One day you’re 19 dreaming about Paris (clueless that you’d literally be there in just 4 short years đ¤Ż)… …20 years later, I’m still dreaming about that trip 𤊠⨠Perfect little cafes⨠Gorgeous museums⨠Tons of walking with scenic views⨠Patient locals who waited …
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Stop playing with fire
Stop playing with fire. Youâre only harming yourself. The fire itself is unlikely to kill you. But the smoke inhalation will. Slow, but surely. Toxins entering your bloodstream – slowly choking out the oxygen thatâs trying to bring you life. The âfireâ represents that thing …
Say YES to the Dream
If youâve ever had a âthis isnât going how I thought it would goâ realization, this post is for you. Iâve personally been having my fair share of those moments lately, and I wanted to let you in on some encouragement Iâve been getting, with …
If you think, PRAY
If you think of someone, PRAY for them! Even if you donât know why they came to mind. PRAY for them. Even if you donât know them well. PRAY for them. Even if you donât have their number to reach out. PRAY for them. And …
Excuses are HORRIBLE Leaders!
You can tell them exactly where you want to go (i.e. having clear goals) and they will still lead you astray – having you look in every direction but forward! They are frustrating, demeaning, confusing, misleading, and ignorant. Speaking from personal experience, having your excuses …
8 years ago
8 years ago I drove into San Diego with a car full of possessions, my sweet mama who joined me for my travels down the coast, and my precious cat, Cashmere đ I honestly didnât know what I was stepping into. I didnât know the …
Listen and Speak
“Speak in such a way that others love to listen to you. Listen in such a way that others love to speak to you.”
Thirty Nine
I was 38 just a few days ago.And then it happened.39 showed up and a new season began.It was a quiet day.Itâs been an under-the-radar year.It has felt immensely ⌠subtle.A weightiness thatâs *known* but not yet seen.Growth happens underground, after all, where itâs not …
Compromise
God will never ask you to compromise His values. Someone else might. But God never will! Iâve had 5 conversations with 5 different ladies in the last couple of weeks – specifically around the area of their romantic relationships, and 5/5 of them are living …
Bring it to Him
Whatever it is youâre walking with⌠Bring it to Him. Disappointment. Anticipation. Betrayal. Joy. Confusion. Excitement. Tragedy. Laughter. Sorrow. Forgiveness. Anger. Delight. Frustration. Something sweet. Something hard. Something cheerful. Something unfathomable. God can handle it ALL. And, the thing is⌠He WANTS to. He wants …