Notre Dame, as it stood just days ago, was a lot of things. It was an important historical landmark, an architectural gem, and a bucket list item for tourists to visit. The fire that destroyed a large portion of Notre Dame is unfortunate, but can I keep it real with you? I struggled internally with the external response of the world. I was bothered by the gr[...]
Hello friends! It's been a minute since I posted. But today is special. Today is my 32nd birthday and there is a little seed in my heart I felt like should be shared on a day like today. Normally on my birthday, I reflect on what I have or have not accomplished over the course of my adult life and normally evaluate how successful I feel like I’ve been bas[...]
“Are you tired? Worn Out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me - watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly[...]
It’s Valentine’s day…the day of love and romance. If you walk into Target or Wal-Mart right now you will get hit in the face by stuffed animals, chocolates, and flowers. You will quickly be reminded of your desire to be pursued, loved, and fought for. Let’s be honest though. We don’t need Valentine’s Day to remind us of those things. We are remi[...]
“For we who live are constantly being delivered over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. “ – 2nd Corinthians 4:11 When we decide to follow Jesus, we submit everything to Him so that we can be molded into something that looks more like Him. This molding happens only when we allow the old thi[...]
Good Morning Friends! My Friend Robyn Hubbard is sharing on the blog today. Don't forget to send her some love! Thank you Robyn for boldly sharing your heart!!! I want to be in shape, but I really don't want to exercise. I want to be a woman with a spotless house, but I really don't want to clean it. I want to be a great cook, but I hate making dinner. C[...]
I've always been a dreamer. Ever since I could remember, I have dreamed of impossible things. As a small child, I believed I was Cinderella and that Prince Charming would rescue me from the drama that consumed my life and family. As I got older, I dreamed of a life different from what I had seen. A life where I would see the world, and be successful. A lif[...]
Today I am thirty. That's right. The big 3.0. It is only by the grace of God that I've made it to this day as a fully functioning adult. Thank you, Jesus. In honor of my 30th birthday, I'm sharing thirty hard-fast truths I've come to live by in thirty years of life. In no particular order... 30. Good hair days should always be documented. 29. Honor up. H[...]
Hello friends! It has been a long time. Have you ever gone through a season where you feel like you've lost your voice? I've been in one of those seasons for sure. I went into hiding, hoping no one would notice. I was very wrong. You noticed and so many of you, with grace and kindness, have encouraged me to come back and jump into conversation with all of y[...]
YOU GUYS! Easter is Sunday, and I just can’t get enough of the story of Jesus and His journey to the cross. Because of this, I decided to revisit and repost a series I wrote about Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. Thanks for taking a little throwback trip with me this week! In my last two posts, I have been talking about Jesus in the Garden of Gethsema[...]