Different, Not Wrong

I believe that if a woman’s heart belongs entirely to God and she doesn’t long for children, she is probably called to childlessness in order to pursue other purposes for God. Beth Moore A friend sent this quote to me the other day and I have not been able to get it out of my […]

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Friday Fun – Afternoon Snack

It’s Friday!  My “fun” day. I’m thrilled to be home today with few scheduled obligations.  It’s been a very busy week and I have another busy week ahead, so today will be a day of catching up and planning ahead. We just got back last night from The Uprising Conference at Quest Community Church.  I […]

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Look Up!

Today rather than run my usual five mile route, I opted to slow it down to a walk and purposefully take in the beauty of the day. I’ve run this route through my neighborhood several times a week for over five years.  I thought I knew it backwards and forwards, until today… Today I walked […]

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Catron House Wars – Frugal vs. Plenty

Call me Frugal McDougal but I love completely using something until it is gone… and I mean E.V.E.R.Y. drop.  Whether it be the tiny sliver of a soap bar left, the smidge of toothpaste still in the end of the tube or THIS: Note the soap dispenser on the left: There is clearly enough soap […]

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Always the Fool

I’ve never liked April Fools Day much.  I’m a little a lot too serious to find the humor in the practical jokes and antics that others seem to enjoy on this day. There really are two types of people when it comes to April Fools Day: The pranksters who concoct the craziest of antics to […]

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Happy Birthday Sara!

Today Sara turns 34. Sara was my best friend growing up.  We met the first day of first grade and developed a bond that lasted into high school… And then I moved away. And I haven’t talked to her since. I think of Sara every year on this date. I remember… sleepovers with lots of […]

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Why Do I Do This To Myself?

Somewhere around mile 4 I start asking myself this question… Why do I do this to myself?  I’m only a third of the way done.  I’ve already been running over 40 minutes and I still have a long way to go. Today our Powered by Hope/Cross Point team ran 12 miles. 12 MILES!! That’s the […]

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Friday Fun – Happy Birthday to Me!

6:43 AM 34 years ago today… Enter Me. I love birthdays!  I really do.  My family was also very good at celebrating them.  It was the one day of the year that I felt moderately comfortable getting extra attention. I’ve tried to analyze my love of celebrating my birthday.  Truth is I kind of feel […]

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March Book of the Month

I’m a little late in posting March’s book of the month, but I was pretty sure I knew it needed to be this book.  I just needed to finish it first. I told you a few weeks ago that I thought this book would be life-changing.  I feel like I’ve already won an insecurity battle […]

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Home Foundation Benefit Concert

If you live in Nashville, I want to encourage you to make plans tomorrow night to attend: THE THIRD ANNUAL HOME FOUNDATION BENEFIT CONCERT featuring Brit Nicole, Brandon Heath, Phillip LarRue, Tenth Avenue North & Audrey Assad Hosted by my beautiful friend and fellow Cross Pointer, Natalie Grant. Two things you need to know: Human […]

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