Writer and blogger Ann Voskamp states on her blog, "The only words that really matter are the ones I live."
On any given day I am using words to communicate something-writing, reading, teaching, praying. Writing in my journal to process thoughts I have about something I learned, or recording events from the day. Reading the Bible, which I believe are the very words of God. By doing this I better know his heart and character. Teaching younger women to understand God's word and apply His truths to their lives. Praying that I can be faithful to follow Christ every day, and asking God for the ability to show him off through the way I live.
Once I have prayed, studied, taught, and written everything down-Am I able to act in a way that reflects what I am trying to communicate? What I believe in my soul to be most important? It is one thing to say a statement, but it is another to live out its meaning. I have to ask myself this question, "Am I truly following Christ, or just talking about following him?"
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Happiness Project
Every month I get an issue of Good Housekeeping magazine delivered to my door. This is the magazine I enjoy more than others in my stash because it has a good variety of tasty recipes, household advice and tips, and I actually like to read the articles. An added bonus is that I get it for free, thanks to Coke rewards points :) (So if you're a Coke drinker-save your caps and rip off the code from your 12-pack. You can actually get some decent items with them)
Last night I was reading a section from their newest columnist, who has been working on something called the Happiness Project. Each month she shares ideas she has tried or is working on to keep her mindset positive and enjoy the little things in life. In this month's issue she talks about her one-sentence journal. This a place to write down highlights from the day, and a way to remember funny conversations and moments you think you could never forget, but inevitably probably will. At least I probably would, because my memory seems to be doing down the drain.
So I picked up one of the many little journals I've acquired over the years from conferences or as gifts, and I started my own one-sentence journal. I'm excited to look back on it in the years ahead and reminisce about the every day pleasures I enjoy, and the unique things that stand out in my mind. I journal several times a week already, but this will serve as more of a scrapbook that will be easy to look at and share with others.
Last night's entry: 2nd week of Tuesday night girls' dinner at Parkside. 2 guys came, but it was fun to meet 3 new people and just hang out! They asked questions about Cru and got to "know someone who truly follows Christ." Joe gave his first talk at our weekly meeting, on the Lordship of Christ, and it was wonderful! It was a good night on campus.
She is giving away 25 journals, which you can enter to win here. (I didn't enter because I like mine so much.)
Isn't it cute?!
Last night I was reading a section from their newest columnist, who has been working on something called the Happiness Project. Each month she shares ideas she has tried or is working on to keep her mindset positive and enjoy the little things in life. In this month's issue she talks about her one-sentence journal. This a place to write down highlights from the day, and a way to remember funny conversations and moments you think you could never forget, but inevitably probably will. At least I probably would, because my memory seems to be doing down the drain.
So I picked up one of the many little journals I've acquired over the years from conferences or as gifts, and I started my own one-sentence journal. I'm excited to look back on it in the years ahead and reminisce about the every day pleasures I enjoy, and the unique things that stand out in my mind. I journal several times a week already, but this will serve as more of a scrapbook that will be easy to look at and share with others.
Last night's entry: 2nd week of Tuesday night girls' dinner at Parkside. 2 guys came, but it was fun to meet 3 new people and just hang out! They asked questions about Cru and got to "know someone who truly follows Christ." Joe gave his first talk at our weekly meeting, on the Lordship of Christ, and it was wonderful! It was a good night on campus.
She is giving away 25 journals, which you can enter to win here. (I didn't enter because I like mine so much.)
Isn't it cute?!
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