Best Blog Posts of 2011 {for some reason or another}

What are you doing this week before the kick-off of 2012?

For the most part I am slowing down and reflecting as I sip multiple cups of coffee. Reflecting on where I’ve been, what was accomplished in 2011, and how I met or didn’t meet those goals I set just 365 days ago. But at the same time there’s much prayer, planning, and preparing for 2012 which is JUST 4 DAYS AWAY!

I have to tell you I am waiting with much anticipation on 2012. I know God is going to move BIG! I can feel it.  I can sense it. And I hope you to do.

But before I begin the 2012 race. Here’s just a few of my favorite posts of 2011. You will see each are for different reasons, but with a point. Grab a cup of coffee, hop around and enjoy!

January – Jump Out in Faith
While this post resonated with friends out in cyberspace, I want to ALWAYS challenge myself to be brave enough to JUMP out. That’s when we see the miracles and blessings.

February – It’s the Last – Last Day
This is totally for the moms out there. Our babies grow up so fast and while we run wholeheartedly in 2012 let’s not forget our family. 2012 will bring more last days and first days. Enjoy them all!

March – We’ll Rebuild this City with the Rock and Rolls
A fun post of how I love being out on the streets in our city, loving on people, and rebuilding the city

April – What’s Your Story
After meeting a homeless man at church, my life was changed. My heart was opened and laid bare as I heard him say “I have a story to tell and no one to tell it to!” In 2012 I want to be more in the moment and be aware of others hearts.

May – The Gift of Encouragement
ALWAYS encourage, encourage, encourage. May I NEVER forget.

June – Blessed from the Most Unlikely
As my girls and I were stranded with car trouble we were blessed by a man we’ll probably never see again. I think of that man often and want to live my life like that — blessing others when least expected.

July – Are You a Cracked Pot?
A reminder that when we grow, we will crack our outer pots. Sometimes it is painful, but so worth it.

August – He Loves Us
Hearing my name out on the street was the best feeling ever. Realizing that after a few months of being faithful about going out and loving on people, they will remember you. God shows his love in so many unique ways.

September – What do You want to Be?
While struggling with this question, God gave me the answer. BE HOLY. So I decided to take up some painting and create something. For starters, I didn’t do so bad. Well, that’s my perspective anyways.

October – 31 Days of LIving with Purpose {why am I here}
I have to tell you October was a month of growth for me. I grew in purpose. I grew in discipline as I set out to write for 31 days straight. I grew with conviction that so many of you out there struggle with the same questions I do. You live life seeking, searching, and wondering ‘why am I here’. I didn’t meet the 31 day challenge as my daddy passed away on the 24th and with that I learned about grief in a whole new way. What a month of learning to persevere! You can check out the series HERE if you are wondering why are you here?

November – That Time of Year {who am I}
After years of knowing where I’m called and feeling secure in living out my purpose that question “who am I” crept back in. While it threw me for a loop, it also captured the most readers. I continually get the most blog hits when I refer to this subject, as well as when I write about “a prayer for safety.”

December – I Want to See
December was crazy in my household. From my son getting engaged, to my daughter being in the hospital for 4 days, to having no Christmas decor up until the 22nd – everything seemed askew. Somewhere in there Christmas didn’t seem like Christmas. My heart continually craved to see God’s hand and boy did I. As I craved to breath and see, Christ came to give me a new PERSPECTIVE.