Category: Jesus
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5 Years
5 years ago I was preparing to graduate High School, deciding on where I wanted to go to college. I applied to schools only in southern states – Alabama, Kentucky, and Mississippi. I was determined to leave Illinois and experience a different life. I had picked out my dream school in Alabama & was looking…
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Productivity
How do you stay productive in life? Are you trying to be over productive? Are you burnt out?
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twenty somethings
Where am I supposed to be in my 20’s? Is my life supposed to look one way or another?
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a year of books
At the beginning of 2021 I made a promise to myself to read at least one book a month. It did not matter what the genre of the book, my goal was simply to read more. Well I can say that I have successfully finished that goal I made to myself and loved it! January,…
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break my heart for what breaks yours
In the past few weeks, I have noticed myself holding back tears multiple times a day. The emotions come when I realize the weight of the world around me – my 6 year old sister about to undergo major brain surgery, the constant political tension in the United States or stories of special needs kids…
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Face to Face
Have you ever heard someone say, “worship like Jesus is in the room”. What does that truly look like? Would you dance crazy like David? Would you bow down at Jesus’ feet? Would you weep uncontrollably? Would you stand still in awe? Would He hold you? Would there be music playing? Would you wash his…
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twenty two
Today is my 22nd birthday!! In my first two years of my twenties, I have noticed that it is a strange time for those my age. Some of us are graduating college, some are having children, some are getting married, some still live with their parents. Each person is on their own journey and the…
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rest week
This past week I have not worked out. Typically everyday I like to move my body first thing in the morning, whether that is going on a walk or doing a workout video in my living. But this past week I haven’t done either of those, not because I didn’t want to but because my…
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lifted hands
The other day during worship at a church service, the worship leader brought in the idea that there is something so special, unique and holy about raising our hands in worship – when else do we raise our hands? This reminded me of kids when they are young, they raise their hands to reach up…
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my wedding
I love a good sappy rom com. I also am obsessed with watching wedding videos on youtube, is it creepy to watch strangers wedding videos??? *asking for a friend* As I watch these videos I cannot help but to become so overjoyed and filled with love and excitement for my own wedding day. Regardless of…
far as the East is from the West 