treasure
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:21 Of course I have earthly treasures – like stuff, possessions, tangible things. We all do. It’s our nature. But when...
Tagged: love
southern california bride
Tomorrow marks exactly two days since Clay first asked me to be his girlfriend. It’s hard to believe. So much has happened in the last two years: dating, engagement, a wedding, our first global...
love to lean on
I had a dream the other night that I was wrapped in cloth from my toes up to my head, like a mummy. Sometimes fibromyalgia feels that way. Like I am a prisoner in...
the struggle is real
Do you ever feel like you’re living an endless struggle between your selfish desires and your desire to live for Christ. Let’s just say I feel it daily. It’s like an ongoing boxing match between...
love never fails
“There’s no denying beauty makes a sound.” – Needtobreathe, Testify My sweet husband sang me a song by Brandon Heath called Love Never Fails at our wedding. That moment was so powerful and meaningful...
planning your marriage while planning your wedding: week 22 “in open hands”
Clay got a promotion at work. Or church. Well, for work. At church. Where he works. I am so happy for him and excited to see where God leads him in this new position...
planning your marriage while planning your wedding: week 21 “in the springtime”
One of my best friends got married in 2013. Her wedding favors were small burlap pouches of California wildflower seeds. I found them when I was moving and stuck them in the back of my...
our engagement film
One year ago today I said “yes” to a first day with Clay, and in about one month I will say “yes” to being his wife. This past year has been quite a journey....
the wait
“God never denies us our heart’s desire except to give us something better.” – Elisabeth Elliot I saw this Instagram post on my news feed this morning, and it inspired me so much I had...
a light in the darkness
I have faced a dark road of health issues over the last twelve years. From complications with a fake tooth to chronic back pain and stomach issues (which we now know were highly likely...
