our wedding day: part one
Two years ago I awoke to a day for which I’d waited my entire life. After so many years of singleness and heartache, God delivered to me a man after His own heart. I...
rustic barn bridal shower
My good friend and former roommate, Karissa, taught me everything I know about hosting. She has a heart of gold, a knack for all things Pinterest perfect, and a desire to bless others with...
quinoa salad
Summer is just around the corner. Which means… BBQs! I love summer weather and having more excuses to get together with friends. And where there are friends, there is food. Duh. This quinoa salad...
a gift for the newlyweds
It’s Spring. Which means… wedding season is upon us! If you are in need of a gift for the newlyweds in your life, these two books are my favorite go-tos for complimenting a gift...
100 questions to ask before marriage
Three years ago today, after an outdoor concert on the Pepperdine lawn, Clay walked me to my doorstep and we paused on the sidewalk to gaze up and admire the {rare for LA} big...
lavender bath salts
These bath salts make for a super quick gift! All you need is: love Kidding. {Well, I mean, it doesn’t hurt.} All you need is: a small mason jar with lid baking soda epsom...
finding the balance between striving and resting
This morning we slept in, walked hand in hand down the sidewalk to a nearby coffee shop, settled into a cozy table by the window. He read for seminary; I journaled about… life. And...
freedom
“God I fall down to my knees with a hammer in my hand; You look at me, arms open. ‘Forgiven, forgiven. Child, there is freedom from all of it.’” – Crowder, Forgiven On Ash Wednesday,...
Easter people
We may be standing in the cold, staring up at an empty cross, but the hope that we have will not fail. He will rise again. ⠀⠀ He has. He is. He will. ⠀⠀...
Receive // Lent 2018 Week 6
“Behold I am making all things new.” – Revelation 21:5 This is the promise that is to come and the promise that stands today. God is making everything new – both today and in...
