I thought it might be fun to blog about the devotions I was having through the week on my website:

http://www.laramarriott.com

I also am adding video logs where I talk about the stories behind each song I have written. I also want to show videos of my town, church, and other fun stuff. So if you are interested in those kinds of things, stop by.

Lara~

I have heard this phrase so many times through reading songwriting books, seminars and such. It can get really frustrating on the one hand especially when you feel your hands are tied and you can't do what you would like to do. And it can get you thinking creatively about what kind of goals you want to make and where to start.



It's difficult when the negative creeps in and I start thinking about "me." Why are we so human even when we are christians? ug. lol. When I start thinking… Continue

God has been so faithful. I wish I had the time to share every little detail of how his hand print has been on so many things over the past few months. We have found a house in Pleasanton and are hopefully going to move in tomorrow. The church we are at has welcomed us with open arms. There will be an adjustment like there always is, but we know we are suppose to be serving here.



I know we all have gone through times when we have questioned God's faithfulness to come through. And if… Continue

Today is the day that my husband is getting up in front of our congregation to tell them where God is commissioning us to go to next. I was hoping that I would be able to be with him to support him, but my beautiful little girl was up all night with a bad cold and has to stay home.



It has been very difficult to keep this news to ourselves for so long. Now that I know it's alright to talk about I am excited to finally be able to share from my heart what God has been… Continue

What is happening here? The Sunday before Christmas there is 6 inches of snow on the ground and a sheet of ice. I have been going to church my whole life and I can't remember a cancelled Sunday, especially Christmas Sunday. Right now we have cancelled the first service and are thinking about canceling the second. I just can't believe it.

Lara~