About a month ago, I blogged about some new realizations I've been having about the concept of Sabbath keeping. In summary, I realized that while I was good at not being at my job for a 24 hour period, I very rarely took a true break from work. My "days off" were filled with shopping,… Continue reading A Sabbath from Perfection {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 17}
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God-Sighting Saturday {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 16 }
I see God in my weaknesses... "But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." (2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV)
Messy Hearts, Messy Lives, and a Messy Savior {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 15}
I sat in my kitchen last night ... sad. As I thought about the past few days, I was reminded that we really do live in a broken, hurting, imperfect world. While it doesn't take much to realize that, this truth has been right in my face everywhere. From friends who are suffering physically to… Continue reading Messy Hearts, Messy Lives, and a Messy Savior {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 15}
Guest Blogging Today at MoreThanGossip.com
Today, instead of posting here at Joyfullyblessed, I have the joy of being a guest blogger at MoreThanGossip.com, a Youth Ministry specifically for ministry to junior high and high school girls. The blogger there, Neely McQueen, is on a mission trip with some of her youth in Kenya, Africa. Please join me in praying for… Continue reading Guest Blogging Today at MoreThanGossip.com
(Im)perfect Love {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 14}
This morning I found myself thinking more about yesterday’s post about looking back at times when our past keeps us from action in the present or future. I think one of the biggest hindrances for almost every single human is remembering times when they were hurt in relationships before. Maybe someone did something that betrayed… Continue reading (Im)perfect Love {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 14}
Looking Back… {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 13}
This morning I received a text from my mom with a picture of the first house I lived in. She was in the neighborhood at a meeting and decided to drive by. While we moved out of the house when I was somewhat young, the picture evoked many memories from the house... girl scout cookies… Continue reading Looking Back… {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 13}
Like a Foggy Mirror… {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 12}
Each morning as I get ready, there comes a point in my routine where I have to do a little waiting. You see, the bathroom mirror gets fogged over from the shower and makes it difficult to finish doing my hair or getting ready. The other day as I stood there drying my hair, I… Continue reading Like a Foggy Mirror… {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 12}
We Bought Jesus a Prom Dress Today! :)
(My afternoon was just so cool that it warrants pausing my 31 Days of Imperfection series.) So this afternoon I went prom dress shopping with 11 ladies. Yes, it was as insane as it might sound. But the coolest part about it all was that these ladies weren't shopping for their own dresses. Last week,… Continue reading We Bought Jesus a Prom Dress Today! 🙂
Why We Tell Our Stories {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 11/God Sighting Saturday}
As I reflect today on where I've seen God this week, I'm humbled almost beyond words. He's been so present this week in some powerful ways. One of the ways I've seen him most is one of the same reasons I write on this blog, one of the reasons we do testimonies on Wednesday nights… Continue reading Why We Tell Our Stories {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 11/God Sighting Saturday}
“As Is” {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 10}
What a great reminder... God takes us 'as is'! AS IS by Peder Eide Moses was a stutterer David was a murderer Jeremiah suicidal Naked in the street Paul, he had a problem The specifics left unsaid Timothy had stomach-aches And Lazarus was dead Samson was a long-haired Arrogant womanizer Rahab was scarlet corded Lady… Continue reading “As Is” {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 10}
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