BIG REVEAL: Relevant is now Allume Social!!

Big news today!!!  Relevant is now Allume Social! Allume means “light” (in French) and I am honored to be a part of the Allume community and be a light! If you are looking for a place to be blessed, encouraged, and prayed for, the Allume community is for you. Straight

Restless

So blessed by this recently: I have been reminded that I am a better mom when I am in the Word. a better wife when I shine for Him. a better person when I rest in Him. What about you? What are you learning this week?

Five Minute Friday: Open

Open: Lord, I want to be open to what you have for me this year. New friends, new beginnings, change, old things. Restore to me the joy of my salvation, oh Lord. Open my eyes that I see where you want me to be, who You want me to minister

I want to be bright

I saw this flower in our driveway recently. and it got me thinking. I want to be bright like that! I want to show Jesus like that. I want to show His glory and beauty, and intricacy in everyday life like that. Easier said than done though. Laundry piles, kids

No more complaining…

about laundry. a friend that recently returned from some time in North Africa was rejoicing this week over how fun laundry was. After she quit laughing at my twisted face, thinking of those two words together ‘laundry’ and ‘rejoicing’ she explained: Where she lives (with her husband and two year

Help for kids in AL

If you have wondered (and prayed) how you can help the children that have survived the tornadoes and damage in AL, here is your chance: http://kids4al.com/. It is an amazing ministry that allows you to impact children and families in a time where they need it most. They need encouragement

He’s Cheering…Hang on

The last few weeks have had several dear people in my life walking through challenging times. I keep thinking about a variance of a post I have written before, but adding to it based on recent study in 1 Kings. Looking at both Joseph (Gen 40) and Elijah (1 Kings) you

Next steps. Are you taking them?

Amazing challenges this week from our church missions conference. The one that hit me the most was from the missionary that our small group spent the week with, Tim Milner. The Epic Church in San Fransisco is doing some amazing things and the Lord is working there. A core practice

Starting: One Thousand Gifts

I am so excited about this book!! You still have time to join if you want to read and join along with hundreds of others. Get information about the reading plan, videos from Ann Voskamp, and more here. If you think you might be “too” far behind before you even

Community and Deeper Still

I love community. I have been blesseed so much this past year by viral community (blogs) and the encouragement they bring. The Lord has provided the opportunity for me to go to Deeper Still and I am so excited. I am excited about the refreshing opportunity, being with women, the