First

First... First things first, ordering my day, keeping the Main Thing the main thing starts with being in the Word of God for me. My heart, mind, and soul need that first to be settled and ready to interact with others throughout the day. When it is not my first, my day slowly, little by …

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Deep

Deep... "The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out." Proverbs 20:5 There is a deeper narrative in this world that was set before time. That deep narrative is set in our hearts. Until we are connected to it, we will not experience true peace. …

Daybook

Out my Window: Beautiful end of summer with a hint of fall weather. Leaves starting to change. Sunflowers drooping. Lots of buzzing bees. Enjoying: The last hurrah of summer over the weekend. Autumn's arrival! The colors popping up. My pumpkin spice candle burning during the cooler evenings. Disciples new album. Trying new recipes. Listening to: …

Slow and Mindful

During the heat wave I knew I needed to be intentional with moving and exercising. For me exercise is part of my mental health, along with the physical benefits. I was extremely conflicted with my goal to not go outside for fear of spontaneously combusting and my need to exercise. I decided videos indoors was …

Daybook

Out my Window: Thankfully more pleasurable (to me) temperatures and the night sky continues to be amazing. Enjoying: The stars, extra time to read, mint chocolate chip ice cream (I had to stop buying it because I was enjoying it a bit too much.) Listening to: Nothing too specific. I did catch Craig Groeschel's latest …

Looking Closely

Holding on

The tag line for this blog is making sense and nonsense out of life. Today was heavy on trying to make sense of life. It has been a few weeks of heavy hearted events in people's lives around me. Lots of prayers and aching hearts, mine included. Today after sharing in another heartbreaking grief, I …

Still Practicing

So no more hashtags and accountability for Practicing Resurrection. You can find all 50 days, or actually 49 because I have math issues here https://inkblotlife.com/category/practicing-resurrection-2019/ and what I learned from those days here... https://inkblotlife.com/2019/06/09/practicing-resurrection-day-49-50/ So today I felt a little out of sorts. Apparently, I need a reason to slow down and look and listen. …

Practicing Resurrection Day 41

Today I needed some seasonal beauty and I needed rest, so I stopped at a local farm stand and purchased some beauty. This was good for my soul.

Practicing Resurrection Day 19

“Because children have abounding vitality, because they are in spirit fierce and free, therefore they want things repeated and unchanged. They always say, "Do it again"; and the grown-up person does it again until he is nearly dead. For grown-up people are not strong enough to exult in monotony. But perhaps God is strong enough …