Prayer, prayer, prayer. Something that, if you grew up in church, we’ve heard our entire lives. We often do it without thinking, but if you step back and look at it, isn’t it a cool concept? That we have an omnipotent Father who listens to us and wants to pour His blessings over us. James … Continue reading Prayer and His Pleasing, Perfect Will →

          To those who ask how I’m always so joyful; it comes from where I set my focus. I know everyone says “Focus on God” or “Find your self-worth in Him," but let's be honest, it’s a lot easier said than done. It can be hard to find ourselves in God … Continue reading Finding Your Joy in Others →

To my lovely sisters, heart break is real. Don’t let anyone try to undermine its pain and the effect that it has. It shakes up your world and leaves you feeling lost and confused. If you’re like me and get attached easily, the hurt of the aftermath is inevitable. You must then learn what you’re … Continue reading Trusting the Plan →

Social media is funny, isn’t it? Filled with happy-go lucky pictures, our posts act as a highlight reel of our lives. We put our best selves forward and allow people to think that that’s who we are. The truth is, though, that’s only part of us. We are both the high and the lows, our … Continue reading Behind the Highlight Reel →

An English assignment left me thinking; how would I want to be remembered? If you’ve been around me at all lately, you know the idea of joy has been on my heart. It has taken me almost 16 years  to realize that my joy can’t be found in things: friendships, swim, getting a text back … Continue reading Light Ran Wild →

The Lord that parted the Red Sea, raised the dead to life, and caused the blind to see is very much alive and active. I know this, not only because of my faith, but because I have been at the mercy of His miracles. I don’t often talk about it, mainly because it’s difficult for … Continue reading Gaurded in All of Your Ways →