Thursday Thankfulness: Happy Thanksgiving!

Today I am thankful for many things.

I am thankful for my God and how He loves me no matter what I do, and is constantly rescuing me and wooing me back to Him.

I am thankful for my family and the joy that they are to me. My husband is truly a gift - a hard-worker with a big heart. And my children who love and accept foster children willingly into our home even when it completely turns their life upside down.

I am thankful for friends and extended family, some of whom we get to share the holiday with.

I am thankful for where we live and our community. Such a beautiful area with amazing creation all around us.

What are you thankful for today?

Monday Musings: Missional Living

This past week or two has been big for me. I am finding that God is stirring in my heart, and I want to learn more about who He is, and to seek Him with all my heart.

God is teaching me about areas of my sinfulness - pride being one of them - and my need for Him as my Savior every day and not just once. I can't find healing in meaningless activities, but only in Him. I have a lot of work to do, and am prayerfully asking for His help.

What new things have you been learning?

Monday Musings: Soul Longings

What are the deepest longings in your soul? What are the things that you most desire?

If I really spent some time thinking about it, I would have to say it is to love and be loved by the creator of the universe Himself.

How amazing it is that He desires to be with me and desires to be in relationship with me. And how amazing that He gives me a window into that so that I can do the same for others.

What are your deepest desires?

Monday Musings: Family Vision Statement

About a year ago I was sitting in a conference, and heard the speaker say that every family should have a vision or mission statement that is unique to them.

At first it seemed like a busy work exercise, but as I have thought more and more about it I realized that knowing this is huge.

Let me explain:
First, a family vision/mission statement helps you determine what your family is about, why you exist, and what your purpose is.

Second, it helps with prioritizing the many activities and opportunities, so you can know what is truly important for you.

Third, it helps to keep everyone in your family on the same page when making decisions.

Our family vision/mission statement is:
We exist to develop meaningful relationships with those around us and to honor God in what we say and do.

This picture by VickieWadeFineArt reminds me of our mission statement and how we're called to walk through life with other people by our side.


What is your vision/mission statement? Please post your thoughts in the comments.