I have this calendar on my mac that I never set up. It opens every time I restart my computer because I don't know how to remove it. It always says "Free Today" because I haven't entered my daily agenda. It's empty, "free". Honestly, it has irritated me every once in a while. I'm not free today, I have to work on project x & y while balancing the rest of the crazy schedule. But I just restarted my computer. I started to get a little ticked...then it hit me.

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. -John 8:36

I'm free today. I'm free in this day with a busy schedule and projects piling up because I know my Maker. Free because I don't have to be in control. Free because I can love and laugh and stand up for truth. Free because nothing has a hold of me except the love of Christ. Think about the life-changing effects of love...real, selfless love, well there's nothing better. Why are there so many love songs? I rest my case. Sure, life's tough. Hearts get broken. Responsibilities weigh on us. But at the end of the day, the reality is I have a free soul and I am loved and there is nothing more I could ask for.

So take on the crazy days, and remember... "if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." -John 8:36

p.s. I just thought I'd throw in a few pen and ink drawings today.

Labels: everyday art, freedom

Do you ever wonder why life just speeds up without warning?
Why do we have to think through a million decisions in an hour.
When did ordering a cup of coffee get so complicated?

I don't know.

But one thing I do know. Life is full of goodness. Full of color and life and passion. When you start to lose your vibrancy, just stick close to someone who is pressing on. They're liveliness will rub off on you and pretty soon you'll be up an running again.

Until then, there's the joy of hope. Real hope. Everlasting hope that is being fulfilled today and will be fulfilled in the days when Christ returns to the Earth.

We are pilgrims in this life and I must remember that. For when I do, nothing phases me. No tests nor storms nor trials of any kind will disturb my soul.

This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil, where Jesus has entered as a forerunner for us, having become a high priest forever... Hebrews 6:19-20a

I'm praising God for deep, beautiful friendships, hospitality and good Chik-fil-A coffee this morning.

Labels: Chick-fil-A, freedom

There's something about mornings. I hopped up, washed some blueberries and brewed some fresh coffee. I love how the simple things seem to bring so much pleasure this time of day.
You are looking at the last little bit of yellow paint left in the upstairs living area. After moving home, I decided it was time to make this area a little calmer. With the help of my momma and a very dear friend, it is almost complete! It just feels so good to breathe deep and enjoy my new surroundings.
Today will be filled with filing and learning a little more anatomy. I don't mind one bit because I'm learning that everything can be good when my heart is joyful.

I'll leave you with a Tuesday theme song...enjoy.



I just looked back at a post I wrote on July 4 of last year and it is ironically entitled A New Day.(Click here) I could share all the ways I've seen God bring some things I mentioned in the post to fruition, but I'll just simply tell you that most of the people in that photograph, God has used to bring deep joy and abundance to my life.

Labels: freedom, paint