life is a gift
Last Saturday, Mike, my beloved mentor, friend, and pastor went to be with Jesus after battling cancer for the third time in 10 years. He was a special guy. The type of person who went out of his way to remind you of your value regularly, and who encouraged you until he knew your heart... Continue Reading →
Friends, I am having a hard time believing that it is summer again! Time flies and seasons change, and all of it is exciting. On a more personal note, I am now blonde. I am a legal adult everywhere. I just had wisdom teeth removal surgery. And I finished my second year at Trinity Western... Continue Reading →
Recently, I have been studying Esther and Joseph in the Bible. And only now I realize how crazy their lives were. Both people were used by God in profound ways, but their lives were not bliss. They suffered lots. They were disappointed lots. They had to muster up courage lots. They were expected to be... Continue Reading →
Back in June, I wrote a post with the purpose of encouraging myself and others who were about to work in camp ministry for the summer. You can click here to read it. And lately, I have been pondering how much I was changed after a summer of serving as a camp counselor at a... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, I visited Barnabas Family Ministries and was encouraged to spend some time alone with Jesus and to ask him to reveal to me what his invitation was for me in that moment. Eventually, I wrote down: --> to live with a holy expectation --> to live with a pure expectation --> to live with... Continue Reading →
God loves the process of me. And He loves the process of YOU. He loves the raw imperfection, and the heart that sincerely desires to grow. He is blessed by a spirit of contentment, and is honoured when we are thankful. Today I am thankful for the little things I have been learning this past... Continue Reading →
Hello, friends! This summer God opened many doors for me to work at a Christian Horse Camp called Timberline Ranch. I am thankful for the opportunity to serve with incredible people, grow in my relationship with Jesus, and witness lives be changed. Today my desire is to encourage those who are also spending their summer... Continue Reading →
Dear fellow student, I want to briefly share what is on my heart, to encourage me, and to encourage you. I recently watched a video by Stefan Vandenkooy called "Finals Week". In it, he begins by acknowledging that school is hard...and how living selfishly because of the struggle is easy to do. I agree... Continue Reading →
Hello friends, and TWU Staff and Faculty, I have finished the first semester of my first year at Trinity Western University, and I would love to fill you in on my experience so far, and my reasons for choosing this school. When people find out I attend Trinity, the first thing many say is: “oooo,... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving There's something special about this word that makes me smile. And wouldn't you agree that a spirit of thankfulness is beautiful? Perhaps because giving thanks - with a truly sincere heart - is a form of worship to our Creator. This is why it is beautiful. We were designed to do it in the economy of... Continue Reading →
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