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September 2013

September 27, 2013

With Paint Stains on the Bum

It's FMF time again. Time to write for five minutes, unedited, for the love of...

September 26, 2013

Not Ignoring My Heritage

"This is what comes from avoiding who you are, Diana. You've got a mess on...

September 24, 2013

The Prayer of a Church Planter’s Spouse (inspired by “Pastrix”)

I’ve just finished listening to “Pastrix” by Nadia Bolz-Weber for the second time today. Just...

September 24, 2013

The Prayer of a Church Planter's Spouse (inspired by "Pastrix")

I’ve just finished listening to “Pastrix” by Nadia Bolz-Weber for the second time today. Just...

September 20, 2013

She is a Cruciform Princess

Happy Friday Wonderful Friends, I'm a little under the weather today, but I was able...

September 12, 2013

For the Days I Don’t Feel Black Enough

TRIGGER WARNING: Bullying and language "Oh my gosh, Osheta! I'm so glad I ran in...

September 12, 2013

For the Days I Don't Feel Black Enough

TRIGGER WARNING: Bullying and language "Oh my gosh, Osheta! I'm so glad I ran in...

September 06, 2013

FMF: Forever RED (Real, Exposed, Daring)

When I read the prompt for today's Five Minute Friday was "red", I immediately thought...

September 03, 2013

“Slap-bang” tastic Back To School

So, last night, I posted to Facebook that the kids were in bed by 8. ...

September 03, 2013

"Slap-bang" tastic Back To School

So, last night, I posted to Facebook that the kids were in bed by 8. ...

September 02, 2013

Battle–Ready: Waging Peace for Syria

"My Kingdom is not an earthly kingdom. If it were, my followers would fight.. But...

August 2013

August 31, 2013

What I'm Into (August 2013 Edition)

I'm linking up with Leigh Kramer's "What I'm Into" today.One thing you should know about...

August 31, 2013

What I’m Into (August 2013 Edition)

I'm linking up with Leigh Kramer's "What I'm Into" today.One thing you should know about...

August 30, 2013

FMF: All My Delight

It's FMF time again. My first in a while. I'm so glad I stayed up,...

August 27, 2013

Portion Control For This Back to School Mom

Dear Very Near Future Osheta, A week from today, you’ll be dropping your babies off...

August 26, 2013

The Very Best Birthday Present

A couple of years ago I wrote a book called, "Carried Away: Post Katrina Confessions...

July 2013

July 11, 2013

Summer Rewind: Salty Prayer Warrior

Tonight's final addition to Summer Rewind was actually my first official Wordpress post, but it's...

July 09, 2013

Summer Rewind: Shalom Seeking

For the next few days, I'll be re-posting some of my favorite posts from my...

July 06, 2013

Reel Theology for Kids Summer “Con-votional”: Despicable Me

I’m not a big fan of pre-written devotionals, I find I’d rather take in the...

July 06, 2013

Reel Theology for Kids Summer "Con-votional": Despicable Me

I’m not a big fan of pre-written devotionals, I find I’d rather take in the...

July 05, 2013

Beautiful Intentions

I literally have only ten minutes to write while my min mac and cheese bites...

July 04, 2013

Wisdom From Margaret Feinberg

I love this from Margaret Feinberg. This is a great reminder that we are Kingdom...

July 01, 2013

Not So Perfect Mom On A Not So Pefect Monday

This thought has been on my mind as I've been prepping for Part Two of...

June 2013

June 28, 2013

FMF: The Boy In Between

The concept of this letter has been on my mind since I took my seven...

June 21, 2013

Do You, Mama! Do you.

To all my FMF visitors, Confession: I've been working on this first post in a...

June 05, 2013

Magic. Comfort. Love. Joy: On Beautiful Messiness and Ballroom Dancing

This Sunday, my husband preached at Sanctuary Church in Providence, RI. We were both...

May 2013

May 16, 2013

A Better Way To Be Subversive

Yesterday, I pulled on my favorite gray sweatshirt. The one with the slightly frayed hood. ...

May 12, 2013

Mama in the Midst of the Manhunt: Putting Away My Sword and Becoming Kingdom Strong

The last things I say to my children before they head out for school are...

May 08, 2013

Why Ezer Kenegdos Are More Than "Smokin' Hot Wives"

“If you feel your value lies in being merely decorative, I fear that someday you...

May 08, 2013

Why Ezer Kenegdos Are More Than “Smokin’ Hot Wives”

“If you feel your value lies in being merely decorative, I fear that someday you...