Day 5: How To Be Captivated

There is much around us that captivates our attention. Like the hummingbird captivated by my wildflower garden, she darts from one flower to another in split second intervals not truly savoring each flower’s unique sweetness. We stand captivated to be consumed and we consume to be captivated. As we feast together on the fame of Jesus, might sit at the table captivated for the sole purpose of seeking out who He is rather than what He offers us for our self-focused consumption?   Press In When was the last time you searched and studied Scripture through the lens not of … Continue Reading »»

THE LIST

Hellooooooo Friday! Glad to see ya! Ready for The List? And…Go… ~What is your biggest guilty pleasure? I can’t get enough of the E! channel while I work out on my elliptical in the mornings. Super “fascinating.” ~If you had an extra hour in the day what would you do? I would either nap (duh!) or get out my art supplies…they’ve been neglected lately after my surgery. ~If money were not an issue, where would you travel? I would hands down go to Ireland. I have a sweet friend who lives in a place called Ballyclare. Doesn’t that sound so … Continue Reading »»

Ferguson In Our Own Backyard

I’m certain that I am not the only one who feels horrified, confused, dismayed by the tragedy in Ferguson, MO. Though I really don’t have the full picture in mind of what really happened, (does anyone, really?) my heart cries out to God on behalf of all parties effected. Prayer is the first thing that we all should turn to, especially those of us that have no way of changing the circumstances…no way of getting involved directly. God hears our prayers, the prayers of those who say, Lord…what can we do? Do you feel that way, too? Like you are … Continue Reading »»