stories on the shelf
We’re thirty-six days into 2017 and I’ve read eight books. Yep, eight. I’ve told you this before, so you probably aren’t surprised. But the thing is, I just really love books. At any given point, I have five or six books piled on my nightstand....
My Word for 2017: Planted.
Thanks a million for your patience as I finished this post! You may have seen on Instagram that all my writing energy has recently been going toward a project with LifeWay. But as of two hours ago that is turned in (woohoo!) so here we go… In retrospect,...
This Is for You If You’re Craving Connection…
After last week’s recap, several of you emailed, left comments, and asked in person – yes, I pinky promise to share my word for 2017 as soon as I can wrap words around it. It’s coming. For real. Today though, I want to quickly share this with you...
2016: the Year of the Broken Home
There’s something inside that feels empty. In my mind I’ve come to a well, a resting and gathering place, with a ladle in my hand. I reach down again and again and though the bucket isn’t full, the water-line is rising. Way back when I heard an old...
MY BOOK // Even If Not: Living, Loving, and Learning in the in Between
![“Blessed [spiritually prosperous, happy, to be admired] are the poor in spirit [those devoid of spiritual arrogance, those who regard themselves as insignificant], for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever].
Blessed [forgiven, refreshed by God’s grace] are those who mourn [over their sins and repent], for they will be comforted [when the burden of sin is lifted].
Blessed [inwardly peaceful, spiritually secure, worthy of respect] are the gentle [the kind-hearted, the sweet-spirited, the self-controlled], for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed [joyful, nourished by God’s goodness] are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness [those who actively seek right standing with God], for they will be [completely] satisfied.
Blessed [content, sheltered by God’s promises] are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
Blessed [anticipating God’s presence, spiritually mature] are the pure in heart [those with integrity, moral courage, and godly character], for they will see God.
Blessed [spiritually calm with life-joy in God’s favor] are the makers and maintainers of peace, for they will [express His character and] be called the sons of God.
Blessed [comforted by inner peace and God’s love] are those who are persecuted for doing that which is morally right, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever].”
- Jesus in Matthew 5, AMP
💛 A small quote of my own and timeless words from Jesus that have been, time after time, a lighthouse and a guide for me. Perhaps they’ll find you at a time you need a line or two, too.](https://kaitlynbouchillon.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)
MY FAVORITE WRITING COMMUNITY
