Well Hey There.
Sophie - June 10, 2008
So here's the thing about the internet, y'all.
It is really big.
And because it's so big, you can find people who have pretty much the identical interests that you do.
Say you like to knit only during the months that end in "y," and when you do knit, you only use primary colors?
Or you like to cook, but you only use recipes with five ingredients - NEVER SIX! - and you have to be in and out of the kitchen in thirty minutes flat?
Or you like to scrapbook with organic materials only, and the greatest achievement of your life is that page you made using only seashells, sand and leaves?
Odds are there's a website just for you.
I will not be visiting that scrapbook site, by the way.
It's nothing personal, really. It's just that I have sort of an inherent aversion to crafty things. Especially when the crafty things involve the use of specialty papers and numerous pairs of scissors.
There's probably a website for that, too.
But on this site - this Lifeway site - you may find that there aren't quite as many common denominators. Now granted, all the people who write here are believers, and all the people who write here are, well, people - but besides that, our lives are pretty different.
For example, I'm a thirty-something Southern wife and mama who wrestled with her faith pretty hard until her late 20's, and right this second I'm battling a mean case of swimmer's ear and eating some Cheetos.
I'm guessing that no one else who writes or reads here is dealing with that exact set of circumstances right now.
And if there is someone who is dealing with that exact set of circumstances right now, then maybe I should give you my phone number. Because clearly the Lord intends for us to be friends.
And in all seriousness, we want for this new Lifeway All Access blog to be a place where women from all backgrounds, from all ages and stages can be encouraged in the faith, a place where we can "spur one another on to love and good deeds." By God's grace we're ALL a work in progress - every single one of us - and I just think it's oh-so-cool that God continues to meet us right where we are, EVEN IF IT'S ON THE INTERNET.
Technology is a wonder, y'all.
So whether you're seventeen or seventy, whether you're single or married, whether you're a lifelong Christ-follower or someone who's still trying to figure out what she believes, whether you're partial to Cheetos or Cheez-Its, just know this, sweet friends: you're welcome here.
And we hope you'll come back real soon.
Melanie
Melanie
Sophie
Sophie
Pam
Pam
Paige
Paige
Kris
Kris
Comments (37)
Hey, Sophie and Melanie! I can’t wait until this gig gets in full swing. I’m adding the Lifeway blog to my Bloglines so I won’t miss a single post here.
Bon voyage, y’all. :-)
Diane
Posted on June 9, 2008 3:37 PM
Oh, I love me some Sophie!
Posted on June 10, 2008 7:32 AM
I’m partial to cheez you squirt out of a can. I also have an inherent aversion to crafty things. Praise God for meeting me just as I am, just where I’m at!
Posted on June 10, 2008 7:53 AM
I can’t wait to read this blog every day. I am excited to have a place to be encouraged in my faith as we travel in this adventure that is motherhood, marriage, family, and life. Thanks for a new and great opportunity.
Posted on June 10, 2008 8:01 AM
Good stuff. I can’t wait to read more!
Posted on June 10, 2008 8:03 AM
What an incredible place to be able to add to my list of favorite blogs…plus a double dose of Sophie and Mel? To ALL involved…. every blessing!
Posted on June 10, 2008 8:05 AM
Good morning from Lexington, Kentucky. The Internet truly is a wonderous thing and I learn something new there just about every single day. I’m adding y’all to my Google Reader and looking forward to lots of great posts!
Posted on June 10, 2008 8:07 AM
Yay!!! SO FUN to see you on here…thanks for the warm southern welcome! :)
Posted on June 10, 2008 8:07 AM
Any cheese, dear. It makes no difference!
I think I’m gonna like it here….
Posted on June 10, 2008 8:09 AM
So glad to be able to read your ‘writing’ at more than one place, Boomama!
Posted on June 10, 2008 8:24 AM
I think this is a great ministry tool!
Have a great day!
stephanie
Posted on June 10, 2008 8:30 AM
This is so exciting! To think the Lord has opened up so many opportunities through the blog to make His name known! I bless you in the name of the Lord.
It is such a God thing. I am just delighted to stand on the sidelines and cheer for you in the grandstands of your life. Run well the race set before you with your eyes fixed on Jesus! Blessings
Posted on June 10, 2008 8:31 AM
Welcome Sophie! You get around, don’t you?! ha ha! So excited about this blog and am so thrilled that two of my favorite bloggers are posting here! Kris and Dawn!
…come on, did you think I meant you and Melanie?!
Of course I did! Although I’m sure Kris and Dawn will become some of my favorites too!
Posted on June 10, 2008 8:40 AM
Welcome Sophie! I love reading your “writing”, and I love that I have two places to keep up with you now! Great post!
Posted on June 10, 2008 9:09 AM
ANYTHING tastes better with cheese. Love it all! BTW, this is ‘da bomb! Can’t wait to see where God leads this blog.
Posted on June 10, 2008 9:13 AM
BooMama what an awesome start! Looking forward to hearing more of your insight. Well, you’re right I’m not eating cheetos right now, but I am enjoying a Cheese Souffle and thinking about jumping in the pool…I”ll be reading.
Posted on June 10, 2008 9:15 AM
What a blessing all of you women are. I look forward to all that we will get to share together in the name of the Lord.
Posted on June 10, 2008 9:39 AM
They picked some good ladies to start this thing off! Those Lifeway people are smart.
And thanks for the craving.
For the cheetos.
Not so much the Swimmer’s Ear.
Posted on June 10, 2008 9:41 AM
I’m new to the internet friends thing. So I’m hoping that within this community I might find one or two or more. I read BooMama everyday and look forward to reading you here also.
Posted on June 10, 2008 10:06 AM
Getting to read you and Big Mama in two places each now is worth the trip here. I look forward to other aspects of this website, too, though. :-)
Posted on June 10, 2008 10:54 AM
This website is gonna be so fun! Keep dishing up the Cheeto’s and Jesus and I’ll keep coming back!
Posted on June 10, 2008 1:35 PM
Boo Mama, You rock ~ EVEN ON A DIFFERENT CHANNEL!
Posted on June 10, 2008 1:45 PM
All righty then… I’m a 20-something 40-something Christian momma who had my first child late in life after a long bout with infertility, is partial to Costco’s brand of natural potato chips lightly salted, and I’ve been a Christian happily in love with Christ for over 25 years… Call me crazy, but I think I can snuggle down right next to someone here! Woot!
Posted on June 10, 2008 1:46 PM
All righty then… I’m a 20-something 40-something Christian momma who had my first child late in life after a long bout with infertility, is partial to Costco’s brand of natural potato chips lightly salted, and I’ve been a Christian happily in love with Christ for over 25 years… Call me crazy, but I think I can snuggle down right next to someone here! Woot!
Posted on June 10, 2008 1:46 PM
Well if this isn’t a cool bloggin’ gig I don’t know what is?!
You and Mel rock :))
Posted on June 10, 2008 1:48 PM
I’m with you on the scrapbooking thing. And I’d also like to eat some cheetos with you!
Posted on June 10, 2008 1:51 PM
How very exciting! I doubt that I’ll find another one out there like me—but undoubtedly, I will find others that I love much, like you, Sophie!
In His Joy, holly
Posted on June 10, 2008 2:00 PM
It’s great that you are here! I have a new favorite place now on the wide world of interweb! Can’t wait to see more of your great thoughts here!
Posted on June 10, 2008 3:30 PM
Congrats Boo and Big Mamas! I can’t wait to see what’s next!
Posted on June 10, 2008 3:33 PM
This is great. Another neat site to read and learn and grow in our Lord. Sophie you always make me smile and most of the times I even get one really good laugh from what you write. You always bless my heart too. Way to go girl. Blessings.
Posted on June 10, 2008 7:48 PM
Cool!
Posted on June 10, 2008 8:29 PM
Welcome Aboard Sophie. So glad you are here.
Posted on June 10, 2008 8:31 PM
ok, but I would be battling a mean sinus infection. Which very well could lead to an ear infection. And I’m not eating Cheetos right now, but thank you very much because now I really really want some and there are none to be found. So, six degrees of separation and there you have it! We’re one in the same. Let’s find our website already.
Posted on June 10, 2008 8:38 PM
Nothing like a Sophie post to finish off my bloggy night with a smile! ;)
Great new gig - Lifeway is so blessed to have you and Melanie join the team! :)
Posted on June 11, 2008 4:17 AM
Sophie- I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I am for you as you start this new endeavor….you are so, so talented as a writer, and I can’t wait to read all the entries the Lord lays on your heart here on this site!!!
Posted on June 11, 2008 8:20 AM
Love cheetos, love your heart, and love this blog already!!!!
Posted on June 11, 2008 11:03 AM
Well…i prefer the duo cheezit things and right now i’m drinking a double shot coffee from starbucks and some of there yummy blueberry cake stuff. So, I guess I won’t be getting your phone number but I do believe that we are sweet friends through Christ and the crazy blog world.
So thankful for ya! Big Southern hugs from TN, Fran
Posted on June 11, 2008 12:26 PM