“Living life and loving Jesus in the beauty of simplicity.” That sounds good, doesn’t it? It used to be the tagline for this blog. I thought it sounded good when I first put it up and I still think it sounds good now. Unfortunately, it is also a little hard to live up to. The … More The Beauty of Simplicity? ( And the Beauty of Change)
Have you ever noticed a disconnect between the things you say you believe and what you consistently live? Me too. Although I have always had a very high value for authenticity and tend to be very transparent about my own weaknesses and struggles, there are many values and beliefs I hold dear in my heart that do … More The Substance of Grace
As I’ve already shared, I’ve committed to posting a couple times a month over on the Live Brave blog. My first post over there was this short poem. I like to get my head around things in simple terms and I wrote that first poem to do just that. I wanted to answer the question … More Until I Know
It has always perplexed me that I can post some inane random thought on Facebook and immediately receive a slew of “likes” and comments, but then post something on a serious issue, such as human trafficking, and things go eerily silent. It happens in other forums too–even in the wonderful world of blogging. I’ve often … More When Silence Isn’t an Option
I just love the fresh start of a new year. I am especially looking forward to this new year. It seems like I’m not the only one–there is an almost palpable sense of excitement in the air. Obviously, I don’t know what all this year will hold — watching it unfold is half the fun — … More New Year, New Season … and New Opportunities!
Cindy Powell 