A Fresh Beginning

Hi friend, it's been awhile! And does anyone even read blogs anymore? The last time I posted was almost three years ago and even then it was very sporadic. Life has been full and I don't really know a way to catch up on all that time other than to hit some top highlights in a bullet point format - so here goes, in no particular order - along with pix from my camera roll this spring:

* We still live in the same house!

* As of May, all three of our kids have completed High School - the end of an era.

* David is still serving in law enforcement.

* I've spent the past nearly six years serving on our church staff and developing a women's ministry - what a gift and privilege. I've recently stepped away from that and am eager to see what the Lord has in mind next for me.

* I have a heart for writing, teaching women, and studying God's Word as well as encouraging women who are serving in women's ministry.

* Right now, I sense the Lord drawing me into a quiet and hidden space with Him for a season - pursuing family time, spending time in the Word and prayer, and being more private.

* I have an updated writing, teaching, content page with lots of new links!

* Cozy is still my favorite vibe.

* A few books I've enjoyed this year: The Bible is For You, Gospel Mom and Becoming a Gospel Mom, Biblical Femininity, Fresh Wind Fresh Fire, and The Legacy of Biblical Womanhood.

* This Spring, I completed the GO certificate for Ministry to Women with SEBTS.

* Books I'm currently reading: Way of the Wildflower, The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary, Yet: a study in Habakkuk from Hosanna Revival. 

* Last week, I went to The Gospel Coalition Women's conference - it was fantastic! You can view the recordings here!

* A new song I'm enjoying: Narrow Way.

* All of my people are home for the summer and I am trying to soak up every minute of it!

* I have a mixed relationship with Instagram - should I post, should I not? Right now I'm very back and forth.

* Most of my creative efforts in the past few years have been in writing and content creating for our local church women! I've loved it and am looking forward to doing a few creative things at home this summer. I need to remind myself how to have fun!

So what will this be going forward? Well, I'm not really sure - my standard answer to just about everything in my life right now! 

It won't be about our family, this is a season where that will be reserved for off-line in-real-life community. But it will be a place for me to write and share, which I need an outlet for. I would love to come alongside other women's ministry leaders in encouragement and support, and to speak at women's events and retreats if that is what God has for me. 

I would love to hear from you! Tell me one or more of the following:

* What is a favorite book you've read this year?

* What is God doing in your life?

* Is there a way that I can serve or encourage you? 

Thanks for stopping by - a few more photos to wrap up!