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Being a Good Girl – Ruth Anne

"My relationship with the Lord should not be determined by my relationship status. And because I’ve never been in a relationship, it’s not. My relationship status with the Lord is based on how much time and effort I put into it—just like every other relationship in my life."

The Shepherd and My Singleness – Kaycee

Kaycee Lookingbill will be graduating in May 2018 from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master’s in Ministry to Women. She is a Generation LINK resident in Raleigh, NC, at Open Door Church where she serves in women’s discipleship and college ministry. Although she’s been in NC for 2 years, she is still an Okie … Continue reading The Shepherd and My Singleness – Kaycee

To Be His

I knew the question was coming, I just didn’t know who would ask it first. It happened as I stood outside fanning the back of my neck, confident I was about to melt and soak into the grass out in the South Carolina summer sun. One of my relatives – a third or fourth cousin … Continue reading To Be His

May the Road Rise Up to Meet You – Europe Journal Part 10

Tuesday, June 20  On the plane ride over, it was night. The lights in the cabin were dimmed and the window shades were down.  We were somewhere over the vast expanse of the Atlantic ocean. We hit rough air and began rocking a bit. That always makes me nervous.  But then I pulled up the … Continue reading May the Road Rise Up to Meet You – Europe Journal Part 10

Living a Dream – Europe Journal Part 9

Tuesday, June 20 My alarm went off at 5am Sunday morning because we were headed to Paris! My first view of Paris when we stepped out of the metro was a bird cage sale. Not even kidding – several booths were set up selling bird cages like you’d keep a parakeet in. Birds are my least … Continue reading Living a Dream – Europe Journal Part 9

Lead Me to the Rock – Europe Journal Part 8

Wednesday, June 21  Yesterday, we went to the Rock of Cashel – an ancient church on top of a limestone hill. It’s crazy to think that the place has existed long before anyone even knew the continent of North America even existed. It was also used as a place of shelter and safety from foes. Psalm 61:2 kept echoing through … Continue reading Lead Me to the Rock – Europe Journal Part 8

Sheep or Stones? – Europe Journal Part 7

Monday, June 19 The fields on the hillside look like patchwork quilts. Trees and shrubs mark off the land like thick, fuzzy seams.  We play a game Emily made up called “Sheep or Stones?” where you look at the white/gray lumps in the distance to guess if they’re sheep or large rocks dotting the landscape. … Continue reading Sheep or Stones? – Europe Journal Part 7

The Cliffs of Moher – Europe Journal Part 6

Sunday night, June 18 The Cliffs of Moher – whoa. I hope I never forget the impression they had on me when I first reached the edge and looked over for the first time. I was a little bit out of breath from the climb, but the view took the rest of my breath away. … Continue reading The Cliffs of Moher – Europe Journal Part 6

A Thousand Hills – Europe Journal Part 5

I’ll never forget the beauty of the Irish countryside. I tried to describe it with words in my journal and pictures on my phone, but it’s too beautiful to capture. Here are two entries I wrote while at the cottage in Ireland, transcribed exactly as I wrote them while in the middle of that indescribable … Continue reading A Thousand Hills – Europe Journal Part 5

Wide Open – Europe Journal Part 4

Saturday, June 17 Powerscourt Estate, Wicklow, Ireland I think this is how we were meant to experience life.  We don’t have to cross an ocean or tour elaborate estates and crumbling castles, but we are made to live with our eyes fully open, inhaling until our lungs can hold no more fresh air. Learning to dive headfirst into … Continue reading Wide Open – Europe Journal Part 4