My story? I knew what I needed to do as a Christian, but at the same time wanted to experience the life my peers seemed to be enjoying. Anyone with me?! I had an opportunity to experience the presence of God but instead let my mind and heart be consumed by the whirlwind of those around me.
Read MoreWe don't have to be Bible proficient. We don't have to know it all. We don't have to have it all together. Friends, we just have to be willing to come and receive. When we carve out time, be disciplined and come to read the Word, here are some practical ways to Encounter His Presence in Scripture:
Read MoreOne of the biggest things that changed my way of thinking regarding my life, was something a Pastor/Professor of mine told me one day my Junior Year of College. He sat me down one day and said, "Lanissa, the woman you want to become and the dreams you have won't happen in one moment. Your life, the life God has for you, is found in the process".
Read MoreI remember the first few weeks after I got saved as a High School Freshman being full of so many questions. But the one that seemed most important was "how am I supposed to actually hear God?!" I knew it was important. I knew I couldn't do this Christian walk without having the guidance of His voice- but I think the mistake I made is that I thought that there was one clear moment I had to have, and then I would begin hearing Him constantly.
Read MoreAs a teen-20something, how have you learned to get comfortable in your own skin?
Being a girl that has always struggled with her body image from a young age, getting comfortable in my own skin is something that has taken me a long time to really grasp. One of the things that I've learned to do is to customize my life…
Read MoreMoments of difficulty do not mean that you are out for the count. They mean that you are in the perfect position for a God encounter. God will never abandon you, in fact He wants to meet you right in the middle of the hard. He wants to love you HARD in the middle of the hard.
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Read MoreSo we've learned how to prepare for the newness. How to end our last season well and prepare for this new one. And now we're in the middle of thing- the new season is all around us. Whether you're here with me, or will be one day, the lingering question is HOW do we carry this thing out?! How do we remain Steady through the New Season?!
Read MoreAs a 23 year old I can think back at so many New Seasons that have happened in the last year alone! Getting married, starting Becoming, getting a new job! And I can look back and notice a few sure things about each of those New Seasons (maybe you can relate): each of them had a God filled purpose (whether it felt good at the moment or not), and they always seemed to try and steal my focus.
Read MoreI live on an Island for goodness sake, it seems like there are confident "summer ready" girls around every corner- I'm forced to face the way I truly feel about myself haha! (even if you don't live on an Island, I know you feel me). And really? I can look really pretty to someone else- I can even be told over & over that I am cute and should be confident with my body in the Summer Time. But the general culture around me tells me that I should be getting my body more toned, more tan, more skinny- more summer ready.
Read MoreWhile I could chat with you about the fact that God has immense purpose and perfect timing for your season, I know you have heard that before. Instead let's have some fun. Because here's the truth- God has some really fun & impactful things He would love to teach us before we meet the ONE. Things that will totally save our hearts and mind battles in the middle of the night!
Read MoreI would love to sit here with you and sugar coat this whole topic. Make it seem as if it’s really not that big of a deal, because after all- society tells me “I can do me”! This is my body, my life, my decisions.”
But sweet friend, you are worth too much. But you know what else? You are ALSO too loved for me to sit here and cast any sort of judgement on you. So surprise, this is not that kind of post.
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