Christ is so good at un-clenching my fists that are wrapped tightly around what has been comfortable in my life. So much so, that when He frees me in one area, He simply moves right along to the next, rarely giving me time to breath between the painful, but necessary, prying open of my hands
I named the blog Shalom Sisters in hopes that you may find some wholeness, peace, safety, or tranquility here. I pray that God uses me and my experiences to point you towards Him. I don't write or share because I think I've got it all together. I don't have all the answers, but I know the one who does and I know the peace that comes from a life surrendered to Him.
Read MoreI'm praying that God uses the slow days, the baby centered days, the entire shifting of our lifestyle to hollow out some space in me that's free to be filled by Him alone. Not by to-do lists, or social plans, or my need to achieve, just by being His.
Read MoreThey say raising kids takes a village and I'm sure I will learn they are right, but keeping this pregnant lady sane for 9 months took a village too. I am so thankful for friends who have not only gone before me and are willing to share their experiences (and clothes!), but who also point me back to the One that I can truly depend on for my help.
Read MoreMy planning skills are needed and greatly appreciated in day to day household and family operations, but my need to control how the next three months go were choking all the joy out of these happy circumstances.
Read MoreYL leaders are outside, in the muck & grime of life, we are usually outside of our comfort zone, we are outside the norm of youth ministry, we stand outside the school waiting to talk to kids for even a second, we hangout outside at sporting events, & most people believe we are out of our minds! To them I say, "Yes! And i wouldn't want it any other way!"
Read MoreI'm pretty sure my own mom has been praying that I would be more in THE Word than in all the other words, so I'd say those prayers greatly influenced my heart to make the switch. The importance of feeding on God's Word alone kept popping up in the various sermons and podcasts that I listen to during the week as well. So I listened to the calling, and set my devotionals aside.
Read MoreFrom now on, everyone is defined by Christ, everyone is included in Christ! -Colossians 3:11
Read MoreThere seems to be something about the bare sharing of a meal that reveals the kingdom of God...We Christians must learn from these meals, to bring Christ’s joy to our neighborhoods and workplaces...Jesus’ fellowship meals teach that we Christians ought to be hubs of relationship and celebration in our communities. -Mark Glanville
Read MoreThis is a little snippet of a letter that I sent out to my donors after having the BEST WEEK OF MY LIFE at Frontier Ranch, a Young Life camp in Colorado. It still brings tears to my eyes to think of the holy things that happened that week which has now been a short 4 years ago.
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