Just another day

It has been a good day filled with great new adventures. Jason and I started the day out with a nice trail run. It was challenging but always great to run with my amazing man.

Antioch Dallas is starting a one month feast on Gods word. We were encouraged to fast from something this month and spend that time in Gods word seeking Him - to experience our God! It is exciting and I can't wait to know Him more.

The world of fermenting is so fascinating. I love cereal!! Unfortunately, I came across some information describing extrusion and how harmful cereal is, even organic. I found this fun recipe for a probiotic breakfast. I made a batch and am very excited to see how it goes this week. Here's the recipe.
http://www.foodrenegade.com/easy-nt-friendly-cold-cerealinstant-oatmeal/

I'm also attempting to ferment fruit from the following information.

http://m.wikihow.com/Ferment-Fruit

I made some fresh almond milk this morning. Almonds need to be soaked for our body to digest and utilize their nutrients. The store brand doesn't soak their almonds and there are chemicals in their milk to help persevere the milk. Almond milk is easy to make and Sprouts always has great sales on almonds!

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/guide-how-to-make-almond-milk/

The most exciting science project I have in the house at this time is my attempt to grow a SCOBY to brew my own Kombucha. I think it is working. I'd take a picture but I'm scared I'll mess it up. Haha!! I opened it up today and I saw a thin slimy like film growing and it smelled like a freshly opened bottle of GT Synergy Kombucha!!! I am so excited!

http://www.paprikahead.com/2009/07/how-to-brew-your-own-kombucha-from.html?m=1

Journey to Spirit led Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical Health

I find myself in a weird place these days. Life has thrown some unexpected curve balls, some of which have been amazing blessings and other hardships which have knocked me down (I wish I could say they always brought me to my knees). As I have spent some time reflecting, I have realized I am not able to say I am totally happy with the person I am today. I have a heavy burden of guilt, disappointment and fear which weigh heavily on me. I often wonder and beat myself up about the “what ifs”. I am 30 years old and I wish I had my stuff together more than I do, but reality is I am here and it is a place to start. I doubt anyone will ever follow this thread, but this is my form of accountability and a place for me to see progress, document memories, and hopefully push me to vulnerability.

My life vision is to be a woman of genuine vulnerability who passionately lives life in the midst of blessing or struggle in a way that draws others to the love of Jesus Christ.

I fail at this often. My main struggle is a hard heart. I have become an expert at building walls around my heart to protect myself even at the expense of hurting others. I am very ashamed of this and I repent. I admit it is sinful and wrong. I claim God’s promise in Ezekiel 36:26 “Moreover, I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; and I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh”. Being married, I am forced to make the decision of being vulnerable, loving, and submissive or putting up my walls of defense daily.