Why 'The Birth of a Nation' Has The Ability To Change The Nation
“Welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Packer are delighted to have you this evening,” I was told as I was greeted in the foyer. “Would you like a glass...
Sweet Serene Simplicity
Some days I often wonder how I let life pass me by What was I so busy doing that I couldn't give life a try? It might've taken me a...
Finding The Good In Frustrating Moments
OK, I'll admit it: as much as I preach to others about having and finding patience, it's the one thing that I truly lack. From finding my...
Girl On A Mission: Philippines Missions Trip
Hello, friends! If you’re just tuning in to what’s been going on, then you’re in luck! If you’re aware of my decision to head on my first...
The Perfect Life
I'm not perfect, but I dream to be. I don't always live like Christ, but at my worst is when everyone learns from me. You may not...
The Tabebuia Tree
For the past (almost) 20 years, I've seen this tree sit in the front yard of my parents house. I never thought anything about it nor did...
How a Spring Break Trip to Belize Challenged Me to Think of Others
Back in 2009 (when I was a young vibrant thing), a dear friend of mine and I decided that it would be a perfect time to end our typical...
How 27 Reminded Me To Embrace Change
They say change is the only thing that’s unavoidable in life, and my 27th year of being on this earth proved that. It’s difficult to want...
YOU.
You hit me hard when the year was fresh. Never would I have imagined that I wouldn't have been able to give you my absolute best. Even...
Raise Your Expectancy
I've always been told to expect nothing from anyone. Regardless of who it was or what the situation was, an expectation was to never be...