For as long as I can remember God has given me great compassion for those who deal with mental illness. These brave warriors get up every day and fight battles that those around them may know nothing about. I’ve always hated the stigma around mental illness for many reasons but most of all, because it… Continue reading What I’ve Noticed Recently About Mental Health
Author: Rebekah Freed
Planted by the Streams
I planned to start looking for a house to buy last month. I started saving a couple years ago and for the last 10 months participated in a savings program at the bank. As part of this, I can get a $7500 grant toward down payments and closing costs if I buy a home within… Continue reading Planted by the Streams
Romans – Week 39 {66 in 52 Challenge}
aThis is part of the 66 in 52 Bible Journaling Challenge. Over the course of the 52 weeks in 2018, I will focus in on one verse from each book of the Bible with many others who have signed up to join me. Each week I will be posting a summary page with some thought… Continue reading Romans – Week 39 {66 in 52 Challenge}
In weakness… {God Sighting Saturday}
Some weeks lately I've hesitated posting a God Sighting Saturday list because it often focuses on all the good things in life, the noteworthy and exciting things. Even the hard things mentioned often get framed in a good light, and like often happens with social media, it gives off a false impression that life is… Continue reading In weakness… {God Sighting Saturday}
The Rest of God {What I’m Reading Wednesday}
This past week I finished reading "The Rest of God" by Mark Buchanan. A funny story about this book is that when I picked it up a couple months ago and started making my way through it, I thought I was re-reading it. I had posted quotes from this book and recommended it to others.… Continue reading The Rest of God {What I’m Reading Wednesday}
On Symphonies and Life
I love listening to music. I enjoy various genres and instruments, simple and complex. I listen to music while I drive in the car. I listen to music in the morning as I get ready. I listen to music sometimes while I work. I listen to music a lot. However, I'm noticing that I rarely… Continue reading On Symphonies and Life
Acts – Week 38 {66 in 52 Challenge}
This is part of the 66 in 52 Bible Journaling Challenge. Over the course of the 52 weeks in 2018, I will focus in on one verse from each book of the Bible with many others who have signed up to join me. Each week I will be posting a summary page with some thought… Continue reading Acts – Week 38 {66 in 52 Challenge}
Let me count the ways You love me {God Sighting Saturday}
In productive work and deep rest In time alone and time with others In timely sermons and songs of hope In trees lining a rushing creek on a rainy day and a chance to sit and stare and listen In an "Ode to Joy" on repeat all week long in rehearsal after rehearsal In walks… Continue reading Let me count the ways You love me {God Sighting Saturday}
John – Week 37 {66 in 52 Challenge}
This is part of the 66 in 52 Bible Journaling Challenge. Over the course of the 52 weeks in 2018, I will focus in on one verse from each book of the Bible with many others who have signed up to join me. Each wee k I will be posting a summary page with some… Continue reading John – Week 37 {66 in 52 Challenge}
9-8-18 {God Sighting Saturday}
A congregation gathered to pound the door of heaven seeking wisdom which our faithful Father promises to pour out Two hours on a couch with a dear friend, sharing life, sharing tears, sharing hope, sharing laughter, Dinner and a walk watching the sunset over the river with one of the most beautiful women I know… Continue reading 9-8-18 {God Sighting Saturday}
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