My friends are some of the most important people in my life and I have spent a lot of time thinking about building community. Because building community is so important to me, I wanted to share one way that I think through how to do that. The Apostle Paul was a great discipler and he … Continue reading Who is your Paul, Timothy, & Barnabus?
The past few years, I have picked a word and a verse for the year. It has been so incredible to see how God uses throughout the year. In 2015, it was Redeem and that year God redeemed so much from my family to blessing me with awesome community at church in my small group. … Continue reading My Word for 2017: Grace
The Lord has been teaching me about stories and about telling mine. I have a post coming about everything that happened in my life lately but until it's ready, I'm going to share a piece that wrote about one of the biggest battles I've fought. It's one of my favorite pieces that I've written because … Continue reading The Wall
This is something that I wrote a few years ago but it's never appeared on the blog and now with school starting again, I wanted to share it here. If you know me, you that my heart beats for middle schoolers. I've had the awesome privilege of teaching 6th grade Sunday school this year and … Continue reading Surviving the Middle School Jungle
To the girl who headed off to college: Breathe deep Relax Take everything in Time flies in college, freshmen year goes by in a flash and it only gets faster. Whenever you meet someone new, the first two questions out of your mouth will be: 1) “What’s your major?” and 2) “Where are you from?” … Continue reading To the Girl headed off to College
March 4, 2014 - November 29, 2016 Completed Challenges: 1. Come up with 101 things (March 4, 2014) 3. Finish the 3rd draft of my novel (August 2014) 12. Get plugged into a church (Bay Leaf Baptist Church, March/April 2014) 16. Re-read Harry Potter (May 2014) 17. Finish decorating our apartment (April 2014) 19. Inspire someone to come up with … Continue reading {Day 380 Update} 101 in 1001
So, I read 40 books in 2014, which for the record, was the first time I actually kept track. I've decided that I want to read 50 in 2015 and I want to be better about telling you what I'm reading because I love to read. 1. The Maze Runner by James Dashner This is one … Continue reading 2015 Book Shelf
March 4, 2014 - November 29, 2016 Completed Challenges: 1. Come up with 101 things (March 4, 2014) 3. Finish the 3rd draft of my novel (August 2014) 12. Get plugged into a church (Bay Leaf Baptist Church, March/April 2014) 16. Re-read Harry Potter (May 2014) 17. Finish decorating our apartment (April 2014) 19. Inspire someone to come up with … Continue reading {October Update} 101 in 1001
It's time for Community Brew with Madison and Rachel again. I've missed the last couple because I went MIA in the blogosphere but I'm back and participating again. So, I'll treat you to a PSL because with it being fall, that's what I'm drinking and let's have a little chat about gratitude. Gratitude is an … Continue reading {Gratitude} Community Brew Link-Up
March 4, 2014 - November 29, 2016 Completed Challenges: 1. Come up with 101 things (March 4, 2014) 12. Get plugged into a church (Bay Leaf Baptist Church, March/April 2014) 16. Re-read Harry Potter (May 2014) 17. Finish decorating our apartment (April 2014) 19. Inspire someone to come up with their list (Mary Beth-March 2014, Katelynn-March 2014) 27. Get a job (Young's Gym, … Continue reading {July Update} 101 in 1001
Walking in My Shoes 