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Thursday, January 17, 2013

Transform

Here it is,
my word for 2013 :
 

 
sculpted out of wire,
hanging where I can see it,


 
reminding me of what I aspire towards,
and of what is seeking to change me.


 
My focus verse:
"And do not be conformed to this world,
but be transformed by the renewing of your mind,
so that you may prove what the will of God is,
that which is good and acceptable and perfect."
(NASB)
 
"Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world,
but let God transform you into a new person
by changing the way you think.
Then you will learn to know God’s will for you,
which is good and pleasing and perfect."
(NLT)


 


In a beautiful, lovingly handmade journal,
created and given to me by my special aunt,
I shall record bits and pieces of my journey this year,
the year of "transform"ing me.

Monday, December 31, 2012

2012 Wrap Up

As 2012 comes to a close,
these are some reflections on the year;
I've learned so much, through life, 
through the messages of freedom,
as a wife, as a mother,
through using this blog to process thoughts,
and use my photos....
 
Included in this post are some of
my favorite photos of the year -
 
 
this one, above - Reflection in a Vase -
is a self-portrait that answers the question
"where do I see me?"
Other places have been the tea kettle,
and are sure to be the reflection
in the faucet of the bathroom sink;
glimpses caught when the light is right.





... and these two photos,
"Through What I See,"
capture visions of new perspectives.
I've shared some of the messages that
have been on my heart,
kept track of collections
and favorite music selections.
I will be interested to see the stats
of most read posts and how my page is found -
this year, Be Yourself was the top post BY FAR.


 

2013 enters with a new word to follow,
and I will be back, using this space
to keep track of my journeys
through photography and words.


 
 I will be back to share the colors of my dreams,
as they meet me,
and as I process and share
in the unique way
that a blog is able to provide.
 
I will look forward to making more wire words
in the new year,
so please contact me if you have one you desire.
 
With lots of love,
Brianne

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Liberty Bell

Bells chime; Christmastime,
 
 
- crack the casing, let it ring-

 
 
we are free.
 

 
"For my part, I am going to boast about nothing but the Cross of our Master, Jesus Christ. Because of that Cross, I have been crucified in relation to the world, set free from the stifling atmosphere of pleasing others and fitting into the little patterns that they dictate. Can’t you see the central issue in all this? It is not what you and I do—submit to circumcision, reject circumcision. It is what God is doing, and he is creating something totally new, a free life! All who walk by this standard are the true Israel of God—his chosen people. Peace and mercy on them!"