Thought of the Day

December 2, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

Hey everyone! Can you believe it’s already December? I’m so excited by all of the things that next year will bring, but I really want time to slow down a bit. I wanted to share a thought with you all today that will hopefully help motivate you to continue growing in life. Yesterday I ran […]

Things People Don’t Tell You About Paying Off Debt

November 22, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

I was thinking about my debt-free journey today, and God revealed to me many misconceptions I had about this journey. I thought it would be easy to pay off, that it would take one year to pay off, and that I would be happier or [insert adjective] when I finally got out of debt. And while I’m only a third of the way to financial freedom, I thought I’d share some things people don’t tell you when paying off debt. I hope you enjoy.

Sermon Notes: Move!

November 14, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

Hello everyone! I was listening to Part 3 of the “Crazy Faith” series last night from Pastor Michael Todd. He talked about how faith is moving and allowing God to direct your steps. And how it is so much easier to move something that is in motion than something that is standing still. Confession: I […]

Tried and true birthday freebie list

October 19, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

Every year, you celebrate your birthday with family and friends. You are given birthday cards, fed, and maybe given gifts. But what if I told you that you’re missing out on some other gifts? Keep reading to see how you can get free birthday gifts from stores and restaurants.

It Is My Birthday.

October 16, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

Hey everyone! Today is my birthday and I am so excited! And for those hard-core The Office fans, yes, the title is a quote from the time Dwight and Jim were in charge of throwing birthday parties. This year has been quite a journey for my spiritual and emotional self. Throughout this year – and […]

And the award goes to…

September 17, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Hey everyone! Sometimes, when I was younger, I would watch acceptance speeches at award shows. Some of the award winners would come on stage and say, “first I would like to thank God…” And I said to myself, that if I ever won an award, I would say that too. Why? I’m not sure, I […]

Dear Young People…

August 25, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.” (1 Timothy 4: 12 NIV) One of my favorite movies growing up was Matilda. In the movie, Matilda tries to navigate her childhood while surrounded by […]

I can’t stand Jesus, in a good way.

August 10, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Now before you start thinking that I don’t love Jesus anymore or that I’ve gone mad over the past couple of months since my last post, just hear me out. Since high school, I’ve always had a plan for my life. I had timelines of when I wanted to accomplish certain goals, such as starting […]

Money Isn’t Everything

May 11, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Hello everyone! I hope your May is off to a great start. Over the past couple of months, I have really been grinding to pay off this student loan and invest in my future. I’ve been making strides on my payments, but I’ve noticed that I haven’t been living my best life. Let me explain. […]

Rain, Rain, Go Away: Tulsa Day 3

April 14, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Hey everyone! This weekend I’ve been spending some time in Tulsa, exploring all that the city had to offer. If you didn’t read the post about my first two days in Tulsa, you can check it out here. I knew the weather today was going to be rainy, so I decided to have a chill […]