I grew up in a small country church in Ohio, but have
really only been a believer since I was 20 years old. God captured my
heart while I was in the middle of a mission trip in college and He has
purposefully surrounded me by amazing lovers of Christ ever since.
I fought Him on His will for me for years, and finally I gave up about 2 years ago and realized that half-trusting in Jesus was not a place I could ever be peaceful. Full-on faith was the only place I could find a true relationship with God and a true peace in my life.
really only been a believer since I was 20 years old. God captured my
heart while I was in the middle of a mission trip in college and He has
purposefully surrounded me by amazing lovers of Christ ever since.
I fought Him on His will for me for years, and finally I gave up about 2 years ago and realized that half-trusting in Jesus was not a place I could ever be peaceful. Full-on faith was the only place I could find a true relationship with God and a true peace in my life.
Some of my favorite things are:
Waking up early in the morning: I feel like I somehow know something the people still in bed don’t know about how amazing the morning light is.
Running: I have been a runner since the age of 12, ran cross country through high school and college]
Paint: I paint… I actually make money at it… so I guess you could say I’m an artist? www.kendrastudios.com
Coffee: Caffeine is a drug and I unfortunately use it daily… I’ve been meaning to give it up, but it tastes so darn good.
Rainy days: I’ve lived in Charlotte, NC for 4 years and it’s INSANELY sunny here! I long for those rainy Ohio days sometimes. That’s where I grew up.
Baggy jeans: That’s all I have to say about that.
Good conversation: There’s nothing better than quality time and quality words.
Being
completely real and goofy with my friends, Good music, hooded
sweatshirts, fireplaces, cozy beds, cornhole, and family – not
particularly in that order:)
completely real and goofy with my friends, Good music, hooded
sweatshirts, fireplaces, cozy beds, cornhole, and family – not
particularly in that order:)
Most of my friends would describe me as
funny, kind-hearted, accepting, smart and creative. I don’t believe
there is any one genre I fit in as a person, I am completely unique and
love variety in life.
After graduating from the Savannah College of Art & Design in 2004
with a degree in Graphic design, I have worked 3 different jobs and
moved 3 times. I feel at home in Charlotte where I am now, but there
has always been something inside of me that wants to keep moving,
exploring and learning about the rest of the world. I have been a part
of this great bible study the past year that has helped me to grow in
faith, think deeply about the rest of the world, and hear stories about
miracles in missions that has made me want to be more of a part of
God’s work beyond America. Through my moves, jobs and relationships, I
have struggled with many things the world has to offer. Now I want to
discover more of who I am in Christ because God has shown me that is
where true Joy comes from.
funny, kind-hearted, accepting, smart and creative. I don’t believe
there is any one genre I fit in as a person, I am completely unique and
love variety in life.
After graduating from the Savannah College of Art & Design in 2004
with a degree in Graphic design, I have worked 3 different jobs and
moved 3 times. I feel at home in Charlotte where I am now, but there
has always been something inside of me that wants to keep moving,
exploring and learning about the rest of the world. I have been a part
of this great bible study the past year that has helped me to grow in
faith, think deeply about the rest of the world, and hear stories about
miracles in missions that has made me want to be more of a part of
God’s work beyond America. Through my moves, jobs and relationships, I
have struggled with many things the world has to offer. Now I want to
discover more of who I am in Christ because God has shown me that is
where true Joy comes from.
Who I am, I’m finally realizing isn’t about the things I described above, it’s about my identity in Christ. He loves me (and you) more than anything we see on earth. Anything else He has made pales in comparison to the beautiful, broken creation of humankind. So that is really who I am, the object of the Lords affection, a beautiful child of God.
I love the lyrics in this song and think it applies here…
“HYMN” by Brooke Fraser http://brookefraser.com/
If to distant lands I scatter
If I sail to farthest seas
Would you find and firm and gather
‘Til I only dwell in Thee
If I flee from greenest pastures
Would you leave to look for me
Forfeit glory to come after
‘Til I only dwell in Thee
If my heart has one ambition
If my soul one goal to seek
This my solitary vision
‘Til I only dwell in Thee
