She looked at me inquisitively, then looked down at her outfit. “Do you think it’s okay if I wear this?” I glanced over, then turned back to the dish I was washing. “I think you should follow your own conviction and go with that.” I’m your typical rule follower. If I’m asked to do something,… Continue reading Your Conviction, Not Mine
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Sticks and Stones
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. We were taught to use it as a defense mechanism. To fend off all the mean kids. To pretend that their words spoken didn’t even make us flinch. But that phrase just isn’t reality. Words have weight, power, and consequences. They sting… Continue reading Sticks and Stones
I’m Staying
The Lord has taught me more than I ever expected over the last few weeks. Jaco has been a place of learning, discerning, seeking, celebrating. It’s been a place that has revealed even more about the spiritual realm. A place where I’ve realized that there is something happening in every moment, either by the Father… Continue reading I’m Staying
Rooftop Friend
I sank into the large green couch chair with my Bible in hand. The other girls gradually came into the homey living room and settled into their own seats. It kinda felt like I was back in the States, waiting for a typical women’s Bible study to commence. After a moment, we dove in, reading… Continue reading Rooftop Friend
Fear
I sat on a barstool only a few feet away from the rest of the team. I’m facing the open cut out window looking into a trendy, touristy pizza restaurant that is way out of our World Race budget. Even though I’d just spent an embarrassing amount on one scoop of gelato from the bar… Continue reading Fear
Washed Up to Shore
Growing up, I lived twenty minutes from the beach and loved it. There already wasn’t a ton to do in my home town, but even if there was, I would have still chosen the beach. We went every opportunity we had. I have always loved water. It started as a kid who loved the pool.… Continue reading Washed Up to Shore
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