After hearing about the passing of Dr. Tim Keller last Friday, I was still trying to absorb the news of a car accident taking Dr. Harry Reeder into the presence of our Lord just one day prior. These two dedicated men, along with Dr. Charles Stanley, have all recently finished their earthly race according to 2 Timothy 4:7-8, but the echos of their many exhortations encourage those of us still running.

Even though I never met Tim Keller, God used a video of his to confirm the name of this blog the night before my first post was published. Below is the one-year anniversary post of Humble and Bold, written in January 2016, where I explain. Hope this encourages you.

​THE CONFIRMATION OF HUMBLE AND BOLD
​1/20/2016
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After recovering from an eight-and-a-half-hour cancer surgery, the words humble and bold were often on my mind, and then God started writing them on my heart. While my body was going through some major physical adjustments and healing, my spirit was really undergoing a major overhaul. It was as if God had been operating on my attitude. He definitely was refining my soul and showing me things that (as much as I didn't want to see) I needed to see. I had been holding onto resentments, and foolishly believing I had the right to do so. I also hid a lot of my thoughts and convictions behind southern politeness and political correctness, which caused inner turmoil that wasn't healthy either. It led to outbursts from time to time, because when you hold things in for too long, it has a way of surfacing.

During my recovery, I kept saying, "We are all so fragile and don't realize it!" to my friends and family, as they visited me during my two weeks stay in the hospital. The awesome realization that the Lord gives our hearts the ability to beat for a certain number of days, resonantly changed me for good. Time is a gift to be used wisely, and all our time here on earth is relatively short, whether we believe it or not. This moved me to write down what I had seen God doing in my life and to share with those needing encouragement. 

After confessing and repenting of the things that needed to change, I noticed such a peace and joy in my thoughts. It was shortly after, that my husband and I went on an evangelical outreach involving several different ministries coming together. During the prayer time, one of the speakers from International House of Prayer, Hazen Stevens, prayed the words, "humble and bold" right over me out loud. As soon as I heard those two words together in that order, I felt God revealing to me that this was the name I was to use for my blog.

In the fall of 2014, I was given a book by the Women's Ministry at Perimeter church, where I work. It was Timothy Keller's The Freedom Of Self-Forgetfulness and again, it was if God was speaking directly to my heart about how to move forward in a new season of my life. This book takes a close look at the ego in all of us yet reveals how to ascertain an unexplainable joy that our egos cannot grasp.

In January of 2015, humbleandbold.com began, and like a child craving their parent's approval, I was hoping for another nudge of assurance that I was following His will. Checking again, like I had searched so many times before to make sure the name was not already in use, I came across this video by Timothy Keller and it was a huge confirmation and a sweat kiss from my Father, The King, who had led me to this video the night before my first blog went out there. It was the third confirmation and reminded me of how Jesus, three times, asked Peter if he loved Him. If you know the story of how Peter denied Him three times, then you grasp the importance of Jesus giving Peter three more chances to declare his love for Him. So thankful that God gives us new opportunities to glorify Him, even after we have gotten it wrong!

It has now been a year since I published my first blog post! I can honestly say I never dreamed of blogging. How can you dream of something you never were really aware of until later in your adult life?  What I did dream of was using my creative gifts and talents in a meaningful way, that would impact people's lives for the better. Funny how God uses our dreams and brings them to pass in ways that we never would have imagined. He is good like that!

What dreams has God given you and how have you seen Him working in your life?
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And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 King James Version (KJV)

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P.S. Several years after this blog started, 2 Corinthians 10:1 (ESV) jumped out to me as another confirmation - I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away!

With love,
Christina
Stay humble & be BOLD!

"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a
​light unto my path."  Psalm 119:105

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Whether you have lots of time and money to spend OR you're on a budget, don't forget incorporating these 5 ideas to make your event memorable.

1) Use the Cap and Gown 
Find a place to hang your student's cap and gown for decor backdrop and photo opportunities. You may want to highlight what cords and sashes represent in a nearby frame for inquiring family and friends. 

2) Arrange Beverage Bottles and Cans
​Arrange bottles and cans you plan on serving to guests in the year of graduation. For smaller gatherings, use the last two digits of the graduation year. Have plenty of ice nearby, and you could use an oval or round bucket for the zero.

3) Use School Swag with Logo
Use school promotional items with visible logos to incorporate into the decor. For example, we used this oversize mug as a mini vase for flowers. Another example would be to use pen with college logo for guest sign in book.

4) Dollar Tree Balloons 
You can get so much more for your money by incorporating balloons from the Dollar Tree (ok, $1.25 tree) but still! You can still go fancy and extravagant, while saving for college. Use staggered as in pic on a mantel or use on each side of a photo wall. 

5) Beverage and Dinner Napkins
If you have helpers, try tying white dinner napkins to look like diplomas and use black beverage napkins to resemble the graduation caps. 

These are just a few ways to make your party memorable without overspending - using what you may already have around you. 

Sidenote -These pictures are from decorating for my niece's college graduation in 2021. This year, our son graduated from college, but didn't want to celebrate with a party. So, it's always good to ask. If your graduate wants a party, I hope these ideas make for a great celebration. Please comment below and let us know if you found these ideas helpful. 

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On April 16th, ten years ago, I was driven to Emory University Hospital before sunrise by my husband, as my father rode along with us for support. Trying to imagine what was going through my father's mind as he had lost his first wife, my mother, to breast cancer at the age of 44 back in 1989 on a Friday evening. In 2013, he found himself praying with me, his grown daughter (same age of 44), as we made our way down the expressway. We listened to praise music and did our best to keep each other uplifted. We were all concerned about the unknown. My husband was only seven, when he lost his 12-year-old sister, Terry, to cancer - also on a Friday. I remember how the loss of his sister and my mother came up in conversation on our very first date. 

We felt God's presence and peace carry us through so many difficulties leading up to this hospital stay, during and afterwards. Sidenote, my father's second wife, who had come up with my father to help our family, had emergency surgery a week after my surgery. My father was out of state with both his wife and daughter in different hospitals (40 minutes apart), and most everyone felt overwhelmed . . . but God - He carried us all. Click on this link My God Is Awesome - humble & BOLD (humbleandbold.com) to read about some of the amazing ways God let us know He was with us during the long diagnosis, surgery and recovery.

Worry and anxiety tried to hijack the following years, but I learned to cast my cares on Him with thanksgiving for all He has done.

The timeframe surrounding my appendiceal cancer surgery seems more like the time God gave me a heart makeover. So many life-changing lessons were learned during that time. Worry and anxiety tried to hijack the following years, but I learned to cast my cares on Him with thanksgiving for all He has done.

Ten years later, on Sunday, April 16, 2023, my husband, Scott, was asked to give the message for our church service, and I was so happy to be here to support him. He is passionate about evangelism, because he's so thankful for the new life God has given him.

With these 10 precious years, God has graciously given me, I have been here to see my oldest graduate from elementary, middle and high school and be able to plan his college graduation celebration. I'm so thankful to have been here for my youngest son and see him adjust well to middle school and learn to sing and play the viola. For all the children God has brought into our lives, our family, neighbors and friends. Thankful that my father and second mom have had 10 precious years together as well.

Out of a refining fire, God has given me a new appreciation for Him, His gift of life, salvation and leading by the Holy Spirit. It's not about us, but HIM! 

Ending this post with a page from the April 16th reading of The One Year Bible (NIV). There are so many things that stand out to me on this page. The lesson to not give up, to cry to the Lord for justice, and   humbling oneself speaks volumes to my spirit. Would love to know what jumps off the page at you.

The day after the tragedy at The Covenant School in Nashville, I visited their website while mourning. This school seemed so similar to the Christian Presbyterian school where I worked for many years as a supervisor of ministry childcare. Per yearly training, I instructed our team, thanks to the due diligence of our director, on emergency procedures in the event of an active shooter. As someone who grew up attending a Christian Presbyterian school (first grade thru twelfth), I never dreamed of one day training a team for these types of events. It was . . . unthinkable.
 
When I came across the post, Whatever by Dr. Katherine Koonce, my heavy heart was comforted. Dr. Koonce was Head of Covenant School until she suddenly crossed over into the presence of our Lord on March 27, 2023. Reading her post greatly encouraged and reminded me of the Biblical meaning and context for the word, whatever, and how we should actively apply it to our lives. While some may choose to be active shooters, may we choose to be active pursuers of whatever. 

Click on Whatever | The Covenant School so you can read her post, dated April 30th, which appears to be written during the challenges of 2020. 

After reading, I shared a link to Dr. Koonce's post on my Facebook page. Her decision to be an active pursuer of the word, whatever, touched so many people (with 1.3K shares) and continues to be spread throughout and read. Her post, that came from spending time with the Lord, reminds me of Isaiah 55:11 (NLT) - It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it.

​With love,
Christina
Stay humble & be BOLD!

"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a
​light unto my path."  Psalm 119:105

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When a child sacrifice is interrupted, the ramifications travel through time to 1938 Nazi- controlled Germany. Josef Mandelbaum, a young Jewish store owner, falls for Miryam Murray, a young, Catholic-raised American. As their forbidden relationship deepens, Kristallnacht strikes. 

Welcome and thank you for visiting humble & Bold. Once again, through the end of the year, we are giving special access to those interested in reading this copyrighted screenplay, set in Nuremberg, Germany, as Christmas and Hanukkah intersect just before WWII. Eyes of Nuremberg is a centerpiece story set within a story. We hope you enjoy and welcome your feedback. 

Frohe Weihnachten! ​

For information on how to access this screenplay after December of 2022, please email me at Christina@humbleandbold.com.

Check out links below to learn more about the backstory of this screenplay.

Called Back to Center Stage - humble & BOLD (humbleandbold.com)
When God Speaks - humble & BOLD (humbleandbold.com)
2020 - The Vision Awaits Its Appointed Time - humble & BOLD (humbleandbold.com
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If you would like to financially contribute to help produce this story, please email me at Christina@humbleandbold.com.​

​With love,
Christina
Stay humble & be BOLD!

"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a
​light unto my path."  Psalm 119:105

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Collect firewood and place in a vertical slant (as seen in top pic) for airflow. Visit 17 Fire Pit Safety Tips You Should Know - Fireplace Fact for safety instructions and How To Start A Fire In A Fire Pit - Red Lasso. Below, you can see what it looks like the next day if it burns out without raking the coals. Usually, we take a metal rake and spread the coals out evenly till it burns down to fine ash. After several days, you can use ashes to fertilize your lawn and plants.​

Above pic shows six chairs with six large tree logs that we have used for tables or extra seating. Two seats can easily fit between each log, which allows up to eighteen guests, if needed. Since we have a large backyard, we're glad we opted to have a wide firepit. 

​With love,
Christina
Stay humble & be BOLD!

"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a
​light unto my path."  Psalm 119:105

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If you would like to financially contribute to help produce this story, please email me at Christina@humbleandbold.com.​

​With love,
Christina
Stay humble & be BOLD!

"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a
​light unto my path."  Psalm 119:105

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​Amazed & thankful as The Little Boy Who Wouldn't Eat Cheesecake 2020-21 tour nears the station. Want to publicly say "Thank you" first to God for His perfect timing in helping us with every single detail of the book, its publication and release.

Huge thanks to my husband, Scott, for all his help, to our children AND to ALL of YOU for your support! Katherine Carver, thank you for your beautiful illustrations. You are so gifted, and your artwork brought relatable humor to the struggle of overcoming obstacles. To my father-in-law, Roger Myers, thank you for allowing me to share this sweet story from your childhood with others.​

Hard to believe it's already been one year since The Little Boy Who Wouldn't Eat Cheesecake was published, and this Friday, July 30th is National Cheesecake Day! We will be celebrating with our friends at The 5 Spot Cafe' in Lawrenceville, Georgia from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. with a special book signing and spinning for prizes! This will be a fun event to attend with your children before getting back to school. Come visit after children meet with their teacher at most local schools in the morning! 

By the way, The 5 Spot has Four fabulous cheesecakes to choose from . . . Banana Foster's Cheesecake, Dulce De Leche Fried Cheesecake, Reese's Peanut Butter Cheesecake (gluten free) and Vanilla Bean Cheesecake (also gluten free). Please share with any friends or family that you think might want to come.

The book, written by Christina Myers, is based on a true story set during WWII and is about a young boy, Roger, who can't understand how cheese in cake can be a good thing. With a comical twist at the end, this book is about overcoming challenges before it's too late. Along with pictures of the real Roger on the back is the verse, "Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!" Psalm 34:8 (ESV).

Enjoy! 
With love,
Christina
Stay humble & be BOLD!

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​light unto my path."  Psalm 119:105

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For my sister-in-law's 60th birthday party, we found an amazing event space in historic Lilburn, Georgia, to celebrate and surprise her. Antiques in Old Town, owned by Hugh and Rowann Wilkerson, is a fun and unique place to shop, while spending time visiting with friendly faces. Reminds me of scenes from the popular television show, Designing Women, where customers and owners find connection and humor awaiting. The Wilkersons throw these amazing seasonal open houses throughout the year and host customers in their spacious building connected to the back of the store. It's like finding a secret happy place with hidden treasures. 

Since they already had the store decorated for the 4th of July, coming up with birthday decorations to blend in was at first, a challenge, but taking the primary color of blue and using a beachy theme, it started to come together very nicely. 

I unrolled tropical wrapping paper to line the three large tables and used burlap, beach signs, shells, battery operated lights, paper fans, scrabble tiles and chocolate treats to use for centerpieces.

The color scheme summed up the feeling of summertime at the beach over the 4th of July! 

Found these cute pineapple cup cake toppers at Hobby Lobby! Maybe you've seen the sign that reads, "Be like a pineapple . . . stand tall, wear and crown and be sweet on the inside."

Couldn't figure out why the icing on this one cupcake slide off the side. My friend Kim laughed and said, "It's clearly is going through menopause!" We both laughed with tears. I think many women can relate. Oh well, at least it still has it's pineapple crown.  

The event was a great success and here's a larger pic of the event space that Antiques in Old Town offers. Call them for a quote and check out the video below where they were featured on Teresa Ingalls' YouTube channel, Keep It Historic. 

Enjoy! 

With love,
Christina
Stay humble & be BOLD!

"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a
​light unto my path."  Psalm 119:105

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