Holy Moses

This year I decided to use "The Daily Bible," a chronological Bible divided into day long chunks so you get through the whole thing in a year. So far so good. I'm happy to report that (by the grace of God) I am actually still on track with that. That puts me smack in the middle of Exodus at the moment.
Now, I've read Exodus before, and have read before how Moses responded to his call. He was scared. He felt inadequate. He wanted God to send someone else. I've definitely felt that way before and processed through a bit of it, but something new hit me this time. Moses did have very strong faith, but his faith was in his own weakness. He believed that his weakness was in some way stronger than the strength of God. He thought his weakness and inadequacy was so great, that somehow God couldn't overcome it. So really it's a matter of faith. It's a matter of believing that God is so powerful that my weakness and stupidity cannot possibly mess him up or throw him off his game. He is bigger.
Lately I've been struggling with seeing my own powerlessness and inadequacy. I've been fearful that the decisions I make will somehow ruin my life and potentially ruin the lives of others. My weakness could throw off God's great plan. Though I would never say such a thing, my attitude and fear was declaring that's what I actually believed. But God is bigger. His strength is infinitely greater than my weakness. And God uses my weaknesses and is glorified in them. What's more, he is a good and loving father. He is worthy of my faith and trust and loves me more than I can understand. So my challenge then is to walk ahead in courageous faith, faith that he is my strength and salvation, my fortress. Of whom shall I be afraid?

Blog Resolution

Yes I know, I know. I haven’t posted anything for like 3 months. But all that is about to change…at least, I hope so. I am planning to put forth a concerted effort to make some kind of update to this blog no less than once a week. So for those of you who have completely given up checking this blog, I beg you for one more chance. One more chance to make things right. And for those of you who are actually reading this now, I’m going to reward you with some pictures from this Christmas break, which for those of you who don’t know, was spent with my amazing family (including the new baby Claire) and my super boyfriend Johnny. See what you think, leave comments, and I might even be inspired to do a few more updates this week. (I even have a few planned already) So, let’s see what the year holds.


The kids meeting Claire for the first time


Yay! Finally, a little sister. Everyone knows little sisters are simply the best.


Me with all my kids! I love this


David attacking Doo-Dad...he attacks often


Caroline and David with new baby Claire


Bevy with all the grandkids...what fun (you can tell that Owen especially is having a blast)


Mary Grace, Andrew, Johnny and I all took off one night for dessert. Yay for living in a place that has restaurants!


Johnny and I sporting our Christmas colors (unplanned)


Out for a hike in Kentucky...so nice to hike again!


Finally, an actual date. After nearly 8 months apart, it was great to get dressed up for a night on the town. Dinner and a movie, simple but wonderful (not to mention the excellent tie).