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
Be Blessed
Monday was here and there were very few groceries in the house. Had to make a "real" shopping trip- you know, the kind where you just have to cough up the money and actually decide to feed your family? The kind where you think ahead by meal plans, not by, "What in the world do we eat tonight?" The kind of shopping trip urged by your children starting to want pancakes for three meals a day. … [Read more...] about Be Blessed
That Which Concerns You
l Ever concerned about anything? You haven't even taken it to the point of really worrying about it, but you are just concerned. Thinking, mulling, pondering over a possibility. Trying to play out all the scenarios and wish God to pick the one that is yourgreatest dream?Lately, to be honest, I've been, well, concerned. Praying about opportunities, longing for God's plan, but concerned that … [Read more...] about That Which Concerns You
Sunshine in My Soul
With about 18 inches of snow in the past two weeks, and possibly more this Saturday, the talk has been nothing but the weather! I have to agree that I'm ready for spring as much as anyone, but this old hymn just kept ruminating in my mind this week. Trust me when I say that I needed it! (Don't ask Matt.) Anyways, the story behind the hymn, Sunshine in My Soul, is that the author, Eliza Hewitt, … [Read more...] about Sunshine in My Soul
Outside the Zone
I know, being "in the zone" is usually the goal. Basketball- you want to make the baskets. Baseball- get it in the strike zone. Volleyball- inside the lines. Soccer- kick it in the goal. I love sports and I'm all about the rules. For a minute, indulge me.As Christians, suppose that God wants to use you "outside the zone?" He has given you a unique set of talents and you are 100% about using … [Read more...] about Outside the Zone