People like real people, but not many people like to be real. I know. It\’s deep. But why is that?! I have a theory and it goes a little something like this: 1. It scares us to be real.It not only scares us when other people are real, it scares us when we start toContinue reading “On Being Real”
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Books I Recommend
First off, if you don\’t have a Kindle App (or an actual Kindle), you should get one. The app is free and it\’s so convenient to carry so many books with you. Just sayin\’. Anywho, here are some recent reads that I really enjoyed/am enjoying. Irresistible Revolution by Shane ClaiborneIf you read Radical, it\’s alongContinue reading “Books I Recommend”
How Beautiful Are the Feet…
Richard had the privilege to speak at CenterPointe Church in Chula Vista, CA this past Sunday (8/21/11). Here\’s the podcast if you\’re interested! (Click sermon from 8/21) http://www.smcchurch.com/index.cfm?page=24 Please pray for CenterPointe as they work to reach the community of Chula Vista for Christ!
Overwhelmed.
Sometimes, when we\’re sharing about the ministry that God has called us to, I get overwhelmed. Like, really, really overwhelmed. I get overwhelmed when people say we\’re amazing, because we\’re not at all, God is. I get overwhelmed when people say they want to give to the ministry, because we\’re being entrusted with so much. IContinue reading “Overwhelmed.”
Opportunities Galore!
So God is opening doors left and right and we are running through them as fast as our feet will carry us! We are sooo very thankful to see Him at work because each time a new opportunity comes up, we just sit back and say, \”Only God could\’ve done that!\” and all the gloryContinue reading “Opportunities Galore!”
That Was Kinda Nice
The other day, I was reading this really great (random) book that I found called How Do You Tuck In a Superhero? The author, Rachel Balducci, is the mom of 5 boys (and one girl now) and tells story after story of life with boys. When I was done with the book (which I finishedContinue reading “That Was Kinda Nice”
Thankful Thursday: Friends
Today, I am thankful for the amazing friends that God has put in my life. I am truly, truly blessed. Elliott and I drove (ok, I drove, but Elliott was with me) up to Elkhart, IN and spent the past week with three of my best girl friends. (Richard is in the Dominican Republic soContinue reading “Thankful Thursday: Friends”
WARNING: Do Not Read
It\’s happening again. I keep asking God to teach me and grow me and He keeps answering. And it\’s hard, but oh so very good. I found out about this book called \”The Irresistible Revolution\” by Shane Claiborne. Do Not Read This Book!Unless you want your life to be turned upside down. To have toContinue reading “WARNING: Do Not Read”
Why I am leaving Christianity.
Today, I have decided to do something I wish I would have done a long time ago. I would not have wasted many years and countless dollars in my life had I done so. Maybe I would have made a true difference in the world rather than feeling like I was doing something good withContinue reading “Why I am leaving Christianity.”
Thankful Thursday: Best Friend
Today, I\’m thankful for my best friend who I have been married to for 4 amazing years now!! Who knew that we would be where we are today when we started dating in July of 2003? I am so thankful for the life God has given us together and look forward to what He hasContinue reading “Thankful Thursday: Best Friend”
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