Finding Joy on the Journey in Faith, Family, and all Things in Between.
I might have been the one that hurt you. I might have turned away a bit as you were sharing your story. I may have broken eye contact and glanced beyond you when you were talking, making you feel small and invisible. You might have flushed red as I excused myself with an empty smile and moved on. I might have used you when I thought I'd stand a little taller on your shoulders and ignored you … [Read more...]
So this is the winner! In both color and cut. It barely won out against the angled bob. I figured in the event of a tie, I'd let my hubby cast the deciding vote but this won by a few. I've got the picture printed and I'm all set to get this hair chopped off but we still have $99 to go with one day left! Remember, I've got to make my goal by tomorrow to finish my Dress for Change Project. I'll … [Read more...]
I was five when they told her I might die. My delicate spine bruised like a blooming flower in yellows and violets and then the dull brown of dying blood. It was this blood that was no good. The very thing we had in common. I lay in sterile pallor on the thin bed, crinkling under the sheet with the plastic covering, ready to be stripped down and reused again, should the bed be vacated by … [Read more...]
If you've followed along for the past few weeks, you know all about my Alia's Dress for Change Purpose Project with Mocha Club. If you're new here and are just checking out these random cyborg-like photo edited hairstyles, then welcome. There is a reason for all this, I assure you. I am in need of an intervention some style inspiration, breaking free from yoga pants and oversized … [Read more...]
I can't scroll through my Facebook feed without several posts about a charity or a good cause popping up amidst details of silly things my friend's kids did, comical Pinterest pictures with sarcastic one liners, and high scores on Farmville. Each call to justice link beckoning me to like, and share, and join in the collective chorus of voices who should care about that specific need. … [Read more...]
If most of us are ashamed of shabby clothes and shoddy furniture, let us be more ashamed of shabby ideas and shoddy philosophies.... It would be a sad situation if the wrapper were better than the meat wrapped inside it. ~Albert Einstein When you consider girls selling their bodies each night for a chance to survive, each encounter robbing her a bit more of dignity, worth, and hope, getting … [Read more...]
First a word on where my heart is. This was a post I wrote when I started blogging. I want to grow roots deep into the foundation of justice. It’s not enough to be aware of the things that should not be so. The things that cause moments of silence, and downcast eyes, and the “Oh, that’s such a shame, that’s so sad,” as we continue with our hearts blind to our … [Read more...]
There is something to be said about writing in and through. So many times we can't write out the words in the midst of our own pain, our own trials, and we are so immersed in our story that it's hard to get perspective enough to share it. And I get that. Sometimes we do need time to heal, to process, to let it breathe. But there is something about that perspective that is powerful which … [Read more...]
We are a generation that wants to make a difference, an impact. We toss words around like sustainable, because we don't just want to throw money at a situation, we want to see lasting effect. And we are also a generation of consumers. So when we put those two together, we get Pure Charity. Because we are often stay at home moms juggling kids and carpools, diapers and soccer. Or we are full-time … [Read more...]
We gather pretty paper and stickers. I have actually printed out pictures from my computer, something I rarely do. And we sit to write. To our children. Nehemiah proudly calls him, "my friend Jonathan," and talks about Africa as if it were a place we might go visit this afternoon, like the park or a friend's house. He has no concept of oceans and continents and worlds apart and … [Read more...]
She shares about their mission trip. She shares that her heart was connected to that spot on God's earth long before she ever got to step foot there. She shares about the orphans and dreams and God's hand in it all and I am holding my breath because this is my place. My feet want to be planted there. I fix my gaze straight ahead and I feel Judah turn to look at my face, because he knows how … [Read more...]
Around here we write for five minutes flat on Fridays. We set a timer, throw caution to the winds and try to remember what it was like to just write without worrying if it’s just right or not. Want to play Five Minute Friday? It’s easy peasy! 1. Write for 5 minutes flat on the prompt- no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking 2. Link back here and invite others to join in. 3. Meet … [Read more...]
Hello my lovely readers, I am so glad you stopped by my blog today, but I'm not here. I am guest posting over at Inspired by Family again and I'd love it if you'd join me there where I share about karma, social justice vs. kingdom justice, being the prodigal, and offensive grace. Link over to see how my rabbit trail mind works. And don't forget to leave me a comment to share your thoughts or … [Read more...]
To my beautiful girl on her 7th birthday. My sweet Kaia, This week, you will be seven. Burning in my heart are the things I long for you to know as you get older and blossom into a young woman. My hope is that you will return to these birthday letters as you grow and it will remind you of your mother's love and desires for her most precious little girl. These are my words to you this year as … [Read more...]
Around here we write for five minutes flat on Fridays. We finger paint with words. We try to remember what it was like to just write without worrying if it’s just right or not. Where your words are welcome, just as they are! (<–-Tweet this!) 1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking 2. Link back here and invite others to join in. 3. Meet & … [Read more...]
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