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, November 11, 2011

A new twist

Something new from Neil today – I’ve used Philippians 4:8 as a filter for things like worry, working through forgiveness, etc., but I’ve never thought of using it to block tempting thoughts.  So simple!

Just the process of coming back to that scripture in a moment of temptation will surely be a reality check.  The trick will be to develop the discipline to do so.  How will I get into the practice?  I think getting the verse in writing, somewhere I’ll see it often, is a good start. 

Since I’m not ready for my first tattoo yet, maybe I’ll dig out my 3x5 cards for now.  Other options (for the future, of course) are writing it out and using it as a wallpaper for my computer or phone, taping it to the mirror in my bathroom, putting it in my purse – no, that’s the land of no return – in my car, making it into a magnet for the fridge, etc. 

What’s your plan?

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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.