Yep, we're going whole-hog and putting up two weeks of blessings this time! It's a big one!
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IHOP breakfast and fun with our cousin
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Rainy day camper lunches... so "romamper." (Or camper-mantic.)
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New adventures and discovering beautiful places
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We got to spend some good quality time with our nieces and nephews, and friends of the family, too. We're blessed to be a part of these vibrant little lives.
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Trevor got a chance to have some rough-and-tumble fun dirtbiking with the guys
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The opportunity to step away- no phone reception, no internet access- and just be still, be present.
And the cool technologies like Facebook scheduler and post schedule feature that kept the blog up and running while I disconnected.
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A safe trip home, and a Jamocha shake at Arby's
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Overflowing dirty clothes hamper- because good and restful and peace often means muddy pants and sweaty shirts
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A couple days to work on our new house
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... all of the sudden, it's beginning to look like Fall...
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In Season: Self Control
"The Fruit of the Spirit is a list, yes, but I think we're mistaken when we use this "list" as a way to check off our good deeds, or as a ruler by which to measure our "holiness."... ... ... ... ...
IHOP breakfast and fun with our cousin
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Rainy day camper lunches... so "romamper." (Or camper-mantic.)
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New adventures and discovering beautiful places
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We got to spend some good quality time with our nieces and nephews, and friends of the family, too. We're blessed to be a part of these vibrant little lives.
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Trevor got a chance to have some rough-and-tumble fun dirtbiking with the guys
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The opportunity to step away- no phone reception, no internet access- and just be still, be present.
And the cool technologies like Facebook scheduler and post schedule feature that kept the blog up and running while I disconnected.
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A safe trip home, and a Jamocha shake at Arby's
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Overflowing dirty clothes hamper- because good and restful and peace often means muddy pants and sweaty shirts
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A couple days to work on our new house
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... all of the sudden, it's beginning to look like Fall...
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In Season: Self Control
"I’ll be honest, self-control is my least favorite of the fruit of the Spirit. Maybe it’s because I’m so bad at it, or because it reminds me too much of harsh, OCD minded people who always seem to be nagging you to do better and control yourself.
But contrary to what my mind thinks, God is not an authoritarian task-master who can’t wait to drill-sergeant the sin out of us through rigid discipline and self-control.
This is the God who said “My yoke is easy, and my burden is light”. (Matt. 11:30) Even when the Bible speaks of God disciplining us, it still reminds us that, “Whom the Lord loves he reproves, even as a Father, the son in whom he delights.” (Pro. 3:12)."
Whew. Our last "Fruit"- self-control- is a toughy, but Victor knocked it out of the park on this post. So good.
But contrary to what my mind thinks, God is not an authoritarian task-master who can’t wait to drill-sergeant the sin out of us through rigid discipline and self-control.
This is the God who said “My yoke is easy, and my burden is light”. (Matt. 11:30) Even when the Bible speaks of God disciplining us, it still reminds us that, “Whom the Lord loves he reproves, even as a Father, the son in whom he delights.” (Pro. 3:12)."
Whew. Our last "Fruit"- self-control- is a toughy, but Victor knocked it out of the park on this post. So good.
After over 5,000 miles, several long trips, and more than seven years of experience, I think it's safe to say I'm a biker chick. Sort of. Well, I've learned some stuff about being a passenger, anyway.
Wrapping up our series--
Instead, these powerful and counter-cultural qualities are a product- a natural occurrence- the result of living a life led by and connected to Christ. Simply by living in Him, we're producing."
"Our very busiest time at work is also the time when we need to set boundaries in place. It's so easy to allow work to push into our personal time, especially when we love our jobs. But too much work and not enough time to rest burns us out, makes us less pleasant, and actually makes us less productive."
Whew! Busy couple weeks, right?
Until next week- keep counting those blessings!
beautiful photos!!! those scenery shots are AMAZING!
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