My Georgia Life

This blog is also published over at SHINE Girls.   I encourage you to click over and check out what they've got going on!  I love it, and am thankful to Jill for giving me an opportunity to share. #1 The mind is a powerful tool. #2 Use it...don't let it use you. My husband is exceptionally talented with a gun.  He's also an excellent teacher.  He's taught me to shoot with confidence, and when he was in town last month he served as my "coach" for a Glock tournament in Griffin.  He participated in the tournament too, of course, and it was a surprisingly awesome "date" day.  What was even more surprising is how the Lord began to teach me a lesson that day that's been ongoing ever since... It has to do with the mind, and how destructive it can be if we let our thoughts wander from the ultimate goal. During one round of the shooting tournament, I let my mind relax, just for a moment, and I started missing the targets.  It...

  #1 What do we expect when we wait on the Lord? #2 Expectations are tricky things.   It's back to "normal" life today...at least my normal for four more months (maybe).  I did stop myself from making the movie cliche dash to the airport to chase him down and yell, "Wait!  Don't go!", but just barely.  So here we are - waiting, planning, and preparing for what's next.  However, we (like everyone else) never know what tomorrow will bring. I'm okay with that ( Matthew 6:34 has been one of my life verses for a LONG time), but I've got a new verse in my head this week that just won't leave me alone:     “ Do not call to mind the former things, Or ponder things of the past.   “Behold, I will do something new, Now it will spring forth; Will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, Rivers in the desert."   Isaiah 43:18-19   The Lord is speaking to the nation of Israel.  ...

What: The Book - Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe by Sarah Mae and Sally Clarkson   (You can purchase the book at Amazon or I believe you can find it just about anywhere books are sold...I saw one person said they found it at Sam's Club.) Where: Online Study - There's an 8-week online book study at Sarahmae.com and itakejoy.com .  There are also facebook groups and a "blog tour" which you can find here: deperatemom.com . When: Tuesday, January 29  - It all begins tomorrow.  Find the schedule here .  It's a slow paced reading schedule so even if you're already involved in other studies you'll still be able to keep up. Why:  For encouragement.  To connect with other moms.  To encourage others.  To let other moms connect with you. Come along for the ride!

#1 These are a few things I've collected and used over time that have proved worth the money spent. #2 Everybody runs differently so everybody needs different things...these are just the things that work for me! Essential...the SHOES : Mizuno Wave Rider   I've worn many a pairs of the Mizuno Wave Rider.  It's a great neutral shoe.  I usually buy last year's model on sale so it doesn't hurt my checkbook quite so badly.  You can click the pic to go to www.roadrunnersports.com which has become my go-to for decent shoes at a decent price.     Second runner up: Nike Air Pegasus   For some reason, I experienced a little foot pain not long ago so I went back to these from the Mizuno for a bit and the pain subsided.  I've since gone back to the Mizuno, but it's nice to have something a bit different if you feel like you need a change.     Next...the SHORTS :   Ok...I just realized that Champion ( www.cham...

#1  He IS it. #2  He is EVERYTHING. Isaiah 33 If I think I can't do it - He is my strength. If I can't save myself (which I NEVER can) - He is my salvation. If someone wrongs me - He is my justice. If I do wrong - He is my righteousness. If I feel like things are falling apart - He is my stability. If I feel foolish - He is my wisdom. If I just don't know - He is my knowledge. If I need to know which way to go - He is my river. . If I feel judged by other, I don't worry because - He is my judge. If I don't know right from wrong - He is my lawgiver. HE IS MY KING!

I just bought five of these books: Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe by Sarah Mae and Sally Clarkson. I'm hoping I can get a few other ladies to read along with me, and have a little girl time either on facebook or here at my house.  We'll see.  Honestly, I'm just "desperate" to connect with real friends. Check it all out here and see if you'd like to join me: Desperatemom.com While you're there you can enter a giveaway for a spa/mentoring weekend .  Wouldn't that be nice! With love, Katie P.S. More giveaways!

#1 Well, maybe it's not you. #2 But if it is, I'm not sorry. Have you ever said, "I just can't memorize Scripture"?  (I'm sure you had SO many good reasons.) If so, then I'm talking to you. I want you to know that you CAN...you just have to WANT TO.  It's all about priorities, right? It being a brand new year I suggest you add Scripture memorization to your list of resolutions. Why? So we can be like the psalmist and say, "I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you." Psalm 119:11 So we can take the "sword" with us wherever we go as we put on the armor of God. (Ephesians 6:17) So we can be more like Christ Himself, who was ready for every scheme of Satan when he was tempted in the wilderness. (Matthew 4:1-11) Here's some ideas to get you started or to help you if you're stunted: Grab the verse(s) you'd like to memorize and a piece of fruit (I had half a grapefruit)...slice i...