Front porch of the Hatmaker house! Maybe you watched them renovate it on “My Big Family Renovation” on HGTV. I know I did. I watched and laughed and cheered them on. Jen Hatmaker and her family are fun and real and hilarious and Jesus lovin’ Texas Rock stars in my book. Here’s the
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I Am Woman Hear Me Preach
This article inspired me today. Check it out. http://sarahbessey.com/why-not-have-a-woman-preach/ In this article Sarah Bessey is asking the question, “Why not have a woman preach?” I remember when I was younger my mom read me a book. It was one of those golden books and it had a sweet girl on the front I think. I can’t
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The Year of YES
Happy New Year! The last few days I’ve been reading all the posts about what YOU NEED TO DO TO BE HAPPY and SKINNY and IN LOVE and FULFILLED and MORE ORGANIZED and BLAH BLAH BLAH. I’ll be up front with you. I’m not that kind of girl. I won’t be telling you how
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Not a New Year’s Resolution
I love clean slates and empty pages and new journals and blank spaces. I like tidy houses and clutter free zones and organized pantries and closets with order. I love these things but the truth is, I don’t have these things in my life. Oh sure, I get the brand new journal but I can’t wait…I have
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Blinking Lights on the Dashboard
Yesterday was a bad day. Emotionally. Spiritually. I felt heavy and burdened but I knew I was doing the burdening to myself. My mind was creating pain. So on top of feeling like crap, I felt guilty for feeling that way so I just decided to watch the Housewives of New York City reunion and eat popcorn.
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It’s a “get to”
I posted this picture on Instagram (@suebidstrup) and Facebook (Great Big YES) yesterday. If you are not following, please do! It’s fun! I have been thinking about this picture and how awesome it is that this person is out there trusting, letting the wind carry him. We don’t have to kite surf. I’ve never done it. But
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Receiving and Giving
Three is the magic number. My son asked me the other day why three is the magic number and I said “Because of the trinity – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.” The rest of my family came up with a bunch of other reasons so we decided it’s the magic number because Schoolhouse Rock said
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Day 20: The Catholic Mass
I went to a funeral today. It was beautiful. I have to say, today…I’m thankful for the Catholic Mass. Maybe it was because I was feeling emotional, maybe it was because I could actually see the priest, maybe it was because he was so genuine and engaged and passionate. Whatever the reason, I sat
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Forever and Ever…Amen?
It’s my anniversary. 19 years. Here we are on the Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier. I thought it was appropriate because marriage is like a ride. Scary. Unpredictable. Exhilarating. There are ups and downs. It’s fun. Often exhausting. Sometimes leaving us with messy hair and feeling like we are going to puke. After 19 years, I