So… hey what is the difference between using judgment and using discernment, what’s the difference between judgment and discernment?
Renewing the Vision
In the middle of doing something we enjoy, it becomes a little bit of work. In that moment of feeling tired of the thing, we have a choice. There’s an opening for a thought mindset to be the driver. Think about the movie “Inside-Out.” Who is at the control panel of your attitude?
Adventuring With a Paper Map
Every page was covered in writing top to bottom; even the margins were filled. My warfare book, my “before and after” season. It tells a story of life and healing, years of depression, lies, struggles, frustration, victories, encouragements, and perspective.
The Adventure of Perspective
Throughout my training journey I learned to set aside my run times. I had to remember that runs were my appointments with the Lord. It was a purposeful sacrifice. I had to allow my focus to leave things at home and be focused on the training. It was difficult to get ready. Diaper bag, stroller,…
The Adventure of Not Listening
There are times when the Lord is very loud in the way He speaks to us and times when His voice is just a gentle tone waiting for us to come close and listen to what He has to say.
How often have I just brushed off His voice, thinking I was being silly? Or like this day when I just wanted to finish a little bit more!
It happens when we wander.
Afraid of My Own Questions
I used to be afraid to ask questions. What if I asked the wrong question and I broke my faith altogether? What if I accidentally proved that God didn’t exist at all? I don’t think I’m the only one to think that way? Even if I am— you should know that the more I ask…
Run when you can, Hike when you must
In the back of my mind I remembered that if we were going down, we would have to go up. I brushed the thought out of my mind and focused instead on the fun of the switchbacks and gentle downhill slope of the soft dirt trail.
Leading with Gratitude
My Bible study page stayed blank for a long time. I couldn’t decide if I was going to pass the book along (write in a separate journal), keep the book (write in the margins), or pass the book and my thoughts along (write in the margins). So I didn’t write anything and I didn’t finish…
Fact vs. Truth
So in our endless searches for outcomes we like, more information, and satisfying answers… we end up magnifying the very thing we are afraid of.
Hyper-focus
I head out the door with one intention in mind. Okay Lord, what do you want to show me today. What are you thinking about? Creation around me helps me focus. Taking photos brings me in close to see these God-created things that exist outside of worry and striving. It’s easier to focus on this…