Live Your Story

Live Your Story

What does “Live Your Story” mean?

When I graduated high school and was about to enter my first year of college, my mentor gave me a necklace with the phrase “Live Your Story” printed on it. Her gift was a sweet reminder that I was about to start a new chapter in my life and I needed to live out my story completely. However, her gift reminded me that “my story” is not the main story, but it is a small piece in God’s complete and perfect plan. I decided to share parts of my story with the world to encourage others to live their lives to the fullest for Christ.

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Way Maker

February 3, 2020

God never calls us to be ready. He calls us to be obedient. I have known this truth for awhile, but have been running from embracing God’s calling on my heart. I would say, “I’ll write my story when I am emotionally ready,” or “I’ll write when I have the mental clarity.” But those were … More Way Maker

Catch and Release

July 17, 2017

How many of you remember catching lightning bugs in your hands and releasing them back into the sky as a child? I have memories of running around my parent’s backyard trying to grab the glimmering insects from the sky. If I could catch a bunch, I would put them in a jar with holes in … More Catch and Release

Finding Pelotonia

May 16, 2017

Imagine a world where the word cancer does not exist. Cancer can impact a life in so many shapes and forms, but what if the disease became so rare that future generations have no idea what the word even means? This summer I have the opportunity to intern with Pelotonia, a nonprofit organization dedicated to … More Finding Pelotonia