Day 10: What are you afraid of?

God's word tells us to 'fear not' on many occasions. Here are just a few examples:

Psalm 27:1
The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?


Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.


Isaiah 41:13
For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.


And although we know He tells us not to be afraid, this world is still a very scary place. Most of us struggle with some kind of fear or another. For me, as childish as it may seem to some, I am scared of the dark. I hate, almost more than anything, to be alone in a pitch black room. I still sleep with some kind of night light on, even if it is just the light given off by a bright digital clock. I'm not sure what I think will happen in the dark, I just don't like not being able to see. In a more metaphorical sense, I also fear being in a spiritual or emotional dark place.



There have been times in my past when I've encountered some pretty black places. Quite fortunately, I am aware that God's word is the light that will lead me out of any present darkness.

Psalm 56:3-4
When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?

Day 9: A picture of someone you could not imagine your life without

The first person who comes to mind is this little lovely. Brooke has taught me more about life in 18 months than I've learned on my own in 23 years. I am still in awe that I brought this little unique and astounding individual into the world and I thank God for her every single day.




I could also not imagine my life without my two closest friends; Sarah and Elizabeth.

Sarah came into my life at just the right time and we became best friends almost overnight. We worked together for three years at the bank. We've talked about anything and everything you could ever imagine. Life would be empty without my besty!



Elizabeth and I met at North Point Church and I have been in her small group for the past few years. We are now accountability partners and, let me tell you, it is so amazing what a good accountability partner can do for one's spiritual life! I am going to tell you a secret just for reading my blog. Are you ready? If you have been wondering who super woman is, wonder no more...it's Elizabeth!

Day 8: A pace you've traveled to

I am not a well traveled girl, but in 2008 I got the chance to go to London with my friend Sandy. We also went to Paris for a few days which is when I got the picture of the rainbow under the Eiffel. Hoping to travel abroad a bit more with Thomas someday, but not until our kids are much older!

Sandy and I-first time on the streets in London

Day 7: Favorite Movies

I really enjoy movies. Thomas and I rent a red-box at least once a weekend (although lately I have discovered you can check out movies for FREE from the library!)Below are my top 12, from all different genre's. If there is a movie on this list that you have not seen, I strongly recommend watching it!

1. Invictus
2. Fireproof
3. Madea's Family Reunion
4. Anchorman
5. The Devil Wears Prada
6. Despicable Me
7. Memento
8. Up
9. Avatar
10.Spanglish
11. Lady in the Water
12. Gran Torino