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  • How to Pray for Your Boyfriend

    How to Pray for Your Boyfriend

    It’s been a while since I’ve written a blog post! Even the last post published on my blog was an interview, haha. I’ve missed sitting down and pouring out...
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  • How to Overcome Anxiety in Jesus’ Name – In...

    Hi friends! I had the opportunity to interview the singer/songwriter Kylie Odetta! She shares about her struggle with anxiety and how to overcome anxiety in Jesus’ name. Her story...
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  • A Christian Guy's Perspective on Dating

    A Christian Guy’s Perspective on Dating (Q&A...

    I am so glad you all enjoyed last week’s blog post: the Q&A with my boyfriend part 1! That post was more about our relationship specifically, but we got...
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  • A Christian Guy's Perspective on Singleness & Dating (A Q&A with my Boyfriend)

    A Look into Our Christian Dating Relationship (Q&A...

    My boyfriend, Jason, and I have wanted to write a blog post together for a little while! When I asked my IG followers and newsletter subscribers what they wanted...
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  • How to find your fulfillment in Jesus and not your boyfriend

    How to Find Your Fulfillment in Jesus and Not Your Boyf...

    Finding our fulfillment in Jesus is a struggle in every season of life. I know I struggled with it when I was single, which you can read about here....
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10 Fun Things to Do as a Single Gir...

October 12, 2019 in lifestyle, singleness

My friend Mandee and I decided to do a collaboration post, and we wanted to do something light-hearted and fun! So I am writing a post on fun things to do as a single girl and Mandee is writing about self love. Definitely check...

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What if he is a godly guy but you d...

September 9, 2019 in devotions, encouragement, lifestyle, singleness

Earlier this year, I found myself searching Pinterest, “What if he is a godly guy but you don’t like his personality?” I had turned down guys before, some because of their personalities and some for other reasons. But it had never been like this....

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When All of Your Friends are in Rel...

August 26, 2019 in devotions, encouragement, lifestyle, singleness

A couple of weeks ago, I asked some questions on my Instagram story about being single. One of the questions was “What do you think is the hardest thing about being single?” TONS of people said it was hard watching all of their friends...

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5 ways to become content as a single girl

5 Ways to Become Content as a Singl...

August 12, 2019 in devotions, encouragement, lifestyle, singleness

For me, I think being content is one of the hardest parts about being single. I know I’m not the only one! A couple of weeks ago I asked some questions on my Instagram story to all of you singles out there, and a...

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When Your Mind Becomes a Battleground - Guarding Your Mind as a Single Girl

When Your Mind Becomes a Battlegrou...

July 29, 2019 in devotions, encouragement, lifestyle, singleness

Have you ever felt like your mind was a battleground? Whether you don’t know what to do or you’re confronted with sin? I think this is probably the hardest part about being single for me. I’m a dreamer and that can get me in...

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Is There Such Thing as “The O...

July 15, 2019 in devotions, encouragement, singleness

I’m sure we have all had somebody ask us if we have found “the one” yet. Or maybe you’ve said you found “the one” or broke up with a guy because he wasn’t “the one.” Our culture can be obsessed with finding their soulmate...

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5 easy tips to start studying the Bible

5 Easy Steps to Start Reading the B...

July 6, 2019 in Bible Study, encouragement, lifestyle

I am SO excited for today’s post! My friend Ashley Jo is sharing her wisdom and giving you steps to start reading the Bible. I love all of her resources for studying the Bible, especially The Basic Bible Course. I highly recommend registering for...

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5 things not to do when praying for or writing to your future husband

5 Things NOT to Do When Praying for...

June 25, 2019 in encouragement, lifestyle, singleness

You all know that I am a huge fan of praying for your future husband.  In fact, I have a blog post on how to pray for your future husband, as well as a free printable!  I also write letters to my future husband...

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15 Lies Every Single Girl Should St...

May 27, 2019 in devotions, encouragement, lifestyle, singleness

As a single girl, there are many lies I have believed about my singleness. I knew I couldn’t be the only one, so I asked my Instagram followers what lies or myths they believe(d) as a single girl. I definitely wasn’t alone! Most of...

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6 Truths About Our God-Given Sexuality + A Book Review

6 Truths About Our God-Given Sexual...

April 30, 2019 in devotions, encouragement, reading, singleness

Guess what y’all?! I have the privilege of being on the launch team for Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl’s Heart by Kristen Clark and Bethany Beal, and today is launch day for the book! If you have read any of my...

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My word (or phrase) for 2021 is ‘humble confiden My word (or phrase) for 2021 is ‘humble confidence.’

The alternatives are insecurity or pride, and I’m done with being either of those.  I want to be confident in who God made me to be, His plan for me, and the choices I’ve made based on His leading.  But I don’t ever want that confidence to turn to pride- I live my life for Jesus, not others’ approval.

I love this quote written out in my journal by A.W. Tozer about humility and confidence in the Lord’s plan.  I’ll post the whole thing in my stories! 

What is your word for 2021? 🤍
I chose the word ‘present’ for 2020. I am abs I chose the word ‘present’ for 2020.  I am absolutely horrible at living in the present moment and enjoying what is right in front of me.  Looking to the future is what comes most natural to me.

But I wanted that to change in 2020.  I wanted to live in the moment and be fully present with those I love. 

As we all know, 2020 didn’t go as planned 😂  I struggled to stay present at times, or actually a lot of times.

Over all, I would say I am better at being conscious of staying present.  Often I find myself realizing I need to stop and take in the moment.  But I still do not naturally stay in the present moment. 

So in 2021, I will continue growing in this area and relying on God to teach me how to be still and focus on the present moment.  It is so worth it!

What was your word for 2020?  How did it impact your year?
Happy birthday to the best Christmas present I’v Happy birthday to the best Christmas present I’ve ever received!  Emily, you are so full of love and joy, and I’m so grateful that you are my sister.  I love you!

Merry Christmas! ❤️
To the single girl who feels like she’s not enou To the single girl who feels like she’s not enough:

Please know that you’re not alone.  I remember when relationships would end, I would question if I really was enough.  Or just not being in a relationship at all would trigger those feelings of inadequacy.

But you know what, I realized that everything that was happening was a part of God’s plan.  When a relationship would end, God was protecting me from something that wasn’t the best for me, and He was freeing me so I could be available for something (not necessarily marriage) later.  It wasn’t because I wasn’t enough. 

And I also learned that I really wasn’t enough.  I’m only enough IN JESUS, which makes me more than enough.

So girls, please remember that you ARE enough in Christ.  When those feelings of inadequacy start to come on, remember that God is saving you FROM something FOR something- we just gotta trust Him ❤️
This has been one of the hardest semesters of my l This has been one of the hardest semesters of my life.  I’m tired, burnt out, lacking passion for things I once was so passionate about, and so unmotivated.  And the semester isn’t even over yet.

It’s not just college that’s been rough; there have been many other things that have just been hard.

I wish I had a nugget of encouragement or even a solution to share tonight, but I don’t really.  I just have two thoughts to share with you.

1. The first is this passage:

“Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭5:3-5‬ ‭

2. The second is this: I am in this with you.  I may not have anything profound to say right now, but I hope that it encourages you to know that you’re not alone in your struggle. 

Comment an emoji below if you need some prayer tonight 🤍
The other day, Jason and I went to the grocery sto The other day, Jason and I went to the grocery store to get ingredients so that we could cook dinner together.  We grabbed a Caesar dressing so that we could make a quick side salad.  I’m allergic to gluten, but because I eat other Caesar dressings often, I didn’t even think to check the ingredients.  And sure enough, when we got back to his house, I noticed it had gluten in it.

I apologized a few times, and each time Jason told me it was okay and that I didn’t need to worry about it.

After a few moments he looked at me and said, “Hey babe, remember that I’ll never get mad at you for accidents like this.  It doesn’t help anything.”

😭❤️

Moral of the story?  Girls, wait for a man that is patient, kind, and selfless.  It makes all the difference; trust me.
Is anyone else a perfectionist? The older I get, Is anyone else a perfectionist?  The older I get, the more I realize how much I crave perfection.

This striving, this desire for everything to be perfect, always ends in disappointment.

But why?  Why do we always come up short when this world was originally created to be perfect?

I think we know the answer to that: the fall.  When sin entered the world, it marred the ability for perfection.

Now?  Jesus is the only one able to obtain perfection. 

But also?  Jesus gives us grace, all because of the cross.  He knows we could never attain perfection.  Our pursuit for perfection will always come up short.  Because of this, He died the death that we deserve, to pay the price that we could not pay. 

His sacrifice covers our imperfection when we repent and turn to Him.

Grace, not perfection.

We are no longer held to a standard of perfection, but of grace.  He’s got us in the palm of His hand.  When we fall, He’s there to pick us back up and encourage us to keep going.

Should we still strive for holiness?  Absolutely.
Should we still do our best?  Absolutely.

But that soul-sucking pursuit of perfection?  We can give that up. 

We can rest in God’s grace and allow that to spur us on to be all that He has called us to be.  His grace gives us the strength to keep going, the motivation to give our all for Him. 

So for all of the perfectionists out there, I pray this encourages you.  Rest in His grace and keep moving when you don’t reach perfection.  You are enough IN HIM, not in your own effort, and there is so much freedom in repentance and grace.

“For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.”
‭‭John‬ ‭1:16‬ ‭
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