Trusting “I Am” With It All (19/40)

As hard as it is to believe, my oldest child, Eden, turns eight tomorrow. I keep a picture on my night stand showing the first moment I touched her cheek after she was born following three days of labor. I like being reminded of the moment she made me a mom. We had carefully selected … Continue reading Trusting “I Am” With It All (19/40)

The Day of Discipline (18/40)

This past Saturday, my husband, Alex, and I ran a 5K race with our oldest daughter, Eden. At one point during the run, we passed by a Waffle House. I was reminded of my one and only visit to that particular Waffle House some five years ago. I leaned over to Eden’s ear and began … Continue reading The Day of Discipline (18/40)

“Clothed in Integrity” (17/40)

Yesterday the world lost one of the greatest men that have walked this earth, Rev. Billy Graham, at the age of 99. He was well known for the better part of a century as an evangelist and a pastor to the multitudes, even to Presidents. I never had the pleasure of hearing him speak in … Continue reading “Clothed in Integrity” (17/40)

“Clothed in Something New” (16/40)

I have a phrase posted on my wall in my bathroom which says, “It is what it is. Onward.” I find it emphasizes something I often need reminding of. It’s so easy to get stuck in the past, thinking, “Well, what if this?” or “What if that?” We can get caught up in regret, swimming … Continue reading “Clothed in Something New” (16/40)

“Clothed in Freedom” (15/40)

“Freedom” is defined as “the power to determine action without restraint.” What an amazing power it is but also such an incredible responsibility. For those of us who follow Christ, we have been given that very gift through our faith in Him. For, “it was for this freedom that Christ set us free [completely liberating … Continue reading “Clothed in Freedom” (15/40)

“Clothed in a ‘Calm, Well-balanced Mind’” (14/40)

What makes each of us different are the choices we make in life. Today in itself is a choice. I can choose to walk in “stinking thinking,” or I can choose to be positive. I can choose happiness. I do not have to choose fear. For God did not give us a spirit of timidity … Continue reading “Clothed in a ‘Calm, Well-balanced Mind’” (14/40)

“Clothed in Resurrection Power” (13/40)

We are all well acquainted with failure. At some point in our lives, failure happens. It’s inevitable. But, as John Maxwell says, “Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.” I have tried repeatedly to begin a new blog project since I completed my first, “70 in 7.” Yet I have failed to complete … Continue reading “Clothed in Resurrection Power” (13/40)

“Clothed in Grace” (12/40)

Life is made up of many beginnings and endings. For me it feels like there are more beginnings than endings, which may be a good thing in some cases. Each day I have to begin again to surrender the day to God and receive His grace. Grace is one of many things I know will … Continue reading “Clothed in Grace” (12/40)

The Phoenix, Reborn, Again (11/40)

The theory behind the legendary Phoenix bird speaks of its death followed by its rising again from the ashes as a new, young bird ready to live a few more hundred years. But this Phoenix is a symbol of immortality, in that the process continues on…forever. Knowing this, I humbly speak out from the ashes … Continue reading The Phoenix, Reborn, Again (11/40)

“Clothed in Encouragement” (10/40)

Day 15 – Friday, April 15th, 2016 For me it has been a rough fifteen days. I will confess that I have not strictly followed my own plans to abstain from a great deal of things as diligently as I had hoped. Last weekend was my girls’ trip to Nashville, where I found myself indulging … Continue reading “Clothed in Encouragement” (10/40)