So, you know that saying, "Today is the first day of the rest of your life?" Well, this isn't just like that but sort of. This is not my first foray into blogging. I've had several "professional-based" type blogs. But this is my first "personal" blog.
I wanted a place to share my thoughts & ideas...to affirm I cannot really be the only person who thinks like this. Or who knows, it will just validate what my husband already thinks -- I AM crazy!
First, I guess I should address the "why" behind the name of this blog... it is really simple.
The newest decorating trend being researched on blogs and Pinterest is "upcycling"... taking an old object and giving it a makeover, repurposing it, and creating a new and improved life for the object.
It got me thinking about being a Christian. Jesus is like that. He takes a person's old life, changes their purpose, gives them a makeover then creates a new and improved life for the creature. If I lived my life as an example of Jesus' "upcycling"- His handiwork - His design.... I wonder if Pinterest would show before and after pictures of my life. Would blogs list the "how to's"of becoming a new creation in Jesus?
I am far from perfect and normally live my life just like everyone else, but these thoughts convicted me and got me thinking. How am I ANY different from other people-- Christians and non-Christians alike? Do I live set-apart? Am I living like the new creation I have been made to be by THE Creator?? Do I live upcycled?
Just some thoughts.... my mind works in crazy ways, so welcome to my crazy world! I hope you'll enjoy the adventure or at the least give you something to talk & think about.
Leigh
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