A book I’ve read recently was reminding me of the concept of “thin places.” This was a phrase used by Celtic Christians to describe those moments were heaven and earth just seem to meet… those moments of awe and wonder… the moments where the junk that fogs our view most of the time is cleared… Continue reading “Thin places”
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Hands That Hold the World
Below is a song I heard recently that I liked and thought some of you might like as well. Enjoy! Tanzania by Alli Rogers It’s eight hours later in Tanzania. When Jen lays down Mary’s just opening her eyes. Her child’s feet land on the ground and dirt scatters, And she feels left… Continue reading Hands That Hold the World
Introducing: Karlie Marie Harrington
Karlie Marie Harrington Born: April 3, 2011 9:00am 6lbs 6oz 20in My beautiful niece!
A new day
Throughout the past however-many years, I’ve occasionally taken up the practice for some period of time to list each day blessings or joys from God, things to be thankful for, places I saw him, etc. This practice has been brought again to the surface through the reading of “One Thousand Gifts” by Ann Voskamp. To… Continue reading A new day
A “Full Life” Kind of Day
A “no-alarm” day Homemade bread for breakfast New strings on a freshly polished guitar Memories of the last time I fixed a guitar… and deciding to sing that song, the one I wonder if I’ll ever make it through again without tears Reflections on how when God puts “new strings” on my heart, they sound… Continue reading A “Full Life” Kind of Day
I Gave up Lent for Lent
I’m not going to lie… Lent is one of my favorite seasons of the church year. There’s something about this somewhat “dark,” reflective time that provides a stunningly beautiful contrast to the joy of Easter. I love it. But for some reason this year, I just haven’t been able to get “into” lent. As… Continue reading I Gave up Lent for Lent
Full Days Don’t Have to be Busy Days
Long days. Packed schedules. Event after event. Normally when we hear things like this, we assume things like “Life is crazy!” or “I’m just so busy.” However, while in Haiti, I was reminded that this doesn’t have to be the case. I was reminded that a full schedule doesn’t have to be a hurried… Continue reading Full Days Don’t Have to be Busy Days
Free to Be Me
A couple places lately the idea of making decision following God’s will has come up in discussion. We kind of talked about it a little at Lifegroup last night. Its common conversation among all of us interns as we each are in different situations with calls and interviews and placement (oh my). I’ve had more… Continue reading Free to Be Me
30 Hour Famine – Recap
Hello All! Well, we made it to the end! The 30-Hour Famine was a success (in my opinion at least). 22 youth and 4 adult participants from four area churches gave up eating for 30 hours so others could eat! I hope to tell more specifics in the days to come about our experience. But… Continue reading 30 Hour Famine – Recap
Vacations are for Detours
I come ‘round the last curve in the road. A smile grows on my face as contentment grows in my soul. If I wasn’t sure before, I’m now convinced that this impromptu detour down “J-Hill” road was a great idea. I can’t wait to get down the drive and park the car, quick turning off… Continue reading Vacations are for Detours
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