I've been keeping journals since I was in the 3rd grade and I'm so glad to share some of my most intimate life moments with you here! Here, you'll find inspirational and encouraging stories of me and other broken people like me. We are all jars of clay who have been afflicted in every way, but not crushed...struck down by not destroyed. Here, you do NOT have the right to remain silent, so as you read, grab your favorite snack and drink and leave a comment...share YOUR story. I can't wait to connect with you in this beautiful safe space.
I don’t know if it’s the hormones, the sadness or the excitement, but I’m definitely feeling a little emotional as I write this blog post. It’s a bittersweet one to right, but oh well…here it goes! We’re moving!! Ethan and I have been casually mentioning this for a couple of weeks now, but now, it’s totally happening! And I […]
There are times when I feel like I’m not doing enough. There are times when I feel like I’m not good enough and the mistakes I’ve made far outweigh the success I’ve experienced….You ever feel like that? It seems that when I’m feeling like that, something will always happen to me where Jesus literally slaps me […]
There have been violent winds and choppy winds with lots of ups and downs, but I can honestly say that where I am right now in my life, it is smooth sailing. Why? Because I am truly happy. At 26 years old, it’s taken me a while, but I think I’m finally getting the hang […]
Growing up, my mom always emphasized the importance of giving back. She taught my sisters and I to not show pity, but to always show love to everyone. I haven’t volunteered in a while, but all that changed really quickly. Earlier this week, I along with my girlfriend Candice volunteered at the Peninsula Rescue Mission […]
Dear Jesus, I thought I knew what love was. After all, I grew up in church. I could (and still can) recite 1 Corinthians 13 in my sleep. I knew love was patient and kind. That it kept no records of wrongdoing. I knew and still know, that it “bears all things, believes all things, […]