In Romans 12, Paul says: Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. When I’ve read that verse in the past, my initial reaction – as a perfectionist and people-pleaser – has been, “Oh my gosh, I have to do everything I can to not … More Just show up!
Sent to me by an awesome friend 🙂 “The grace of God means something like: Here is your life. You might never have been, but you are, because the party wouldn’t have been complete without you. Here is the world. Beautiful and terrible things will happen. Don’t be afraid. I am with you. Nothing can ever … More The grace of God…
What do you love to do? What makes you happy? When was the last time you experienced these things? Each week, the women of the Knoxville fellows get together for small group. Our time is lead by Marla, a Christian counselor in the Knoxville area and one of the sweetest women I’ve met. Last week, … More 20 things you love (to do)
Hey, y’all! Wahoo for new beginnings! I’ve decided to let go of Today’s Confetti and transfer my posts from there to here. A Bold Journey is a bit more focused on spiritual growth and transformation and has less to do with my life and more to do with God’s story and what it means for … More from today’s confetti to a bold journey
It has been one week since the new year began, and if you’re like me, you’ve read countless blog posts, news stories and websites that outline how to set and keep new year’s resolutions. But, if you’re like me, you also find setting year-long resolutions daunting and overwhelming. An entire year in which I have … More A different way to start the year
Tomorrow I’m heading home to Woodberry for fall break, exhausted from a monster midterm week. I’ll be bringing along three good friends: I can’t wait to relax with this ladies, sleeping, eating, stargazing, hiking, and spending some time sharing good conversation. I sent an email to the girls the other day, just with details about … More Weekend Retreat!
We were created to share our lives with others. I totally believe that. In fact, in Acts 2 we learn about the community of Jesus followers who “devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer (verse 42).” The passage goes on to say that “all the … More Get your nuggets
Good morning! Today marked the first “don’t hit the snooze button” morning this week. And I’m off to a terrible start. I formed a nasty habit this summer – alarm goes off. snooze button pressed. I lie in bed for five minutes. alarm goes off. snooze button pressed. I lie in bed for five more … More Don’t hit the snooze button
When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.”     ~ Earnest Hemingway I’m a talker. Ask anyone I know, and they’ll tell you it’s the truth. Honestly, I can’t help it. Part of it is that I’m an external processor. It’s difficult for me to sort through information without talking out loud. Sometimes I see … More Listen Up!
Dear Mom and Dad (aka Faquaad and Maquaad), I can only hope that I have the kind of relationship you have. Nothing is perfect, of course, and there are definite flaws and faults there, but the love you have for each other is so evident to me – in the way you speak to, poke … More A Stunning Example
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