This past Sunday began one of my all-time favorite traditions of the season – Advent. For the last few years I have been intentional about spending every day of the time leading up to Christmas to focus on the real reason for the season. It keeps me grounded and fixed on the most meaningful things in a span of time… Read More
Archives for November 2016
Happy Thanksgiving!
Good morning,friends! Today I wanted to take a minute to wish you all a very Happy (early) Thanksgiving! I don’t know where this particular holiday and season finds you, but if you by chance find yourself in a placeĀ of uncertainty, challenge, and waiting, then I want you to know that you are not alone. Despite all the beautiful and… Read More
For the Love of the Run
At the end of this year (which is now just over a month away! where did 2016 go?), one of the things I will express the utmost gratitude for is overcoming injury and getting back on the road to run each week. Prior to injury, I was running steadily, easily logging 20+ miles each week, to train for various races,… Read More
Journey Into Art Journaling
Good morning, friends! Today I thought I’d share a little about my new favorite Sunday worship routine – ART JOURNALING! This has been a wonderful way for me to commune with God in His Word and apply the lessons I’m learning in my daily devotionals to my heart, mind, spirit, and soul each week, letting God’s truth soak in to… Read More
The Month of Gratitude
Well here we are atĀ a brand new month, friends! Happy November! When you think of November, what comes to mind? For me, November makes me think of all the things I’m grateful for – the big and the small things. Here’s a list of things I’m grateful for at the start of this month: My good and amazing God… Read More