God never ceases to amaze me in the ways He speaks to me. Earlier this evening, I allowed myself to take a little time to vent to my husband about my feelings on a few issues. Frustration over things that are out of my control. Impatience over God's timing. Just clicked over to the website of one of my favorite authors and Bible teachers, Priscilla Shirer, at Going Beyond ministries. … [Read more...] about Irreversible Gifts
Jane Austen by Peter Leithart
As part of the Booksneeze program at Thomas Nelson Publishers, I chose to read "Jane Austen" by Peter Leithart from the Christian Encounter series. Since I typically read spiritual growth books, this book was not a standard choice for me. As a former secondary level teacher who loves grammar and is only slightly fond of literature, I found myself desiring to rekindle some distant memories of … [Read more...] about Jane Austen by Peter Leithart
Letting go of the treadmill
Matt and I are training for the Nashville Half Marathon and let me just tell you, it is not easy for me to find the training time. Up until yesterday, all my miles have been on the treadmill due to weather, child care, etc. Yesterday we had some beauuuutiful weather in Columbus. With my man holding the fort, the opportunity was afforded to me to run OUTSIDE! Now you would think that I would … [Read more...] about Letting go of the treadmill
When your “getup and go” done got up and went
Oh, wow. Can't believe I just titled a post with grammar of that caliber. Can that even be labeled "grammar?" Regardless, most of you know what it means. Basically if it "done got up and went" then you are spent. There is nothing more to give. You are depleted in mind, spirit, or body, perhaps all three, and you just don't know how… or where… or when the next task will be accomplished. … [Read more...] about When your “getup and go” done got up and went
Steve Green & Larnelle Harris Concert
About twenty-five years ago, I walked into the Christian bookstore with my mom and bought my first "contemporary" Christian cassette tape. "He Holds the Keys" by Steve Green. The beauty of the music was wonderful in orchestration and the clarity of Steve's voice was incredible. This cassette opened a channel of music that I hadn't known before and I'm so thankful that my mom played it in the … [Read more...] about Steve Green & Larnelle Harris Concert
One In A Million by Priscilla Shirer- Book Review Part 2
Am still thinking about this book. One of the key quotes in chapter four that spoke to me:"This is what my people do…They pray for rain, and when it comes, they run home." Priscilla goes on to discuss how much people pray for God to work in their lives. How they ask for a new path, but when the travelling down that path begins, they become cautious and unsure. Just like the children of … [Read more...] about One In A Million by Priscilla Shirer- Book Review Part 2
One In A Million by Priscilla Shirer
Doing a book review today on the blog. Actually a partial review. I really believe the Lord is leading me to take a couple days to digest this book. The concepts in "One In A Million" are deep and convicting; I can tell you that you won't want to read this book if you are not ready for a change. Change in what? The header question on the back of the book says:"What if life on Monday was as … [Read more...] about One In A Million by Priscilla Shirer
5 Mile Milestone
Training for a half marathon is a gradual build. I started at the first of the year at rock bottom for my second half marathon. Matt and I are running the Country Music Half Marathon in Nashville on April 24, 2010. There's no turning back; we've committed to "Celebrating 13 Years in 13 Miles." All for our sweet girl, Taylor, who has a rare lysosomal storage disorder, MPSIIIB. Click here to … [Read more...] about 5 Mile Milestone