The Blame Game

I love Brene Brown! 

Her Ted Talks, her books, her wisdom. 

I came across this short video of hers on Blame 

and loved it so much that I had to share it. 

Are you a blamer? 

Hi my name is Shannon and I am a blamer. 

Here's another I also love, Empathy. 

It is Well

Happy Monday sweet friends!

So much has been going on and life has been so busy 

that I simply haven't had time {or to be honest the energy} to blog lately. 

I plan to soon with some free printables I used at our retreat last weekend 

and the fun thing I did on my birthday this year

{I'm now halfway to 90- what the heck?}

and some other stuff rambling around in my head! 

So I often get obsessed with a song and will listen to 

it multiple times on the way to work each day for weeks and weeks in a row. 

This is my current favorite and it so speaks to my heart. 

I love the lyrics that say...

Far be it from me to not believe

Even when my eyes can't see

And this mountain that's in front of me

Will be thrown into the midst of the sea

Through it all, through it all

My eyes are on You

Through it all, through it all

It is well

Praying it blesses you today!

20 Things We Should All Say More Often

I love Kid President.

That kid is wise beyond his years and oh so stinkin' cute!

I love this video where he shares 20 things we should all say more often.

What else do you think we should add to the list?

Clear the Stage

My daughter and her dance company danced to this song last night at a dance convention.

I absolutely LOVE the dance- it is absolutely beautiful.  

So beautiful that although I've seen them do the dance before, 

I cry every single time. 

The song is Clear the Stage by Jimmy Needham 

and it's a truly amazing song with such a powerful message. 

My favorite lyrics are: 

Take a break from all the plans that you have made, and 

sit home alone and wait for God to whisper

Beg him please to open his mouth and speak and pray for 

real upon your knees until they blister

Shine the light on every corner of your life until the 

pride, and lust, and lies are in the open

Then read the word and put to test the things you’ve 

heard until your heart and soul are stirred and rocked and broken

Cause you can sing all you want to

Oh you can sing all you want to

You can sing all you want to, and still get it wrong

Oh worship is more than a song

We must not worship something that’s not even worth it

Clear the stage, make some space, for the one who deserves it

Happy New Year!

Installing Fonts

I've had some emails lately asking how to install fonts once 

they are downloaded so I made a quick video to show you how! 

How to Get Women to Exercise

The Ugg Boot Vaccine

{bwahahahahahaha}

Where Would you Go If You Couldn't Go Home?

This beautiful song is now available on iTunes. 
Download "Where Would You Go (If You Couldn't Go Home)?" by The Mark Chapman Band.  100% of the profits will go to the American Red Cross, victims memorial funds, and other charities dedicated to rebuilding Joplin, Mo. 

Cutest Video EVER of the Christmas Story