Since I was in middle school, I’ve had a secret desire to start my own bible study. I loved the idea of girls coming together, reading together, and sharing their lives with one another. Bible studies to me were like the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants… but better. Still, even though I’ve wanted to do…
Happy 2nd Anniversary to TAYP
I’m excited! Today, we officially finished our second year at TAYP. Also, I’m surprised we made it this far. In 2013, when God asked me to start this blog, I promised Him I would do it only for a year. That’s all. One year. There were so many times I wanted to stop writing that…
5 Encouraging Words For Those Without Courage
For those of you who are in a new chapter, who are taking their first step into a new season in life, who are embarking on uncharted territory—this one is for you. 1. You do not need to see the top of the mountain before you begin the climb. Sweet princess, it is okay if…
Love Lessons: My First Relationship
Looking back at the year 2014, I wanted to share with you an area of my life where God did some tremendous training – my first relationship. Being in a relationship is a lot different than we are conditioned to believe. Many TV shows and movies portray relationships that involve drama, lying, betrayal, and love…
Overwhelmed by the future? Yeah, me too.
I remember this time when I went to a women’s conference with my grandma. I was 15 and during the last night, God put it on the pastor’s heart to minister to every person who came to the conference. It took hours. When my turn came, she told me something I have never forgotten. She…
15 Things To Do While Waiting for Your Prince
This topic has been on my heart for a while. I find that many young ladies believe a guy will fix their life or “complete” them, and once they have a boyfriend or a husband, it will all be okay. Some think if they have someone who loves them, then they will learn who they…
Just Be Yourself: A Bit of My Testimony
Watch your thoughts, for they will become your words. Choose your words, for they will become your actions. Understad your actions, for they become habits. Study your habits, for they will become your character. Develop your character, for it becomes your destiny. In a very poetic way, the author is stating that your thoughts will…
Examining Love: Love is Patient and Not Easily Angered
I can’t tell you how honored I am to have an opportunity to share a little bit of my story with you. I’m all about being real and honest, even when the truth is ugly, because it gives people a chance to see just how beautifully good God has been to me. My life is…
Examining Love: Love is Unfailing, Perseveres and is not Delightful in Evil or Self-Seeking
First, I would like to say a huge thank you to Kat! I really feel honored that you would think of me to participate in this series. Okay, so “Love perseveres and is not delightful in evil” and “Love is unfailing and not self-seeking” are the two statements Kat is having me write about. When…
“A Man’s Promise” by Zach Cobos
This is one of my favorite videos. It’s a spoken word by Zach Cobos called “A Man’s Promise”. Enjoy!
New Year Dreams (not just Resolutions)
Welcome to 2014! Welcome to new goals, new relationships, new opportunities, new ways to express yourself and new dreams. The beginning of every year tends to makes us reflect on our previous year. What did I accomplish? What could I have done better? What major events happened? It’s easy during this week to look back…