Recipe Review: Baked Peaches

Last weekend I found a unique recipe that's just perfect for peach season! It seemed rather simple, so I gave it a try. 

On the Bright Side...

This morning started off with two cups (oops) of a chilled mock-Pumpkin Spice latte that my sister made. I usually don't drink coffee everyday... or hardly at all. However, any kind of mixed Starbucks drink is perfection.

 I don't know what it is about mornings that make them so refreshing. Perhaps it is the quiet, stillness of their nature that is so divine. A time of uninterrupted reflection.

 Lately my mind has been learning the importance of positive thinking. We're always told to keep positive; however, I don't think we're always told why we should.

I am a very opinionated person, and I usually let my mind roam free to all possibilities. Not only do I do this in order to think of multiple scenarios, but I do this to protect myself in regards to people and their motives. 

I have been convicted lately about this habit because it does not produce goodness. Philippians 4:8 has been on my mind this past week,. 

Be Evident

                                  "Let your gentleness be evident to all."

Philippians 4:5

Sometimes my human nature takes delight in putting people in their place. I don't exactly know why, but when appropriate I am guilty of handing out serious reality checks when others are out of line. When my bluntness is not done out of love and respect, this is not godly character at all.

I just finished an excellent book called “Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions” by Lysa TerKeurst. The title speaks for itself, but Lysa wrote a lot of biblical truths that will forever remain treasures for my soul. 

Last Tuesday

On June 9th, my friend Kat and I ventured off to Chicago to see Justin Bieber perform on his Believe Tour. Since Indianapolis was sold out, the next closest location was Chi-town. Oh, man was it amazing! I was given two tickets as a birthday gift, but before Kat and I left we realized that these two tickets were in completely different sections. We were pretty anxious about the dilemma, but we each knew what we would pay to see the Biebz. We ended up buying floor seat tickets and we made such a great choice. I know that on Justin's next tour I will most definitely make sure I have pit seats. The dancing, video, lights, etc... all the hard work put into his shows is just phenomenal to see. And plus, he's very entertaining and talented.

To read the full story, check out Kat's blog: Believe!