings peace. Night has an unmistakable, crisp scent. Night brings darkness and fear, but night brings stars. A light in the darkness. Since I was a little girl, as soon as the sun disappeared my lips could not contain the endless flow of words. My best conversations have all taken place … Continue reading night
bless
You are frustrated. You are snapping at everyone. You cannot hold back the mean sarcasm. People back away as a snarl escapes your lips. Nothing is going right. The world is out to get you. And to top it all off…God must be absent, because if he wasn’t why would all this be happening? No. … Continue reading bless
prophet
Prophets were continually treated horrendously in the Bible. But why were they punished because of their closeness with God? Why did people find them so intimidating? And oh so scary? I mean, most of them were not physically impressive. I just can't imagine the ladies back then saying, 'My, that Isaiah is so hot.' Even … Continue reading prophet
lift
Arguments, confrontation and walls so thick that a wrecking ball wouldn’t be able to break it down...it drives me crazy when believers fight. I get that family members have fights, especially when we are passionate people. But what does that show non-believers if we can’t get along? Would you want to be a part of … Continue reading lift
live
Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Breathe… Breath is life for our bodies. Without it…we are nothing. Life giving oxygen, but as much as our bodies might be living…the world is a dull grey with foggy outlines without the love of God filling our souls turning our world into vivid colors and sharpening our vision … Continue reading live
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