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The national discussion about fear the past few days has been enlightening, to say the least. But not really in a good way. More than any one issue or politician or side, this has me so saddened and, frankly, a bit worried about the state and the soul of our country....
First question: Do you believe in things you can’t see?Wind, feeling, some kind of presence? Have you ever felt an incredible sense of peace in shivasana at the end of yoga? Or in a church pew? Or a warmth from some kind of sun you can’t see?Or do would you wish that...
Have you ever been disappointed or frustrated with where you are because it doesn’t feel as impressive as where you once were? Whether that’s a fitness level, a relationship, a project at work that’s completed, or just a general stage of life, there’s not much worse...
“Arise, shine for your light has come and the glory of the Lord shines upon you!” Our most creative, abundant God who loves us immeasurably said “I came that you might have life and life more abundantly.” I feel in my heart it’s a time, a call for a new awakening . A...
Yesterday a friend put out a call out on Facebook. Someone that she knew was in immediate need. A mom of three suffered a house fire and subsequently lost her boys’ clothes and all of her own. My friend asked if anyone could help. My mind immediately went to the...
When my daughter was born I wanted to never fail her. I felt her innate perfection as we basked in her fresh from heaven glow. I wanted to witness every magical moment, every transformation, every milestone. I didn’t want to dampen the light in her soul...
I wrote this poem on Mothers Day. It started as I ran past a cemetery and the opening lines actually happened. As the words tumbled out, they were born in tears upon tears. I shared it with our mother’s and tucked it away. Watching dear friends stand beside their...
Hey Rachel. I’m not really Pam. It’s me, your pal, Courtney. Well, to be fair you don’t really know me, and that’s okay. Though I *did* think we shared a quick moment at Rise Business. (You're a fire breathing dragon on stage, by the way, and that...
I see stones piled up. Some rightly, on both sides. And then I see Jesus over to there, kneeling in the dirt. There’s a lot of dirt. Remember that story about Jesus kneeling in the dirt? A bunch of men had a pile of stones and arguments, where broken justice needed to...
Racism is a problem that I didn’t want to exist.
Because it doesn’t exist in my heart. Because I didn’t hate. Because I had black friends and black classmates and black roommates…. Just because I don’t hate doesn’t mean that it doesn’t exist. That’s why we’re here, why are still having this conversation. Because clearly it’s a conversation that needs to be had by ALL of us.
Hey, I'm Courtney, a pretty ordinary girl who thinks we've all been called to an extraordinary life and love story with God. I'm passionate about family, faith, motherhood, and the adventure of every day. I write lots of words, mostly because I can’t help it- and I think it's one of the things I was born to do. I hope that something I write encourages you, to walk in your own unique purpose and calling, set free to love and give it away, starting wherever you are today. That's what Courting the Extraordinary is all about. Finding the good all around you, and giving it away. Finding, too, the God of all goodness who wants to walk with you.
I love quiet mornings, coffee, prayer and “work” before sunrise. Quality time with my family is my jam. I can be found grinning ear to ear when we're out on an adventure. Whether that's in our own backyard or exploring someplace new all-together, I’ll for sure note something beautiful about nature aloud-and maybe repeatedly, ha!. Life is a beautiful, precious gift, and an adventurous path to travel! We might as well learn how to love. 