My friend Rachel and I were talking recently about how we often see people on social media critiquing the way other people help in the world. I see people commenting that they would have done it this way, that this person is helping a homeless dog but still eating meat, this person helped a homeless … Continue reading Helping Hands
Category: Thoughts
The Longest Christmas Eve
I know it's August and you're probably wondering why I am posting about Christmas Eve and that I am even worse than your local craft store but just hear me out. Today my brother posted on Instagram, "How early is too early to start listening to Last Christmas by Wham? Asking for a friend." His … Continue reading The Longest Christmas Eve
His Plans Prevail
I read a quote recently that said, "When God put a calling on your life, he already factored in your stupidity." As funny as this may seem it is also so encouraging to me. Through my mistakes, my flaws, and my sins God is not shocked nor surprised and his plans for my life still … Continue reading His Plans Prevail
He Stands in the Gap
This past week I was feeling like God was telling me to do something and I didn't want to because I wasn't positive if it was really from Him. I also didn't want to look stupid… Which if you are living your life not to look stupid you are not living a good life. Anyways, … Continue reading He Stands in the Gap
Fear vs. Adventure
I've been doing a bible study that has you find the idols that you might have in your heart. One of my idols that I thought I had was fear. Fear of not knowing what might happen, the ones I love might get hurt, and just not being able to control things. Well today in … Continue reading Fear vs. Adventure
Impatient Like A Firecracker
This past week Breck and I flew out to Kentucky to visit his family. When it was time to say goodbye, as always, I started to cry. I later told Breck, "I don't know why I always cry. I know that it's coming but I still cry." which made Breck say to me, "We have … Continue reading Impatient Like A Firecracker
Thirty Years Ago
"You miss 100% of the shots that you do not take." - Wayne Gretzky - Michael Scott My life and my brother's life is proof that putting yourself out there works. Thirty years ago today my parents got married in a small town in Texas, called Nacogdoches. But a few years before that my mom … Continue reading Thirty Years Ago
Just Do It!
"It's a terrible thing, I think, in life to wait until you're ready. I have this feeling now that actually no one is ever ready to do anything. There is almost no such thing as ready. There is only now. And you may as well do it now. Generally speaking, now is as good a … Continue reading Just Do It!
Chasing Happiness
"The Lord has done great things for them. The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad!" -Pslams 126:2-3 I read this scripture today and thought it was such a good reminder for us to be happy for others. It's easy to get envious sometimes on social media seeing the good parts of … Continue reading Chasing Happiness
