Living with chronic illness doesn't have to define you. Here's my story of overcoming the labels that try to adhere to us along with a diagnosis.
Read moreHaggai: Five Takeaways From My Holiday
I did a quick study on the entire little book and pulled out a few fascinating concepts. I connected deeply with all that I found so I want to share five key takeaways with you.
Read moreI'm Back!
I just returned from my FIFTEENTH trip to Kenya. These journeys are not only my passion, they're my job. I host volunteers and usher them on the journey of a lifetime a couple of times a year. I fully realize the complete dreamland that is my life where I get to do this for my actual job, but like any job... it comes with challenges.
Read moreCultural Conduit
Let's do what Jesus did and break down cultural barriers and let love flow!
Read moreMy Footstool: Fifteen Years
Whatever you're going through, no matter how lost you may be or impossible your circumstances seem, I want to assure you with the authority of Christ himself that God is able. He is eager to rescue. Lift up your head and see your Papa waiting to hold you close and tell you everything is going to be great.
Read moreGreater Vision
We think we dream big. We think we cast grand visions. But are we even attempting to think beyond the limits of what we know to be possible on a human level?
Read moreVulnerability as Generosity of Self
Most people find the practice of vulnerability to be terrifying and when practiced with wrong motives, it can be perceived as weakness. For this reason, it is avoided by many who miss out on finding the key to unlocking generosity of self.
Let's look at a few common ways we can be vulnerable in our daily lives…
Read moreGENEROSITY OF SELF // SEVEN PRACTICES
Generosity of self means giving more than material things. What would Christ have withheld of Himself from us? Nothing. Not even His very life. From His poverty, we were made rich. Obedience to the call to love others more than ourselves is an investment that brings a return of righteousness, intimacy, and Glory to God. You get to be more like Jesus and grow closer to Him.
Read moreNext Level Living
My greatest delight in this life is digging around to uncover the mysteries of God. His wisdom is hidden in every detail of our lives. As we purpose to know more of Him, we grow our faith, giving us the courage to obey when He calls. Walking in obedience is the key to discovering more of our great God.
Read moreLaunch Day Links
I want to give everyone a MASSIVE thank you for all the love and support you showed for what God is doing here! Yesterday was incredible and I am so very grateful to each of you for joining the conversation, sending notes, sharing posts and buying items in the shop!
I mentioned a few folks during the facebook live video and I wanted to share the links with you so that you can check them out!
Read morePAUSE
Whether you are trying to avoid eating certain foods, stop spending so much money on things you don’t need, get yourself back on task at work, or trying to lengthen your fuse with your toddlers, this process works in the moment if you do the legwork of setting yourself up when you’re not facing the moment of temptation.
I call it the PAUSE method and it can be accomplished in as little as 2-3 minutes or take as long as you need if you have that freedom.
Read moreThe Air We Breathe
When I walk into the forest, there is a glorious odor that floods my nostrils and forces me to inhale deeply and without restraint. It’s an earthy smell— a combination of damp soil, decaying plants, and fresh oxygen pouring from the leaves of the trees and undergrowth. It’s nearly intoxicating every time. When I catch my first whiffs I can think of nothing else. I close my eyes and take in a few slow, deep breaths.
Read moreNew Adventures
Three truths to help you jump when you're facing God-breathed adventure...
"... The potential of my endeavor became very real as I caught a quick glimpse of the road ahead. My time spent working in Africa has caused me to temper my romance with adventure, as I know that all adventure is laced with adversity...."
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