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de·con·struct/ (dēkənˈstrəkt) – 1. analyze by deconstruction, typically in order to expose its hidden internal assumptions and contradictions and subvert its apparent significance or unity. E…
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I went to my grandmothers house yesterday. I went to drop something off to her with a dear friend. I wasn’t naive enough to think I would be able to just drop it and leave though. There’s always a …
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Some mornings I wake up and I just sit down trying to figure out where to even go in my quiet time. Some days there are so many things I could say that I don’t even know what to say. Some day…
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I did a getaway this weekend (Dec 22nd). I needed to clear my head and truly seek God on some major decisions. The week leading up to my getaway a close friend shared a song with me that really res…
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I lost my granny when I was 17 years old. She passed away after a sudden brain aneurysm. I still remember the phone call during my evening shift working at McDonald’s. I still remember lookin…
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My latest adventure with God has been all about learning to embrace the journey. How can I have a faith that remains solid when things around me seem troubling? How can I learn to be at peace when …
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The book of Philemon in the Bible is a really small book of just 25 verses. It’s so easy to miss and be overlooked. In fact I didn’t even know where to find it when someone suggested I …
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So lately I’ve been reading this amazing book called “The Victory of Surrender” by Gordon Ferguson. It was recommended to me by someone who pinpointed the struggle with control I …
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Lately I’m engrossed with this idea of what it truly means to come to the end of myself. There’s a song I love called “O Come to the Altar” by Elevation Worship. It starts …
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I’ve learned that the blessings of God are in no way an indication of your status in life or the caliber of person you are. On the contrary, his blessings are actually meant to do at least th…
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I’ve spent some time recently just reflecting on my life and where God has brought me to. 24 years old on the brink of 25. Newly married. Different city. New friends. Disciple. Lately it̵…
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I’ve been missing my family a lot lately so I’ve been thinking of them often. Thinking about the makeup of us. Thinking about those who have gone on and the many scars we have from the …
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I once read a quote that said that being single allows you to serve like Christ, but being married allows you to love like Christ. I am learning that to be absolutely true. Many times when in confl…
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I wonder what my uncle thought about as he laid in ICU with a missing limb, head shaved, and only blurred vision of what life truly was for him. I wonder as all the tubes ran through his body and a…
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As I sit here reflecting on the fact that today is the second biggest day of my life (the first was when I was baptized and made Jesus Lord) I thought it would only be appropriate to make time to d…
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Well friends it has been a while. When I sat down to write this blog I had no idea what I wanted to focus on. There are so many avenues I can take because so much has gone on in the two months sinc…
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Open the Eyes of my Heart Yesterday we all gathered in churches to remember Jesus’ resurrection. We were probably reminded of the wonderful story of his being raised from the dead after 3 day…
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A Visionary's PerspectiveThese past few weeks I have been in a place where I just did not understand what God was doing or what He wanted from me. I was like “Lord I am a mess please help me.” So for about 3 weeks I have been on a search to find out what is it, what is it that is keeping me in thisperpetual state of emotional tug of war with God, what is keeping me from progressing in trusting Him, and why can’t I just be free!!!! I need emotional healing… Internal emotional…View original post 1,226 more words I am simply an everyday girl with the favor of God on her life.
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I was thinking recently of Jonathan and I’s story of how God brought us together. Even as I reflect on the very specific details I’m blown away at God and how he meticulously allows eve…
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True security isn’t found in perfectionism, performance or in my own goodness. Knowing God in his goodness allows me to let go of the false illusion of perfectionism and accept my weakness, c…
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Life has been interesting for me lately. In my quiet times I’ve been looking into trusting God. Trusting God is a simple concept. But for me doing that practically does not come easy. I am a …
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If God isn’t enough then nothing else ever will be….. As I sit here in bed, candle lit and worship music playing in the background I contemplate what I can say to women who struggle wi…
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Thirsty (according to urban dictionary) 1. Too eager to get something (especially play) 2. Desperate; to crave attention (Boy running up) “Ay gurl whasup? Look, you lookin real nice, can I ge…
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Matthew 6:25 That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life- whether you have enough food and drink or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food and your body more than cloth…
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You know a lot of people think there are many things in life that make them “tough,” “real,” or “100.” Including me. In high school I lost my boyfriend very unexpectedly. Two years later in 2010 I …
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In this blog I speak to what our mindsets towards relationships should be and offer up ways to know whether or not you’re ready for a romantic relationship.
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In this blog I focus on what it truly means to have a relationship with Christ and how that looks differently than what most people expect.
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Mark 14:3-9 Here’s the story of a girl who has always had what almost anyone could ask for. She never necessarily had an abundant supply of anything but she always had everything she needed and the…