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}
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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}
Saying No: When Perfection is Imperfect {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 9}
Exactly one year ago today I returned to Buffalo from my first trip to Haiti. Exactly one year ago today, I also was proposed to by one of the most amazing, godly, wonderful men I've ever met. I can only imagine the reactions of some of you reading this right now... Say, WHAT?!?… Continue reading Saying No: When Perfection is Imperfect {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 9}
Trying to Cover Up Imperfection {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 8}
A few months ago I moved into a new house. Well, I guess I should say it was new to ME but definitely not new. All houses have their quirks, I'm sure, and this 60+ year old house was no exception. As I was cleaning the kitchen preparing to move in, I found myself replacing… Continue reading Trying to Cover Up Imperfection {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 8}
Fake Imperfection {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 6}
One of the things I've found I love about doing a series like this is learning new things about whatever is the focal point. Both in this series and the one focused on hope, I set out with a few ideas of things I've been shown that I feel compelled to share. However, the greatest… Continue reading Fake Imperfection {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 6}
31 Days of Imperfection {Day 1}
One of my goals for 2012 was to do another "31 Days of..." series on my blog similar to the "31 Days of Hope"series I did October/November of 2010. I've been contemplating the last few weeks what I might want to do it on. For a while I was intently focused on the names of… Continue reading 31 Days of Imperfection {Day 1}