All posts tagged: thoughts

the spin cycle.

photo credit You know those times when doubt, fear, comparison fill your mind? It can come out of no where. Suddenly, so quickly your mind is filled with questions, comparisons and lies. And you are left spinning. Spinning downward. How am I going to do this? Why are my kids acting like that NOW? What […]

we are called.

Act justly. Love mercy. Walk humbly. Micah 6:8 A goal I have for my family this year is to memorize a verse together each month. I want to choose verses that display characteristics I desire to have in myself and in my kids. This is the verse I have chosen for January. Something short and simple […]

2012 words for the year.

photo credit The past couple of years I have picked a word or two for the year. Something I want to focus on, study, make a point to remember  and practice as the year rolls on. I take some time to pray and think about it at the end of the year/start of the next […]

what are you listening to?

It could be in the still, quiet of the early morning. Maybe you are alone. Maybe you have a little one sitting next to you. It could be loud with this and that going on around you but in your small inner space it is quiet. Maybe its in the middle of the day while […]

simply love.

Theia’s been asking a lot of questions which have led to some awesome conversations. Brian and I are both amazed at how even at 4 years old there is so much their little heads and hearts can take in. She quietly sat at the table and drew this picture, and glued a cross of yarn […]

simple words.

photo credit Simple words I needed to read this morning. Stop worrying, hurrying, planning, rushing, stessing. Be still. Enjoy the moments right now, even if they are not what you planned And know. Know I am here, right now when things are going unplanned. I hear you. My promises are still true. Know I will […]

thankful.

This banner hangs on our mantle. It’s a constant reminder that I have so much to be thankful for. Here are just a few. coffee with a new friend last night weekly coffee date with a special friend tonight a warm house hugs and kisses in the morning from 3 little people a new workout […]

Take it all.

Photo credit He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out generously. Titus 3:5b I love this. He didn’t just give us a little but he poured out generously for us. He loves us that much. You are covered today my friend. Generously. When you lose […]

right here. right now.

photo credit Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard […]