tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56870694162711432852024-02-19T11:07:09.097-05:00My Life...Simply RocksLiving Life One Day At A Time and Being Constantly AmazedCarynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316399592852799261noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687069416271143285.post-38854778987436335832013-08-31T17:52:00.000-04:002013-08-31T17:52:00.646-04:0008.31.13 - In A Car With Dad, Learning The Father’s Love, Chasing Lions
I do not believe it was a mistake to be drawn to a book about becoming a “lion chaser” in this season of my life. At one point in “In A Pit With A Lion On A Snowy Day” by Mark Batterson, I came face to face with two vivid memories when I read...
“We want control, but the decision to follow Christ is a relinquishment
of control. Following Christ is letting Jesus take the wheel.&Carynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316399592852799261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687069416271143285.post-52214930843819337192012-11-06T15:29:00.000-05:002012-11-06T15:29:12.611-05:0011.06.12 Salmon, Faith, and Testimony...
I enjoy the gift of revelation in unlikely people, places and things. Last night it was in a movie - “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen”. There is nothing in the title or story line that made me think - yes, I will deeply connect or be even mildly entertained by this, but I love being wrong.
At my core...in my heart of hearts...there is a need that wells up from time to time which says - someone, Carynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316399592852799261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687069416271143285.post-65535967551013778372012-10-16T15:47:00.000-04:002012-10-16T15:47:43.760-04:0010.16.12 My Heart Will Trust In You...
I had a sweet time with the Lord last night and this morning, so I wanted to share simply because I know I am not the only one who feels this way...I can't be.
One thing about my faith that I consistently struggle with is being in a relationship with an unseen God. The very notion of a relationship denotes there are 2 people actively involved in a life together, who talk...every day, laughCarynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316399592852799261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687069416271143285.post-18584997651669083672012-08-16T14:11:00.001-04:002012-08-16T14:28:06.398-04:0008.16.12 - Remember Me...
I had a sweet few moments with God this morning and wanted to share because it encouraged me.
It started with a quote from Kelly Minter in her Bible study book, Nehemiah. She states that the gift of remembering the things that God has done in your life - the ways in which He has been faithful - is like compounding interest for your faith. My faith is increased in the times I remember &Carynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316399592852799261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687069416271143285.post-57024583721994737732012-08-02T13:42:00.002-04:002012-08-02T13:42:37.683-04:0008.02.12 And Pride Reared It's Ugly Head...
Um, ouch...
In these last few years I faced the reality that pride has been my most egregious trespass in life so far - and there was a rather hefty list to choose from. It was most ugly to discover even back then, but I had an even more horrific realization as to how bad it was just last night when an former co-worker posted her opinion of Facebook about the day’s “hot topic”. What was Carynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316399592852799261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687069416271143285.post-13313071696457434852012-07-20T10:35:00.000-04:002012-07-27T12:22:24.679-04:0007.20.12. Brothers & Sisters...
See more of my 2012 adventure photos on SmugMug
My sweet friend asked me the other night if I was tired of fielding questions about my recent trip to Russia. In fact, I had not shared much other than the 30 second “It was AWESOME” rendition since I arrived home. The first few days back I have have been laid up in bed with a bought of allergies that could warrant an elephant useless. I Carynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316399592852799261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687069416271143285.post-38047172051263964542012-04-20T14:30:00.003-04:002012-04-20T14:36:09.054-04:0004.20.12 Almost There!!Hi! It has been just over a month since those amazing words came out of my mouth...I’m going to Russia! Here's the latest...
When are you going?
The travel dates for the trip have changed just a bit, and it’s kind of neat because we’ll get to meet Team A. They will be on the ground one week, then Team B (that’s me) gets there and shares a week with team, then they leave, and we’ll be there Carynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316399592852799261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687069416271143285.post-87815598821177929132012-03-16T15:51:00.001-04:002012-06-08T11:46:11.830-04:0003.16.12 Oh I'm Going All Right...
Friends and Family!!
привет - that’s Russian for Hello...at least that's what Google tells me! It also happens to be the reason I am writing! 2012 has shaped up to be an amazing year so far, and we’re only 3 months in - allow me to share why!
See, what happened was...
In January at a local coffee shop I sat with my friend Terri solving all the world’s crisis. Really, it’s a giftCarynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316399592852799261noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687069416271143285.post-79762398858877715312012-03-02T12:53:00.000-05:002012-04-20T13:32:36.090-04:0003.02.12: I Think It's Time...
It has been an (insert every adjective imaginable here) 6 months since my last post. I think God said "I gave you a word to REST, and I'm serious" - hince I didn't write ANYTHING for these last few months. I got to the point where my spiritual growth was out pacing my ability to write it all. In that time He was adding to me, for my sake. It wasn't for anyone other than me, and it wasn't to Carynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316399592852799261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687069416271143285.post-21899207421662704902011-09-12T14:18:00.002-04:002011-09-12T14:54:53.576-04:0009.12.11 Called To Live WIth Passion...
There are (sometimes odd) ideas, thoughts or feelings that pop into my brain. In most recent years I have learned to curtail most of those feelings and put a stronger filter on my words. The reason I tell you that is because I am in a new season of my relationship with God in which I am realizing how much damage I have done in the past with them. If it entered my head it came out my mouth.Carynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316399592852799261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687069416271143285.post-92216673770693294002011-09-07T17:26:00.001-04:002011-09-07T17:28:34.807-04:0009.07.11 Heaven On A Bun...Well, Fall is upon us. The “90 degree before 9:00 a.m.” track record has been broken!! I actually walked my dog without sustaining major fluid loss! In celebration of this momentous day, I wanted to post my favorite new recipe - French Dip Roast!It comes from one of my Lisa friends and couldn’t be simpler! It’s much like my infamous Sausage Gravy recipe I shared a long time back - it’s goingCarynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316399592852799261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687069416271143285.post-28721936071484646372011-09-02T21:13:00.002-04:002012-06-08T11:48:06.709-04:0009.02.11 We The Church...
Saw this on my way home one afternoon...
I was in Bible study the other day and one of the questions that was asked was "What would your ideal church look like?" It was a question that was asked in trepidation for the simple fact that as humans we tend to be "legalistic" and "fleshly" about our answers.
What makes a great church? Great Life Groups + fantastic children's programs + awesomeCarynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316399592852799261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687069416271143285.post-75824837820072052042011-06-23T09:36:00.000-04:002011-06-23T09:36:32.473-04:0006.23.11 - Random ThursdayI woke up early this morning and in the hours I am spending before my Thursday Morning group, this is what was on my mind...I'm sorry I felt the need to share.
I was listening to the music on my iPod and had it playing alphabetically by song title. I listened to Phenomenon by Rita Springer...good stuff...good stuff. Right after that, the theme song from Pirates of the Caribbean...the Carynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316399592852799261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687069416271143285.post-29539152615661554752011-06-20T12:09:00.002-04:002011-06-23T09:37:01.496-04:0006.20.11 - It's A God Thing...I want to share with you a very unique experience, which includes what I believe is a “God moment”. I try to use that phrase sparingly because in my past, I’ve overused it and misapplied it egregiously. You know, it’s one of “those” moments where you suck the air in through your teeth and think - “Oooo yeah...not so much”. So - from that wisdom...I’m using the “this a God moment” phrase to cover Carynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316399592852799261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687069416271143285.post-78004290329905868692011-06-19T13:32:00.001-04:002011-06-19T13:36:09.101-04:006.19.11 - A Week (or so) In Photos....
First and foremost - Happy Fathers Day to all!!
And to all of those single mom's who fill both roles - thank you for doing it!! This is of course my father. This photo had to have been taken in his early 20's and the man standing next to him reaching for the drink is G.F. Russman, one of his life-long friends. He taught me many things...Happy Father's Day to the man who taught me Carynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316399592852799261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687069416271143285.post-14888221040293554522011-06-05T09:10:00.001-04:002012-04-20T13:32:54.173-04:0006.05.11 - Psalm 23, Part Deux
Psalm 23
1 The LORD is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
3 He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
&Carynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316399592852799261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687069416271143285.post-72288104504238891102011-06-01T14:29:00.002-04:002011-06-06T18:07:58.229-04:0006.01.11 - He Comforts Me...[Updated]
Psalm 231 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters.3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are withCarynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316399592852799261noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687069416271143285.post-14883525017720862112011-05-11T09:14:00.000-04:002011-05-11T09:14:42.844-04:0005.11.11 - One Happy BoyScenes from our morning at the beach last week. Thump really seemed to enjoy himself and I know I had a great time trying to photograph him, interact with people & other dogs, and just relax.
Excited to be here!!
Itty bitty dog compared to the shear size of the beach
Enjoying the belly rubs
En Guardia!
I swear the dog knows how to snicker...
Thoughtful pose
Love Carynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316399592852799261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687069416271143285.post-26086381181354687462011-05-04T08:08:00.026-04:002011-05-04T08:22:09.467-04:0005.04.11 - Ode to NancyA couple of years ago I met a woman by the name of Nancy. She truly is like no other person I've ever met, and almost everyone in our church would give you a different reason as to why - she touched many lives. And by the way - she's not dead - she's just not living in Florida anymore.
The one comment everyone could make is that Nancy dances before the Lord with wild abandon. It's one of the waysCarynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316399592852799261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687069416271143285.post-21771076036585286372011-04-25T12:56:00.002-04:002011-04-26T19:03:21.802-04:0004.24.11 - Easter And Other Heart MattersWhere to start?It rocked. The End.If you’ve been following my Tweets, Facebook posts or photos on Flickr you’ll know that this Easter was going to be just a little extra special this year. Oakleaf Christian Fellowship acquired 28 wonderfully unique acres of land from God, located in the vicinity of the Oakleaf community. Much love and hard work went into cutting down “the jungle” Carynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316399592852799261noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687069416271143285.post-64622922526160350172011-04-15T11:33:00.001-04:002011-04-15T11:34:14.555-04:0004.15.11: Be Encouraged...There's A Time To Cast & Gather!Most people (read = normal people) aren't as big of a "word nerd" as I am. In specific I thrive when I read something in the Bible and find myself unable to go to sleep till I get to the root of what a particular word or phrase means. I use to rely on the "cliff notes" found in my Study Bible and while they have many valid explanations, I find that utilizing an exhaustive concordance helps me Carynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316399592852799261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687069416271143285.post-20369136628168889742011-03-14T12:41:00.003-04:002011-03-14T13:31:49.694-04:0003.14.11: I Don't Want To Go...
I’m going to share one of the most personal things about myself and how it relates to a song called “I Don’t Want To Go” by Avalon. I think maybe I put off writing about something so personal because I didn’t know how to translate “a whole lotta hurt” to “a whole lotta joy” for you...and remain faithful to the title of my blog...Caryn’s Life Rocks!!! But God is good...and by speaking truthCarynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316399592852799261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687069416271143285.post-23343876381497710782011-03-09T20:35:00.002-05:002011-03-27T19:13:53.511-04:0003.09.11: Be Encouraged..Cause There's A Season For It!!Most people (read = normal people) aren't as big of a "word nerd" as I am. In specific I thrive when I read something in the Bible and find myself unable to go to sleep till I get to the root of what a particular word or phrase means.
I use to rely on the "cliff notes" found in my Study Bible and while they have many valid explanations, I find that utilizing an exhaustive concordance Carynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316399592852799261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687069416271143285.post-63794621333039882042011-03-05T13:19:00.001-05:002011-03-05T13:20:29.263-05:0003.05.11: Pixar Silly ShortsI found a collection of 13 “ Pixar Short Films” on one CD at my library. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but found 4 notable ones that I think are worth your time to You Tube or find the DVD. Here’s what made me laugh...
for the birds - This short puts a comical image to all those birds you see sitting on telephone lines. It’s also a call to social justice for anyone who doesn’t “fit in”. The Carynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316399592852799261noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687069416271143285.post-43433029566517074072011-02-23T13:10:00.000-05:002011-02-23T13:10:21.339-05:0002.23.11: Five Thoughts For FebruaryYep, that’s it - that’s all I had in February - just five thoughts. So for posterity here they are in no particular order. Mickey Mouse is not my favorite Disney character although I have an iconic tattoo of him. The design is an original and the “CDR” letters are my initials. I had it placed on the top of my left foot and yes, that hurt - however the healing process is what stunk...it Carynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316399592852799261noreply@blogger.com0