I used to think freedom meant being spontaneous, but now I know it's being exactly who the Lord made you to be. I used to think fighting for someone meant encouraging them to rise above. Now … Read more about The Final Blog: nine months of lessons, written over the course of nine months
A Small Glimpse Into What You Did
I know most of my blog posts have been mainly focused on what the Lord has done in my life throughout these past nine months on the field. Ive shares about the growth and change that has taken place … Read more about A Small Glimpse Into What You Did
Dear Gap J, We Are Only Asleep
Dear Gap J, we are almost home. We have almost reached the land of chickfila and taco bell, of family and friends, of familiarity and comfort. We have run this race with such endurance, strength, … Read more about Dear Gap J, We Are Only Asleep
He Calls Me Purple
I was stuck in the pit of self-victimization. I sat willingly in lies, I was denying the real, raw truth that I had been ignoring all my life. The truth that says I have never fully understood … Read more about He Calls Me Purple
That 2/3 Measuring Cup
So I woke up in Africa one morning last week, and it hit me: Im 2/3 done with this thing called the world race. This crazy, difficult, beautiful adventure with the Lord filled with friends and growth … Read more about That 2/3 Measuring Cup
Dear India, Thank You For Grace
Thank you. You taught me more than I taught you, you gave me more than I gave you, you loved me more than I loved you, and you spoke more truth into me than I spoke into you. Thank you for showing me … Read more about Dear India, Thank You For Grace
A Canvas of Creation
I was walking down a mountain with my friend lauren, and we were talking about beauty. We were discussing the definition of beauty for each of us and whether we prefer natural or man made … Read more about A Canvas of Creation
Poverty Does Not Equal Poor
I use to think poverty meant having nothing, but now I know it means not having Jesus. My idea of poverty has radically transformed. My perspective on mud huts and barefoot children has shifted. I no … Read more about Poverty Does Not Equal Poor
Dear Twin Sister, Celebrate our Birthday in the Light
Dear twin sister, happy birthday!! Here's to being nineteen. And separate individuals, single human beings, with similar passions, very different lifestyles, living in different time zones, … Read more about Dear Twin Sister, Celebrate our Birthday in the Light
