Walking With Our Own

"Following God wholeheartedly within these up-close loops of faith will often cause you an internal uneasiness and daily faithfulness that cannot be escaped just because it's 5 p.m. and the workday is over. It's easier to stand on a platform and teach people we may never see again than to walk with our own children, friends, and loved ones in accountability and discipleship. But these spheres encompass the heart of true ministry.

Begin to clarify who the people in your primary sphere of influence should be. Refuse to search for significance in another place if you've bypassed any near and necessary steps in the journey God has for you. Pray for a courageous faith and holy boldness to start where you are. He'll give it to you."

-Priscilla Shirer, Gideon study to be released May 2013. Read more here.

‎"Life isn't a cereal, either! Well, it is a cereal."

A pep talk from Kid President to you. Thanks for sharing, Shelby!

Happy Wednesday, friends!

Goodbye 2012, Hello 2013

Christmas 2012 has probably been one my favorite holidays of all time. I actually didn't expect that considering it's the first time in all of my life that I didn't have an actual 'vacation'--free from responsibilities and deadlines. What made it so great was that I got to spend more quality time with family and friends than in years past.

Mom's side of the family hosted our annual 'Corbin Family Christmas'--we gave, laughed and enjoyed delicious food before having a white elephant exchange that featured an entertaining variety of gifts (in typical Corbin fashion)-- from canned salmon to tool sets! Here are a few photos from the night:

Sweet Cousin, Taylor

Kisses for G & P

The man who makes it all happen (and the pup who keeps everyone on their toes).

Lives of the Party

Hugs for PaPa 

Our Proud Santa

We also got to share in the joy of reuniting with Dad's side of family. He has four brothers and between them, there are 11 cousins. Bringing this rowdy bunch together definitely doesn't happen often enough and our time consisted of musical tables at a Cuban restaurant, dinner for 19 at our house, a photo shoot for Princess Ava and lots of laughs over bygone memories. 

Brothers

Happy Birthday, Jesus!

(Almost) Normal Take 1

Abnormal Take 1

Princess Ava

Since the festivities have ended, See.Spark.Go. has been busy working Passion 2013 and I've been busy preparing for another year ahead. I'm hopeful for 2013 and excited about all of the possibilities that lie ahead. I'm employed and in a completely new stage of life--all in a matter of months.  It's kind of crazy to think of how far the Lord has brought me in the last year--graduation, accepting my first job, working with people who are absolutely incredible and from whom I learn so much every day.

I'm looking forward to this new blogging adventure and sharing with you my thoughts as my chapter three is written.