a coffee date...

If we were on a coffee date, I would tell you that I just feel stuck in certain places. I mean S T U C K. And, it kind of sucks.

If we were on a coffee date, I would tell you that I have been having very vivid dreams lately. Last night, I woke myself up from laughing. The night before, I had a dream that I had to bust a window and climb out, and in that process I got a HUGE gash up my calf and was basically bleeding out. Awesome. Awesome thoughts.

If we were on a coffee date, we would probably joke about the red cup situation. Honestly, it just takes a handful of Christians to make us all look like a bunch of crazies. My favorite commentary thus far has been from Candance Cameron Bure and Ellen Degeneres; Ellen said these new red cups are practically "Satan Sippers" and I about fell out of my chair. 

If we were on a coffee date, I would ask you what God has been teaching you lately because I really want to know. It fascinates me how He teaches people different things at the same time. I would hope you would share your heart with me, the struggles and the joys.

If we were on a coffee date, I would tell you that I am actually excited for the holidays this year. Sometimes, I can be a real Grinch but you guys, I already can't wait to put up little things in my apartment, send out cards, and craft some stockings! 

If we were on a coffee date, we would talk about time and influence.

If we were on a coffee date, I would pull out my copy of "For The Love" by Jen Hatmaker and show you all the things I have highlighted. Jesus things, fashion things, hilarious things. This woman is my spirit animal in every single way.

If we were on a coffee date, we would talk about the idea of qualifiers and identity. You are qualified BECAUSE JESUS. Do not dismiss anything anytime anywhere because you think that you are not. 

If we were on a coffee date, I would tell you to watch THIS sermon series by Matt Chandler. It is pure gold! (Shout out to Chris Hardy for that one!)

If we were on a coffee date, what would you share?

a coffee date...

If we were on a coffee date, I would tell you that my new job at CBU is pretty much the best thing ever. Each day I wake up with such peace and purpose; I know that God is completely in this new position and new season and I am just overwhelmed with thankfulness, truly.

If we were on a coffee date, I would tell you that I am dying to see the new Amy Schumer movie, “Trainwreck”. It is a super salty movie, but I would like to acknowledge that I am a human being, and even more so a sinner, and I can appreciate a good joke here and there. Actually, I can appreciate very much. Popcorn, Junior Mints, and Amy Schumer… I am coming for you!

If we were on a coffee date, I would tell you about the new series that my church is currently in, The Art of Forgiveness. Honestly, it is the series that I didn’t know that I needed. Generally, I can forgive people (Disclaimer: I haven’t been deeply hurt or wounded like many people I know; I have never had my heart broken, never lost a loved one to a drunk driver or murderer, never had something stolen or taken from me, so yes, forgiveness is something that kind of just flows out of me.). Each week, the Lord has brought something or someone to memory, either someone to forgive, something to forgive, sometimes reminding me to forgive myself. I am also learning a lot about trust and past wounds and what trust issues actually look like for some people. 

If we were on a coffee date, I would ask you what God has been teaching you lately… How has He been moving? What does He keep recalling to your mind? What have you been praying through? What Scriptures have been on your heart lately? You know, the usual.

If we were on a coffee date, I would tell you that I am itching to be up at Summer Camp with my girls. The fact that I am not up there right now makes me want to eat an entire pint of ice cream and watch a Nicholas Sparks movie. Send help. And Cherry Garcia.

If we were on a coffee date, I would tell you that we are knee-deep in a summer storm, complete with lightning, thunder, and humidity. This kind of weather is my favorite weather and reminds me of the summers I spent my time in the Carolinas, Louisiana, and Georgia. #southernsoul

If we were on a coffee date, I would tell you to buy the “Island Moonlight” candle from Target. It is roughly $10 and smells EXACTLY like the Volcano Blue candles from Anthropologie. As much as that smell makes me swoon, I am not about to spend an entire days work on that candle, so thank you Target for meeting yet another need in my life.

If we were on a coffee date, I would tell you that right now, life is pretty awesome. Despite the weird idea of planning for a retirement in 2055 and being a little bit more tired and off my work-out schedule, this new season is just peachy and sweet and a ball of fun!

What season are you in?

Are you judging me for my love of Amy Schumer?

What would you tell me if we were on a coffee date?