No Regrets
These past few months have been a whirlwind of activity in our parts, but all good things. In addition to attending two wedding celebrations in our family, we traveled for three trips. We relaxed, visited great sights, had good eats, and spent quality time with many loved ones. Overall, it just seems like we have accumulated a lifetime of memories in just a matter of months. I have no other words except to say that I’m grateful. You see, there’s one saying that has stayed with me since 2020: no regrets. Without a doubt, it was a year of witnessing
Intentional
Our second date was at Lakewood Church for their Wednesday night worship service. Somehow, early on, he knew the way to my heart. Having grown up going to church every week, I couldn't say no when he invited me. But, he wasn't asking me there to impress me. He was being intentional. In this season of praying for a wife, taking me to church was important to him. Fast forward 13 years....guess where we were last night: Wednesday night service at our home church. There's no doubt that God brought my husband into my life. No question. But, there is
Don’t Make It Easy
Last week marked the 3 year anniversary of me consistently going to the gym. While that may not seem like a big deal to you, it is a HUGE deal to me. You see for years I had a gym membership where I paid a small monthly fee, but I rarely went. But even so, I had a hard time cancelling it because it was much cheaper than any other gym around me. But after years of paying and not really using it, I finally made the decision to cancel it. Fast forward a few years ago when I made
No Mess, No Strength
There’s this satisfaction I get when I catch all the green lights on my drive to work. It’s like I’m trying to make it in record time! But a few Fridays ago, I was actually relieved when I caught a red light and had a few more moments to myself before the rush of my workday began. I had been feeling the weight of a couple of very heavy situations surrounding me. The red light gave me some time to pause and think…and a moment to hear God speak. Like manna from Heaven, God dropped Proverbs 14:4 into my heart.
Balance
Balance. I don’t know about you but the image that immediately comes to mind is a person standing perfectly still while juggling plates on their hands and feet. In a culture inundated with success being equivalent to doing it all, it’s easy to feel frustrated when we discover that it’s a challenge to do LOTS of things well. I know I certainly struggle in this area, especially since I became a stay-at-home mom. I tell myself that I should be able to take on all the responsibilities of a wife, mom, daughter, sister, teacher, friend, volunteer, and leader and give
VIDEO: The Love Offering – Hannah
“Anything we give to God, He gives back to us.” Listen in on my conversation with Rachael Adams, a writer and host of “The Love Offering” podcast! In this clip, we explore love offerings from my point of view … including who has been one to me, my favorite Biblical example and how we can be a love offering to others. Check out her website - https://rachaelkadams.com/ - and follow her on social media. You will love her sweet encouragement! ~Anu https://youtu.be/lmv1vWDoGkc
Cabbage Thoran
What I love about South Indian cooking is that left overs don’t taste like leftovers. In fact, the flavor of the dish is often better the next day! And if there’s one South Indian dish I can’t get enough of, it’s CABBAGE THORAN ! It literally goes with anything- beef fry, chicken curry, fish curry, or just plain rice and papadam. Girls, I know I sound like a broken record…but if I can do this, you can too. Here’s how… • Step #1 Heat oil in a pan, add 1 Tsp mustard seeds, let pop. • Step #2 Add 1
I can’t
"I can't" is a phrase we discourage our kids from saying. We want them to problem solve as much as possible, then ask for help, if needed. It's funny, but recently I had one of those "I can't" moments myself. I was feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, and like a balloon about to bust. I wish I could say that I handled it perfectly, but that wouldn't be true. It made me realize that I'm only human...and there's only so much pressure a human can take. But while "I can't" take it all on my own shoulders, I know what I "can"
Just Start
Scripture is clear...we live in a cause and effect world. You reap what you sow. What you plant is what you will harvest. If you plant corn, you shouldn't be surprised if you reap corn. I've lived a lot of my life not really taking this concept to heart. I believed that if God put a dream in me, then He would just make it happen. I just had to wait for the right opportunity to take hold of it. But I was wrong. The book of Proverbs constantly talks about the rewards of the diligent. Diligence is the steady
VIDEO:Keep the Faith
It’s frustrating when we deal with the same battles over and over again. It’s comforting to know that God still “values” us! “He is not impressed by the strength of a horse; He does not value the power of a man. The Lord values those who fear Him, those who put their hope in His faithful love.” Psalms 147:10-11 HCSB Hope this video encourages you! ~Anu https://youtu.be/HMkSBNgRwAA
