Ahhhh...

That's the sound of a relaxed sigh, not a freaking out yell... Just to clarify.

As I type this, I feel at peace.

It is raining outside, and only about 55 degrees.  Fall has finally arrived.  (At least for tonight.)  I'm in sweatpants and a fleece, Jeff is brewing coffee, we're listening to Ingrid Michaelson on Pandora, and any minute now 30 (or so) of our closest friends will arrive for a new bible study we are hosting called - Koinonia.  Life is good.

Koinonia is the Greek word for "community" or "fellowship."  Our "Bible study" is really more of a fellowship time for people from our church, Young Life, and other areas of our lives - and the Roanoke Valley in general, as some of these people are totally new friends.  Our focus each week this year is going to be on Christ-Christ Community... Which is so deeply at the core of what we really crave in life, isn't it? Our friend Seth, who is a pastor but is currently delving into the ministry of "insurance sales," will be doing most of the teaching.  He is refreshing and wise. (Check out his website here.)  I'm excited.  And thankful. :)

Hope your "hump day" has been cozy and warm...

... In other news, I really want to give YOU a free necklace from Stella Designs.  Only two more days to enter the awesome giveaway here.  *Remember, you don't have to post a 30 Before 30 update... Just scroll to the bottom of the page and leave a comment on the post!!