People say to leave the past in the past…where it belongs. To move on. To forget. To grow. Because the past supposedly does not matter anymore and you cannot change it. I disagree. The past should never be forgotten. If we forget the past, we cannot grow because we cannot learn through the pain and … More Purpose in the Past

The past few weeks have felt like whirlwind of busyness and it has felt like I have had difficulty even catching my breath. This, however, does not mean I am not enjoying it, because I have so much fun in the activities that are filling up my schedule (besides homework, of course;).) But when so … More Praise Him in the No’s

Meet Blake. Blake is practically my little brother as I have grown up beside him and his sister is one of my best friends. Blake has grown into a young man who is passionately seeking Jesus and has accomplished so much to further the name of our God. His newest adventure is an apparel company … More Join the Call {BLDR Apparel}

Tonight, I am on a plane ride back to my new home. As I sit here, I possess a sad heart that is full of happiness. Yes, that sounds so contradicting, however, it is so true for me. I am absolutely in love with my life in Dallas and I am eager to get back … More thankful for the foundation

Because of today, my body will forever claim God’s faithfulness in my life and His love and grace for me. I will always have a reminder in the times I forget the works He has performed in my life. Today, I have outwardly proclaimed that I am set FREE! For a long time now I … More I am FREE.

Today on my visit to Starbucks, the first sign of a new season appeared. My previous order was far from my mind as my mouth opened and I spoke, “Salted Caramel Mocha, please.” Summer is coming to an end and with that comes my personal favorite of the four seasons. Fall. Fall is for football … More Falling for Fashion

This is the beginning of week three in my new home. Dallas has always been the place my heart has felt at home and I was beyond excited to start my new life here. There was only one small flaw in the plan, I knew absolutely no one my age in Dallas, Texas. I went … More My heart is home

There is a mentor in my life who thinks very similar to the way I do. Therefore when she says something, it most of the time automatically clicks in my head. However there is one phrase she says that has always confused me and left me wondering what the meaning of it might be: “Don’t … More Letting Go of Should

Loneliness is like something that eats away at you until it leaves a giant hole inside you that is constantly throbbing with pain. I have no words to accurately describe the feeling in my chest when the ache of loneliness makes itself known in my life but that was my best shot. It is something … More Redemption of the Heart

The ocean brings a peace. It has a reassurance about it that can calm my spirit. One minute, the water is glistening and still, but the next the waves are crashing down upon you and the stormy winds can wildly move the water. The ocean has many emotions and it allows time and room for … More The Stillness of the Ocean