Delightful. I have been trying to use this word more often. Mostly because I get stuck on words, and start annoying myself when I use it often. I started over-using ‘beautiful’ to describe things, and now every time I say it I cringe inwardly. I was stuck on ‘stellar’ once. Now it only appears every … Continue reading delight
Scripture
wisdom
When was the last time you had no clue as to what to say to someone? No words. No answers. No problem solving. No wisdom. Just legitimate loss for what to say. I was having this conversation with a friend tonight when afterward I got into my car and the lyrics playing as soon as … Continue reading wisdom
flood
There are many things in our lives that there is no physical action we can take. And that is not only a horrible helpless feeling, but also a feeling of frustration when there is nothing we can do to make something change. When we find ourselves limited we turn to the only thing we have … Continue reading flood
barefoot
Ten toes. All breathing. Not constricted by socks or shoes. That's how my feet like to live. Barefoot. At work, I am known to be without shoes except when it will freak people out. At my desk, those toes are free, breathing and happy. When I have to wear shoes...I wait until the temperature dictates … Continue reading barefoot
hate
Hate is such a strong word. I find myself correcting others when they use it by asking, ‘Do you hate it? Or do you just not like it?’ It really has to do with a lot of emotion and passion about whatever you are directing the hate towards. I hate the sun when it burns … Continue reading hate
tears
Jesus wept.Tears. Just to double check I looked it up in the Hebrew dictionary…yep, actual tears. *Geek alert - maybe I should have led with that.*Also, shortest verse in the Bible. Mind blown? Good.And ironically (or not) it is found in the Gospel of John, which is the Gospel that has the most sent language … Continue reading tears
known
I value friendship. A lot. I value trust. A lot. I value being known. A lot. I value grace. A lot. And all of these things fold together for me when it comes to my best friends. However...I am a complete asshole when it comes to maintaining long distance friendships. I hate talking on the … Continue reading known
contagious
I made it until I was about 11 until I had chicken pox. Itchy, splotchy and nasty. I contracted it through my extremely contagious little brother, who conveniently had it at a young age since he is 9 years younger than me. Thanks, bro. (sarcasm intended) We learn about contagious things from our childhood. Wash … Continue reading contagious
acts
I can’t help it. It has been rattling around my brain all day. I wish I could shut it off, because it would be easier. But no… I am addicted to Lent. There I said it. Now what? This Lent season I committed to writing a blog every day and today all I can think … Continue reading acts
roots
There is a stunning, tangled web of beauty at the base of each tree that stretches to the ocean of blue above. But the most beautiful part we can't even see. It's hidden beneath the surface, going so deep that if you tried to pry it out it would take hours, if not heavy machinery, … Continue reading roots
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