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This question– at every moment– is one that rings true for our lives. Regardless of whether anything “big” seems to be occurring or whether the rain has subsided, we answer this question in the way that we live day in and day out. When you decide where you’re going to put your hard-earned money, you are given the chance to either trust Him with it and give as He asks or to worry you will not have enough...

Every single experience– the one you went through ten years ago, the one you went through a few months ago, the one you are currently traveling through and the ones you will go through in the future– all provide a foundation for growth. Now here is what you need to know about growth, no matter who you are: It doesn’t always feel pleasant. Or comfortable. Or even look hopeful. BUT, this is where you must take a step...

This changes everything, doesn’t it? I’ve been a little quiet the past two weeks, as I’ve been trying to really just listen and ask Him: Lord, what should I do next? Are you pleased with how I’m spending my time? Can you help me in my frustration in this area? Is life always in transition? Why does my heart so easily grasp onto doubt some days? And as I’m sorting through these questions and trying to be wise...

Can you feel it? Do you see it? Do you let it change you? His love. How do we grasp something like that? Our fickle selves can’t fathom the stability. Our fearful minds can’t understand its boldness. Our vulnerable hearts can’t comprehend its resilience. His love is the only reason that you are here. Do you get that? Not only is it how you became it is also your because– your only method to madness while here. It...

Isn’t it funny how we treat waking up as if it is automatic? As though, because we experienced yesterday, today is guaranteed, right? We have this entitled mentality, really with everything in our lives. We deserve to be here. We deserve blessings. We deserve the promotion. We deserve for things to go our way. But in reality…we don’t. It is ALL grace. So, if you know you can not change your yesterday and your tomorrow is not promised,...

Love. Joy. Peace. Patience. Kindness. Goodness. Faithfulness. Gentleness. Self-control. The fruits of the Spirit. You have them. I have them. We all have them. Inherently, as children of the King, these qualities are accessible to us. Despite our usual temperament, our past responses, our personality or our preference, we have the ability to be each of these things in any situation. Independently? Absolutely not. It does not come “naturally” to me to remain patient while in traffic (may...

Dear Mom, In honor of you, I decided I had to post this letter a little fashionably late, as it just did not feel right to post it on time Seriously though, I know I was unable to be with you on Mother’s Day, so I just wanted to take a few minutes to thank you for being the woman that you are and the role model you are to me in my life. It’s funny, as...

Recently, I decided to make a goal list. It was kinda crazy to think about all the dreams I have and try to find a way to communicate them on paper.  There were big ones, small ones, ones that might happen in the next year and others that are over five years away. However, after going through college in what felt like only one year, five years really isn’t THAT far away. After doing this, I tucked my...

“What are your skills? Please list all that apply.” is what the application said. Skills. What are my skills? Well, I can write okay. I can talk to a wall. I like traveling (Is that a skill? I guess not…) My mom tells me I can love the unlovable, but I still am not sure if that counts. My dad says I can find the positive in getting stuck in an avalanche (which I feel like he might...