a photojournal. Freedom. Peace. Perfect joy. Background. Rhythms. Laughter. To fully capture Haiti in words is nearly impossible. Above are a few that resonate with my heart. Truly "you had to be there." I have tried many times in conversation + written words [haiti 2017 post] but felt the prompting to just share photos this … Continue reading through my lens | haiti
faith
to all nations
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. MATTHEW 28:19 In just a … Continue reading to all nations
free indeed
Happy Fourth friends! On a day centered around freedom, I thought it'd be fitting to talk about exactly that. What is freedom? Here is the dictionary definition: Liberation, independence, the ability to do as one pleases. All of those sound wonderful, but as Christians, freedom has a slightly different meaning. Freedom has a name. His … Continue reading free indeed
Haiti | Reflections + Recollections
It's been awhile, hasn't it, Filigree Lane? Lots of life has happened between my last post and today. I accepted a summer job that I'm absolutely thrilled about, {more on that later} my family is in the middle of moving to a different part of our city, and I took a second trip to a country … Continue reading Haiti | Reflections + Recollections
Let’s Set Captives Free
The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because He has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind and to set the oppressed free //LUKE 4:18// In your city. On your block. Across the street. Where your clothes are made. At your gas … Continue reading Let’s Set Captives Free
Year in Review |2016|
Goodbye 2016, Hello 2017! 2016 has been a year full of many challenges, but it has also been filled with many beautiful moments and memories. Today I'm reflecting on my year and sharing some of the highlights. Sweet Friends + Pretty Pictures 2016 started off with a fun birthday weekend with some of my dearest … Continue reading Year in Review |2016|
Come Lord Jesus |Hope of Advent|
I don't know about you, but it seems we all need a little extra Christmas this year. Our world lets out a much needed sigh of relief when the annual holidays roll around. Today, on the first Sunday of Advent, hope is breaking through our shattered world. It comes whispering a hopeful promise: "Just hold on a … Continue reading Come Lord Jesus |Hope of Advent|
Keep Freedom Ringing |Vote + Pray|
America is at a crossroads, and I believe we should take every opportunity to stand up for the things of God and His Word. //FRANKLIN GRAHAM// The headlines seem to constantly boast of God's absence in our modern world. Terrorism, shootings, abortion, same-sex marriage; the list goes on. America has abandoned the values that it was … Continue reading Keep Freedom Ringing |Vote + Pray|
Change the World in Your Sleep |Purpose Hotel|
It all started with an idea. For the last ten years celebrity photographer, Jeremy Cowart, {watch his story here} has traveled the world doing shoots for renowned celebrities; staying in a countless number of hotels along the way. Now, he wants to revolutionize the hospitality industry with a hotel that will change the world. It's called The Purpose Hotel. … Continue reading Change the World in Your Sleep |Purpose Hotel|
The Heart of a Refugee
Refugee. For many, this label, devoid of identity, brings to mind the words "nobody" "foreigner" or "intruder." It's easy to conjure up these stereotypes because we are so far removed from them and their bleak situation. We aren't faced with the horrors of war. Our last hope for safety doesn't lie in the hands of human smugglers. We don't … Continue reading The Heart of a Refugee