If I asked you to tell me 5 places you would love to go in this world, I imagine you could come up with your list pretty quickly. But equally as quickly, you would tell me a lot of excuses, fears, and questions you have before you would EVER consider actually going. Travel is an incredible … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: The Heart of a Traveler
Fall is my favorite. Pure and simple. I love the changing colors, pumpkin-EVERYTHING, the festive decor, and warm apple cider. Now that I’m married, it has been my mission to create new and festive traditions. You all have shared your ideas, I have brainstormed some of my own, and together I wrote about 7 fall … Continue reading 7 Fall Favorites from My Family to Yours
All girls dream of a magical first kiss...myself included. For years I waited and watched and wondered when "Prince Charming" would arrive and rescue me with a valiant horse and a tender kiss. What all those fairy tales seem to leave out is, well, reality. It was a hot summer day that Mason and I … Continue reading Our Story: Part 2
“Marina, on March 15 of this year, God told me you were going to be my wife.” I stared blankly at the man in front of me, trying to process the 17 words I had never dreamed of hearing. We had only been dating for two weeks. Memories, confusion, and, oddly, peace flashed before me … Continue reading Our Story: Part 1
This past summer marked a major shift in my life: I graduated college and got married. Although that sequence of events seems to be every woman’s dream, we don’t think much past the chiming wedding bells and pristinely hung diploma. Now that all the excitement has died down and life has returned to “normal,” I’ve … Continue reading The Call to Stop “Doing”
Guest Writer: Ruthie White Aside from writing the occasional blog post, Ruthie is a harpist and songwriter. What does it mean to “lay it down?” When we say we’re laying something down and giving it over to the Lord, what are we really saying? I’ve heard that phrase a million times, but lately it has … Continue reading Lay It Down
By: Ruthie White Today I am 19 and a half years old. That’s not super significant in itself. Nineteen, I’m convinced, is the most boring age of all. But it’s significant to me because 6 months ago, on my birthday, I made a resolution to wait until March 25th to date or even pursue liking … Continue reading Satisfy
What do you get when you fit dozens of twenty-something girls into one hostel? I didn’t want to stick around to find out. It was night two on our trip to the Scottish Highlands and I was ready for some alone time. “I’m going to take a walk,” I mumbled over my shoulder to the … Continue reading Take A Walk
“Daughter, you need to stay away.” “Be patient, wait on my timing.” “I want you to learn, serve, and grow, beloved.” The Lord kept whispering these truths to my heart over and over again as the months passed by. The sad part is, I didn’t listen. I said and thought I was seeking His guidance … Continue reading Listen to What God is Speaking to Your Heart
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