Two are better than One

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil .

Ecclesiastes 4:9

 

 

Today, Robert and I celebrate 9 years of marriage. That is worth celebrating!! As I think back on the years, I see God's incredible faithfulness, grace and love all over our marriage. And I am so grateful!

 

I am very much a work in progress, but I have seen God's hand at work, miraculously, in our marriage this past year especially and I can't help but share a few things He has taught me and is continuing to teach me everyday.

 

Marriage is hard! But it is oh so sweet when we surrender it to Jesus and let Him mold us into the people He has created us to be. Here's what I'm learning, perhaps something will encourage you in your marriage today.

 

~We are in a battle...not with each other, but for each other. The bible is very clear that we have an enemy who's only 'MO' is to steal, kill and destroy. In my opinion, the first place he targets is the heart of the home, your marriage. Remember, you are not fighting against each other! Rather lock arms together and fight for each other.

 

~Forgive quickly and fully. We have the opportunity to forgive big and little things, daily. Forgive the big and the little and move on. Just as Jesus has forgiven us, we are to forgive others.

 

~Love never fails. The world will tell us that love isn't enough. But it absolutely is! Love, Christ's love, is more than enough and will never, ever fail.

 

~Give grace, abundantly. Nobody is perfect. Don't hold your spouse to standards you are not willing to fulfill yourself. Give grace!

 

~Seek to understand, not be understood. Make it your goal to understand your spouse, to ask questions, to study them as you did when you were dating. The more we seek to understand, the more we are understood. Sounds illogical, but it's true.

 

~Dream together. Life has a way of stealing our dreams from us. Take them back! Dream together and find a way to pursue those dreams together.

 

~Love well. It is easy to get caught up in the "game" of "I'm not feeling loved, so I'm not going to give love." Don't play that game! Figure out how your spouse feels loved and then fill that "love tank" up to overflowing, everyday! And when you think you have nothing left to give, tap into the Source of love and love some more!

 

~Pray. Pray for each other...together and separately. There is nothing better you can do for your spouse and marriage, than to surround, inundate, saturate your spouse and marriage in prayer. Prayer is powerful!

 

~Encourage. Be your spouse's biggest encourager! Always see the best in them and never, ever stop telling them what you love about them and that you are proud of them.

 

~Celebrate. Celebrate the big and little things. Celebrate accomplishments together and just celebrate who your spouse is. There is beauty, and something to celebrate, in each day. Look for it.

 

~Remember. Remember why you fell in love. Remember that God is for you and your marriage. Remember that your love and your spouse are worth fighting for, always.

 

I am so grateful for my life with Robert. There have been incredibly difficult times and incredibly beautiful times and I am grateful for them all. When we surrender ourselves to Jesus, He uses all things for His glory. And through marriage, we have the privilege of understanding a little bit more how much Christ loves us and how we can, in turn, love like Christ.

 

Happy Anniversary, Babe! There is nobody else I would rather walk through life with than you. Here's to countless more years together!

 

 



Battlefield

Colossians 3:1-10

 

 

Our mind is a battlefield and we control who wins the battle and takes control of our mind. It takes intentionality and discipline to 'seek the things that are above' and 'set our minds on things that are above.'

 

Colossians 3:1-2 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.

 

We are constantly under attack to focus on things "below", things we face and deal with everyday. From social media to TV, to music and articles we read, we are encouraged to focus on ourselves and indulges our desires.

 

Or how about this...Have you ever had a dream you enjoyed that seemed so real, that you were disappointed that it wasn't when you woke up? I have. Even things as seemingly innocent as that can wreak havoc on our minds.

 

So, how do we discipline our minds to focus on Christ and things above?

 

Colossians 3:6 When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. {emphasis mine}

 

There's the answer, we make Christ our life. We give it all to Him, the good, the bad and the ugly. We get alone with Him and pour out everything that is in our hearts and on our minds.

 

It isn't always pretty, what we pour out at His feet, but that's ok! Christ wants our hearts and can handle the junk we sometimes leave at His feet.

 

Remember...

 

Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

 

Jesus already knows what's in our hearts and in our minds and He still loves us! So why not willingly release it to Him?

 

Walk in His freedom and set your mind on things above.

 

Colossians 3:10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its Creator



 

 



Colossians 2:6-23

Colossians 2:6-23

Religion vs. Relationship.

I love this passage. Paul really gets in your face, emphasizing the importance of not letting anyone lure you away from relationship with Jesus over the religion of Christianity.


We have all come in contact with religion. Whether we've had personal experiences in a church, watched people in our lives live out their religion, or witnessed it on TV, we know what religion looks like. It is full of rules and regulations. "Do not's" and "Thou shalts". Restricting and condemning. Off putting and something you avoid.

Relationship with Jesus is completely different, though! It is full of freedom, love and grace. When you are in a relationship with Jesus, you long to linger with Him. To spend time with Him in His Word and through prayer. And your life is different. You are different! People gravitate toward you because they want the joy and perspective you have on life because of Jesus.

Colossians 2:6-7 says "Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving."

If we are to "walk in him" as that verse says, we must spend time with Him and hide His words deep within our hearts. We must listen closely to His voice, quiet ourselves throughout the day in order to hear His leading. We must love!

John 13:35 says "By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."

Have you been lured away by religion? Do you avoid Jesus because you think He is out to get you?

Can I invite you today to a relationship with Jesus?! He is love. He is grace. He is truth. He is everything religion is not!! Turn to Him today!

Colossians 1:24-2:5

Colossians 1:24-2:5

I don't know about you, but sometimes I forget that I am called to share Jesus with others. That it is my calling, not just the "job" of my pastor or church. Whether you are a stay at home mom or you are climbing the corporate ladder, we all have the responsibility to share Jesus with others.

Paul says in Colossians 1:25 "of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known"

In the past, I've skimmed past this verse, assuming it didn't apply to me since I'm a stay at home momma. Paul was a full time minister, so surely that verse only applies to those in full time ministry, right?!

Wrong.

The Lord has really opened my eyes to the "mission field" all around me. He's shown me people He's entrusted me with {my children} or people I come in contact with throughout the day, that I am to share Him with.

That could be through a simple smile or act of kindness or something as big as a personal conversation with somebody about their relationship {or lack of} with Jesus.

As I continue to "do life", experiencing highs and lows, I'm understanding more and more that we don't go through things only for ourselves.

 

Every person has a story, some more intense than others, but we all have a story. And those stories are meant to be shared with others. To encourage one another in their faith in Jesus.

 

1 Thessalonians 5:11 says "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing."

Proverbs 27:17 says "Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another."

Colossians 2:2 says "that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ"

No matter where you are at today, you have the chance {and responsibility} to share Jesus with others. Through your life story, you have the ability to reach others that perhaps your pastor or church never will.

Who needs to experience the love of Jesus today? Who can you share your story with today?

 



Colossians 1: 15-23

Colossians 1:15-23

 

 

Sometimes we need to be reminded who exactly God is and why we put our faith and trust in Him? Just like the Pharisees did in Bible times, we put so much pressure on ourselves to "do this, not that", that following Jesus can become a list of rules. It turns into religion, not a relationship.

 

 

This passage of Scripture reminds us that Jesus is everything and from Him, everything was made. Jesus is all we need. He gave His life for our sins so that we might have a relationship with Him.

 

 

"For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities-all things were created through him and for him." Colossians 1:16

 

 

Because of His gift on the cross, we have been reconciled to God and have the privilege of having an intimate, personal relationship with Him. (If this is something you're not sure you have, please let me know!) This reality is truly amazing and sometimes hard to grasp.

 

Colossians 1:21-22 "And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him."

 

Although I believe we can never lose our salvation {John 10:28-29} I think it's important for us to slow down, spend time with Jesus and ask Him to show us what we've put before Him. What sin we have in our life. That way, we can remove it and repent and once again be in right relationship with Him.

 

Wherever you find yourself today, I hope you know and understand that Jesus wants a personal relationship with you. And that there is nothing extra you need to do to enjoy that relationship. Repent and accept.

 

 



Dig In

"And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding."

 

Colossians 1:9

 

Do you feel intimidated to open the Bible and start reading? Do you feel like you don't have enough knowledge or credentials to make sense of what you're reading?

 

I have good news for you! You don't need any special training or education to read your Bible. All you need is an open, willing heart that asks Jesus to help you understand and apply what you're reading.

 

I love this verse in Colossians. That is exactly my prayer for this page and all who come here. I am by no means a Bible scholar, but I do believe when you spend time with Jesus, He gives you wisdom and knowledge that you don't get any other way.

 

 

"Now when they say the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus."

 Acts 4:13

 

I want to encourage you to open you Bible today and spend some time with Jesus. Even if you only have 5 minutes or read only one verse, He will bless that time!

 

"so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it."

Isaiah 55:11

 

Any time you spend with Jesus and any time you spend reading His word is not in vain! God will use every bit of it, even if you don't understand what you're reading right away, to bless your life!

 

Don't delay, dig in today!!

 

And if you need some direction, I'd love to study Colossians with you! I've been spending some time in the morning studying that book and have been so encouraged by what God has been showing me. Come back next week and we'll dig into chapter 1.

 



Abide{in Prayer}

John 15:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Philippians 4:6

 

1 Thessalonians 5:17 says "pray without ceasing"

 

Do you find this verse intimidating? Something that seems out of reach? How is it possible to 'pray without ceasing?!' We have huge demands upon us each and every day and the "noise" level is often off the charts. How can we find time to slip away someplace quiet and pray, without stopping?!

 

 

As I've spent more time with Jesus and our relationship has grown, I've come to understand that "pray without ceasing" is indeed possible. That doesn't mean I slip away to a closet or dark corner and talk to Him in peace and quiet.

 

What it does mean is that I'm constantly talking with Him about my day, about the circumstances and situations I'm facing. Just as you would text, email or call a friend throughout the day, you can talk to Jesus throughout the day.

 

 

He wants to be involved in every minute detail of your day. Do you realize that? I mean really understand that it delights Him when you invite Him into your day and share everything with Him. It's mind blowing, really.

 

The demands of our days are real and the pressure can be intense. And it can be easy to think we can handle it on our own OR feel helpless to handle it at all. But, we always have Somebody ready and willing to help us face and walk through whatever the day lays before us.

 

Philippians 4:6 says "do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let you requests be made known to God."

 

Share your day with Him. Share your thoughts and feelings about whatever is consuming your mind throughout the day. Abide in Him today.

 

 



Abide{In Praise & Thanksgiving}

John 15:4; Psalm 51:15; Psalm 146:1,2; 1 Corinthians 14:15 

Last Friday we talked about Abiding in Him. That each morning we have a fresh start, a new chance to align our mind and day with Him; that we can begin our day abiding in Him.

But, as the day wears on, life can get crazy. Something can happen at work, or school or home that takes your mind completely off of Jesus and on to the task, crisis, or circumstance at hand. And then a downward spiral can begin in our minds.

So, how do we get back to abiding in Him when we lose focus?

For me, it's praise and thanksgiving. I've walked through some deep pain, life crisis' I would never wish on anybody. And I've allowed my mind to be taken off of Him and onto the chaos around me.

But, inevitably, when I literally stop what I'm doing or thinking, turn my focus to Jesus and praise Him for being Him, my problems lose their weight in my mind. No, they don't magically go away or solve themselves, but my focus shifts onto the One who can do something about them.

Psalm 51:15 says "O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise."

Psalm 146:1-2 says "Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! I will praise the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being."

1 Corinthians 14:15 says " What am I to do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will pray with my mind also; I will sing praise with my spirit, but I will sing with my mind also."

So, if you find yourself overwhelmed or stressed out with your day or circumstances in your life, stop what you're doing and praise Jesus for being Jesus.

Turn on your favorite worship music and belt it out to Him. Allow yourself to realign your focus and abide in Him once again.

Abide

John 15:4; Romans 12:2; Isaiah 26:3

 

What consumes your mind? Is it the next item to check off on your to-do list? Is it the disagreement you had with your husband last night? Is it the difficultly your child is facing at school?

 

 

Who consumes your mind? Your husband? Your children? Your friends?

 

 

As children of God, we are called to abide in Him. John 15:4 says, " Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide I me."

 

 

This is a convicting verse for me. It's hard, isn't it?! The things that consume my mind aren't bad in and of themselves. However, when they take the place of Jesus, that becomes a problem. How can we abide in Him if we are so consumed by our lives?

 

 

Romans 12:2 says "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect"

 

 

We each have jobs we are called to carry out in our lives...each day. God has placed us, or allowed us, to be exactly where we are. And He wants to use us! But, when we are distracted, not abiding in Him, we will miss what He has planned for us in each individual day.

 

 

It is possible, and important, to address the thoughts that come through our minds. But, it's even more important to turn them over to Him and not be consumed by them.

 

 

Every morning we have an opportunity to start fresh; to align our minds with Him; to align our day with His plans; to abide in Him. We do that by submitting our day and mind to Him, and allow Him to transform our minds.

 

 

When we're abiding in Him each day, we will be equipped to properly handle what come our way. We will live out Isaiah 26:3 which says, "You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in You."

 

 

Practice abiding in Him today! If you have trouble, stop that minute and start over. Remember He is grace. 

 

 

Uncommon Grace{In Forgiveness}

Ephesians 1:7; Nehemiah 9:17; Luke 6:37-42; Hebrews 12:15

 

 

Forgiveness is hard. Especially when you are wronged and the offending party doesn't ask for forgiveness. How can forgive then? How can we forgive ever, for that matter?

 

Jesus.

 

Jesus and His abundant grace He has poured out on us allows us to extend forgiveness to others, whether they ask or not.

 

Ephesians 1:7-8 says "In him, we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight."

 

He has lavished grace upon us, forgiving our sins, which enables us to forgive others. In fact, we are called to forgive others just as He forgives us!

 

Luke 6:37 says "Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven."

 

As you read farther into Luke 6, we see that we are called to forgive others, treat others how we wish to be treated, so that we can also receive forgiveness from others. None of us are perfect, we all need grace and forgiveness.

 

If you are in a position to forgive somebody, there obviously has been pain. Sometimes deep pain. And you may not know how you can ever forgive that person, that hurt.

 

But, I'm telling you, you can! And you must! For your own well being, you must! When we are unforgiving, we open the door wide open to bitterness. Unforgiveness and bitterness only hurt you.

 

Hebrews 12:15 says "See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no "root of bitterness" springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled."

 

This is where God's grace, and abiding in Him, allows us to do things we never thought possible. It will take time and intentionality on your part to forgive others, especially when they haven't asked for forgiveness, but through Christ you can do it.

 

I know. I've done this myself.

 

The pain won't go away when you extend forgiveness, but freedom and healing from the pain begin immediately!

 

Give your burdens, your hurt, your pain to Him. Let Him heal you and give you the grace to forgive others, just as you have been forgiven.

 

 

 

Uncommon Grace{In the Bad}

2 Corinthians 12:9; James 1:17; 2 Timothy 2:13

 

Life is hard sometimes, isn't it?! It can be ugly, messy, painful. It can be hard to see God during those times. To understand why we're walking that difficult path. Is God really there? Is there grace in the bad?

 

Yes!

 

Even in the bad, God is there and His grace is present.

 

2 Corinthians 12:9 says "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me."

 

When we're walking through difficult seasons, heartbreaking seasons, we are faced with a choice-turn to God or turn from God. Where we have placed our faith and trust in the good times is revealed in the bad.

 

When we chose to turn to God, sometimes turning minute by minute, we begin seeing God's grace scattered throughout even the worst circumstances. A sweet word from a friend you haven't spoken to in years; a glimmer of hope from a new doctor about treatment options; His grace in revealing sin before it could fester any longer. His grace is in everything.

 

 

Life is hard and we will have difficulties, but God never changes. He is always faithful, always waiting to pour out His grace upon our lives, upon our circumstances.

 

James 1:17 says "Every good and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change." (Emphasis mine)

 

2 Timothy 2:13 says "if we are faithless, he remains faithful."

 

Truth Him today. Run to Him. Look for His grace in all circumstances.

 

 



Uncommon Grace {In the Good}

James 1:17; Psalm 84:11; Ephesians 2:7

 

It is so easy, isn't it, to not pursue God when things are "good" in our life. Work is going well; the kids are doing well; you and your husband are connecting like never before. Life is good!

 

We often get so wrapped up in the flow and goodness of our day that we don't stop and see God, His grace, in all the goodness of our life.

 

James 1:17 says "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change."

 

Ephesians 2:7 says "so that in the coming ages he might show immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus."

 

We've already seen in Scripture that God waits to pour out His grace on us.{Isaiah 30:18} He delights in giving us good gifts!{Luke 11:13} We need to slow down and recognize where, and from whom, those good gifts, gifts of grace, are coming from. And then thank Him for them.

 

When we look for Him in the good, and thank Him for His gifts, we are training ourselves to be aware of His presence in all things, in all circumstances.

 

I especially love the second part of James 1:17 in which we see that God never changes, He is always there in the good...and the bad.

 

Take time today to see God's grace, His good gifts, in your life. And then thank Him for them! Allow these moments of gratitude and recognition of Him to strengthen your faith, so that the foundation is laid, strong and ready, to turn to Him, in all circumstances.

 

 



Uncommon Grace{to Others}

Colossians 4:6; John 15:5; 2 Corinthians 12:9

 

What does it look like to pour out grace on others? Is it possible only in big ways? Can we show grace to others every single day? In the little mundane tasks? What about in the big? In moments of pain and heartache caused by others? Can we pour out grace then, too?

 

Yes! Undoubtedly yes!

 

BUT, it's not always easy. And it's never something we can do on our own. It is only by Jesus' power within us, working through us, that we can pour out grace on others...in the little and the big.

 

John 15:5 says "I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing."

 

When we are resting, abiding in Him and receiving the grace He pours out on us, we can, in turn, pour grace out on others. The key is abiding in Him.

 

As a mom of two little ones, I have opportunities all day, every day, to pour out grace on them in little ways, in the mundane parts of my day. They can try my patience and push my buttons and there are many times I fail to show them grace. But, when I'm abiding in Jesus, He puts a check in my spirit and gives me grace, to give them grace.

 

And it's when we make the choice in the little things to show grace, that we are more likely to show grace in the big things. Really big things.

 

Colossians 4:6 says "Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person."

 

But, again, this is only done through Christ in us. We must submit ourselves to His grace and let it transform us so that we can pour that grace out on others.

 

2 Corinthians 12:9 says "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weakness, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me."

 

Let's submit our natural inclination to not show grace to others and be transformed by the grace of God. Let's pour grace out on others!

 



Uncommon Grace{to Ourselves}

2 Timothy 2:1; Hebrews 4:16; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Matthew 11:28-30

I don't know about you, but I have a terrible time showing myself grace. There are all these voices and loud noises shouting at me, telling me I am not enough, I shouldn't do that, but rather do this. That I'm not worthy as a wife, mother or friend.

And I believe them.

So, I strive for perfection in all I do. And, I increase my expectations on myself while simultaneously increasing my work load. I become exhausted before my feet even touch the floor in the morning.

BUT, all those voices I'm hearing are lies. Lies straight from the pit of hell!

Jesus, sweet Jesus, sees me completely different. He sees me as His beautiful creation. His masterpiece! {Ephesians 2:10}

The very reason He came to earth and died on the cross for my sins! He sees me as somebody He wants to spend eternity with! And He sees YOU the exact same way! {John 3:16}

He pours out His grace on me! 

He views my weaknesses and insufficiency's as opportunities to let His strength rule in my life. Listen to these incredible life giving words He has spoken over us!

2 Timothy 2:1 "You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus."

Hebrews 4:16 "Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need."

2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come."

Matthew 11:28-30 "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

What incredible words of truth and life! Let them sink deep into your soul.

I wish I could sit with you over a cup of coffee and tell you that you are enough. You are beautiful. You are God's masterpiece!

Give yourself grace today! Jesus is...!



Uncommon Grace

John 1:14-17; Romans 5:20-21; Psalm 103:8; Isaiah 30:18

Grace has been defined as unmerited favor; favor bestowed on sinners who deserve wrath.

Is it difficult to think about yourself as a sinner? I mean, you're a nice person, right?! You help others out when you can. You smile to the stranger you pass down the Target isle. You hold the door for the sweet old lady who cut you off turning into the parking lot. You couldn't be a sinner, right?!

Wrong.

Romans 3:23 tells us 'for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.'

All of us. You. Me. Everybody.

But, verse 24 goes on to tell us that we are 'justified by His grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.'

Or, maybe you're on the other end of the spectrum. Your past is so tainted and wrought with heartache that there is no way Jesus would ever want a relationship with you, right?!

Wrong.

Isaiah 30:18 says, "Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you and therefore He exalts Himself to show mercy to you."

Isn't that incredible?! He is waiting to be gracious to you! And me!

Whether we're comfortable admitting it or not, we are all sinners in desperate need of a gracious Savior.

John 1:14-17 tells us that Jesus came, just for us, to pour out His grace and mercy upon us! Though the law revealed the depravity of man and the reality that we could never earn our way into God's grace, Jesus came. Jesus came in love and grace and made a way for us to have abundant and eternal life with and through Him.

We have been gifted incredible, new every morning, sufficient for the day, grace from Jesus!

Relish that today. Soak in His grace. Receive it. Walk in it.



Welcome!

I am so happy you're here! I'm excited about this new journey. I want to take a minute to share my hope for this blog.

My greatest desire is that this is a place where you come and are encouraged in Jesus. That you see me as somebody who is far from perfect, but pursuing Jesus with my whole heart. I hope you are encouraged to see that you don't have to have it 'all together' to know Him personally and intimately. I hope that you are encouraged to grow close to Jesus and see Him working in even the smallest details of your life.

I want this to be a safe place. A place where we can come together as women and share our hearts, our fears, our concerns, our questions and know they will be received in love and without judgment. I want to walk through Scripture together and learn from each other.

One thing the Lord has been revealing to me in a big way is that we are to walk in community, to 'do life' together. That our life stories, our struggles, our victories, are not for us alone. But, rather, we are to share those with one another in order to encourage each other and bring glory to His name. As He leads, I look forward to sharing my story with you. To share how He has been doing a miraculous work in my life! And I hope that you will be encouraged to share yours with me!

Let's walk through 2015 together. Committed to the Lord. Committed to growing in Him. Committed to walking with each other, learning, growing, loving together.

I'm excited you're here!! I hope you'll stick around and invite your friends, too.