Light ran wild inside her because her joy did not come from this world, but from the Lord and the service of His people. * You can find me on Instagram at Word_and_Sunshine or on Facebook at Word and Sunshine.
The rainbow was designed to be a symbol of God’s promise never to flood the entire earth again - not of the sin that caused it. This thought might cause me to lose followers, but in a month where everything from dog toys to app designs is centered around LGBT+ pride, I believe it needs … Continue reading Gay Pride and the Man Who Died
“I mean, who looks like that?” my best friend murmured as she scrolled through the University’s page for her upcoming class. “She looks like a 22-year-old model.”That’s the thing about social media - we can be whoever we want. We get to choose what image we put out there.Do you see this picture? It’s probably … Continue reading Snapshots Don’t Equal Stories
Y’all, contentment is HARD, and, often, I find myself praying that God bends His will to mine rather than molding my heart to His. I want it my way - as quick and painless as possible. However, if there’s one thing I’ve learned this past year, it’s not what’s comfortable that shapes us. It is … Continue reading A Crooked Kind of Prayer – Bending His Will
Dear Future Husband, It’s been a while, hasn’t it? I have tried to keep busy during this time apart, but I feel like I’ve gotten off course. Satan has thrown so many roadblocks in my path these past eleven months; he’s set so many snares before me, but I’m tired of playing his games. Letting … Continue reading Future Husband – It’s Not Too Long Now
Churches all over the nation are bracing as COVID-19 reeks havoc across the globe, closing their doors for the safety of their members and prevent further spreading. However, just because we might not be able to meet together physically doesn’t mean we have to give up collectively, lifting our praise to our Heavenly Father. Below, … Continue reading Church Service From Home: Worship Options During COVID-19
A couple of weeks ago, I asked y’all to send in post topic ideas, and ya’ll delivered! There were lots of good suggestions, but there was one that caught my eye in particular: “how to be pretty.” There is so much that came to my mind when I read that - fake tan, teeth whitening … Continue reading How to be Pretty
My wonderful future husband, It’s crazy how you can miss someone you’ve never met. It seems like everything makes me think of you: the song that shuffled onto my playlist as I was driving to school this morning (Don’t Give Up On Me, Andy Grammar) or the Hallmark movie (Merry and Bright) that I just … Continue reading Dear Future Husband – I Missed You Before We Ever Met
Dear Future Husband, I really wish you could write back to my letters, but I know someday, you’ll do me one better by answering me in person. I think about you a lot - where you are and what you’re going through. Sometimes I think it’s good that I don’t know what you’re up to … Continue reading Man buns, Prayers, and Unopened Letters
The following article is a condensed version of one written by an elder at my Church - a wise man who I love and respect dearly. He’s asked to remain anonymous, but I want to dedicate this post to him in honor of everything he’s done for me and so many others. “We are saved … Continue reading Checks and Grace
Dear future husband, Your tie still hangs in my room. It’s been moved around a handful of times, but it’s purpose still stands; my way to pray for you until the day we can pray and be together. I hope that you’re having the time of your life right now. I have no idea if … Continue reading Dear Future Husband – Wait for me, ok?
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