In Rapid Pursuit

What is it that makes us so quick to solve others’ problems and so slow to solve our own?
I have been thinking about that a lot lately.  I always have suggestions for other people.  I always see the situation pretty clearly and can offer some advice, maybe even have a little wisdom.
It’s not that easy for [...]

I haven’t done this in a while, but there is a lot on my mind.  Today, no one really reads it, so I am going to dump!  The bullet points are for Brody!

I haven’t had my full staff since before Christmas.  It’s been crazy, but a blessing.
Speaking of Brody, he turned 30 yesterday.  Go wish [...]

Worth is a tricky thing.
Why is it that I look to others to remind me of who I am and what I have to offer?
Why is it that I need constant reassurance of the talents I have?
Why is it that I continually need validation?
Why can’t I remember that I am perfect and whole in Christ?

Expectations are a might thing.  It seems like we all have our own set, but they are all different.
I think one of the things I am learning is that my expectations aren’t usually met.  I don’t know if I set them too high, but it lead to a ton of disappointment.
I am trying to approach [...]

So, I’m not back at church yet.  I have been really praying about that, but it just doesn’t feel right.
Today, however, I participated in the web campus at NewSpring Church and I led worship on the final day of a youth conference that I have helped with this weekend.  I have more questions than answers, [...]

How many times have I heard that communication is “the key?”
The key to what?
I am learning that the answer is, to everything!
I don’t exactly know what more needs to be said about that.  
I am learning that the lack of communication is death to a relationship.  I am learning that face-to-face interaction with people is [...]

Disappointment is never easy.  But, it is unavoidable.
I am learning, though.
I am learning not to put people on a pedestal.  I am learning that no one is perfect.  I am learning that I am definitely not perfect.  I am learning that, if God’s grace is perfect and new every morning, mine should be as well.
I [...]

Today was another Sunday without church.  It has pretty much been this way since Thanksgiving, with the exception of singing at 3 Christmas Eve services.  I didn’t listen to the message, though, so does that really count?
I am trying to process how it feels to be “free” on a Sunday.  I want to say good, [...]

At work, that is.
My only full-time employee had a baby this weekend.  He is too cute, by the way!  I am not the typical “i want to hold your newborn baby” kinda girl, but I couldn’t resist.
I digress!
Then, my hygienist that works 3 days a week has not worked since before Christmas because of a [...]

The snow today was a blessing.  I wanted to watch history in the making.  I am doing just that, in my jammies!
Are you watching?  Thoughts?