Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer. – Romans 12:12 Rejoice. Endure. Persist. This section in its entirety is full of what feels like unattainable standards… “Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another […]
Author: Marissa
Because of Christ
It was really special to celebrate the resurrection here while doing ministry, keeping at the forefront of my mind the beauty of the redemption and transformation we have in Christ. The hope and life we have in Christ is unmatched and unattainable through any other outlet or option we might find in this life. This […]
For All Nations
It was an act that was not just for you and I but for ALL NATIONS. Christ’s death and resurrection so that we could know him, live for him, and as is at the forefront of our minds today in Sri Lanka, even die for him, and bring as many people as possible to him […]
Slowing Down: Learning to be a little more French
S-L-O-W-I-N-G D-O-W-N As an American living in France, I’ve been challenged in my on-the-go nature. From my fast-paced life in the states to having no car, no ease of communication, and no sense of independence, there has been quite a learning curve! I’ve missed my car more times than I like to admit and the […]
The First 30 Days
I CAN’T BELIEVE I’VE BEEN HERE FOR A MONTH! Here’s a recap of what’s been going on: One month ago, I arrived in France! I jumped right in upon arrival in Angers, taking the placement exam for French classes, which I promptly handed in blank…nowhere to go but up! On my first weekend here, I […]
My #YearOfYouVoxBox
This is kind of fun…I don’t consider myself a beauty blogger by any means, but I started using Influenster to review products and a fun feature they have is sending products for free for you to try out and review! I recently received a Vox Box from Influenster that included A jar of Classico Organic […]
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In this past season that has consisted mostly of working my butt off for the unknown, 2018 was marked by countless steps of faith, working to be faithfully obedient when I had no desire to, striving to thrive in moments I felt like giving up, and hoping and praying that it would all be worth […]
“Don’t Lose Sight” – A Marine Senior Drill Instructor’s Wisdom
My sister Miriam is off at boot camp in South Carolina in the process of becoming a marine. We finally received a letter from her the other day where she quoted her senior drill instructors saying, “Don’t lose sight of the ocean for the waves in front of you.” It reminded me of where it says […]