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Sometimes the track can lock us in place, tying us to a direction we never quite expected but somehow feels comfortable. I feel the pull ahead of me. It draws me, half participant, half prisoner, in the direction I know is coming. I’ve been on this track for some time now and I feel simultaneously
Every season we learn things, but it isn’t until we pay attention that we really own them. Years ago, Emily Freeman guided us to spend time thinking about what we learned in the closing season before we move into the new season. And this season has taught so much. In no particular order other than
Have you thought about what you learned this summer? As we do around here each season, I’m spending a bit of time thinking back to what I’ve learned. And because this year has been one for the record books, I’m keeping things short, sweet (mostly) and to the point. 1) I Miss Quiet I never
I hate even calling it quarantine. Yes, I’m jumping right in with this season’s What I’m Learning post inspired by Emily Freeman. I find myself less likely to sugarcoat things lately. Jumping right in. 1. Quarantine bugs me I’m not even talking about the rules and being home and the changes. Quarantine, true quarantine, is
There’s something magical about seasons. Some of it has to do with the weather, but more of it has to do with my heart. Today, let’s join Emily Freeman and appreciate the things, both big and small, that I learned this fall. I thrive on deadlines I’ve always known this to be true, it’s part
#30daysofgratitude #thankful #1000gifts It all sounds great, right? It’s easy to want to be grateful. But what about when her house looks so much better than yours? Or when you see the pictures from that other family’s fantastic tropical vacation? Or when she has that great new designer bag and yours is from Walmart? Or maybe it’s even harder. A sick
While we typically think of summer as a break from learning, this summer taught me some important things about myself, God, and life. The only reason I know this, however, is that I purposed to pay attention. Emily Freeman has been encouraging this little practice, that honestly feels anything but little because it impacts me
Birthdays can bring up a range of feelings. And I’m learning that is okay. Instead of fighting all the emotions, I’m learning we can choose to look for things that make us smile. As I approach my fortieth birthday, I’m looking for things that make me happy. These aren’t the ones you can buy (although
As each season comes to a close we take a few moments to reflect in this space. To think about the things we’ve learned, big and small, and to enjoy the moment to pause. Walking I don’t walk for my physical health. Sure, it started out that way. I wanted to see that number on
I haven’t always loved reading the Bible. I know that sounds blasphemous, but I want to be real with you. I’ve struggled to understand the Bible, to feel like I could navigate the Bible, to even like what it said and think it mattered. Little by little, verse by verse, I’m learning to love it.
