You know that phrase, “The best laid plans”? That’s my story for my One Word for One Year this year. Some of you may have read at the end of 2018 that I planned to continue my word from 2018 (grace) into this new year. I knew there was still much to dig into related […]
1 Word | 1 Year
I have a love/hate relationship with New Year’s resolutions. Do you? There is value to goals and resolutions but they can easily become taskmasters or lead to self-reliance.
2017 was my first year to choose a word to focus on during the year. One word for one year.
It was freeing. And yet challenging. It shaped my heart, my life, my home. It served as an underlying rhythm to my year. I didn’t think about it every day. Yet it was a constant companion, a lense through which I viewed life and made choices (even at times unconsciously).
I loved it and now it’s a regular rhythm of my year! Want to give it a try?
In this set of posts you’ll find practical tips to get started, an overview of the benefits, as well as meaningful takeaways from my various words each year. The FREE Resource Library also has a downloadable template to help you navigate your word for the year. Enjoy!
Internalize Psalm 119 in 10 Minutes a Day
2019 is finally here! Well, almost, anyway. I’ve anticipated 2019’s arrival for two years now, which probably sounds a bit odd. Let me explain. From the time I was a young girl, I have loved Psalm 119. It occupies the center of the biblical text and its sheer length makes it a novelty. Every section […]
Reflecting On A Summer That Didn’t Go As Planned
Have you ever had a season of life where nothing went as planned or hoped? That was my summer! I had plans to play with my boy and enjoy long daylights. Instead, I spent much of it inside in a prone position. I hoped for a lightness to encompass these days where schedules are more […]
Grace or Control (you can’t have both)
Grace and control. Two words that can’t coexist. Two words that reveal the priorities of our heart. Two words that we would do well to consider. These two ideas bring conflict to my heart nearly every night as I put my son to bed. What is it with little kids (and maybe big ones too – […]
Fingerprints of Grace: Psalm 27
I’ve loved this Psalm for a while now. It’s been a solace and refuge over the years. But not until recently have I seen it as a Psalm that is filled with grace. You won’t actually find the word “grace” anywhere in it, but its fingerprints are everywhere. I think the reason I see grace […]
4 Grace Quotes for Unpredictable Times
My heart and mind have mirrored the weather of our early spring this year. Cloudy rain and wind for days on end have led to delightful sun as well as surprise snows. When unpredictability reigns, the assurance that steadies is that things will eventually fall back into a familiar rhythm. In the meantime, grace is […]
When Grace Makes Me Furious (and what it says about my heart)
This week I engaged in multiple theologically deep conversations with my 3 three-year-old. Which, if you’ve never done it, is one of the most mentally taxing things you can do. Ever. One conversation began with this question, “Momma, will there be bad guys in heaven?” Ummmmmmm. “Well, it depends on what you mean by bad […]
Grace Gives Freedom to be Yourself
Can you believe the first month of the year is already gone? What?! If time really does fly when you’re having fun, I must be having a LOT of fun! As promised, here are musings from my first month of sitting with the word grace. If you’re just joining in and don’t have a clue […]
My Word for 2018
Grace is a word I’ve heard a lot. I grew up in the church. Memorized verses in AWANA that talked about grace. Have used it in conversations. But this year I’m beginning to think that my understanding of the word is a somewhat superficial understanding. I’m not sure that I really know how to live […]
Say No to New Year’s Resolutions & Yes to One Word for One Year
A few weeks ago, I wrote about my love/hate relationship with New Year’s resolutions. (You can read it here if you haven’t already.) There is value to goals and resolutions but they can easily become taskmasters or lead to self-reliance. If you love them and find they lead you to God to bring about needed […]