Are you a New Years resolution kind of gal? I love the notion of a better me and fresh starts. But truthfully, my resolutions fall flat after a few weeks in. And a “better me" isn’t who God is calling us to be. He is simply calling us to be Christ like, to be His … Continue reading Resolving to Be Still
Author: windystarnes
Our Given Name(s)
When you were a child, did you love writing your name over and over, maybe using a rainbow of markers or different pens? When your teacher reminded you to write your name at the top of your paper, was this something you sat up a little straighter to do, holding your mouth just right so … Continue reading Our Given Name(s)
When It’s Time to Walk Away
I knew it was time to leave, time to walk away. I heard Him over and over again telling me to stop. I ignored, forged ahead, convincing myself that this season would pass, as they all do. And then one day, I just couldn't keep up any longer. It was time to walk away from the treadmill of … Continue reading When It’s Time to Walk Away
The Grime
The Grime. The Cleansing. The Clear View. For weeks now, I've been riding around with a salty, grimy car after a trip to Charleston. Rust and corrosion will set in if the salty film isn't washed off. This afternoon I finally took my little white car through the car wash. Y'all, it felt like I … Continue reading The Grime
On Being Clean
clean /klēn/ adjective 1.free from dirt, marks, or stains. CLEAN: It's the latest buzz word. Clean eating, clean/ minimalist lifestyle, detox cleanses, juice cleanses, and just around the corner: Spring cleaning! Over the weekend, my girlfriends and I, along with 3,400 other precious ladies, attended the Abundance Asheville women's conference. It was a life changer for me, … Continue reading On Being Clean
Hidden Treasures
Hidden Treasures "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"..."One man's trash is another man's treasure"...These adages played over in my mind today at our local flea market where my husband and I spent the afternoon. We both had the day off and my lesson plans were finished for the week ahead. So after a weekend of binge-watching "American Pickers" … Continue reading Hidden Treasures
Pulling Away
Pulling away. This letting go process wasn't something my momma-heart was ready for. August 21, 2015 was the day my husband and I moved our youngest child into his freshman dorm at East Carolina University. Throughout this long day, I'm intentional about watching my little boy's face. I look for any signs of uncertainty he … Continue reading Pulling Away
Windy J. Starnes 