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My mom “taught” me how to walk as a young kid. She took me along on walks after work and school. As a single mom this was her exercise, and there weren’t many options. We’d circle the town, I’d hold my breath by the funeral homes, and we’d try to get home by dark. One...
In normal, everyday life we need some directions. In current life, lately, we seem to need even more. More choices, more situations. The stakes are higher, the possible repercussions seem even more dastardly, especially if we look at the news. Needing direction, we...
Look around you. Feel the path under your feet. Know the warm sun that shines on your face and shoulders, it was meant for you. Understand this is where you were headed all along.Like a homing pigeon, you found yourself right exactly where you know you are meant to...
I know you’re tired and you’re weary. You can’t see a way quite through.You long for a new day, another way.A kingdom to come, my will to be done,And more Love for along the way. Yes, I am on my way, child,But remember, too.I’m already right here, today, too. Right...
There’s a story that has been going around for years. There’s a man, stranded in the middle of the ocean. He asks God for help. A tugboat goes by. The tugboat stops to offer him a ride. The man says, “no, thank you, I’m waiting for God.” Then a bigger boat, a...
Hey, new parents! You just welcomed your beautiful new baby!I was just washing dishes, thinking about this new life that youve welcomed, with my own kids running around in the next room, and was overcome by thoughts of it all. I guess seeing someone starting out this...
Eyes upEars upTears upGive your fears up Look upFaith upRise your flag upOn your knees Rise upWake up.Wake up, now, love Your prayers are not wishes.Your weapons not metal or swordsThey’re the word of the LordThey’re trueJesus lives in youCmon church, rise upCome out...
I see Your hand reaching out to me. You’re standing deep. You beckon me. “In this ocean of grace, Come deeper with me, you’ll see.” It’s a hand that I hold I’m not just told. I know. Days go by, then today, they fly. I see it now, This hand. And I say. “Bring me.”...
The world’s gone crazy outside your door. Their spirits enraged. What’s the latest craze. Worse than kids, think it’s all okay. Push away any real problems, just to think you’ll be okay You can only swallow lies for so long before you’re full of...
While I walked a couple of nights ago, the sun was just going down, or had, and a group of dear neighbor gathered. They sat together on one of the porches on a beautiful evening and as I heard their voices, happily telling stories, I...
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. 