found in the ordinary
"Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sin" 1 Peter 4:48 Since the last time I wrote a blog I have been extremely busy. I honestly do not think I have ever been as busy in my life as I have been recently. I am so thankful that I [...]
"Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." Ephesians 5:1-2 Recently, I have been able to experience the joy of transitioning into adulthood! I am confused about why nobody told me that this is [...]
"So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while." 1 Peter 1:6 This past Tuesday was my mom's birthday. To help her celebrate, my grandma and uncle came into town. In the days before her birthday as my dad and I were beginning to [...]
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead," 1 Peter 1:3 I dropped avocado down my shirt today. My blue shirt now as a big green stain on [...]
“In his defense Jesus said to them, "My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.” John 5:17 I have a secret. I got braces 4 months ago. It is honestly a really long story and I will spare you all the details, but they aren’t the clear [...]
I have a flaw. I am not competitive or aggressive in any form or fashion. I know that this has driven my parents, especially my dad, crazy as they have watched me play sports growing up. When I was in fifth grade, my dad signed up to coach the girls basketball team at my small, [...]
“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 I have one year left of college. One year. So that means, in one year, I will be paying my own bills and beginning a career. That’s kind of scary to think about. When I was [...]
"The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever." Isaiah 40:8 It has been a while since I wrote a blog post because every time I would begin one, it just never felt right. I never felt like I had clarity or knew what needed to be said. I [...]
"Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you." Psalm 9:10 Honestly, I do not know where to start. The journey of this year has been one that I never would have planned for myself and am still trying to make sense of. I think we [...]
"from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I," Psalm 61:2 For the past few months God has really been teaching me to trust. These months have been plagued with deaths, lots of sickness, and many “why?” moments. I [...]
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