Today my dogs and I, together with some friends, hiked to a waterfall. The hike was a difficult one for me and I was nervous it would be difficult for my dogs as well. The truth is, until we got in the car, I thought we were going to a different waterfall, an easier one … Continue reading Fear, Doubt, and Underestimating
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Note to Self 6
We all have something to offer. Everyone knows something you don't know. You have something to learn and receive from every single person you meet. Don't miss that. Pretend that the words you say about someone directly influence their actions. If you speak negatively about someone, especially behind their back, you will be looking for … Continue reading Note to Self 6
On doing things alone
I've wanted a husband since I was like, 11. I figured I would go to a Christian college and graduate with a degree and a nice Christian husband. But the thing about God is that He doesn't give us what we want, He gives us what we need, and what I needed as a 22 … Continue reading On doing things alone
The Church
I grew up going to "an old fashioned Bible believing Baptist church." I asked Jesus into my heart by way of the Romans road in a King James Version Bible. I would and will tell you that God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that whosoever believeth in Him shall … Continue reading The Church
We need each other
Last Tuesday our school had a Christmas dinner. It was the first time since I've been there that everyone was all together in one place. The cleaning ladies, the women who work in the kitchen, the teachers, the maintenance staff (which is just one super cool guy named Ramon who reminds me of my dad), the … Continue reading We need each other
Here’s the thing about having gone
This morning at IF:Equip the passage was the Great Commission. You know how it goes. Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on … Continue reading Here’s the thing about having gone
Here’s the thing about the women I needed to see
Sarah Bessey wrote a blog post in December called "I needed to see her." In it she talks about the women who have gone before her, the women who stand before her and inspire her and challenge her. She talks about the women she needed to see serving God and their families and each other. … Continue reading Here’s the thing about the women I needed to see
Here’s the thing about living in a developing country
***Disclaimer: Every city in every country has its beautiful aspects and its not so pretty parts. I love where I live and am thankful for the opportunity I have to live here. I would never want to belittle the Dominican Republic by comparing it to the United States. Apples and oranges. "Developing" is not code … Continue reading Here’s the thing about living in a developing country