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How to Really Live

January 5, 2011 by Kristen

I’ve been thinking about living.

I mean really living: Loving well. Laughing hard. Leaving this earth without regrets.

How do we really live?

Because this. is. it. There isn’t a redo, a rewind, a recapture. You only get today…

In 2011, I want to learn

How to Really Love God

How to Really Love Others

How to Really Love Myself

How to Really Give

How to Really Laugh

How to Really Love My Husband

How to Really Fight for Your Marriage

How to Really Love My Kids

How to Really Pray for Your Kids

How to Really Make a Home

How to Really Love Your Life

How to Really Admit When You’re Wrong

How to Really Forgive

How to Really Follow Dreams

How to Really Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

How to Really…..


Let’s do it. Every week, we’ll explore and learn together in a how to really live series.

What do you want to learn?

43 Comments Filed Under: Really Live Tagged With: reallylive

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  1. 1

    Renee says

    January 5, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    I’d like to learn to be really present in the moment this year.

    Reply
  2. 2

    Jenni Carlisle says

    January 5, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    I love this post, excited for the promise it holds and how God will use it.

    Reply
  3. 3

    kelly fitzpatrick says

    January 5, 2011 at 11:07 pm

    how to really trust God even when you are afraid

    Reply
  4. 4

    Kelly says

    January 5, 2011 at 11:46 pm

    How to be a calm, patient mother instead of one who yells. πŸ™

    Reply
    • 4.1

      CourtneyP. says

      January 5, 2011 at 11:54 pm

      Hi Kristen! There is a series of books by Stormie Omartian that I think you would love! The one I am reading now is The Power of a Praying Wife. She also as written Power of a Praying Parent, Praying Husband, etc… They are awesome!!!
      I am really trying to learn how to really live too…working on my relationship with Jesus, with my husband and definitely trying to become a better parent! You have inspired me throughout the last year…you are amazing!!

      Reply
    • 4.2

      Cathy says

      January 6, 2011 at 11:16 am

      Me too, Kelly…

      Reply
  5. 5

    Candi says

    January 6, 2011 at 12:38 am

    I want to learn how to really be myself. Instead of looking at myself as the way I think others want me to be, I just want to walk my own path and be totally at peace in my own skin. I want to learn to see myself as God’s masterpiece, His beautiful work of art. When I see myself that way, maybe then I can see my mom and my daughter as God’s on-purpose made-this-way-because-it’s-the-best-way-display-His-glory gift to me.

    Reply
    • 5.1

      Nancy says

      January 6, 2011 at 1:46 pm

      Candi, that’s my desire, too. I want to be me on purpose (or with a purpose!).

      Kristen, I’m excited about this series. You come up with the greatest ideas!

      Reply
      • 5.1.1

        Nancy says

        January 6, 2011 at 1:49 pm

        I also need “How to Really Live Without Fear.”

        Reply
  6. 6

    kendaloo.com says

    January 6, 2011 at 5:21 am

    i love your list! i want to learn to wait on god.

    Reply
    • 6.1

      kendal says

      January 6, 2011 at 5:22 am

      that would be kendal not kendaloo.com – although that is a cool cool name!

      Reply
  7. 7

    Christina says

    January 6, 2011 at 8:37 am

    I want to learn how to really be brave. I’m really looking forward to read about some of the theams you’ve wrote down. You’re amazing! πŸ™‚

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  8. 8

    jami gibbs says

    January 6, 2011 at 8:45 am

    I think you nailed it on the head with your list! I am so glad that I am not the only one fighting the battles I fight-although my enemy would like me to think so! Thanks for this-looking forward to it.

    Reply
  9. 9

    AmberK says

    January 6, 2011 at 8:59 am

    I want to learn everything you just wrote on your list…Seriously! Isn’t it the ideal? I want to really learn how to love and live like Jesus.

    Can I get an Amen? πŸ™‚

    Looking forward to these posts, Kristen!

    Reply
  10. 10

    jamie habermaas says

    January 6, 2011 at 10:41 am

    So excited for this!!!! My word of the year is “Live” so this is just perfect! I have MS so I’m looking forward to LIVING this year and really making the most of each day.

    Reply
  11. 11

    Lindsay @ Not2Us says

    January 6, 2011 at 10:42 am

    Now *this* is a series I can get behind! πŸ™‚ Have you thought about making it a carnival like WFMW?

    Reply
  12. 12

    Cathy says

    January 6, 2011 at 11:18 am

    I want to learn to truly live for the Lord and walk by the Spirit. I think the rest of the things in my life will naturally happen if I’m really walking IN the Spirit DAILY.

    Reply
  13. 13

    cheryl says

    January 6, 2011 at 11:33 am

    How to REALLY focus on today
    How to REALLY let go of control (selfishness)
    How to REALLY serve in my church

    Reply
  14. 14

    Liberty says

    January 6, 2011 at 11:58 am

    I want to learn how to STOP thinking I’m not good enough, no matter how hard I work. That’s I could have/should have done it better

    I want to STOP trying to fix people!!

    I want to LIGHTEN UP!!! and stop worrying….

    Great idea! looking forward to it

    Blessings!

    Reply
  15. 15

    kristen says

    January 6, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    Love all your ideas!! Adding them to my list…we will learn how to REALLY LIVE together!

    Reply
  16. 16

    Nicole @Team Pipkin says

    January 6, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    AWESOME Kristen!
    I’m in…I want to learn how do all those things this year in 2011.

    Reply
  17. 17

    Beth says

    January 6, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    Um . . . I want all of those things! Excited about this new series πŸ™‚

    Reply
  18. 18

    JD says

    January 6, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    I want to continue to learn to be a Proverbs 31 wife to an non-believing husband… to live that balance in a Godly way, so that he’ll be won without words, but through my life reflecting Christ.

    Reply
    • 18.1

      Donna says

      January 6, 2011 at 8:27 pm

      I like that one!

      Reply
  19. 19

    Wanda says

    January 6, 2011 at 1:49 pm

    BAMM!
    Inspired!
    Thank you!

    Reply
  20. 20

    Lizzy says

    January 6, 2011 at 3:40 pm

    how to really trust Him

    Reply
  21. 21

    Kristine says

    January 6, 2011 at 5:06 pm

    Your list mirrors mine….lets learn together! Ready, set,…….

    Reply
  22. 22

    Lisa Ward says

    January 6, 2011 at 8:18 pm

    This is an awesome idea! Thank you, I look forward to learning with you!

    Reply
  23. 23

    Donna says

    January 6, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    I am really looking forward to this series.

    Reply
  24. 24

    marfmomma says

    January 6, 2011 at 9:06 pm

    how to really keep a good friendship.

    I like JD’s…..how to really lead and love your non-believing husband.

    Reply
  25. 25

    thesavingmom says

    January 6, 2011 at 9:15 pm

    That sounds fantastic! I’m with you girl! ~Jessica

    Reply
  26. 26

    Sara says

    January 6, 2011 at 10:19 pm

    I want to learn how to not be afraid this year, and to really learn to trust in God

    Reply
  27. 27

    Megan says

    January 7, 2011 at 9:21 am

    How to really forgive MYSELF.
    How to really love God more than the trappiongs of this corrupted society.

    Reply
    • 27.1

      Kristen says

      January 9, 2011 at 9:43 am

      good ideas!

      Reply
  28. 28

    Courtney says

    January 7, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    This sounds great! I want to learn all that, AND how to really raise Christian children.

    Reply
  29. 29

    Carrie- Little Llamas says

    January 8, 2011 at 6:35 am

    this looks great Kristen! Looking forward to reading them all!

    Reply
  30. 30

    Sue says

    January 8, 2011 at 11:29 am

    This is a good one: How to Really Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
    I never measure up (in my mind) but God is no respector of persons He loves me just as much.

    Reply
  31. 31

    mountain mama says

    January 8, 2011 at 9:14 pm

    really love this idea!!
    life is too short not to REALLY do anything whole heardily and for the glory of God!

    Reply
  32. 32

    Emily Johnson says

    January 8, 2011 at 11:03 pm

    Hey Kristen! What a great idea. I can’t wait to read this series. By the way, I read your blog and I love it. Thanks for sharing all you do and encouraging so many people!

    Reply
  33. 33

    Kristen says

    January 9, 2011 at 9:44 am

    I’ve added all your great ideas to my list for 2011!

    Reply
  34. 34

    Ashley Crowder says

    January 11, 2011 at 12:43 am

    Hi Kristen! I love Thirty-One too!! I have several of their items and gave several as Christmas gifts! My all time favorite is the Large Utility Tote!! It is so durable, a great price, and is perfect for carrying dishes/food when getting together with friends. I love it and use it so much, I can’t wait to get another!!

    Reply
  35. 35

    Micki says

    January 11, 2011 at 2:21 am

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE the The Vine-handpainted cross-yes, please! (value $50) PLEASE tell me where/how I can get that??
    Thanks, Micki

    Reply
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    bridget {bake at 350} says

    January 11, 2011 at 9:42 am

    Great list, Kristen!

    Reply

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