“I told you about my life, and you answered me; “I told you about my life, and you answered me; teach me your statutes. Help me understand the meaning of your precepts so that I can meditate on your wonders. I am weary from grief; strengthen me through your word. Keep me from the way of deceit and graciously give me your instruction. I have chosen the way of truth; I have set your ordinances before me. I cling to your decrees; Lord, do not put me to shame. I pursue the way of your commands, for you broaden my understanding.” Psalms‬ ‭119:26-32 CSB‬‬
18 months old and she’s joined the ‘lover of t 18 months old and she’s joined the ‘lover of the slide’ club
“We must reflect that, when we reach the end of “We must reflect that, when we reach the end of our days, our life experience will equal what we have paid attention to, whether by choice or default. We are at risk, without quite fully realizing it, of living lives that are less our own than we imagine.” William James

With the help of God, may we strive to become abiding and attentive people instead of distracted and defeated people.
The entire thing is He loved me first. And even wh The entire thing is He loved me first. And even when our surroundings are burning or when all we see is rubble, there is an unseen Kingdom to serve, a Family to be part of, and a powerful Love to give and receive. 

Every week it seems I’m inspired by a comment a friend and pastor made years ago — “Don’t be afraid to talk to someone about the truth of Jesus. Think of it as joining a conversation God might already be having with that person.” 

May we be conduits of that strong, courageous, welcoming, comforting, healing, transforming, sustaining, peacemaking, eternal Love. Or as Bernice King said, “Love puts in work.”
Call it ‘a Sunday stroll in Appling.’ Call it ‘a Sunday stroll in Appling.’
“God is always coming to you in the sacrament of “God is always coming to you in the sacrament of the Present Moment. Meet and receive Him there with gratitude.” Evelyn Underhill 

Such brokenness we see, such pain, such fear. Attend to Jesus — Lord, Savior, King — with all your honest thoughts and feelings, and let His power and love change you. Let Him form and re-form you into a help for the hurting, a bright spot for those in the dark, a presence for others to rest in. A ‘little Christ’ on the earth.

 ^ what I’m rehearsing to myself
Living life with the Holy Spirit — “you fulfil Living life with the Holy Spirit — “you fulfill the will of God through the inner influence of His Spirit instead of the outer influence of the law of God” (David Guzik).

This took me probably 15 years of following Jesus to grasp. It felt too easy, my willpower was my measuring stick, and the freedom was terrifying. 

But alas, God’s way is the best way, and there is no substitute for the Holy Spirit. I can’t muster spiritual fruit, but His goal, thankfully and marvelously, is vineyards and vineyards.

May we surrender this work to Him.
“The deeper our faith, the more doubt we must en “The deeper our faith, the more doubt we must endure; the deeper our hope, the more prone we are to despair; the deeper our love, the more pain its loss will bring: these are a few of the paradoxes we must hold as human beings. If we refuse to hold them in the hopes of living without doubt, despair, and pain, we also find ourselves living without faith, hope, and love.” Parker J. Palmer
I pose to you what the Holy Spirit posed to me rec I pose to you what the Holy Spirit posed to me recently: What if you made choices out of fear of missing out on God instead of fear of missing out on what others deem significant?

In all honesty, FOMO sneaks up on me not along paths of a friend’s travel adventures or home decor or even if friends hang out without me. My FOMO animal comes in the form of popular and effective Christian voices. Because of technology and social media, I have access, though not complete (because we’re not actual friends), to their lives and ministry, their work and the personality they choose to share online. While a good thing in many ways, it stops being good when it becomes an avalanche I can’t keep up with but am afraid to stop.

// new blog post: FOMO on God //
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travel · 03/13/2015

Disney World Is Calling My Name

Disney World Is Calling My NameA friend of mine asked me for suggestions on what to definitely do at Disney World during a two-day span. Let’s just say the more I thought about it, the more I wanted to go. I celebrated my 5th birthday at Disney World and we were hooked. While my four member family certainly enjoys a beach or mountain trip, Disney was our thing. We grew up being carried from our beds to the car at 5am to get a jumpstart on the drive, and the memories still make me smile. We had the movies, the plush characters, the smashed penny books full of coins with Disney characters imprinted on them, autograph books and numerous photo albums. If I’m being honest, I was such a fan I wrote my first research paper in high school on Walt Disney.

Charles Brooks, a cartoonist for the Birmingham News, wrote this about Walt when he passed away:

“He was an original. Not just an American original, but an original, period. There can’t be many adults in the allegedly civilized parts of the globe who did not inhabit Disney’s mind and imagination for at least for a few hours and feel better for the visitation….. But what Disney seemed to know was that while there is very little grown-up in every child, there is a lot of child in every grown-up. To a child, this weary world is brand-new, gift wrapped. Disney tried to keep it that way for adults.”

Growing up, I admired his dream that became reality — the movies, the parks — but as I became an adult, I began to esteem his creativity, respect his passion, and commend his courage.

In 1955, Disneyland opened, costing $17 million. Walt said, “When we opened Disneyland, a lot of people got the impression that it was a get-rich-quick thing, but they didn’t realize that behind it was this great organization that I built here at the Studio, and they all got into it and we were doing it because we loved to do it.”

Lillian (his wife) questioned him, asking “”But why do you want to build an amusement park? They’re so dirty.”” Walt replied, “That was just the point—mine wouldn’t be.”

For a quick trip, here are my suggestions:

1. The Wishes firework show + any parade (Magic Kingdom) – you won’t be able to contain your smile

2. The Three Mountains (Magic Kingdom): Splash, Space, & Thunder – just to say you did; they’re great in their own ways

3. Soarin’ (Epcot) – a ride but not a roller coaster; a creative invention

4. Beaches & Cream (the Beach Club Resort) – this one might be a stretch, if you’re busy running around the parks, but it’s a prime lunch spot

5. Mickey’s PhilharMagic (Magic Kingdom) – my guilty pleasure; a great 3D show full of all the Disney classic songs

6. Festival of the Lion King (Animal Kingdom)

7. Rock’n Roller Coaster + Tower of Terror (Hollywood Studios) – easily a couple of the best rides

8. Main Street Bakery + Candy Shop (Magic Kingdom) – caramel apples, candy for days, pastries of all kinds

9. The World Showcase (Epcot) – a walk through there and you’re bound to leave more cultured

10. Turkey leg and/or Mickey oreo bar (Magic Kingdom) – Disney snacks rock

11. Monorail ride (Magic Kingdom/Epcot) – always a fun experience

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  1. elizabeth says

    03/13/2015 at 4:02 pm

    Lillian (his wife) questioned him, asking “”But why do you want to build an amusement park? They’re so dirty.”” Walt replied, “That was just the point—mine wouldn’t be.”

    MY FAVORITE PART! SO CLEAN!!!

  2. Chelsea B.E. says

    03/13/2015 at 4:12 pm

    Elizabeth, I agree!!

  3. Leslie says

    03/13/2015 at 6:17 pm

    I’d love to go to Disney world but none of my friends share my same wonder, haha. These places sound fun!

  4. Rachel G says

    03/13/2015 at 11:45 pm

    I’ve only been once, but absolutely loved it. Lately I’ve been thinking about trying to plan a family trip someday far in the future. :) I have been to Hong Kong Disneyland, once, too, and that one’s pretty awesome, as well!

  5. Tracy says

    03/14/2015 at 4:38 am

    I grew up going to Disneyland and have never been to Disney World. Excited to know what to do when I get there!

  6. Chelsea B.E. says

    03/14/2015 at 5:43 pm

    Rachel G, I used to say growing up that one of my bucket list goals was to visit ‘all the Disneylands.’ That’s super cool!

  7. Chelsea B.E. says

    03/14/2015 at 5:43 pm

    Leslie, one day you’ll find someone to go with I know it! :)

  8. Chelsea B.E. says

    03/14/2015 at 5:44 pm

    Yes! Tracy, you will absolutely love it.

  9. alyssa says

    03/14/2015 at 11:52 pm

    My boyfriend and I are hitting Disney Halloween weekend for our 2-year anniversary! We’re so excited.

  10. Rebekah @ Surviving Toddlerhood says

    03/15/2015 at 8:28 pm

    I’ve never been to Disney and probably never will because I have so many other places I want to go first. But I love how you layed out your favorite places her, this would be a great list for anyone looking to go for a weekend trip. :-)

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“I told you about my life, and you answered me; “I told you about my life, and you answered me; teach me your statutes. Help me understand the meaning of your precepts so that I can meditate on your wonders. I am weary from grief; strengthen me through your word. Keep me from the way of deceit and graciously give me your instruction. I have chosen the way of truth; I have set your ordinances before me. I cling to your decrees; Lord, do not put me to shame. I pursue the way of your commands, for you broaden my understanding.” Psalms‬ ‭119:26-32 CSB‬‬
18 months old and she’s joined the ‘lover of t 18 months old and she’s joined the ‘lover of the slide’ club
“We must reflect that, when we reach the end of “We must reflect that, when we reach the end of our days, our life experience will equal what we have paid attention to, whether by choice or default. We are at risk, without quite fully realizing it, of living lives that are less our own than we imagine.” William James

With the help of God, may we strive to become abiding and attentive people instead of distracted and defeated people.
The entire thing is He loved me first. And even wh The entire thing is He loved me first. And even when our surroundings are burning or when all we see is rubble, there is an unseen Kingdom to serve, a Family to be part of, and a powerful Love to give and receive. 

Every week it seems I’m inspired by a comment a friend and pastor made years ago — “Don’t be afraid to talk to someone about the truth of Jesus. Think of it as joining a conversation God might already be having with that person.” 

May we be conduits of that strong, courageous, welcoming, comforting, healing, transforming, sustaining, peacemaking, eternal Love. Or as Bernice King said, “Love puts in work.”
Call it ‘a Sunday stroll in Appling.’ Call it ‘a Sunday stroll in Appling.’
“God is always coming to you in the sacrament of “God is always coming to you in the sacrament of the Present Moment. Meet and receive Him there with gratitude.” Evelyn Underhill 

Such brokenness we see, such pain, such fear. Attend to Jesus — Lord, Savior, King — with all your honest thoughts and feelings, and let His power and love change you. Let Him form and re-form you into a help for the hurting, a bright spot for those in the dark, a presence for others to rest in. A ‘little Christ’ on the earth.

 ^ what I’m rehearsing to myself
Living life with the Holy Spirit — “you fulfil Living life with the Holy Spirit — “you fulfill the will of God through the inner influence of His Spirit instead of the outer influence of the law of God” (David Guzik).

This took me probably 15 years of following Jesus to grasp. It felt too easy, my willpower was my measuring stick, and the freedom was terrifying. 

But alas, God’s way is the best way, and there is no substitute for the Holy Spirit. I can’t muster spiritual fruit, but His goal, thankfully and marvelously, is vineyards and vineyards.

May we surrender this work to Him.
“The deeper our faith, the more doubt we must en “The deeper our faith, the more doubt we must endure; the deeper our hope, the more prone we are to despair; the deeper our love, the more pain its loss will bring: these are a few of the paradoxes we must hold as human beings. If we refuse to hold them in the hopes of living without doubt, despair, and pain, we also find ourselves living without faith, hope, and love.” Parker J. Palmer
I pose to you what the Holy Spirit posed to me rec I pose to you what the Holy Spirit posed to me recently: What if you made choices out of fear of missing out on God instead of fear of missing out on what others deem significant?

In all honesty, FOMO sneaks up on me not along paths of a friend’s travel adventures or home decor or even if friends hang out without me. My FOMO animal comes in the form of popular and effective Christian voices. Because of technology and social media, I have access, though not complete (because we’re not actual friends), to their lives and ministry, their work and the personality they choose to share online. While a good thing in many ways, it stops being good when it becomes an avalanche I can’t keep up with but am afraid to stop.

// new blog post: FOMO on God //
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