Finding Joy on the Journey in Faith, Family, and all Things in Between.
Dear Chihuahua of Fear, I remember when you used to hang around in my 5th grade classroom, sitting behind me as we recited the pledge of allegiance and I spread my thin palm across my already expanding chest. I remember when you whispered I didn't fit. Not just in the white cotton training bras but in life. I was old from youth, weathered already and tired. My almond-shaped eyes … [Read more...]
I knew upon starting my Purpose Project, I wouldn't have discretionary funds to spend on a whole new wardrobe. I knew when I got dressed, I wore the same things. Most of us do. We have outfits we feel confident and comfortable in and we tend to choose them on repeat. That becomes a problem when the clothes you constantly wear are yoga pants and oversized t-shirts. So here's some of … [Read more...]
It's day 13 since I met my goal for my Dress for Change Project and as promised, I'm doing my first ever dress for the day link up. It's an interesting social experiment. My daily routine now includes picking out clothes, putting on makeup, and fixing my hair before we start school, run errands, or make breakfast. I guess pretty much what normal people do. I've been blown away by … [Read more...]
Remember that time I went to The Influence Conference and I was all insecure and awkward and God had to sit me down and talk some sense into my very pathetic attitude? You don't? Oh well then, never mind. Ahem. I am part of a wonderful community of women on the Influence Network and I'm joining in a little link up today with members of said network. Here are a few things of the get to know you … [Read more...]
Today, I've am amazing honored to guest post at two beautiful blogs. My friend, Tanya is a beautiful soul whose constant journey to find the glory in the midst of suffering and to see God's hand in it all blesses me. I knew that this particular piece of writing would be safe with her. It is part of my story and it may seem silly but I needed to write it almost as much as I need a bit of … [Read more...]
In honor of Alia's Dress for Change Project, I went to the salon on Friday and got the cut and color you voted on. I went a tad shorter because my ends were so frizzle fried. When she cut off the end of my ponytail and held it up, it looked strikingly similar to roadkill. Glad that's not on my head anymore. She filled my head with enough foil to pick up a few satellite channels and I … [Read more...]
Five Minutes on Ordinary I must have refreshed the page a hundred times. Staring at the number that wouldn't budge. Stomach clenched and churning. What started out as lofty ambition, a stepping out of my comfort zone to fling wholeheartedly into a project I passionately believed in, was leaving me with fear of failing spectacularly. I had a lot more to raise and my voice seemed to be thinning … [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...]
I fear the tipping point when dreams placed within me become less about Him and more about me. Because I've seen it happen. I know it's ugly. I fear that the very makeup and fibers of my being are wrung tight and prone to catapult and tip lopsided and I sway under the searching of my heart. I want it clean but know the pain of having it scoured by Him. I fear the times when I shrink back from … [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...]
Day 26: My Testimony: Which Bubble Do I Fill? I felt the red flush of embarrassment rise up my neck and fill my face with splotchy crimson blots. "Not a porch, stupid. A Porsche! Don't you know anything?" She cocked her head to one side, her strawberry blonde hair falling to the side as she wrinkled her freckled nose in distaste. I still had no idea what she was talking about. She had said … [Read more...]
I started this blog as a ministry to others. To share my stories and develop community here. I wanted to have a place to share what God was doing in my life. I wanted this to be a place where I was fearless. Where I could push past platitudes and be real and transparent. I had no idea this blog would minister to me more than to others. Last year at my blogging début, I chose one word … [Read more...]
Today I am blessed to host Emily Wierenga's beautiful writing. I connected with Emily when I started reading her blog and learned of her upcoming book, Chasing Silhouettes: How to help a loved one battling an eating disorder. She is an impassioned voice in the midst of so much confusion about eating disorders and body image. I relate to her words not as someone who battled anorexia but as … [Read more...]
I've been sitting on this post for a few days now. Formulating in my head and heart what I wanted to say and how I would say it. I've watched the twitter banter and bloggy love being passed out around online and I've even jumped in with a few hashtags and virtual fist bumps. And I've reflected on my weekend at The Influence Conference. I was blessed to attend at the last-minute through a … [Read more...]
I had him all to myself on Sunday afternoons. I would sit through the laboriously long church service, distracting myself with the counting of pews or fantasies about getting up on stage and belting out some amazing tune, which with my singing voice, was really dreaming the impossible. My legs, scratchy against the rusty orange pilling dotting the 70's upholstered pews, would get tired from … [Read more...]
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