Do you remember what it was like to be in love for the first time? I sure do. I was giddy. Stomach constantly in butterflies. Doodling all over notebooks with his initials and just being…silly. True, I had a very skewed perception of what “true love” was but, I was twelve. At the mere mention […]
Nicki
I'm a wife, I'm a mom to three girls, I'm a friend, I'm a writer, I'm a speaker but most importantly...I am found complete in Jesus. My hope and prayer is that you will know the love and grace I have found through my daily life in Christ so that you too can experience the same freedom I have. Although, through this site you will see I'm in no way perfect. Sometimes it's serious here, sometimes it's silly but it's always about one thing...the scandalous grace of God.
Makes Me Smile Monday
Keep me poor.
This morning I’ve been thinking about that phrase: God’s ways are not our ways. There’s a lot of stress in our lives right now. I’m not sure I can do everything that is in front of me. My confidence is shaken. I’ve felt confused. There’s been gossip from others. There’s been false judgment. And since […]
Oceans Take Me Away!
Last week I asked my community group, “What is your favorite part about summer?” I was completely shocked that there were SOME people who did not like summer. At. All. It will be a difficult decision as to whether or not they can stay in our community group due to such opinions. [smile] [Just kidding!] […]
The Elevated Road.
I have a friend named Trenita. I seriously loved her the first time I met her. She’s fabulous. She’s witty. She’s got a spunk like you would not believe. She’s got a passion that’s contagious. And, she’s just a rock-star. For. Real. Trenita serves with me along with our amazing-best-ever-group-of-volunteers VIP team at Elevation Church. […]