- The fact that we leave for a California vacation in just a few days! I can’t wait to see friends, palm trees, the beach, and eat at some of our favorite restaurants we’ve missed in OK.
- Pamplamoose
- This music video.
- Keri Smith.
- Around the World In 80 Days
- The feedback I’ve been getting on my writing/blogging. Thank you for those of you who take the time to comment and let me know how what I’m writing and learning and sharing is inspiring you in your life. It means so much, and inspires me to keep blogging!
- Learning to play Night Time from Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium
- This podcast. Thanks Erica for sharing it with me. Makes my heart happy to see a creative family chasing their dreams, together.
- Learning to cook some vegetarian meals with the help of a new e-mealz plan. Learning new things out of my comfort zone always inspires me.
10. This verse from Galatians:
Doesn’t that privilege of intimate conversation with God make it plain that you are not a slave, but a child? And if you are a child, you’re also an heir, with complete access to the inheritance.
I think about what a privilege it is to get to talk to God like my children talk to me. To feel FREE to ask questions that might be silly, make requests that might be selfish and share my heart, my dreams, my hopes without embarrassment. Too often I don’t just have open dialogue with Him because, well He’s God. But when I see it in the context of this verse and am aware of the conversations I love for my kids to have with me, I realize I don’t have to worry about being silly or foolish or shy or embarrassed or selfish or fearful or censored in my dialogue with God. I am His child. We just talk. Being CHILDLIKE makes every thing so much more simple.
Your turn. Finish the sentence. Today, I’m Inspired By…
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…this blog: http://www.pleasinglyplumpdiaries.blogspot.com/ which was started by a dear friend from college who desperately needs to revamp her lifestyle and get to a healthy weight. Morgan’s attitude is so fresh and honest that you just can’t help but cheer her on, even if you don’t know her.
…and my husband, whose faith that God works all things out for our good far outweighs my own. There have been trials this past week where I’ve been tempted to panic, but Andrew’s gentle, patient spirit keeps the wind in my sails as I learn (yet again) to remember to trust God and to wait and see.
I am inspired by a child’s innocence and sweetness, what a really good recipe can create, chefs who cook because they love what they do, people who care enough to show someone their value/significance, living in a real-life snowglobe ( the joy of northeast Ohio in January), honesty, an antique that reflects the wear and tear of time, and is still full of purpose and use.
Thank you Mandy for reminding us to think on what inspires us.
I’m glad you’ve found inspiration even in your trials Abbi. I’m sorry it’s been a trying week.
Laura, I love to have you playing along. It’s so fun to hear what’s inspiring you in your world!
…your blog. I just stumbled across it and am amazed. I am preparing to be an art teacher, and actually writing my curriculum right now. I would love to use that viewfinder idea you had!
Kellie