My mind was blown by a quote in a book I am currently reading.  The author tells a story of a woman who had experienced extreme tragedy in her life, and when asked how she survived it all she responded, “Once we know how much He loves us, there’s just nothing else.”  It is easier to […]

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This guest post is from the one and only Mama Garrett.  What can I even say to describe her? She always makes me laugh, gives me constant guidance, and encourages me when I give up on myself.  She is the most talented teacher in the world, no contest. She is also an insanely amazing singer, […]

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We had some time in solitude yesterday at my internship, and were told to think about the question, “How has the gospel been good news to you recently?”  As I wrote, I started using sentences connected by the word therefore.  It is one of those words that you know, obviously, but we don’t really think […]

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This post is by one of my favorite people in the entire world, by a long shot. We have walked an amazing journey together, searching for JOY and gratitude all over the world. She helps me dream, and bring these dreams to reality. This blog, and I as a person, would be way less cool without her. […]

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Week two involved starting our actual jobs and working within our ministry focuses.  Basically we had real assignments and real responsibility.  It was kind of terrifying, and completely exhilarating. I think I discovered this past week that just because I am where God wants me to be does not mean it is going to be […]

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This week’s post comes from my sweet graduate school mentor.  She’s an amazing mom, wise counsel, great cook, and an all-around awesome person. I am blessed to have her in my life in such a real way – and thankful that you get to hear some of her story. Candice Craig, y’all. (:              It […]

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I’m discovering a whole lot this summer.  I think right now it actually might be more accurate to say I am rediscoveringsome things. Like laughter.  With my new group of ridiculously wonderful intern friends, I have laughed more in the last week than I have in a looooong time.  I think there is something about […]

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I think you can know it has been a good week when you didn’t have time to watch Netflix or stay caught up with the Bachelorette (not that I usually watch that, or anything…)  I didn’t even have time to really write anything so this will be short and sweet, since I would rather post […]

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This is the first post in a series of posts, coming from amazing friends all over the country.  These are all centered around the question “What does discovery look like for you in relation to identity?” The first of our series is written by someone I have admired and looked up to for years.  Dominica is […]

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As I enter into this new summer season, I know it is going to be a time of great transition and change.  I am spending the summer back home in Oregon doing an internship with a local church.  When I look back on all that I have walked through this past year, I know this […]

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