free indeed

Happy Fourth friends! On a day centered around freedom, I thought it'd be fitting to talk about exactly that. What is freedom? Here is the dictionary definition: Liberation, independence, the ability to do as one pleases. All of those sound wonderful, but as Christians, freedom has a slightly different meaning. Freedom has a name. His …

Let’s Set Captives Free

The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because He has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind and to set the oppressed free //LUKE 4:18// In your city. On your block. Across the street. Where your clothes are made. At your gas …

January Favorites

Hello friends! I hope the first month of 2017 has been full of joy and blessings for each one of you. Today I'm sharing some of the things I've been loving in January! Things I Did World Mandate This past weekend my mom, sister and I road-tripped up to Waco for a conference called World Mandate. …

Year in Review |2016|

Goodbye 2016, Hello 2017! 2016 has been a year full of many challenges, but it has also been filled with many beautiful moments and memories. Today I'm reflecting on my year and sharing some of the highlights. Sweet Friends + Pretty Pictures 2016 started off with a fun birthday weekend with some of my dearest …

Nether say Nether |Amsterdam|

Hi friends! I made it to Europe! Currently, I'm on a flight to Zurich, Switzerland. Our team has spent the past couple days traveling to Europe, then training in the Netherlands. While in Amsterdam I got a glimpse of the city through the windows of airplanes, metros, trains, buses, and taxis. It's a beautiful place; …

Worship God. Change the World.

World Mandate is more than just a conference. It's a declaration from this generation that we will GO. I had the incredible opportunity to attend World Mandate in September of 2014. It changed my life in a variety of ways. Through this event, the Lord introduced me to part of His future path for me, planted …

Heaven. |It’s Not What You Think|

Inspirational, creative, Christian author, Jefferson Bethke released his long anticipated new book, "It's Not What You Think {Why Christianity is about so much more than going to Heaven when you die.}" This was an incredibly written "Act 2" if you will to Jesus > Religion, his first book. Bethke approaches weighty theological concepts with innovative, easily …

Beyond Blessed |Always Thankful|

The endless routine that is our daily lives lends itself more to selfishness than gratitude. I find myself  dwelling more on what could be better in my life, than the abundant blessings that I have right in front of me. The Lord asks us to give thanks in ALL circumstances. {1 Thessalonians 5:18} A spirit of …

Before You Go |Verses for Mission Trips|

By the time you're reading this I'm probably on a plane to Haiti! Here are some verses that have encouraged me while preparing my heart for this trip. Don't settle for the American Dream when God is offering you the Great Commission. //eric simmons// READY & WILLING Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of …

To All Nations

"But I have to do (fill in the blank.)" "I can't" "What if...?" "Maybe another time." I can't tell you how many times I have worn out these excuses. Often, God's whispers are tuned out by my worrying. In those moments, God pretty much needs a flashing neon sign to get my attention. Therefore, when …