I’m completely blown away by your thoughtful and compassionate comments last week as I stuck my toe into the water of vlogging. Thank you so much for really making me think about the direction this little place is going to go.
Now, for some housekeeping:
* I might accept advertisements if they are for Christian organizations and products. Perhaps. Possibly. In other words, maybe.
* I will do a giveaway every now and then just for reader appreciation only – no one will need to subscribe, follow me on Twitter, clean my house.
* Friday’s will be my day to vlog about anything that’s on my heart. They will be less than five minutes (closer to three) and usually won’t contain any text (though today is an exception.) and be called “Face to Face Friday”.
Lastly, the whole make-up thing. I failed to mention that 1) I was wearing SOME make-up but 2) not STAGE makeup. It was suggested that I apply more make-up because our faces tend to look washed-out on camera. I wasn’t clear about this and I feared that you just might think I was a woman scared to go out and get my mail not wearing make-up. I’m very much NOT that girl.
Ask my neighbors.
I’m linking up with my dear pal Michelle at Lost in the Prairies and Rachel Ann at Home Sanctuary for Company Girls today. Go and visit some new friends today!
I love the verse that you shared. When you shared it with us on Wednesday, I highlighted it in my bible and then flagged it. It put into words what I’ve been longing to be. I love your “Face to Face Friday” idea. I know that when I started doing Caffeinated Randomness with Andrea that the idea of blogging whatever was great. Sometimes you have great ideas and sometimes you just have …you know. I think it’s important that we blog what God is telling us and what we want to share openly, honestly, and fresh. It shouldn’t be watered down, made up or glamourized. Thanks again Natalie.
.-= Michelle´s last blog ..Caffeinated Randomness – So many =-.
You are SO dead-on, Michelle. I absolutely have NO desire to glamorize God’s words or cheapen it in any way and yes, I will just always be about something I stewing on at the moment. Thanks for your kind comments! (Check “Kindness” off of your list for today…:))
Um, wow. Convicted and it is only 8:10 AM! It was the part about speaking with gentleness (GO PICK YOUR TOYS RIGHT NOW! — I’m familiar with those words and that tone). Ouch, ouch, ouch. Okay, but I’ve been forgiven and I’m moving on. This will be my challenge for the day (week, month, year, decade…). Oh, and I’m putting up this verse all over my house!
So good to see your sweet face!
.-= Jen´s last blog ..A Return to Sabbath =-.
Yes, condemnation, girl. That’s not HIS voice – someone else’s that isn’t so nice…
It helps when EVERYONE is working on this because THEY WILL CALL YOU OUT. Oh, yes. THEY WILL.
Loved this, you did a wonderful job!! So nice to see you..feel like we’re sitting across at the Dog & Pony chatting.
Very convicting, thank you for sharing this verse and for the examples.
Happy weekend!!
Erin
http://www.itsgrace.com
.-= Erin´s last blog ..Caffeinated Randomness Not Getting It Done and a Great Date Night =-.
Mmmm…lots to think about there…
I love seeing your face and hearing your voice. Something I didn’t mention last week.
Okay, I LOVE the shelves behind you…with the words across the top…but I have to ask (what’s burning in my little brain)…dusting? YIKES…or…do you just change them up so much that it’s not an issue?
HAHAHA…okay, how’s that for a Caffeinated Random questions for Friday! Smiles and love to you!!
.-= Bobbi´s last blog ..CR- Strong Winds =-.
Oh you seriously crack me up, Bobbi…Can I reveal something scary? I have never dusted up there – not once since we have lived here and we’ve lived here for three years. I have no idea what it looks like up there and I’m thinking it’s best this way.
Do you think it’s why everyone in my house seems to have runny noses? Hmmm….Now you have me thinking…
Congrats on taking your blog “next level”.
.-= Ordinary Em´s last blog ..Thanksgiving Recipes- Ultimate Comfort Food =-.
Thanks, Em. We will see where this little adventure leads but for now, I’m just having fun with it and going where I feel He is leading me to go!
Good words of wisdom – thanks! I have a question: last week I saw another blogger’s site on yours, but had trouble getting on. It was something about fibromyalgia, and since I have that I’d really like to be able to read it. Must go and make another cup of STRONG coffee. Have a fun weekend!
Hi, Kay! Oh, yes. Sweet Karen Knapp – I just met her at the Relevant Conference a few weeks ago. She is a complete dear and you will love her.
Her site is: http://www.faithfamilyfibro.com. Tell her I sent ‘ya. :)
I am going to LOVE your face to face Fridays! You challenge us and we get to see your beautiful face and hear your voice :)
I needed to hear this today. Sometimes I clothe myself in less than…physical, verbally, mentally, emotionally and spiritual. I need to be more intentional!
.-= Christy´s last blog ..Simple Moments – November 12 =-.
Um, yes, dear Christy, I do as well. I often clothe myself in these as well! Hence why I am focusing on this verse for a bit because I SO need help in this area! :)
Natalie,
That was a great vlog. Loved it. Thanks so much for sharing your heart!!
Blessings,
Joy
HEY WOMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVED this vlog! LOVED IT! I’m going to memorize this verse.
It was SO wonderful meeting you @ Relevant and going out to ice cream with you! It is one of my very special memories of the conference!
What about doing a Friday Vlog link up? I’d consider vlogging every Friday too! It would be such a fun blog party!
Love,
Traci @ Ordinary Inspiraitons
PS: off to subscribe to your blog via email and facebook!
Superb! I was very blessed by this and enjoyed seeing your pretty face and hearing your sweet voice. What a great scripture for all of us. I think it will rate a place on my mirror (that’s where I place scripture that I’m memorizing or pondering).
I hope you have had an enjoyable Sat. and will have a most blessed Lord’s Day. Hugs!
.-= Lea Culp´s last blog ..Quick and Easy =-.
So, I’m pretty sure you’ve been stalking my “What I Wore Wednesday” posts… LOL.
I’m so glad I finally made it over here to watch your vlog – SOOO encouraging! It’s awesome how God uses blog/vlogs to show us we’re on the right track with how He is working in our lives!
.-= Ashley Pichea´s last blog ..Caffeinated Conversations 111210 =-.