This week we get to hear all about Dannette’s recent mission trip to India. We talk about the stretch it was to say yes to India, the beauty of the people, and how it’s changed her life forever. Dannette will also be writing about her trip over on her blog, so be sure to check there for a more in depth look at the trip.

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* Dannette’s blog with all the pictures from India

The photo Dannette mentioned from her childhood that isn’t “staged”. It’s real life at it’s best — including a beer can and a naked barbie on the table 😉

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We’ve been waiting for this episode friends — today we chat with the lovely Vivian Mabuni! She shares a bit of her cancer journey with us and we get to hear how God used that painful season to kindle the writer within. We chat about raising kids, the writing process, some of our design loves, and giggle a bit about our short-comings (as usual!).

We also chat about Viv’s first book “Warrior In Pink: A Story of Cancer, Community and the God Who Comforts”. Viv paints a beautiful picture of how God redeems the hard parts of our stories over time and she describes the profound work of “rubbing elbows with other people’s grief”.

Viv also shares a beautiful word for us on the Holy Spirit. Get your pen and paper ready friends — when Viv speaks you’ll want to write it ALL down!!!

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We’re giving away a few copies of “Warrior In Pink” — and there are 3 ways to win. Details below:

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Here’s a bit more about Viv:

Vivian is passionate about seeing God raise up and unleash women who will influence the college campus, families, churches, communities, and the world. As a national conference speaker and writer, she draws on her experience from her 29 years on staff w/ Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ). Her first book, “Warrior In Pink: A Story of Cancer, Community and the God Who Comforts” (Discovery House Publishers) released in April 2014. Her next book for WaterBrook Multinomah, (the Christian imprint for Penguin Random House) will be released in 2019. Vivian has written for SheReadsTruth and is a speaker for IF:Gathering. Married 26 years to her husband, Darrin, and mom to three wonderful kids, Jonathan (24), Michael (21), and Julia (16). They live in Mission Viejo, California along with their German Shepherd, Koa. Vivian loves coffee, shoes, sushi and social media, so stay in touch with her on Instagram/Twitter: @vivmabuni and check out her revamped website: www.vivianmabuni.com

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On this episode Dannette shares a word from the story of the woman at the well in John 4. We talk about God’s pursuing love, the beauty of community and inviting others to the well with us, and all sorts of amazing-ness relating to LIVING WATER.

xo,

Lyn & Dannette

LINKS & THINGS

* Liz Curis Higgs talked about the woman at the well having no name so we can insert ours there ♥ (we thought it might have been Lisa Harper, but after some digging, we found it was Liz!)

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We’re back! We took a short and much needed break over the holidays to regroup and are excited to be back in front of microphones again. Today we talk about our unplanned hiatus and share an encouraging word for those who feel like they are in the desert places of life.

The moral of this story is that we all have those seasons where we need to take cover and duck and hide a bit. The truth is that we can’t be on the mountaintops all the time; at some point we need to retreat and allow ourselves to sit in the quiet places. Lyn shares her right now story of hiding out and how it’s been good for her family and her soul, but we also get to hear about the time she literally tried to hide from a friend who was knocking at her door and well, let’s just stay this — she’s no James Bond.

We share a few funny stories as always, and Dannette talks about her crazy hungry soul, writing, and being bold.

There’s lots of good stuff in this one friends. We’re glad to be back and are thankful to have you on this journey with us.

xo,

Lyn & Dannette

LINKS & THINGS

* Lisa Harper speaking on Song of Songs (Songs of Solomon) about God’s beautiful love for us

* Sermons Dannette’s been listening to on John the Baptist // He Must Increase, I Must Decrease | John Was Not the Light But A Witness to the Light

* Dannette’s latest post on the desert places of the soul

* Thomas Merton Quote:

“Many poets are not poets for the same reason that many religious men are not saints: they never succeed in being themselves. They never get around to being the particular poet or the particular monk they are intended to be by God. They never become the man or the artist who is called for by all the circumstances in their individual lives. They waste their years in vain efforts to be some other poet, some other saint…They wear out their minds and bodies in a hopeless endeavor to have somebody else’s experiences or write somebody else’s poems, or possess someone else’s spirituality. There can be an intense egoism in following everybody else. People are in a hurry to magnify themselves by imitating what is popular-and too lazy to think of anything better. Hurry ruins saints as well as artists. They want quick success and they are in such a haste to get it that they cannot take time to be true to themselves.” (Thomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation).

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Today we share a little of what we’ve been learning as our life group works their way thru Matt Chandler’s study on the book of Philippians. We discuss the account in Acts 16 where Paul witnessed to Lydia, the possessed girl, and the jailer and how he humbly met each person where they were as he shared his faith. We talk about how hard it can be at times to share our faith, the importance of doing in love, and how (like Jesus) we need to learn to ask the right questions.

Thanks so much for listening, and we hope this one encourages you to share your faith with the people God has placed around you.

xo,

Lyn & Dannette

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Here’s the links to get the resources we chatted about!

Matt Chandlers Philippians study

Matt Chandler To Live is Christ

CS Lewis Mere Chrisitanity

Lee Strobel The Case for Christ

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Today we chat washi tape and share all our favorite uses for this magical mini tape! We cover walls, art, keys, cords, books, doors, headboards…and a lot of other wonderful randomness. Washi tape is a great way to add some color and interest to all things bland and generic. It’s also super easy to use and the uses for it are endless.

Thanks so much for listening, and be sure to check out our website for all the inspiration pics!

xo,

Lyn & Dannette

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WASHI TAPE IDEAS

#1) Headboards

skyline // designrulz

colorful // source unknown

fun angles // source unknown

intersecting lines // we are scout

squared off // adas design inc

#2) Instead of Wallpaper…

x marks the spot // by design playroom project

bars of color // ann kelle

colorful mountain // brit+co

geometric // solebich

chevrons // unknown

crosses // walk in love

frame a pattern // by design project by Lyn

#3) Wall Collages

fun frame wall // fox and star

geometric frames // apartment therapy

#4) Playhouse Ideas

playhouse art // behance

Today we chat with the lovely Holley Gerth about her new book “Fiercehearted”. Holley is a best selling author, speaker, life coach, counselor and she also co-founded the wonderful online community (in)courage. Whew, right? This sweet lady has leaned in and embraced her calling fully, and she shares a few of  the highs and lows along the way. We chat about infertility, adoption, and what it looks like to be an introvert and an all-in encourager of women at the same time.

Holley shares her struggle with doing ALL the things (which we can relate to, right?!) and how God is teaching her to press into who He made her to be, which involves slowing down at times and running at her pace, not anyone else’s. We chat about what it looks like to be burnt-out and hustling for the approval of others and also what it looks like to sink in to God’s acceptance, walk bravely and live fully.

Holley is sweet and funny (wait until you hear the chicken bone story) and her message is one that many of us can relate to. We absolutely LOVED chatting with her, and we think you’ll love this one too!

xo,

Lyn & Dannette

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LINKS & THINGS

* {by design} pinterest board

* Connect with Holley Gerth: website // instagram // facebook

* Books: Fiercehearted: Live Fully, Love Bravely // You’re Already Amazing // You’re Going to Be Okay // You’re Loved No Matter What

* (in)courage

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On today’s episode we chat girls trips, heart checks, and what it means to be IN Christ. We dig in to the truth of who we are “in Christ”, how the Father sees us because of it, and ultimately how living from that truth can change not only the way we see ourselves, but also how we serve and love others.

We also give you instructions involving making a list and lighting candles. So listen in, grab a pen and paper, and get those matches ready!

xo,

Lyn & Dannette

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LINKS & THINGS

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* Heather Holleman’s bible study “Included In Christ“

* Jill Briscoe

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Today we talk about what happens when we encounter Jesus. This type of encounter is not just something that happens at the moment of salvation when the scales are removed from our eyes and we believe and turn to Christ. It’s also something for those of us who already believe and yet are still living in the broken shadowy areas in certain parts of our lives. It’s the moment when we see MORE of Him and dare to step further into the light, transforming our lives and deepening our relationship with the Lord. This episode is a good reminder that there is always room to grow in our faith and understanding, even if we’ve followed the Lord for years and years.

We also get to hear all about Dannette’s 40th surprise party and how she barely made it there! It’s hilarious and humbling (for her, ha!) so you don’t want to miss this one.

Thanks so much for listening!

xo,

Lyn & Dannette

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* SNL “Surprise” skit with Kristen Wig

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Today we talk about what happens when we encounter Jesus. This type of encounter is not just something that happens at the moment of salvation when the scales are removed from our eyes and we believe and turn to Christ. It's also something for those of us who already believe and yet are still living in the broken shadowy areas in certain parts of our lives. It's the moment when we see MORE of Him and dare to step further into the light, transforming our lives and deepening our relationship with the Lord. This episode is a good reminder that there is always room to grow in our faith and understanding, even if we've followed the Lord for years and years.

We also get to hear all about Dannette's 40th surprise party and how she barely made it there! It's hilarious and humbling (for her, ha!) so you don't want to miss this one.