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Expertly Made: July 2010
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Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." Hebr. Friday, July 30, 2010. Written in the sky. There is no greater example of this than Jesus. For God so LOVED the world that he gave his one and only Son, so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life" (John 3:16). Love is a verb. Through the eyes of my children, and even from time to time - through the love letters He writes in the sky. Links to this post. After you have ...
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Golden Threads: April 2015
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April 25, 2015. Speaking out about your anxiety, depression, or other mental illness is frightening. It’s humiliating. We don’t want to look weak. Or weird. Or crazy. People will look at us funny. Think we are nuts. Put us in a mental hospital. Think we are broken. But aren’t we? Aren’t we all broken? Isn’t that why Jesus Christ died on the cross - because we are so messed up we don’t even know how messed up we are (Jeremiah 17:9)? What about that sadness that keeps creeping in for no reason? In the worl...
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Golden Threads: January 2013
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January 27, 2013. The Hurt and the Hurters. Last year around this time, we found out we were pregnant with Brooke. Last year around this time, I reconciled two relationships that had caused a lot of hurt on all sides. Coincidence? I am absolutely not saying that God is some magic genie and if we do all the right things He will grant us three wishes. What I am saying is that I am so grateful that He did not bless us with a child until I experienced real healing in the way of reconciled relationships.
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Golden Threads: November 2014
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November 19, 2014. Life is All About Me. So here's the deal - This post is going to be kinda hard to write. But since I process best when I'm writing, I just have no choice but to share this with you. So no judging, k? The past few weeks, I just feel like I'm owed. You know? Like everyone should see just how hard and long I'm working without any complaining (at least no "outward" complaining - but that's good enough sometimes, right? Is there anyone out there like me? Am I practicing the mind of Christ?
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Golden Threads: 11:45 AM
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January 13, 2015. Ya'll, I am currently sitting here in grey (stained) sweatpants, an orange sweatshirt, messy hair, un-brushed (I don't think that's even a word) teeth, and no make-up. And it's 11:45 AM. I am a Cosmo Magazine cover waiting to happen. I'm just tired. Mommas, can I get an Amen? My alarm clock this morning was a sweet (I guess "sweet" may still be up for debate) voice yelling "MOMMY! Plus, I love to work-out. But lesbihonest (who doesn't love Pitch Perfect? Why do I worry about my weight?
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Golden Threads: Naked
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January 12, 2015. 8220;For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world through Him might be saved.”. But “people loved darkness rather than the light because their works are evil.lest their works be exposed…”. We fear the light because we know ourselves. Deep down inside we know we actually do stand condemned. Because we should be condemned. He wants to redeem. God is for us. Satan opens our eyes to what should be and not to what actually is.
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Golden Threads: March 2013
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March 29, 2013. I am reading an awesome book by Lysa Terkeurst entitled. Am I Messing Up My Kids? Loveit. The chapters are short and sweet and at the end of every chapter she has a little devotional. Perfect for my crazy busy life. At the end of one of the first few chapters, she asks us to read Psalm 4.such a powerful Psalm. Verse 4 reads: "In your anger do not sin, when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent." David packs a lot of punch in one verse. That sets itself up against the know...
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Golden Threads: Fighter
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June 27, 2015. I just went for a run, which means I just listened to all of my kick butt music. I love me some hardcore music as I race to do my 2-3 miles around the neighborhood. I think I look like Rocky. Everybody else thinks I look like a zombie talking to herself. So I had this song on repeat:. Until the referee rings the bell,. Until both your eyes start to swell,. Until the crowd goes home,. What we gonna do ya'll? Give 'em hell -. Turn their heads,. Gonna live life till we're dead! Give me scars,.
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Golden Threads: Jesus Smelled Like Smoke
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June 23, 2015. Jesus Smelled Like Smoke. Ya’ll, I think if Jesus walked the earth today, He would wreak of smoke. Wanna know why? Because He would hang around Smokers. And Homosexuals. And Alcoholics. And Drug-Addicts. And Liars. And Cheaters. And the Homeless. And the Divorced. And the Lost. And the Hurting. And the Broken. (We don't all smoke, but you get the idea.). He passed by on the other side” (emphasis mine). Anyone know where that section of Scripture is from? Bryant and I get invited to a lot o...
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Golden Threads: Your Good Life is Trash
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June 26, 2015. Your Good Life is Trash. So I really wanted to take a nap (honesty), but my blogs come in bursts of angsts and I just had one. So here we go :). My friend just texted me a few minutes ago. She was wrestling with the fact that she just told "her" story and is now paranoid that "her" story is going to ruin "her" reputation. Really quick rabbit trail: Your story is your story. Own it! Just as Paul owned and shared about his thorn in the flesh, so should you when God says it's time! Good [peop...
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