Blogging With A Purpose

In the middle of my bad-migraine-children-sick-bed-totally-not- made-week, Lori at Simple Life at Home blessed me with “Blogging With A Purpose” award. Not only does Lori have a great blog, but her blog also holds a special place in my heart as the first blog I started reading consistently that was written by someone I didn’t know in real life. But Lori’s humor, walk with God, and hunger for excellence drew me in right away!

I love the word “purpose.” I feel like a had a very clear purpose in starting my blog – I wanted to be able to share what God was doing each day in my life. I wanted a forum to be able to freely encourage other people in my life to run harder after Jesus. What I didn’t expect was for my blog to encourage ME to run after Christ more. In sharing my thoughts, writing out scripture, wrestling through words – somehow I am changed as I go deeper with God.

I am completely surprised. Anne Lamott says that “writing has so much to give, so much to teach, so many surprises,” and I have found this to be true. Through writing, I feel like I am learning more about myself and more about God.

How fun is that!

The rules for accepting the “Blogging With a Purpose” award state that you must nominate five people for the award.

I am nominating:

Marybeth at Cheaper by the Half Dozen: Marybeth has taught me a great deal about purpose. Through her honesty and humor, she encourages women to pursue God’s call on their lives – no matter what is it.

Kimberly at A Planting of the Lord: There are really no words to describe how wonderful her blog is. Kimberly’s blog is so rich with the Presence of God. I mean, she is so real about what God is showing her – Every time I read her blog, I am blessed. Every. Time.

Cindy at Still His Girl – Cindy is this incredible mix of laughter, Jesus, honesty, and mentoring for me. I read her blog looking for the wisdom she gives about how to love God and raise her family. I do feel mentored by her in some ways, and I am so grateful for her words and openness about her life.

Robyn at Overflowing Grace – O-kay. This woman is awesome. Robyn is one of the best blog writers out there and she is so full of God’s Word. The insights that she writes flowing from her relationship with Christ are such a blessing to me in my own walk with God.

Dawn at My J Crew – Not only is Dawn one of my good friends, but her blog is one of the highlights of my day. Dawn is transparent and funny and delightful and…when I read her blog, I smile and feel like I have some perspective on my own life.

Every single one of these women is sure to delight you if you check them out!

And, nominated ladies, the rules for the Blogging With A Purpose Award are:

1. Awarded parties must nominate five people who have not received the award.
2. The blogs that receive the award must serve some purpose.
3. In their post about the award they need to link back to this entry.
4. Awarded parties must post the award banner on their site. The banner must remain linked to the above linked site.

I am off to have a wonderful, migraine-free day!