Faith

My #1 Goal Heading into the (Quickly Approaching) Fall Season

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I may be a bit premature with this Fall outfit but I couldn’t resist getting into the spirit since, as of today, it’s officially Pumpkin Spice Latte season! I have a lot of goals as Fall rolls around, however, in my daily chats with God, I’ve been reminded over and over again to take some time to just be still, as well. Something I confess, I haven’t been very good at over the course of this summer. “It’s easy to confuse a lot of activity with a purposeful life.” -Bob Goff. So with this…
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Even If…

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Can we hold onto our faith, EVEN IF, the outcome looks unfavorable?! I loooooved the questions presented to us at church on Sunday morning! Through scripture and sermon, I was reminded that we cannot put our confidence in the circumstances of life, we must put our confidence in God. 100% commitment and 100% confidence in Him, … [Read more…]

“God Created You to be a Carrier of Hope” -Carey Scott

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I’ve always said that I don’t want to live in a world that doesn’t believe in the power of hope. And I confess, sometimes I waiver. Sometimes I fall into the trap of believing that hope is synonymous for what Scott describes as, “wishful thinking”. Giving up can often be the easier route. I was sitting at … [Read more…]

Too Many Pictures, Saving My Words

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She said, “I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.” … [Read more…]

Just Listen

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For those of you that don’t know, I looooove Christian music. It’s typically what’s playing in my car or around my apartment. It’s what I play when I’m working on my computer and need some noise in the background. I love the messages and the way they makes me feel. They ignite a passion all … [Read more…]

You Made a Way

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I’ve walked this pier so many times. More times can I can even begin to count. As a baby in my parents arms, in a stroller being pushed by my sisters, holding my grandma’s hand as a toddler, alone and…
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“The Grass Withers and the Flowers Fall, but the Word of the Lord Endures Forever”

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The tulips this year were hands down, the best I’ve seen in quite a few years. They were so incredibly big and even better, they were so beautifully vibrant and colorful! With that said, Tulip Time never fails to amaze me, and here’s why. For two short weeks, Holland is decorated with nearly 5 million tulips. … [Read more…]

Living with my Feet (and Mac’s Paws) Grounded in the Middle of our Mess

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“Present is living with your feet firmly grounded in reality, pale and uncertain as it may seem. Present is choosing to believe that your own life is worth investing deeply in, instead of waiting for some rare miracle or fairytale. Present means we understand that the here and now is sacred, sacramental, threaded through with … [Read more…]