the past few months I have watched and participated in conversations that have left me shaken to the core. Beliefs I carry have been questioned repeatedly and at some points even completely dismissed as bogus.I have felt underappreciated, undervalued, and unloved on a whole lot of levels. It has left me questioning a whole array… Continue reading Just Be Still
Tag: Scripture
Jumping into James
Happy Monday!One of the areas that I have really been working on doing better with is reading my Bible and staying more connected with God.Sure I pray on a regular basis (I am a stay at home mom after all I talk to God A LOT during the day) and I enjoy digging into the… Continue reading Jumping into James
The 7 Experiment: Clothing Week 1
Last week I wrapped up my fast from food excess and this week I am jumping into the clothing fast. This one is going to be a bit more interesting seeing as I don't put a lot of stock into my clothing choices. I mean, lets be real, I am a stay at home mom.… Continue reading The 7 Experiment: Clothing Week 1
Crafting My Life Mission Statement
Over the past few years here at Seminary I have had any number of conversations on any number of topics with women on all different walks of life. Generally at some point while having those conversations the question will come up about one’s chosen “life verse”You know, that one particular Scripture verse or passage that… Continue reading Crafting My Life Mission Statement
7 Experiment: Food Week 2
Last week we dove into the Intro on Food for our 7 experiment. The scene was set and discussion on the purpose behind fasting. This week we will finish up or study on food.In this second half of the chapter Jen Hatmaker discusses the elements of our western diet. With the rise of industry and more dual… Continue reading 7 Experiment: Food Week 2
7 Experiment: Food
Ok, so I know this whole project is supposed to be a consecutive 7 week project, but my life just doesn't really work that way. At first I was trying to do each area in 2 weeks and I am still going to do that but I just any not be able to do it… Continue reading 7 Experiment: Food
Escaping From The Trap of People-Pleasing
Hi. My name is Elizabeth and I am a people pleaser.Yep, its true. Always have been. And until recently I was sure I would always be trapped in this constant cycle of striving to please everyone around me and ultimately getting no where and just feeling frustrated and overwhelmed.I am the type of person that… Continue reading Escaping From The Trap of People-Pleasing
Letting Go of Excess: 7 Experiment Part 2
**This is taking more time that I realized it would! With life getting in the way I just haven't had the time to sit down and write out my thoughts like I had hoped I would. I am working on fixing that.**Here we are time to dive into another week of Jen Hatmakers 7 Experiment.A… Continue reading Letting Go of Excess: 7 Experiment Part 2
Letting Go of Excess: 7 Experiment Intro Part 1
Recently my mother along with the ladies of her church made the decision to challenge them selves by going through the 7 Experiment. This is a book turned Bible study written by blogger, author, and pastor's wife Jen Hatmaker The study takes you on a journey of breaking away from the bondage of excess.Lately, I have been really… Continue reading Letting Go of Excess: 7 Experiment Intro Part 1
A Testament To Our Faith
Yesterday I had a big plan to write today's post all about how I intend on getting in enough water this summer. More of a "how to" post if you will.But then, in the evening, while we were hanging out at the church just passing the time with a friend a conversation was started and… Continue reading A Testament To Our Faith
