I’m stepping into a new season where i’m having to stare my fears in the face and move them aside to go where I feel God is lighting the path for me. the lovely @erikasheffer posted this the other day “your new life will cost you your old one”. wow. How that has been sticking with me. She posted (go read it!) about how on the journey to your dreams, there are parts of our life that just can’t come with us to the next season. That’s where i’m at right now. I’m recognizing the areas of my life that fear has been holding me back. The places where it has put down the person I am meant to be and has tried to speak louder than anything else in my life. I’m seeing the box it put me in and how it kept me contained. None of us are meant for this kinda of confined living. We are meant for the fullness. At some point we just have to draw the line and decide to leave the old behind us. The old fear, the old lies, the old belief systems, the old ways. They can’t take us where we are going and where God is calling us and they can’t come with us as we move forward into the goodness that lies ahead. So here’s to new seasons, new levels, and new freedoms, to being fully us and fully alive!
All I can say, is find someone who will make you laugh, but who will also sit with you when you cry. Life is lived in and out of mountains and valleys. | pc: @flora_westbrook
“The truth is like a lion you don’t have to defend it. Let it loose; and it will defend itself.” Saint Augustine said these words, and I can say it’s been one of my very favorite quotes for some time now. Walking in a season of waiting is such a mind game but i’m learning that when all else feels failing the truth of Christ remains strong and stable. In the wiles of doubt and fear, I must aim to tether myself to the unshakable rock of Truth itself, this is where I find the safety of hope, peace and identity. The funny thing about truth, is that it’s only powerful and able to defend us as much as we allow it to transform us. If I don’t let truth transform my mind to believe it, then truth just becomes data and is useless as a defense against the enemies lies. Because data isn’t something I believe as intrinsic to myself, because data isn’t relational. Truth, is a relational and experiential understanding and belief of reality as it pertains to myself or my situation outside of the extenuating circumstances. That’s the kind of truth that defends itself against its foes. The kind that transforms the way I perceive my situation as it relates to the identity of who I am as an overcomer. May our truths be a lions. | pc: @graceejones | florals: @gradientandhue @hannahjonesfloral
westminster abbey.
Isn’t it curious how some places can feel like home, even if it’s your first time being there? Home, away from home is a special feeling. While we were in the UK we were honored to serve at @latitude_church and speak to their incredible community. Their hunger for God and their passion to love the people of the city was so powerful. The presence of God in their service was so strong that I couldn’t stop crying - it just felt like being at home. That’s the beautiful thing about the kingdom of God and His church, you can go somewhere on the other side of the world and step right in to family, because we all have the same Father.
oat milk lattes galore.
I am kicking myself for not getting a photo with @flo_westbrook and james westbrook today. These two people have truly, truly impacted my life in such a powerful way although we’ve spent limited time together. Their passion to love others and to make disciples of Christ is so beautiful and i’m just so touched by the lives they lead and how they love - Tonight, I am going to bed with a very full and grateful heart to have been able to witness what God is doing in Horsham, West Sussex and for this england family of ours in Flo and James. We love you and @latitude_church
I was able to go visit my best friend in d.c. last week and i was truly inspired by the city as a whole. I also had the best soufflé of my entire lifetime and i’d be lying if i said it wasn’t a substantial part of my reasoning to want to go back asap.
bring on all the summer feels. pc: @jennapowersphoto
It’s weird to miss a dog, but i kinda do when I travel. This slobbery knuckle head has a piece of my heart.
basically, we all have the same hair.
all stripes around here.