When You’re Reminded of a Bigger Dream
That’s the dream. To point others to the Source of all things good and true. And to show that it’s possible to experience the “abundant life” spoken of in Scripture even while living an ordinary one.
On birthdays, life expectancy and freedom
Today is my 35th birthday. My husband’s out of town for work so I celebrated by having lunch with a good friend and coworker and then going to dinner with my father-in-law. A big chunk of the conversations that occurred centered on my upcoming departure from my job. I’m leaving 8-5 work altogether in the … [Read more…]
Novice to Expert: An Exercise in Letting Go of Perfectionism
Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand. Zechariah 4:10 Ever want to go from novice to expert instantaneously? I do. In most every aspect of my life, I tend to want to only do something if I can do it with … [Read more…]
Monday Morning Muster
As I start another Monday morning staring down a week that feels less than balanced and mustering the moxie to hit it head-on, I am praying for two things: grace and gratitude.
Depression, Anxiety and Dependence
There’s absolutely no logical reason for me to be depressed. I am no longer sucked completely dry by having forty hours of every week dictated by someone else. I have the gift of not having to work while I try to figure out the next thing. Instead, I am choosing to work part-time as an … [Read more…]
Oh, the Many Interests I Have…
Is anyone else in their mid-thirties wondering what they want to be when they grow up? I often hear people talk about what they used to want to be when they grew up. They talk about what they dreamed of doing or who they dreamed of being. They talk about forgetting about who they dreamed … [Read more…]
The Power of a Supportive Husband
I’ve been trying to write this post for months. Years, even. I just haven’t had the words to adequately express what it is I want to say. I still don’t feel like I have them, honestly. But, here I am. Making a feeble attempt to at least try. No Words It is difficult to describe … [Read more…]
The Final Countdown…
Anyone else have the old ’80s synthesizer dominant song runnin’ through their head? “It’s the final countdown….” [ba da dee dum, ba da da da daaaaa…..] “The Final Countdown” – Europe (1986) No? Just me. …ok, well, moving on then. A Decision to Make It’s here folks. The final stretch. We see the light at … [Read more…]
Hidden Treasures
A few months ago, I was sitting in a workshop class for photographers. The local PPA guild had invited a successful photographer to talk about how to become a successful photographer. To be honest, he didn’t really share any information I hadn’t heard yet and I left feeling a little discouraged and deflated. But, he … [Read more…]
I Need A Strivers Anonymous Group
Hello everyone. My name is Brandi Jo and I’m addicted to striving. A quick Google search of the term “strive” produces these basic definitions: make great efforts to achieve or obtain something struggle or fight vigorously to devote serious effort or energy to struggle in opposition Many people might see the life I’m living from … [Read more…]