Hello World!

This blog has been five years in the procrastination, I mean, making.

Actually, it’s been 47 years in the making! But, 5 years ago, God impressed upon my heart to write a blog… I promptly ignored that calling because I know nothing about blogs. In fact, I have a list of reasons for God why this is a bad idea.

BUT, God does not give up easily! For the past five years, I have been unsettled, unsatisfied, unmotivated, all the while the unrelenting thought has been present in my mind that I need to write a blog. God does not care that I am comfortable. He has pushed me toward something that is highly uncomfortable and asked me to trust Him. God will provide exactly what I need to do His work. He will lead me in the details, he has already spent 47 years prepping my heart and mind for this. God, apparently, has a plan for you and me through this blog!  

I have finally set my reluctance and excuses aside. Here goes… 

Over my life God has given me wisdom, which I prefer not to take credit for. I see situations clearly [except basketball… oh, they still look like Buzzing Bees zipping around the court]. In most of life, I feel like I took the red pill and now I can see more clearly because I’m living outside The Matrix. I have had the great privilege and honor of meeting and speaking into the lives of many women over the years. These conversations have a common thread as I encourage women to be intentional: in their lives, in their walk with Jesus, in their parenting, in giving love, in sharing resources, in supporting and respecting husbands, in discipling children, in feeding neighbors, in finances, in physical fitness, in eating healthy and in establishing a home. I love to share the small bits that I have learned, to nourish and encourage those I love. Some of my bits are deep and thoughtful, others are highly practical and still others are trivial tidbits of common sense. I know that there are so many women beyond my small circle that I would love to impact. So, five years later, I am finally moving forward in obedience!  My prayer is that this blog become a friend to you, one that you can turn to for help, for wisdom, for meals ideas, for growth and for challenge.  Know that I am walking alongside you on this trip through life. You do not have to do it alone!

Thanks to those that have walked with me and encouraged me! Brian (my sweet Good Lookin’), Jane, Carrisa, Marsha, Susie, Sarah, Michele, Sarah, Chelsey, Winter, Jennifer, Julie, Kim, Carrie, Lacey, Katie, Whitney, Michelle, Anna, Maya, Sara, John, Steve, Tom, and Mom.

I do think God has a sense of humor. He put this idea in my head, which is definitely not of my own thinking, and patiently aligned my stubborn will to his GREAT idea. As I have wondered on this blog idea, I have realized that I actually do have so many experiences to share. Please ask me your questions, dialog with me, I will share what I have to offer. I hope that you can learn from my mistakes, experiences and challenges and move forward in a productive direction. God has gifted me with faith, leadership, teaching and a heart for other women. May this page be the first of many that help you to walk intentionally. I am beginning this journey of casting crumbs that God has given me, may these bits help you grow!