As most of you already know, I injured my left hand over the weekend. (Thank God I’m right-handed!) My plan was to write a post or two over the weekend, but since my fateful moment struck at 9:00 A.M. Saturday, writing was no longer an option. So here I am typing a one-handed explanation about […]
Refocused on the Purpose of Exceptionally Average
Six months ago, I fumbled through the steps one must take to start a blog. I knew it was something God called me to do, but the details were still hazy. All I knew was the title that has yet to blow anyone away. Exceptionally Average What’s to love about a name like that? Isn’t […]
10 Ironic Facts About Average
Photo Credit 1. Average isn’t popular, yet the majority of us are average in something – otherwise average wouldn’t be average. 2. By accepting that we are average, then we can also accept that we relate to others. Wouldn’t life be so much happier if we would just accept that we are not alone in […]
10 Things That Have Been Keeping Me Busy Lately
You may or may not have noticed that I haven’t been keeping up on here as much lately. It’s not because of anything serious or difficult; it’s just one of those times where I’ve sensed God leading me to focus on other things. I need to clear my head of all of the “how to […]
The Sin Virus
Prepare yourself for a painfully honest view of my life this past week. It was not pretty. I toss Kleenex ® number 4,289 in the trash can, and I move my clogged head sluggishly around to survey the damage. Crumbs remain scattered on the table (and the floor and the counters, but whatever) yet they […]
Sometimes It’s Just Not Okay to Wait
I’m in the middle of a transitional period in my life. I’ve been waiting on God for quite a while in several areas, and now that it is becoming evident that He is moving me, I’m finding that it’s not always easy. While I am incredibly grateful for the work God is doing in my […]
Covering Dirt’s Dirtiness + Giveaway Winner!
I believe that dirt is one of God’s greatest gifts to us. I know; it’s kind of weird and mind boggling, but ever since God revealed to me the beauty that can come from the earth, I love it that much more. There are some things about dirt that I just can’t get around disliking, […]
Why I Love Dirt
An unseasonably warm, early January day found me and my 3-foot, crazy-haired sidekick with plastic shovels and dump truck in tow heading toward the mole hills that always seem to infest our yard for our son’s pleasure. I never mind joining him when he wants to dig in the dirt; it’s been something that’s brought […]
Silently Guarding
It’s one of “those” season in my life. One filled with confusion and lies being whispered into my ear as soon as I take a break from guarding myself. I’m mentally worn out, and any energy I would normally use to write a post is just nonexistent. I’m clinging with all my might to the […]
Five Minute Friday – Grow
I knew it would happen. I knew from the second that I discovered your existence you would grow. I enjoyed it so much from that instant. The first time I felt you flutter within my womb, I nearly cried and laughed simultaneously. As you grew into my rib cage and kicked me […]