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Dreaming God-sized dreams

December 21, 2012 by Kristin Leave a Comment

I’ve never considered myself a dreamer. I find satisfaction in to-do lists and practical solutions. I like to get things done. But I’ve found myself with lots of ideas lately.

Some are fleeting. Others are still with me while others have been transformed into new things.

I sense God nudging me to channel some of my skills and passions into a new adventure. This may mean fully promoting my freelance dreams. Or perhaps it could mean God’s preparing us for our third adopted baby to be brought home. Or maybe I haven’t even realized what the creator of the universe — and my ideas! — has in store.

With that said, when Holley Gerth asked for applications in November from women bloggers who wanted be part of a “dream team” she was creating, I applied. I’m one of 99 women selected to be part of this team, which has a private Facebook that is spilling over with encouragement and inspiration for how to make the most of where we are life, using the talents God has given.

My “dream” as stated on the application was something about pursing more freelance opportunities while not sacrificing my role as a wife and mother. I do think that’s where God is leading me, but I certainly don’t have an particulars nailed down and other fleeting thoughts and ideas and feelings have found their way into my heart and mind. So we’ll see where this goes.

But I’m excited to be part of something I sense God will use in a mighty way to encourage women to make a difference for a kingdom so many people need nearer.

Join us by saying “yes” to God in your own way. And stay tuned to hear more about what I’m learning about God-sized dreams, which, by the way, don’t have to be big in size, just in sync with what God is calling you to specifically. So, here’s to dreaming and trusting the Creator to get us there!

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  1. Christine Wright says

    December 21, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    YAY! So happy you've said, "Yes!" Excited to be on the team together!! : )

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  2. Tamika Eason says

    December 21, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    Dreaming with you–ready to nail those particulars down in 2013, so God can get the glory!

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  3. Tina Hollenbeck says

    December 21, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    Hi! I'm stopping by from the No More Perfect Moms group. Looking forward to getting to know you as we all help Jill launch the book. :^)

    Tina

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  4. Kristin says

    December 21, 2012 at 8:09 pm

    I am so excited to start "No More Perfect Moms" and share about it. I already know it's going to speak to me! Thanks for stopping by, Tina!

    Reply
  5. Kristin says

    December 21, 2012 at 8:10 pm

    Me too, Christine! Looking forward to getting to know this group of women better. Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  6. Kristin says

    December 21, 2012 at 8:10 pm

    You're so right, Tamika! Thanks for the encouragement!

    Reply
  7. sonyamacdesigns says

    December 23, 2012 at 3:09 am

    Love this spot of yours … such encouragement found here … your dream team friend …

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  8. Kristin says

    December 23, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    Thanks for coming by, Sonya. Looking forward to dreaming with you!

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  9. Chick Flick Diva says

    December 23, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    Great post 🙂 Thank you for the honesty and encouragement. Can't wait to hear all the great discoveries God reveals to you along the way.

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  10. sarahsmithstorm says

    December 23, 2012 at 7:01 pm

    Thanks for this beautiful spot of dreaming and encouragement! I am excited to be on the team with you!

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  11. Kristin says

    December 23, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    Thanks! And thanks for stopping by here.

    Reply
  12. Kristin says

    December 23, 2012 at 8:01 pm

    Thanks for the sweet words! I'm excited about this team too!

    Reply

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