story weaving.

I often times look around at people and wonder the who's, and how's, and why's. I wonder what their story is, what helped to form the way they are now, where they are going. People watching is one of my most favorite things to do. Airports. Malls. You name it.

It's such a cool thought that not only can we look around and wonder about individualistic stories but also to think of that person in a global aspect. How are we all adding to a global story, and purpose? Story weaving per se.

Sometimes the body of Christ literally blows me away. It is so beautiful how the Lord instills things into us so intricately to add to His story. One of my most dear friends, Morgan, brought such a refreshing thought up today. She was discussing how thankful she was that people knew the Lord in different ways so that we could see different characteristics of the Him through other people that we don't know as well. Adding to each other. Praise the Lord for different parts, and how He continually weaves us together.

"But our bodies have many parts, and God has put each part just where he wants it. How strange a body would be if it only had one part! Yes, there are many parts, but only one body. The eye can never say to the hand, "I don't need you." The head can't say to the feet, "I don't need you." ... "This makes for harmony among the members, so that all members care for each other." {1 Corinthians 12:18-21; 25}

beautiful Tuesdays.

I love Tuesdays. There is just something about them.

Sister breakfasts: In Chi O we have a big sisters and little sisters. However, since I am a senior I just have three little sisters. Goodness has the Lord blessed me with those three girls. It is such a wonderful time every Tuesday morning to sit around & just fellowship with them catching up on life and just discussing the Lord and how He is moving and shaping us.



I feel like it's such a great catch up day, being that I don't have class, from the weekend and everything going on. It's such a great feeling to wake up and not have a plan. Tuesdays generally involve Panera. I would like to call it my home office.

This Tuesday, Panera AND Photog-ing (what is: photography adventure). Two of my favorite things. I haven't taken pictures just for the heck of it in such a long time. I forgot how much fun it was. 

Also, after all that heading to Gnu's room (local coffee shop) for some coffee and book perusing (goodness, do I love to look a books-literally could spend hours)...



Today in and of itself was an inspiring day. I'm not sure what exactly it was or is. But thankful for this beautiful day. Any day that ends with a lavendar vanilla latte, Ray LaMontagne's new cd (thanks Ray, for that), perfect light hitting the most beautiful fall trees, and a good drive with the windows down and near perfect chilled air blowing through- oh and good friends (of course!)-  sounds like a good day to me.

rest.

Being a girl, one of our plagues is our mind. Constantly thinking things to death, analyzing things into the ground. Sometimes we just need to be still and rest - not think so much, but just rest in the Lord's presence, that is constantly with us. Stop trying to bear a burden that isn't ours. In that, as we become increasingly aware of His presence giving us rest, it easier to discern the way we should go.

We are not supposed to figure out the future or find the key to unlock it. It's also probably nothing like we think it is going to be anyways. But by resting and dwelling in His presence and staying in communication with him - when we actually arrive at a choice point, He will show us the direction to go. He will give us clarity in the form of Him.

That being said, my prayer is that I focus on today- the here and now. NOT be complacent in my well-worn paths of routine but vibrant, alive and joyful following the most creative being imaginable, my Lord.

Happy Tuesday!

Wearing boots today, and the weather is actually appropriate. High five to that!

intentional life.

October has been such a huge growth month for me. The Lord has revealed so many things to me, large and small. I am so grateful for this.

One thing in particular He has taught me is being submersed in a community, living an intentional life -- meaning, you know my stuff, I know yours. No mirages. No facades. Just real. I have been blessed with an incredible community whom I can do this with. We can sit around and hash life out - challenging each other, encouraging one another, walking with one another in the journey that the Lord has each of us on.

Also, along with that - the Lord has placed on my heart the word "home". We are all brothers and sisters in the beautiful Lord, no matter where we come from. I watched a video recently from Hillsong NYC that kind of summed it for me. I want my life to resemble this video...I want to be a part of a church, a community, that says, "Hey brother/sister, you are welcome here. Why? Because we are in this together".

Happy Fall Y'all. (even though it was 87 degrees today, gross.)

it's rocktober, finally!

Oh how I welcome October with open arms. I love this month. Not only is it my birthday month- it's officially fall to me. This is when the most beautiful time of year sets in. Yes, the leaves are starting to change and that cool breeze in the air lingers a little longer than it did before. AND, you can walk into almost any store & see all "fall", goodbye to the dreaded summer months.

It's like you can feel the shift in the air! Whoo happy October everyone!