Starting today I'm posting every other Monday at Exemplify Online. I'm excited to be a part of this growing online community that's filled with excellent writers and sisters in Christ.
(I've had some technology issues, so pray my first post actually shows up properly. I'll settle for showing up at alll!)
“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” (Philippians 1:21)
Fourth of July says summer’s here, but those “lazy days” have yet to find their way into my reality. Instead, unpredictable schedules, vacations, outings and kid-focused days (many of which resonate with “I’m bored!”) turn my normally ordered days topsy-turvy.
Even my devotion time gets lost in the chaos. We often miss church because of traveling schedules. My Bible studies take a break until school starts again. Close Christian friendships wane as our friends face the same unpredictable schedules. Honestly, it’s tempting to take a vacation from God altogether. Lord, I’ll get back to you in the fall when things settle down.
Judging by attendance at church yesterday, I’m not alone in my thinking. [Read more...]
Sunday, July 5, 2009
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8 Insightful Comments:
First ... I really like the new picture. What a fresh, alive and invitingly warm greeting!
I also appreciate your thoughts on "time outs". Good to keep our eyes focused on the day-by-day needs of the believer. His mercies are truly new every morning. We dare not skip one!
Be blessed,
Kathleen
The link wasn't working for me, but I will be back to check again tomorrow or the next day. I always love reading what you have to say :)
Dear Kelli...
Finally got the whole story, and it was great.
Wrote a comment on the website for you.
Congradulations on your new adventure.
Blessings and Love....Peggy
That was an EXCELLENT article, Keli! Summer schedules aren't very relaxing in my house either! Of course the change of pace and the the extra sunshine are welcome after the doldrums of a Michigan winter! But I love your analogy with the gardening--and it reminds me I need to weed mine soon!
Beautiful new picture! And congrats in writing for the online magazine!
Wonderful article Kelly! I know very few people were around yesterday in church--and that happens--but as you said, we need to keep God foremost in our daily walk--He is right there everywhere we go.
I love your picture!! Great shot:)
Congratulations on your magazine assignment, Kelly. Your pic looks lovely and professional. And I always love your writing and profound thoughts.
I know how it feels, I have missed church almost 4 weeks now and Sunday I will miss it again. I pray that all of our family weekend travel and craziness does not disconnect me. I fill my prayers that I can still keep him in my heart and feel close to him everyday despite missing Sunday service.
Love the new profile pic, very pretty.
Congrats on your new gig! I left a comment over there, too -- great post!
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