full surrender –> perfect peace

January 14, 2016Uncategorized 2 Comments

“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3 This is a pretty sweet promise that has been coming back to my mind every time it goes from being at rest one moment, and in the next begins to think “But, God…” ~ Until now I don’t … Read More

Psalm 94

November 18, 2015Uncategorized No Comments

“O Lord God, to whom vengeance belongs – O God, to whom vengeance belongs, shine forth! Rise up, O Judge of the earth; render punishment to the proud. Lord, how long will the wicked, how long will the wicked triumph?  They utter speech, and speak insolent things; all the workers of iniquity boast in themselves. … Read More

undone

September 11, 2015Uncategorized No Comments

Psalm 65:4 “Blessed is the man You choose, and cause to approach You, that he may dwell in Your courts. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of Your house.” I came across this verse a couple days ago. A couple days ago, that is, when life felt pretty good; when, even in the midst … Read More

ocean analogy

July 27, 2015Uncategorized No Comments

a little piece of me & the deep blue sea “no other place would i rather be, but for now i’ll seek earnestly and find, undoubtedly, contentment with reality.” today i was thinking about how much i miss the beach (what’s new?), and then i remembered this photo i took awhile back when my family … Read More

w a l l s .

May 6, 2015Uncategorized 1 Comment

If you ever doubt that God speaks when we seek Him, doubt no more. And I’m totally saying that for my own sake just as much (if not more) as I am for anybody else who may need to be reminded of that. Because I say that, and I experience it firsthand like I’m about to share, … Read More

called to [ s t a y ].

January 18, 2015Uncategorized No Comments

Which is harder, to go or to stay? I don’t think there’s a right or wrong answer because I think, depending on the state of the heart, both are equally difficult. And I now know what being called to both of them feels like. S T A Y : to remain in a specified state … Read More

>> leadership

November 13, 2014Uncategorized 2 Comments

during some much-needed time spent with Jesus i realized what i’ve been holding onto that needed to be let go of. i’ll be honest and say it’s been awhile since i’ve set aside some solid time to actually tell God everything on my heart and meditate on His Word. last friday, i sat on my … Read More

A Little Longer

September 27, 2014Uncategorized No Comments

The title of this post is actually unoriginal on my part. It’s the title of one of my favorite songs, and it goes like this: What can i do for You, what can i bring to You, what kind of song would You like me to sing? Cause I’ll dance a dance for You, pour … Read More

Refine(ME)nt

September 24, 2014Uncategorized 2 Comments

In some ways it’s still hard to put my summer into words, despite the fact that it’s been how many weeks/months now…? That should be plenty of time to reflect and gather my thoughts. Reflection is ongoing, though. Every single day I think about my second experience with Royal Servants, the people I got to … Read More

He is constant.

April 10, 2014Uncategorized 2 Comments

First of all, let me just say that I am beyond blessed by the amazing friends that I have who love Jesus. I literally could not be more thankful for all of them and the common desire that we share to live our lives being the hands and feet of our Savior. That being said, I’m … Read More