thoughts about faith, love and life from a wandering heart
We’ve all been presented with the question, “What do you want to be remembered for when your time is up?” I could go on all day about characteristics and attributes that I hope I am known for when I die. I would love to make an impact and leave an amazing legacy. I want to... Continue Reading →
In the last few months I have found some time in my schedule to become a regular podcast listener. I have a handful of podcasts that I subscribe to and one of those is Andy Stanley's Leadership Podcast. The man's a genius and shares a lot of wisdom with his listeners. A few weeks ago, I... Continue Reading →
When I was 18 years old, I attended an event at Manhattan Christian College called Timothy Days. At this event, you go through an interview process to try to prove that you're worthy of a pretty large scholarship. In preparation for the interview, I was told, by a current student, to have a Bible verse picked... Continue Reading →
I have to share a completely embarrassing story with you. This summer was the first summer that me and a few of my friends were back in Kansas City after graduating from college. We decided we wanted to make the most of our time back together, so we planned a weekly girls night where we would... Continue Reading →
Alright friends, I have to confess something to you. Last night was rough. After quite a few days of self-doubt, it happened; a full force emotional breakdown. My poor husband, bless him. He's over here trying to earn a masters degree in marriage and family therapy and I am providing him with more than enough one-on-one... Continue Reading →
So maybe you're curious as to why in the world I am writing a blog post about succulents. I am honestly wondering the same thing. You know when you get a random thought in your mind that you just can't shake? Well, right now, I can't shake this idea of succulents. I'm going to believe... Continue Reading →
Friends, can I be honest with you? I am attention needy. Seriously, ask my husband. I have this incredible need to be payed attention to and to be taken care. I am the "baby" of the family and I didn't quite realize how many 'baby of the family' tendencies I actually posses until about two... Continue Reading →
Uncertainty. Why is that such an unsettling word? Dictionary.com defines uncertainty as: the state of being uncertain (uh duh.); doubt; hesitancy. I don't know about you, but I don't like any of those words. Quite obviously, our hangup with uncertainty is the fact that we aren't in control. Nothing is worse than not being in control. Well... Continue Reading →
One of the most real life examples of service and sacrifice in my own life, is my mother. For that reason, this blog is dedicated to her. Parent or not, everyone would agree that being a mother takes sacrifice. Nine months of sacrifice before they ever get to meet their child and then a lifetime,... Continue Reading →
This past weekend, I traveled back home with my fiancé, Riley, and his brother, Ramsey. While the trek back home is an easy drive, it leaves plenty of time for discussion. On this particular road trip, Riley asked me a question that he and Ramsey had discussed earlier, in their small group. "Is the Bible necessary... Continue Reading →
His Redeeming Pursuit 