I recently posted a particularly goofy photo of my wife and our cat on Instagram. Friends and family "liked" it, and a few commented on it, affirming its goofiness. It was all fine and good. Then, another comment threw my day off a little bit. "Awesome shot! Great job," a random account posted.
On Episode 7 (Season 2) of the Real Talk Podcast, Kara suggested an experiment – put together a playlist of the 10 most influential songs of your life. We gave it a shot, and you can find our individual playlists and explanations below. We want to see your "Musical Life" playlist as well!.
"Ike! Get away from the window!" I can still hear my mom's voice as I pressed my head against the glass and watched the incoming storm. As a kid, there was something mesmerizing about the old trees in my yard swaying back and forth as the sky turned odd shades of blue, green, and gray.
My niece and nephews gathered around me with wide eyes, waiting to see what mysterious “treat” I was about to unearth from the depths of my purse. Knowing there would be some waiting around at this family wedding, and knowing how hard waiting is for kids, I came prepared.
I stared at the needle on the table, waiting for the doctor to come back in the room. It took a few minutes longer than I expected, so I snapped a quick photo and sent it to my boyfriend, along with an appropriate caption and wide-eyed emoji, “Soo.
The events that occurred in Parkland, Florida on Valentine’s Day reminded us of the darkness that permeates the world we live in. As we survey the landscape of our nation, it would be easy to despair – because darkness is a frightening thing indeed. The other night, a sudden movement jolted me awake.
“Don’t be afraid. ” If I’m honest, sometimes this command feels about as doable for me as winning an Olympic medal in figure skating. My only skating accomplishments involve staying upright and not breaking anything. (Usually while hanging onto the wall. Don’t judge. ).
Psalm 29:11 – "The Lord gives his people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace. " Strength and peace. If I could pick a couple of traits to have more of, these would be a no-brainer. Strength would be for those days where life is just too much for me to handle.
