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October 2013

October 19, 2013

Weekend Unity Posts

Today I listened to a fantastic sermon, from The Meeting House, a wonderful Anabaptist community...

October 18, 2013

Lessons from the Laundry: Day Eighteen of Finding My Tribe

Hey Everyone! I've missed y'all but this week was unusually crazy. My kids were off...

October 16, 2013

I Speak Your Name: A Celebration of Freedom and Faith (Day 15 of Finding My Tribe)

Today's post, part two of my Legend's Ball is a poem loosely based on "We...

October 15, 2013

Osheta's Legends Ball (Part One): Day Fourteen of Finding My Tribe

In 2006, Oprah Winfrey gathered sixty women to her home for three days of honoring,...

October 13, 2013

Above All These: Day Thirteen of Finding My Tribe

Check out for 31 days of prayer for your kids. I'm incredibly excited about...

October 13, 2013

Instruments of Peace: Day Twelve of Finding My Tribe

Amen and amen!Shalom,

October 11, 2013

Ordinary Adventures of A Jesus-Girl (FMF): Day Eleven of Finding My Tribe

It’s Friday y’all! Date night is in less than three hours away…yes! And it’s time...

October 10, 2013

S'mores Break! Day Ten of Finding My Tribe

When I sat down to write today’s post, I sensed the Lord say, “ok girl,...

October 10, 2013

S'mores Break! Day Ten of Finding My Tribe

When I sat down to write today’s post, I sensed the Lord say, “ok girl,...

October 10, 2013

The Odd Life of Certainty (Part Two): Day Nine of Finding My Tribe

Odd: strange or unusual : different from what is normal or expected There is...

October 09, 2013

The Odd Life of Certainty pt.1: Day Eight of Finding My Tribe

Today my daughter stayed home from school so we can have a mommy/daughter day. We...

October 07, 2013

Me and My Pretty Little Vampires: Day Seven of Finding My Tribe

Alright, ladies, here we go with this week’s “Campfire Conversations”. Up to this point, I’ve...

October 06, 2013

The Other Woman and Prayers of Peace: Day Six of Finding My Tribe

Today's prayer for peace comes from the Jesuit Podcast, Pray-as-you-go' s September 24th meditation on...

October 05, 2013

Let Us Be… (Weekend Unity): Day Five of Finding My Tribe

On the weekends, I would like to share some of my favorite words on unity...

October 04, 2013

Oreos With the Adulteress (FMF): Day Four of Finding My Tribe

In my post called, “For the Days I Don’t Feel Black Enough”, I described how...

October 03, 2013

Pride-Killing and Peace-Making: Day 3 of Finding My Tribe

If you say something to me that I disagree with, I’ll scrunch up my face...

October 03, 2013

One Orchard: Many Trees (Day Two of Finding My Tribe)

The farm where I pray and pick apples is a scenic forty-five minute drive from...

October 01, 2013

Finding My Tribe: Adventure in the Apple Orchard (Day 1)

Late Sunday night I emailed my friend about a tense conversation I'm having with Jesus....

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...