motherofnoelle

Obviously I am Noelle's mom. And Noah. And Nickolas. Wife of Todd. Daughter of the King of Kings. Part time geek, full time manager of chaos. And 100% grateful.

[rawkfist]

I think the most calming thing about being a Christian is that one day Jesus is going to come back and he’s not going to take all this vain stuff with Him. He’s not going to take the money, he’s not going to take your GPA, he’s not going to take your resume, not your 401k or your trophies, he’s not going to take all the books and records, or the dirty dishes in the sink. All the messy stuff in your life is going to be gone and you won’t have to worry about it because it’s dust one day.

I think we live our lives as if the things we have are all we’re going to have and that it all is of the most importance, when really it’s just dust and to dust it will return.

[carrotatheart]

Is Coffee Bad For You?

Studies show that nobody cares

[motherofnoelle]

Note to self:

Feeling invisible with the people who are supposed to love you the most is lonely. How many hurting "invisible" people do we interact with, and we don't take the time or make the effort to notice their pain?

[iknowthedrill-deactivated201603]

What are you looking for in a man?

I’m not into big lists, because it’s painful to try to live up to a perfect expectation. If you’re thinking about a guy, focus on character, but understand that no one can ever be perfect. Love accepts a whole person, not an ideal of a person.I’d recommend looking for a man who is kind. Find someone that truly loves Jesus and would keep loving him even when you’re not around. Does he demonstrate the love of God to his family and friends? Does he get along with your family? Do you agree on important topics (eg how finances should be handled, theology, family values, etc.)? Is he truly a friend to you first or is he just wanting things from you? These things take time and effort to find out. I’ve found even more that what I was ever hoping to find in Jordan  (@redemptive-insurrection). God has blessed me to be a part of his life. 

[motherofnoelle]

@redemptive-insurrection and @iknowthedrill I am so thrilled for both of you. You guys are wonderful together ❤️

[love2bfit]

I need this mug.

[5000letters]

but it really is so important to find people who don’t lose patience with you or get angry if you’re being irrational or insecure or downright ridiculous, it is so so necessary to be treated with gentleness from loved ones and not to be made to feel like you’re irritating or a burden

[chaoticneutralbastard]

They look like they’re singing a high pitched duet.

[skydrynn]

[dogslikevultures]

This was the best part of into the woods.

[iknowthedrill-deactivated201603]

@motherofnoelle

[motherofnoelle]

@iknowthedrill I understood that reference.

[heartbeatmeup]

and suddenly, all the love songs were about you

[motherofnoelle]

Told ya so😉❤️

[iknowthedrill-deactivated201603]

Um eye makeup can't help that face 😆 u deserve to cry anyways sweety

Okay? What’s going on in your life that made you need to send this?

[motherofnoelle]

Good answer

[dylanlovesdonuts]

“I am glad you liked my potato.” — Dr John Watson. 1895 - 2016. 

[love-your-bible]

Always discuss your problems with God first.

(via god-breathed)

[fouledplugs-blog]

[madebyastarbreather-deactivated]

I'm so

Tired of just coming home, eating, falling asleep and sitting on my computer or phone until the next morning. It’s so boring. and it’s actually tiring to do nothing. It actually makes sense why I am so tired all the time. I remembered when I worked for the stone mason place. I was a guy in the ground that stood there literally just watching someone take measurements. I didn’t do anything all day. I was exhausted. If you really think about it, it fits that doing nothing is tiring. I don’t mean resting, rest is productive, what I do after work is NOT rest. I mean doing unproductive, monotonous, sitting, and web browsing. I have a library of books, records, a gym membership, a camera, journals, paint… Why would I choose sitting there looking at images over creating with my own hands and building something? Why would I constantly refresh tumblr and Facebook for 5 hours until I fall asleep late at night just to go to work and do it again. Binge watching Netflix? It’s fun once in a while but not everyday. I can’t use this stuff to escape a world I’m called to build community in, and change. I want made to stare at a television, phone, or Computer screen and waist away. Sure, it can be productive but what I am doing is not. I know a lot of people who are like me… It seems like a huge trap to be honest. A very very clever one.

We were created literally to manage and work the earth. Not until sin came into the world did we have to toil, be in pain all the time, and be angry like a bunch of dummies. Humans were created to work. So maybe that’s why when I sit and do nothing all day after work, I’m so tired.

Well. I’m done living like that. That’s not living in the kingdom. Not at all.

Time to change how I think. Time I repent.

Anyone else feelin this too??

[tomshardy]

We need more teeth.

[quiet-spirit-deactivated2016010]

resolutions for 2016:

- don’t go on your phone too much. get outside and explore!

- take risks. you’ll regret not trying something than not trying at all. 

- be yourself. let go of fear and show others the real you. if people don’t like you, so what? you weren’t made to please others. 

- glorify God in everything you do. make Him the center of everything.

- don’t just read and meditate on God’s word, live it out.

- spread kindness. forgive others. be humble. work hard. 

- trust in God’s plan for you. stop stressing over wanting to plan out every single detail of your life. His plan is better. 

[thecreativechristianap]

Beware, some people may be fighting mountains or dealing with arrows of hateful words or shame thrust upon them, from the hurt of others, from the words they tell themselves, or from what they’ve been taught for many years. Be gracious, be kind, be patient, for these inner battles, although unseen to the eye, are the reality for most, and can be touched with the mend of a simple act or word of sincerity or kindness, of showing Christ and His love; can be healed fully with the love of Christ who calls to the lost, the weary, the suffering, and the broken, and makes whole, makes new in His love. You are valued, and you are loved.

[fancyfendi]

The nicer you are the more beautiful you become