welcome to connect: project 2011

This blog is a project I'm undertaking for 2011... Why don't you join me?

The goal is to spend a little time each day reading from a devotional book, Daily in Christ by Neil T. Anderson, and connecting with people via blog post and comments.

Don't have the book yet? You can find it on Amazon, or you can read the daily post at:
www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/dailyinchrist

Why would we do this? For me, it's to reinforce a habit I need, to own my own faith, to connect with God and what He's saying to me, and to connect with people who are hungry to know God more...

Your reasons might be some of the same as mine.

The more folks read and comment, the richer the experience will be. Join the discussion!

Friday, May 6, 2011

May 7, 2011


It all connects…

What is it that God wants from me?  He wants me to be the wife, mommy, friend, and church leader He created me to be. 

Just now, as I was typing that last part, I began:  He wants me to be the best wife, mommy, etc.  That’s the way it sounded right in my head.  For some reason, though, I went back and re-read that part in today’s entry, and noticed the difference – Neil doesn’t use the word best.

Small distinction, but for those of us who can be paralyzed by needing to do everything as perfectly as we can, it’s freeing.  I don’t have to be the best.  I just need to understand who God has created me to be, how that looks, and then go and live it. 

Today’s entry takes us back to the themes of goal vs. desires, being vs. doing.  See how it all connects? 

God is absolutely able to make me into who He wants me to be.  I have to find the courage to break out of my old self and live a new way.

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About Me

I've been a teacher, a church administrator, and currently I'm an at-home mommy, which is my most challenging assignment yet. My home church is WellSpring - it's where my heart is, where my family is. I'm so grateful to God for His work in me and the people He's allowed me to share life with.