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13 Nov Mentoring Moments – Part 6 : Thankfulness

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This month the theme over at Mentoring Moments is thankfulness. Check out my post on what I am thankful for in 2013 as well a post with a song that I just love, Praise You In the Storm by Casting Crowns! I hope you have a...

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30 Oct Blogger Meetup and Mentoring Moments – Part Five

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Colby and I had the privilege to meet Ria from Fill My Nest this past Sunday. It was such an honor to have her and her husband over to our house, get to know each other, encourage one another, and pray for each other! I've been...

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20 Sep Mentoring Moments – Part Four : Faithfulness

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Today I'm blogging over at Mentoring Moments for my monthly post on the Fruits of the Spirit. Today's post is on the spirit of God's Faithfulness and I wrote about God's faithfulness in tithing. I'm excited about this topic, because I don't feel it's discussed...

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03 Sep Mentoring Moments – Part Three: Banana Bread

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Mentoring Moments posted a Banana Recipe that I submitted. If you are looking for clean eating recipes that are delicious, but still healthy (gluten-free and refined-sugar free) be sure to check out this recipe. I don't even like bread, but this recipe is delicious! And my...

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13 Aug Mentoring Moments – Part Two: Goodness

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If you missed my last post I wrote over at Mentoring Moments, you can check it out here. This year, the posts are all on the fruits of the spirit. Last month my post was on the fruit of self control and my second post on the...

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30 Jul Mentoring Moments – Part One: Self – Control

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The other day I mentioned that I was asked to join the writing team over at Mentoring Moments. Well today is my big debut. My first post is referencing self-control over the tongue. Go check out the post, the verse and the song!You can also follow Mentoring Moments on Facebook,...

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26 Jul Jesus Calling #12 and Guests Posts

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Guest Posts - #1 and #2 I hope you got a chance to check out my guest post on Wednesday regarding the topic of Sarah and Abraham's story. Also, another post is up today about how to stay joyful no matter what the circumstances are. There are so many...

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{Girls Weekend} In February myself and 9 friends p {Girls Weekend} In February myself and 9 friends purchased tickets to a women’s conference. I had no idea at the time how much I would need a weekend away with Jesus and friends. But the Father did! 😭

If this conference had been any of the last 5 weekends I would have been in caretaking mode and wouldn’t have been able to go. 
But God!!! His perfect timing was a setup to bless me with the very thing I needed which was an encounter with Him! 😭 I am so so so grateful for a heart-healing weekend away with friends! 🔥Thank you Lord!
{Birthday Gift} All I wanted for my birthday this {Birthday Gift} All I wanted for my birthday this year was an afternoon pool-side with Colby. It might seem like a silly request, but after the past 4 weeks it felt like a BIG deal. Not only that but this was my first birthday in our new home and ever since I was a little girl I have wanted nothing more than to spend my birthday’s in the pool! 😎💦 

Thankfully, my prayer request was answered on Friday when Colby was released at his post-op appointment to swim with me. 🎉 Truly, there are no words. 😭 The day pool-side with my healthy husband was by far the best birthday gift to me. 🎁🥳🎈Thank you Lord for this blessing!
{Date Night} Our monthly date night looked a littl {Date Night} Our monthly date night looked a little different this past Sunday night. After a 3 night hospital stay, way too many doctor’s appointments and Colby still in recovery mode from surgery we decided the best place to have a date night was at home. 

Regardless of where our date night was, we knew how important it was for us to feast. Personally I don’t believe the best time to feast is when on the mountaintop. I actually believe it’s when we are in the valley that we need to press in and celebrate, not shrink back in fear.

We read about feasting in the 23rd Psalm. Psalm 23:5 says, “You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies.” The Father prepares the table for us; it’s our job to partake in the feast. 

So why feast? For us, feasting in front of the enemy was a prophetic act of claiming victory. It was our way of drawing a line in the sand declaring that no doctor’s report or diagnosis had the authority over God’s plans for our future. And it helped shift the environment from fear and dread to faith and expectation. 

This table where we sat to eat was delayed for several reasons. Yet perhaps what felt like a delay to us was the Lord orchestrating the very day we needed it. It was delivered the day we received our pathology results and if there is ever a time to feast, it’s the day you receive pathology confirming cancer and the day before chemo starts. Our chairs were also delayed which was okay with me. “You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies.” The enemy didn’t even deserve a chair. Instead he was given a spot on the floor where he watched us feast. Hopefully for him he finally realized he had lost the battle — victory is ours.

PS. @Therejoicehome built this table for us. I told him my vision and he executed the exact thing I wanted. And it’s name? “The Colby” in honor of Colby. I can’t wait for future customers who purchase “The Colby” to hear the victorious turnaround testimony of victory, and specifically how we chose to feast in the middle of the fire. 

PPS. Not pictured is the amazing food we ate from True Food Kitchen thanks to so many of you who sent gift cards.
{Oklahoma Trip} We just returned home from babysit {Oklahoma Trip} We just returned home from babysitting these cute 5 nieces + nephews of ours. We had a full 3 days of swimming, bowling, fishing, baking and lots and lots of playing outside. My aunt heart is full and I’m so thankful for all the memories we made. 😎 🎣🎳🏊🏼‍♀️
{Resurrection Day} Thank you Jesus. Thank you for {Resurrection Day} Thank you Jesus. Thank you for the cross. Thank you for taking our sin and sickness so we could be declared righteous and healed. Thank you for instilling in us resurrection power. Thank you that you gave it all for us! I can’t quite come up with words to describe the magnitude of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus so I’ll just continue to declare thank you, thank you, thank you! We thank you Lord! 😭🙌🏼
{Fun in the Sun} Today was a repeat of yesterday a {Fun in the Sun} Today was a repeat of yesterday and while my skin might not be happy my heart sure is! ❤️🏖😎#cctraveldate
{Beach Day} We spent 10 hours Oceanside today! It {Beach Day} We spent 10 hours Oceanside today! It included several walks, football, frisbee, reading and resting, a nap, watching the sunset plus lunch, dinner and dessert too! Looking forward to doing the exact same thing tomorrow! 😎🏖 

What would your beach day include? ☀️ #cctraveldate
{Anniversary Date} Oh so thankful for a beach day {Anniversary Date} Oh so thankful for a beach day followed by a patio dinner to celebrate 11 years with my love! Can’t wait for 70 more to go! 🥳💃🥰
{11 Year Anniversary} Today Colby and I are celebr {11 Year Anniversary} Today Colby and I are celebrating 11 years since “I do.” 

To say these 11 years look different than what we originally planned would be an understatement for sure. Never, ever would I have imagined we would be in year 10 of believing for babies, both of us would have quit our jobs, we would be involved in ministry and MORE. Let’s just call the past 11 years an adventure!!! 🤪 

Truly, although it wasn’t what we planned I can’t imagine it any other way. Our trials have most definitely refined us in the best way possible! Not only are we closer to each other because of them, but we are closer to Christ too! When I reflect back on the 11 years what comes to mind is Ephesians 3:20 — God truly has blessed us immeasurably more than we could have asked or imagined. And He blessed me with the most amazing husband to be on this adventure with! 

Colby has made marriage so wonderful and I know the only reason he is able to daily smother me with love is because he fills himself first with the Father’s love. I am so thankful to have such a steadfast man by my side, always walking in faith and always seeking the truth!

Happy 11 year anniversary @agreatshout. Can’t wait to see what adventures come next. Thankful to be on this wild ride with you! 💥

PS. Swipe to see pictures from our 10 year photoshoot and our wedding day.

PPS. If you are married how many years are you celebrating in 2022? 👰🏻‍♀️🤵‍♂️
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