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A Meaningful Journey
A Meaningful Journey

A Meaningful Journey

For quite some time now, I have had the very distinct feeling that something new was on the horizon for me. I could just ‘sense’ it! God was dealing with me and preparing me for something as He had before. In January of 2013, the need to discover this new dimension for my life became…

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Happy Memorial Day, friends! “Only two defining Happy Memorial Day, friends!

“Only two defining forces have offered to die for you--Jesus and the American solider.” - unknown

And both died for our freedom. THANKS to all those who’ve served. Stay safe, yall! 💕

#memorialday2023 #happymemorialday🇺🇸 #freedom #thankasoldier #lovelikeJesus #lovewins #freedom #faithblogger #Christianwriters #christianwritersofinstagram #hopewriters
Nashville is a creatives kind of town. Tailor-made Nashville is a creatives kind of town. Tailor-made for dreamers. And for 20+ years, not only did I I have a front row seat as I watched my clients live the life of their dreams, but also I lived my own.

One year ago, the local state representative in Hometown, OK asked, What single-most piece of advice would you offer a graduating senior?

Your passion informs your PURPOSE, I answered. 

God gifts each one of us with unique desires, special passions, and dreams. When we nurture those perfect gifts, we become closer to fulfilling our mission—His purpose—for our lives. And if we stay on mission [over time], we find ourselves indeed livin’ the dream. 

But don’t think for one moment, your passions and dreams won’t ever change. God often will call us out of the very season, He once called us in to. I’m living proof of that. 

Recently I read, “Without a dream, you’ll wander aimlessly.” And maybe that’s true to some extent, but only God knows where you’re truly headed. So, maybe look to your passions. What gets you up and out of bed every day? Go do more of that.

Also, BELIEVE in the power of your God-given dreams, friends. And believe in the dreams of others. Especially, your children. God has a plan for their lives too, ya know?! Remember, if God called you to it, He will equip you to do it. And nothing [but yourself], can stop what God desires for your life story. 

If you had told me I would grow up to work in Nashville, I would have thought you were crazy. But God always knows best. He knows what we need. I can look back now and see every disappointment in my young adult life as a lovely correction to the path God already planned for me. 

I can see God working even now, though the realized version of my dream still markedly stands in the distance. 

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

Keep dreaming’. Keep believing’, y’all…

Lord, we thank you for having this thing we call life all figured out. Help us learn to enjoy the ride. Amen. 💕 

#livinthedream #Godsizeddream #whatisyourpassion #purpose #bibleverseoftheday #faithblogger #Christianwriters #hopewriters
One of my all-time favorite quotes. 🙌🏻 Wha One of my all-time favorite quotes. 🙌🏻 

What is a favorite quote you have that keeps you motivated to share the good news of God’s love? Drop your answers below. 

Happy Monday, y’all!! 💕 

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When we love God most of all—our love for things When we love God most of all—our love for things of this world grows dimmer. And our LOVE for a world full of messy, broken people grows stronger. 

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matt. 22:37-40

All of God’s infallible TRUTH, hangs on these two things, y’all. Love God. Love others. 💕 

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I knew when we snapped these photos I’d be “oh I knew when we snapped these photos I’d be “oh-so-glad” one day. Today, is that day! 

Missin’ the beach, but missin’ my mama so SO MUCH more! Still learnin’ and feelin’ my way through this adventure called Hometown, OK. 

I sure wish my mama could’ve lived to enjoy my being here. I’m sure God knows “the why.”

We’re here only for a short while, friends. And when that final ending comes, we leave behind a legacy. What will your legacy be? A life lived for Kingdom purpose and LOVE? I sure hope so. 

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 

Hug your mama today, friends! 💕 

#mothersday2023 #hugyourmama #mamas #daughters #loveoneanother #lovewins #purpose #whatisyourlegacy #acceptthelovechallenge #Christianwriters #Hopewriters #faithblogger
How about a #fillintheblankfriday, y’all? Drop y How about a #fillintheblankfriday, y’all? Drop your answers in the comments. 

“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you LOVE one another.” John 13:35

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