Labels only stick if I let them.

Remember that everything that happens to you is first filtered through God's hand. Interruptions can become opportunities. What you might see as distractions God might see as divine appointments. Things may happen that seem so haphazard and distracting to our agenda, but with a fresh dose of perspective, they can turn into precious moments.

Believing God has purposed our days will save us from the trouble of stepping into plans that aren't meant for us.

Making art provides uncomfortably accurate feedback about the gap that inevitably exists between what you intended to do, and what you did.

Walk confidently in the fact that our all-sufficient God did not make you insufficient or broken.

My identity must be anchored to the truth of who God is and who He is to me.

our value, our worth, and our identity are not up for grabs every day based on how we behave or perform. They are locked securely in the heart of the God who loves us and gave his life for us.

If we are going to be true to ourselves, we'd better make sure we are being true to our most surrendered, healed, and healthy selves, the ones God made us to be.

My body size is not tied to my happy. If my happy was missing when I was larger, it will still be missing when I get smaller.

Becoming more than a good Bible study girl means I separate my shortcomings from my identity and let Jesus be the only measure of my worth.

time: It is beautiful when the Master chisels.

We are made for more because we are children of God.