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<p>I was nineteen and had no business obsessing over skinny. Entering college the year prior, I came in as a confident size four. Maybe a six. A little soft. But balanced. And unconcerned. It is amazing what a year in college can do to a girl. My college boyfriend was fit and older. His ex &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2012/01/06/chasing-skinny-part-one/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>I&#8217;ve talked about just about every aspect of my life on this screen. My marriage. My sweet boys. My not-so-sweet boys. Their not-so-sweet mother. My journey through elderly care. Hardship. Home decor. Love. Loss. Fear. Hope. Faith. And forgiveness. But one area I have left untouched. And it&#8217;s funny (not ha ha) because this one &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2012/01/04/a-new-chapter-begins/">Continue reading <span class="meta

<p>Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? Isaiah 43:19 Do you perceive it? The newness coming in with this new year? There is something deep and unspeakable within me that jumps at the thought. 2011 was very long. And dry at times. I would even use &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/12/31/if-you-tend-to-look-back/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>This morning, I opened my computer to find a message on my facebook wall. My friend Tracie. She is a hoot. Enjoy a good giggle. Here is what she wrote&#8230; &#8220;I was gonna see if you could come over in the morning and yell&#8230; &#8220;&#8216;TRACIE TRACIE TRACIE&#8230; GET OUT OF BED!!!! PUT ON THAT SPORTS &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/12/29/get-out-of-bed-tracie/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></

<p>Receive: verb \ri-ˈsēv\ to come into possession of : acquire; to receive a gift; to permit to enter: admit: welcome, greet Receiving is so difficult, isn&#8217;t it? Seriously. Here&#8217;s a dialogue&#8230; I&#8217;m person one. You&#8217;re person two. Person one: &#8220;You did a great job today. I was so impressed! You are so talented!&#8221;Person two: &#8220;Aww &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/12/27/aww-you-shouldnt-have/">Con

<p>Even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Matthew 20:28 Last night, I sat and made my grocery list. The week of Christmas adds quite unusual things to the page. For example, I will put at least one stick of &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/12/21/a-servant-hearted-christmas/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>