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I have been prodding my heart and pondering my thoughts more than usual. I suppose that’s what happens during a break…I suppose that’s a good thing. I’m learning to become more appreciative of the today. the right now. this very moment. I’m seeing the beauty and joy and fondness of it in each passing hour […]
(a collection of words from my journal and heart over this past season on different occasions, acting as rambling thoughts and pep-talks to myself) • There’s a sweetness in brokenness and hurt that sends you fleeing to the Savior. • If you’re feeling awkward, try to change that. Get uncomfortable and be somewhat social, whether […]
“Nothing teaches us about the preciousness of the Creator as much as when we learn the emptiness of everything else.” —Charles Spurgeon Here’s to the days well-spent and the mercies anew and the overflowing cup of countless unexpected graces and gifts. Here’s to remembering that Christ is all one will ever truly need and that […]
Twenty Three : September 2013 — Today I am seventeen. Some days the words come easily, and other days like these, they simply don’t. I wish that I had some type of profound and heartfelt meditation that I could share, or perhaps make today sound more interesting than it really is. I have tried searching […]
“The fight for joy is the struggle to trust God with the burdens of life…it’s a fight for hope and peace and joy, which are all threatened by unbelief and doubt about God’s promises.” —John Piper As I type, the sun is coming through the blinds, painting splatters of light throughout the room and onto […]
Twenty Three : August 2013 — In all honesty, August nearing its end is rather sad. It means that summer is gone and the time has come to get back into the swing of things. September’s appearance, though, excites me. It means big sweatshirts, golden leaves, hot chocolate, theology reads, good food, and the sweetest […]