Good Vibes – V4
Good Vibes – V4
Volume 4 (July 14, 2023)
Hey there friends, welcome to volume 4 of the Good Vibes Newsletter. We’re 4 volumes in and it’s been super fun sharing with you. In response to volume 3 one of our subscribers shared a nature link that she follows that was absolutely amazing. Please feel to share stories, books, quotes, etc that have inspired you in some way. And please invite others to join the fun by simply subscribing on my website at To Live Inspired.
Now, on to some Good Vibes!
Book I’ve Just Started and Am Super Excited About:
Please Sorry Thanks
By: Mark Batterson
Please Sorry Thanks Audio Book
Review: If you know me at all you know I’m a big Mark Batterson fan mainly because of how much his book The Circle Maker has influenced my life and specifically my prayer life. What you may not know is after 13 years of reading and listening to Mark I had the opportunity to visit his church, National Community Church in Washington, DC, for the first time earlier this summer. It was an amazing worship experience accompanied by an amazing message from Mark. It was a great day! I’m going to be sharing my review of the book in my bi-weekly blog, the first of which will drop on July 21st and I would love for you to join along with me. Download the audio book or grab a hard copy and let’s learn how important these three words are.
App that I Use Every Day:
YouVersion Bible App
The YouVersion Bible App celebrated it’s 15-year anniversary this week and has been downloaded by people all over the world in many different languages over half a billion (500,000,000) times. Their goal is to make the Bible available in every language in the world giving everyone anywhere free access to Scripture, reading plans, and community. That is what I love so much about it. I have been using the app for 14 of those 15 years and have been able to connect with friends all across the country by doing reading plans together. We read Scripture, listen to teaching, and share comments all through the app. This time is so valuable to me and gives me a unique opportunity to stay connected with these amazing friends. If you don’t have a regular Bible reading plan or even if you do but want to enhance it, I can’t recommend YouVersion enough. Reading Scripture through the app has influenced my life in many ways and I know it will influence yours too.
Super Cool Article:
More Than a Trail
I’ve had the privilege of doing some amazing hikes. I’ve summited two 14ers (one with each of the kids), multiple 13ers, and have hiked hundreds of miles through beautiful forest across the US and Canada. Needless to say, I’m passionate about hiking so when I heard about the mission to create a 14,000-mile trail that circumnavigates the US I was excited. Not because I’d like to hike it (it’s 14,000 MILES!) but because why they’re creating the trail. The American Perimeter Trail is a mechanism to make beautiful spaces and outdoor recreation more accessible to all while protecting land and resources for future generations to enjoy. Check out the link above to see how far they’ve made it, be part of the APT community, see ways to get involved, and much more.
Quote I’m Pondering Right Now:
“Step out of the history that is holding you back.
Step into the new story you are willing to create.”
- Oprah Winfrey
We have small rearview mirrors and very large front windshields in our cars because what’s happened in the past is not nearly as important as what happens in the future: where we are going is more significant than where we have been. Onward and upward friends!
A BIG Thank You!
I’d like to express how thankful I am for each of you. I recognize there’s lots of great content out there and that your time is valuable. That you would use a little of it to read my thoughts and stories means the world. My goal is simply to encourage and inspire people to be all God created them to be and consequently for you to encourage and inspire others. Together we can make a difference in our little corner of the world!
For more inspiring posts check out my journal entries at: Read Journal Entries
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