https://youtu.be/XoG1i9VZasU Wearing my new "feathered fascinator" that I made the other day. These things are so much fun to make, and even more fun to wear around the house. I really think we need to normalize playing dressing up, don't you? It's so much fun! "How do I discover the Father through my own story?"... Continue Reading →
Making Excuses
https://youtu.be/9zw982-XG1Q Carmen Shenk - reminding you that we can overcome our excuses and blame and grow into more responsible people. I've been thinking about BLAME and MAKING EXCUSES after reading "The Book of Mistakes: 9 Secrets to Creating a Successful Future" by Skip Prichard… and man, I have made a TON of excuses… especially as... Continue Reading →
Underwater
https://youtu.be/T2t4kUXYEG8 I have the best job ever! I get to play and talk about the things that matter most to me! Earlier sacrificed made this life possible! Enter to win 2 FREE BOOKS: "The Beginner's Guide to Tiny Houses" by Alexis Stephens and Christian Parsons and "Kitchen Simplicity" by yours truly. Here's how to enter:... Continue Reading →
Seeds of Faith
https://youtu.be/CUcPlQsTJmw Today's blouse is from Thredup.com and the flower tiara is one I've made. "Be not conformed" is a journey... amen? I woke up thinking of how different fear and faith are from each other. If we plant seeds of fear - do we expect to harvest a vibrant faith? That question has been rattling... Continue Reading →
Becoming Fearless
https://youtu.be/hreVeyvdhLc Unafraid: Moving Beyond Fear-Based Faith by Benjamin L. Corey Today I read a bit from "Unafraid: Moving Beyond Fear-Based Faith" by Benjamin L. Corey and this isn't a book review because I haven't read the whole book. However, it was very interesting to read Benjamin Corey's story as an adoptive parent since I have... Continue Reading →
Martin Luther on Trust
As I consider the life story of Martin Luther, I am impressed with his prophetic question: Do you trust what the church has become?
Read to Lead
https://youtu.be/EZ88g27bayA Carmen Shenk with the book "Read to Lead" by Jeff Brown and Jesse Wisnewski. I've just read "Read to Lead: The Simple Habit that Expands Your Influence and Boosts your Career" by Jeff Brown and Jesse Wisnewski and I found it helpful because it:A) Presented a compelling case for WHY READ.B) Helped me lay... Continue Reading →