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No matter how long I look at the blinking cursor, the words still don't come any easier. Simply put, yesterday was a bittersweet day. Yesterday was our last Sunday morning with our Vertical Church family. I haven’t mentioned it here on social media yet (Truth be told, it just felt weird and I haven’t had the words.), so if you’re confused or wondering what I’m talking about… A few weeks ago, Greg resigned as a pastor at our church, the church that has been home to us for five years. God is clearly (and "loudly") calling us into a new season of ministry. However, before we can step into that, we must have a season of rest and recharge. Even though this is the hardest and most heartbreaking thing we have ever done, we know that God has established our steps. A friend reminded me a few weeks ago that runners can't run endlessly - no matter how much they love running. After long marathons, they have to rest, recoup and even sometimes re-train before the next marathon. And this is where we find ourselves now... we're the runners after a very long marathon. Even through all of the confirmation we’ve received over the last several months that this is what we need to do, it in no way makes closing this chapter of our lives any easier. I want nothing more than to stay put, firmly planted in my comfort zone, planning events with my team, leading worship with my “band family”, and doing ministry in the same local church alongside our best friends... but if there’s one thing we know, it’s that God's ways are higher than our own. Vertical Church, you are a gift. Thank you for being home for the past five years. And to the Creative Team (“my people” ❤️) who helped make us feel so loved yesterday, thank you. You are the best team and will always hold a special place in my heart.
No matter how long I look at the blinking cursor, the words still don't come any easier. Simply put, today was a bittersweet day. Today was our last Sunday morning with our Vertical Church family. I haven’t mentioned it here on social media yet (Truth be told, it just felt weird and I haven’t had the words.), so if you’re confused or wondering what I’m talking about… A few weeks ago, Greg resigned as a pastor at our church, the church that has been home to us for five years. God is clearly (and "loudly") calling us into a new season of ministry. However, before we can step into that, we must have a season of rest and recharge. Even though this is the hardest and most heartbreaking thing we have ever done, we know that God has established our steps. A friend reminded me a few weeks ago that runners can't run endlessly - no matter how much they love running. After long marathons, they have to rest, recoup and even sometimes re-train before the next marathon. And this is where we find ourselves now... we're the runners after a very long marathon. Even through all of the confirmation we’ve received over the last several months that this is what we need to do, it in no way makes closing this chapter of our lives any easier. I want nothing more than to stay put, firmly planted in my comfort zone, planning events with my team, leading worship with my “band family”, and doing ministry in the same local church alongside our best friends... but if there’s one thing we know, it’s that God's ways are higher than our own. Vertical Church, you are a gift. Thank you for being home for the past five years. And to the Creative Team (“my people” ❤️) who helped make us feel so loved today, thank you. You are the best team and will always hold a special place in my heart.
Today, we’re buying mulch, wrangling a puppy in the car (which is no small feat, trust me), and trying to slay the to-do list. But around this time last week, I was at one of my favorite places, in my favorite city with some of my favorite people. 😍 #nashville #leipersfork
I have 3 things to say... 1. I picked up this notebook from Target a few weeks ago. It’s the best. It meets all of my notebook-snob requirements and now I can’t find them anymore. 😭 (RL friends, if you see one at your Target, grab it for me. I’ll Venmo you. 😂) 2. Blue light blocking glasses really work. Don’t @ me, @gregbrown1229. They really do. 3. Every book I’ve read by @jenniesallen has had a life-changing affect on me (and Greg for that matter). Her new devotional, "Made for This", is a culmination of her best nuggets of Truth and wisdom in one powerful, well-designed, and thoughtfully-orchestrated punch. It has “meat” while still being easy to follow. Each day is topped off with workbook-esque prompts to help you respond to what you just read, dig in to see what the Bible has to say and reflect - making it not just a “devotional”, but a TOOL, which I love. All that to say, if you’re looking for a devotional, go grab this one. (And it’s on sale on Amazon right now!)
Preach, @nataliefranke, preach! 👏🏻
Question for any watercolor people out there... What paints do you like? I've just been using whatever I find at Hobby Lobby and mixing my own colors (which is probably my favorite part about painting), but I know there are a bajillion other options. I'd love to know your favorites! I'm not trying to be a professional or anything (🤦🏼‍♀️😂), but watercoloring is my new(ish) favorite way to de-stress and stay creative and I'd love to branch out a bit from what I'm used to. And thank you @gregbrown1229 for telling me to go get a hobby... in the most loving way possible. 😂❤️