Where do I turn as my emotions change?

In reading Made to Crave, Lysa makes a statement about cravings and linking to our emotions. 

"Food was my comfort.  Food was my reward. Food was my joy. Food was what I turned to in times of stress, sadness, and even in times of happiness."

Food is meant to be a part of us and part of fellowship, but it cannot be the key point or the focus of my thoughts.

What do you crave more than me?

I'm reading Made to Crave by Lysa Terkeurst.  In the chapter titled "Finding Your "Want To""  Lysa gives her I interpretation of Matthew 19:21. 

"I want you to give up the one thing you crave more than me. Then come, follow me." 

This gave me a lot to think about.  What do I crave more the Jesus?  What gets in my way?  Food, workouts, sleep??

I rarely miss a workout.  The are at least a few days every week though, I don't pick up my Bible.  What does that say about my priorities?

Happy Mother's Day 2018!

Wrinkles

Elinore drew this in Grandma Barb's Mother's Day card.  She said the extra lines were her wrinkles.

island of the Blue Dolphin

Last year we were talking books at work and a few co-workers mentioned how much they'd enjoyed this book while they were in school.  They were shocked I'd never heard of it.  So for Christmas last year a friend gave it to me.  I finished reading it this week.  It was a good read and I recommended it to a friend of mine, I think her young elementary aged boys will enjoy it.  It had me wanting to keep turning the page, and I'm glad to have read it and be reminded of how important community is for people, and how strong and resilient people can be.

24 Hours That Changed the World

Last night I finished this book by Adam Hamilton.  Our church Bible Study had completed this together during Lent, so I borrowed a book once they finished so I could read too.

It was a good read.  In simple terms and story telling, he told the story with details and historical studies included to better understand Good Friday and what it means for us as Christians today. 

The Great Gatsby

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