Where to begin?

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I am starting this blog to document my life and how faith is playing into that. Over the years I have always had a fascination with theology, religion, and mythology. However, I never felt a true calling until the last few years. Seeing the difference one person can make just by showing love to another person is huge!

So what do I plan to write here? Stories, sermons, and just the day to day crap that I experience and how I am using faith to find a better way of seeing life. Depression and anxiety are huge for me. They affect me more than I even care to admit. I am often stressed. I over commit myself to things because I want to help everyone, and then I burn out. I am also a mom, so there is the stress that comes with not only the everyday battles, but the future unknowns.

So, up until this point, what direction has my life been going and what are my plans? I am 37 years old, I have two boys, and I work full time for the USPS. I also sit on my church council as President. I am involved in the Christian Education Committee and the Music Planning Committee. I am starting a new venture, conducting a church service for the local assisted living home once a month. I will be starting back to college in the fall to work towards getting my Bachelor's degree so that I can attend Seminary eventually. I am not sure if being a pastor is my calling, or some other type of ministry work, I believe I will learn that as I go. For now I am just trying to listen to what God is telling me and walk that path.

I am planning on this blog not just being about the path I walk, but also include the life I build with my husband and kids. You may find me posting about one of my boys and one of their many antics just as much as I post about my faith, because they are both surrounding my life.

Blessings
Anne

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