June Update

Here are some pictures from the past few weeks!

Happy 22nd Birthday Nathaniel!! Pal is the most amazing older brother ever! He is such a kind, compassionate, hard-working and amazing man of God! He's one of my best friends and it was sooo awesome growing up with him! Through the thick and thin, he's been there for me. I love him so much and miss him a TON!!! He's is currently serving on the ALERT staff; helping out with the Law Enforcement Academy! 

A few more pictures from the Nashville Family Conference!

 Thursday night we went to a church cookout and great minds like alike!

 

Fridays adventure was fabulous! We went four-wheeler riding, swimming, caving, and spending time together as siblings! I love chillin' with these guys!

I was able to go down for Jill Duggars wedding! It was such a blessing to see friends and family!

Fun times after the wedding with my beautiful lovely sista!

Saturday we drove down and I got to go with my family!!! We couldn't really take pictures at the wedding/reception. So here are a few before and after.

Jennifer and I made homemade pizza!!! So delicious!!!

House Mates!!!

Natasha, Jennifer, Becky and I

Couldn't ask for better people to rub shoulders with! You guys are the best!!! Keep making a difference and impacting the Kingdom of God for eternity!!!

Time Just Flies Around Here!!!

Here are a few pictures from the past couple weeks! So much has happened, to say the least.

My awesome friends! More pics to come from our photo shoot!!!

Christy and Amber came down and took a photo shoot of my awesome house mates and I!!! We had a blast, what amazing godly ladies that I get to live with, I wouldn't trade it for anything!!!

Then we got Chipotle and chilled at the park!!!

 My grandparents came down to visit me!!!

A group of us got to go to John and Alyssa's wedding before heading to the Nashville conference.

Jennifer, Katie, and I

 

After the Nashville Family Conference we went to my cousins graduation.

A few pics before my family heads home.

Sibling time!!!

Family time at Nashville!

My amazing sista!!!

So, there's the update. . .and I think June is just as crazy!

Family Time!!!

Spending Time With The Family! 

It was great to be home for Mother's day. Elizabeth, Ariana, and Kevin were there. 

Hannah, Elizabeth, Ariana, Mom, and Me

Sister Time!

"A loyal sister is worth a thousand friends"

I don't know what I would do without my amazing sisters!!! Thanks for all the awesome talks and memories that we made. I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world!

I Just Want To Say. . .

We Serve An Awesome God!!!

He uses every circumstance and trial in our lives as an opportunity to come into His presence and give thanks in all things.  

 

Pal is back down at ALERT, so I got to spend time with him this past week, which was AMAZING!!!

 

Looking Unto Jesus

We had an incredible week in Big Sandy, TX for our Regional Family Conference. I was so blessed to be able to go down to TX and help with the conference. The Lord blessed in so many ways; families were encouraged, individuals were strengthened in their relationship with God, many were moved by powerful messages from the speakers, and most of all God was glorified and exalted! I love the theme that we had this year, "Looking Unto Jesus". Our life should be focused upon Him. He is our Rock and when things are changing around us we can be confident in our Redeemer because He is same yesterday, today, and forever. He is a merciful God and does ALL things well in His time.

 

We were able to stop at Mandie's house for lunch on our way down!

Fun times before the conference started!

It was great to be able to spend time with Pal! I cherish the time we have together because it doesn't come very often. Thanks for being an awesome brother, I couldn't ask for anything better!!! :)

 

I Can't Believe This. . .

My best friend and little sister Hannah turned 16 on Monday!!! How does time fly by so fast!? I headed home Friday night to surprise Hannah for her birthday, which was a success! I was so blest to be able to spend the weekend with my family and friends.

My dearest sister who has a kind and tender heart towards the Lord! I'm excited to see what the Lord does through your life this next year! Keep close to the heart of our Father who lives and reigns on High. He will guide and direct you into places you will never be able to go without Him. Go forward in this confidence, " That your God does all things well"!  

 

We got to play some volleyball at Hannah's birthday party!

I'm so thankful for the time I could spend with my awesome brothers! Seth took me out to some of our friends farm, we got to ride 4-wheelers and go down the zip-line!!! It was so fun, I haven't been able to do very much outdoors, in a long time, so I enjoyed it immensely!

Pictures of my very best friend and I!!!

 

"Side by side or miles apart, we are sisters connected at the heart"

Be Still Before the Lord!

STILL, MY SOUL BE STILL

Still my soul be still
And do not fear
Though winds of change may rage tomorrow
God is at your side
No longer dread
The fires of unexpected sorrow

Still my soul be still
Do not be moved
By lesser lights and fleeting shadows
Hold onto His ways
With shield of faith
Against temptations flaming arrows

Still my soul be still
Do not forsake
The Truth you learned in the beginning
Wait upon the Lord
And hope will rise As stars appear when day is dimm
 
God You are my God
And I will trust in You and not be shaken
Lord of peace renew
A steadfast spirit within me
To rest in You alone

I Serve a God who Still Works Miracles!

 "I am held by the confidence of God's utter trustworthiness. He is at work, producing miracles I haven't imagined. I must wait for them."

- Elisabeth Elliot

Lord, Deepen my Love

Wow, words can't really even explain how much I appreciate the way that my parents raised me.They have guided me unto all truth and I'm eternally grateful! Sometimes I just wish that everyone else in the world could've had the same opportunity, but we serve a big God and no matter where you've come from He is big enough to pull you out of the pit and set you upon the Solid Rock of Christ. 

Saturday we went downtown to pass out about 2,000 tracks. There were thousands of people there for the St. Pats parade and dying the Chicago river green. It was so sad to watch the way people have to try to have fun and create joy in their lives. So many souls out there are lost, but not lost for eternity, there is still time. They need Jesus, so MUCH more than we can even imagine. They need us to live Jesus for them, they've never heard of Him or seen what it means to be a follower of Christ Jesus. 

So, I have a question. If Jesus saved you from eternity in hell, where is your compassion on those who don't know Him yet? Where is our love? Did He really change your life? What is there to loose? These people need Christ and I'm convinced more than ever that it is you and I who must get into the heart of God and share Him with others. Why are we so selfish? We wish people didn't sin and hurt other people like they do. Well, how are they going to live the victorious life in Christ Jesus if we don't tell them? Guys, there are millions of people wrecking their lives because they don't know of the Deep Love that Jesus has for them. We must go and tell them about our Merciful and Faithful God! May we begin by immersing ourselves in His great love.

Our God Still Does Impossible Things!!!

It was a blessing to be able to go down with the team that went into the prisons in Florida. It was incredible to watch our Awesome God move in miraculous ways! Prayer after prayer He answered; right before our eyes we saw God take those who were helpless, discouraged, down in the pit and He pulled them out and gave them new life and set them on the solid Rock of Christ. They are a new creation in Christ and they got so excited about Jesus and what He had done for them, that they began to tell others in their dorms and some of the other prisoners that weren't even attending the Journey to the Heart received Christ as their Savior. It was awesome, just over the week that we were there, their faith increased miles! We have such a powerful God and he can do anything! Nothing is to hard!

We can live and abide in the presence of the one who changes lives! His mercy and grace is unending, He gives us way more than we deserve.

After going into the prisons with the Journey to the Heart Team, I was reminded again that nothing is impossible with the God of the Universe. He is the King over ALL kings and there is nothing to hard for him. He takes our "impossible" situations and turns them into testimonies that glorify His name. Praise the Lord! He works all things together that His name may be lifted high and that His kingdom may be advanced.

 

Heading to the prison and enjoying the warm weather in Florida! 

 Eating at Chick-Fil-A!

 

My House Mates!

Well that's about all for now! Keep pursuing Christ with all of your heart!