Kelli Trontel

Summertime is slowly but surely showing up here in Montana. The evenings are still a bit chill and I’ve been looking forward to this season of moving warm fires from inside the house to outside the house- around the fire pit!

I just started reading a new book that is challenging me on how I spend my time and how I view my role as a mother. Not to confuse this with the way the world portrays motherhood, but a Biblical perspective. We also just finished an amazing series at our church called Breaking Camp, which also spoke to deepest parts of my heart and soul. Its a given- life on this earth is short- and it comes to an end for us all. No one escapes this. What matters in the end is who he believe God to be, our relationship status with Him and what we did with the resources and knowledge we were given.

It’s not about us.

We have a lot of things vying for our time. We are distracted by so many things- so easily.

Are we investing our time into things we will regret years from now?

Do I think social media is bad? No…..but like everything, in moderation. It’s a tool and I believe God desires us to use platforms that are available to us for His glory. I also believe that this same tool shouldn’t come in between marriages, relationships, quality time with our children, friends, strangers ect…

The quote for this months desktop collaboration [with Ashley] is SO encouraging to me. It’s a great reminder to me to use my time wisely. To think beyond myself and this world, but others and Eternity. I want to enjoy summertime activities, which include [but not limited to] s’mores and bonfire conversations without distraction. I want to be present…and I want those in my life to feel valued. Our words are powerful and can make a lasting impact.

Want to make a difference? Get in the lives of the people around you. Without distraction. Try it! I’ll be doing the same….

Enjoy!
XO!

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This desktop download series between Ashley and I marks ONE YEAR since we started this creative collaboration. We have grown so much since our first shot at this….[we decided to re-do what we were initially going to launch this series with one year ago, at the 11th hour- and no, we won’t show you our first rough sketch….it was really rough!] There was something about it that wasn’t ‘us.’ I love the passion and level of excellence that we always strive for- together. Ashley, I have truly enjoyed our monthly collaborations….super excited to see how our creativity evolves in this next year!

We thought an assortment of lovely flowers would be perfect for the month of May, especially as we honor our moms and welcome the first Spring blooms and pops of color this season. We partnered with Cara of Mums Flowers, who helped make this happen. Her shop is one of my favorites in town and her style is inspiring! Loved working with her on this.

God prunes us when He is about to take us unto a new season of growth and expansion. -Christine Caine

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I love this quote by Christine Caine. I first heard her speak in Nashville, Tennessee at an event for Mercy Ministri es. I love her heart for the Lord, the broken, women and truth. Her way with words is so powerful. She spoke to my heart that day in a big way. The idea of being pruned isn’t necessarily what any of us volunteer ourselves for. However, who we become, through the process is always a better version of us. God always has a purpose and plan- nothing is wasted. Whether we see this at the time or not…..it’s true.

I hope that you are encouraged by this download this month. Whether you are in the process of change- or preparing for change to come…..may your perspective be lifted high…and wide.

xoxo!

This is a bit late this month….Ashley and I were super busy over Easter weekend and we were just able to connect on this collaboration this week!

I can not believe that next month marks our ONE YEAR anniversary since we began these monthly collaborations! This series has been so much fun for us- as friends and as creatives. We plan on continuing this series for sure!

As were driving around our neck of the woods here in Montana….we were desperately trying to find a BLOOM. Anything that would represent a new season and life. Well, April is actually considered “mud season” here….the snow is melting and there aren’t any signs of blooms just yet. However….a sweet momma cow and her calf caught our eye as we were driving around. Her baby could barely walk….it was the sweetest thing.

Life doesn’t always look the way we want it to. There are times that we don’t find what we are looking. Sometimes what we are looking for doesn’t exactly look the way we have it in our minds, but once we get past our pre-conceived ideas…..it turns out to be exactly what we need- in that season. I’ve so been in this season- many times. I love this reminder to do what we can…with what we have…right now. Don’t stop in your tracks because life in front of you doesn’t look the way you thought it would…..it could very well be the bridge that connects you to where you are to be next.

Life is never without purpose, especially in the seasons of waiting or in the quiet. Keep moving forward….take one step at a time….enjoy the little moments.

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Are we really at the start of a new month?

I’m really loving this collaboration series with Ashley…and every month seems to be a new favorite and then the next month comes along and I love that desktop. This month is no exception….

The Easter season means so much to me. It’s the core of my Faith. It’s everything.

As Ashley and I were dreaming up our idea and concept for this months download- we ended up watching a teaching by Francis Chan. He spoke how POWERFUL Jesus is, yet many paintings and illustrations of Him are portrayed as an ordinary and wimpy. This is quite the opposite of who He is. Jesus is POWER.

Easter represents LIFE. Light over darkness….triumph over defeat…and best of all….freedom from chains.

I hope you are encouraged by this desktop…..

XOXO
 

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I am so excited about this months desktop.

Ashley and I were walking around downtown Whitefish last week- dreaming up ideas for this months desktop, when we stumbled upon a little stack of wooden pallets. I instantly knew that I wanted her to write words of encouragement directly on to them for this months collaboration.

Earlier that morning I had read a tweet from a girl who mentioned that she would be single “once again” for Valentines. She was clearly bummed about this. I felt sad her……not because she would be single on Valentines Day, but that she placed such focus on the day in general. I get it….our culture places so much emphasis around this day and for some it’s a hurtful reminder of single-ness or lonely-ness.

Whether you are single….or married…this is for you.

“She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed.” Proverbs 3:15-18

The Creator of the universe, who created all beautiful and valuable things, places our worth as His daughters far above jewels [& Valentines Day], which the world treasures so much.

I hope this encourages you as it does me, especially this month.

YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL and YOU ARE LOVED.

xoxo,
kelli

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