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Is It Well With My Soul?

Posted on August 27, 2017 by

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I have always loved the classic hymn, It Is Well With My Soul.  It’s a beautiful [and famous] song that’s sung in most Christian churches around the globe.  It’s filled with lyrics that speak of surrender, peace, and complete trust in a God Who…

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When God Gives You More Than You Can Handle

Posted on August 1, 2017 by

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This may come as a surprise to most of you, but… I love grocery shopping. Well, actually wait.  Let me rephrase that.  I love food. In all seriousness though, I love getting to stroll through the aisles of Publix while basking in the vastness of…

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Facebook, I’m Breaking Up With You

Posted on July 9, 2017 by

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“When something becomes so important to you that it drives your behavior and commands your emotions, you are worshipping it.” – J.D. Greear “Please hear me, Girl: The world has enough women who know how to do their hair.  It needs women who know…

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Being You-er Than You

Posted on May 6, 2017 by

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2 + 2 equals  4… but so does 3 + 1… Just because someone may do things a little bit differently than you, doesn’t mean they are doing it wrong.  This has taken me years to understand, and I think I’m just beginning to…

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Dance in the Rain

Posted on April 23, 2017 by

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“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain” I don’t know about you, but I’m so ready for April to be over. I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, April showers bring May flowers?  Well, forget…

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Naked and Afraid

Posted on February 22, 2017 by

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We’ve all experienced it at least once in our lives. That embarrassing moment you just can’t seem to shake out of your mind.  Maybe it was that moment when you were spending quality time with friends, telling them a fantastic joke or sharing an…

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Let’s Get Dirty

Posted on February 4, 2017 by

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“To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact you must give it to no one, not even an animal. Wrap it carefully round…

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Shockproofing Sin: One F-Bomb at a Time

Posted on December 30, 2016 by

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There’s a question thats been floating around in my head these past few days… It’s been driving me crazy, and it demanded an answer. Why are Christians so shocked when a fellow sinner… sins?  I mean, think about it.  Say you’re sitting in church,…

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Late Nights, Drunk Girls, and Fuzzy Blankets

Posted on November 16, 2016 by

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I have always struggled to believe in coincidences. When I was growing up, I found it easier to believe in a perfectly orchestrated world where everything happened for a reason (even when I didn’t understand why) and nothing happened by chance.  Over the years,…

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The Blog Post That Everyone Hated

Posted on November 10, 2016 by

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I’m warning you now—you are not going to like this blog post. This blog post is not filled with politeness or political correctness.  It is not filled with flattery or superficial clichés that are meant to keep you comfortable.  It is not a “feel…

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And just like that... it’s time to fly to Nigeria! These past few days in South Africa have been absolutely amazing. . The MeCAHT conference in Joburg was a huge success! Partnerships were formed, relationships were built, workers were equipped, and hearts were inspired. . The Hope Risen Foundation BTM Training was also wonderful! We had the privilege of training and empowering the Hope Risen team to work more effectively and compassionately with trafficking survivors during their restoration journeys - and we made some sweet new friends along the way! . I am beyond blessed and my heart is full. Today we fly to Nigeria to meet up with the MeCAHT team in Abuja for another conference, the Greater Love Lighthouse Restoration Home for some counseling and self defense training with our survivor sisters, and the Secure D Future International Initiative for a workshop to train up the local psychologists, social workers, and counselors in the area. . Please keep praying as we finish off this trip strong! Love y’all!
Broken Crayons Still Color. . At the MeCAHT conference in Joburg, my sweet sister Vanessa Chetty shared this message of hope with me. . It was a message that declares: your brokenness has purpose, your scars do not disqualify you, and your past does not have to define your present. . In fact, I’ve learned that it is in our broken and weak moments where we begin to discover our resilience and strength. A broken crayon colors just as beautifully and effectively as a whole one. It is not “less than” the other crayons in the box and it is not incapable of accomplishing its intended purpose. It may be misshapen, chipped, and marked - but it can STILL color. . So, my dear friends, in spite of your broken pieces and flawed edges and imperfect pasts - you have purpose, worth, and potential. Believe that no matter what you’ve gone through or what you’ve suffered from - you are still enough, you are still loved... and you can still color. . 🖍❤️🖍
I am so grateful for friends who are willing to stand in the gap, war in prayer, and fight the good fight alongside me. . This week my community group from @thewellaustin church circled around me and prayed for my upcoming trip to Africa. I know that their prayers won’t just bless me - they will also bless the men and women I will teach, the safehouses I will train, and the trafficking survivors I will serve. . Thank you church for loving me so well and thank you for believing in the mission. ❤️
I love how God never leaves things undone. He is a God who restores and redeems, and His plans for my life continually blow my mind. . I never thought I’d return to the fitness industry, but here I am as a kickboxing trainer. . After some of my biggest mistakes and some of my darkest seasons of life, God has brought me back into this place to say, “Hey let’s turn this around for good. Let’s shine some light into this dark place. Let’s heal up those old wounds and let’s redeem the past.” . Now, I get to chase two of my dreams: . 1. Pursuing my goal of becoming a licensed professional counselor so that I can help my survivor sisters who have courageously found freedom from human trafficking and… . 2. Pursuing my passion of empowering, encouraging, and uplifting the amazing and beautiful and strong humans who walk into my 9Round gym. . My vision was small, but my Heavenly Father’s vision for me is soooo much greater. As He trains me up every day to trust that He is good, to trust that He knows what’s up, and to trust that He has my heart’s desires in mind - my prayer is that I will be able to train up others to see the best in themselves, to overcome challenges, and to embrace all that they were meant to be. . Cheers to new seasons, unexpected turns, and more adventures!
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