“For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 4:5-6
How did I get here? I was born and raised in Garland, TX, alongside my younger brother, by both of my parents who were lucky enough to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary this past February. I was your typical “good Christian girl” who lived to meet everyone’s expectations of what I supposed to be according the the adjectives that I had added onto my identity. I made my first salvation decision when I was 7 years old which allowed me to learn “the secret of the stained glass” from the Children’s Minister, it was a very big deal, a huge right of passage for all of us kids in the church that believed in Jesus and what he did. I spent the next several years of my life in the church every time the doors were open, made it through Youth being a part of every important group–leadership team, discipleship team, praise team and went on pretty much every mission trip and camp that presented itself. All the while I knew that I was there for the social aspect and never really cared about whether or not I was pleasing God. I just wanted to make sure to blend in with my friends and be what they were about. Post high school, (post two years of college and a move to Denton, TX,) fast forward about three years when, through an unexpected experience, I truly fell in love with God and who he is, and for the first time every in my life I wanted to please Him and only Him. Over these past five years I have found myself more and more captivated by God and dumbfounded by the fact He would find such purpose in someone like me. Over these past couple years God has taken the time to grow me, stretch me and refine my heart into one that longs for nothing more than to be in His will all the time.
Randomocities: I love when God surprises me because I’ve decided to forget what He’s capable of.I am a teacher.My friends are my family.I love the ocean.I am severely dependant on my iPhone.Playing my guitar brings me peace.I hope to travel to as many places as possible before I die.I love my family immensely.It’s still incomprehensible that God would love and provide for someone like me.Maybe one day I’ll understand who Melchizedek is.I love being outdoors.You can never play too many sports.Laughter will always be a necessary for my life.If I could afford it, I would bake every single day.The smell of fresh laundry or a freshly mowed lawn brings a feeling of immediate gratification.Yogurt Story is one of the many lights of my life.
He is obligated to keep us dissatisfied until we come to Him and His plan for complete satisfaction. -Beth Moore
