Agapetos... This is one of my Bibles. This certain Bible has "Love is Louder" scrawled on it's cover. I wrote that after several years of wear. This particular Bible has been with me since the end of my senior year in High School. My best friend & I exchanged new bibles at the time to … Continue reading Day 4: What does it mean?
Tag: Self Image
Belong – Five Minute Friday
Here on my blog, I really try to participate in Five Minute Friday (over on Lisa Jo Baker's blog)...usually, I am late. And, the last few weeks I haven't really blogged much. I got a few weeks off from school & during one of those weeks was part of an amazing Art Camp, which left … Continue reading Belong – Five Minute Friday
“Don’t Dress Stupid!”
These words are seared into my head each time I get dressed thanks to my Cousin. Though originally spoken about a specific situation, I know it applies to every day life.And, they were repeated as we discussed the first of my "practice dates" - a few outings with others just to get me used to … Continue reading “Don’t Dress Stupid!”
Seeing the “X” Fall
Almost a year ago, I started a self-change project that I was calling my "It Only Takes One" challenge (at least, that's what I was calling it to myself...). The challenge began as a way of me wanting to streamline, simplify my life. So I decided that by getting rid of (throwing away, donating, returning … Continue reading Seeing the “X” Fall
Depression Hurts…Love can Help
If you've never experienced it yourself, depression seems like a foreign language. Even if someone close to you has gone through it, you still don't fully grasp the effect it has on a life.For nearly 10 years, I struggled with the darkness of depression. The black cloud covered my life, making it nearly impossible to … Continue reading Depression Hurts…Love can Help
Learning to Love [Myself]
"...Love your neighbor as yourself..."Â Matthew 22:39I recently wrote about the one year challenge I have set up for myself. A challenge to change some of the bad habits in my life. Really, it's just about a life overhaul where I become a better steward of the life God has blessed me with.At the core of … Continue reading Learning to Love [Myself]
Not My Job…?
"Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and Prophets hang on these two commandments." - Matthew 22:37-40I have been a part … Continue reading Not My Job…?
Letter to Me
There has been a lot on my mind lately, and I have been distracted from blog writing (and writing in general) because of it. So, in today's  Life: Unmasked post, I am writing a letter to me in senior year in H.S. ...A reminder of what I've been through, and an encouragement that I can get through … Continue reading Letter to Me
In Search of Beauty…In Myself
This weekend was such a great blessing! I spent the weekend at a Women's retreat.At this retreat, GOD spoke through several beautiful women straight into my heart.He knows what speaks to each of us, and He knows how to speak through each of us.For me, a wide expanse of Ocean is a reminder that there must be … Continue reading In Search of Beauty…In Myself
Life: Unmasked – God Works
Everyone who knows me knows that fall is my favorite time of year. I love the colder weather, longer nights, the sights and smells. I love the chili and cornbread; the hot chocolate. I love the crunchy, colorful leaves, and I especially love football! However, until today, I have yet to really enjoy it this year. … Continue reading Life: Unmasked – God Works





