Grace was professional and a ton of fun to work with. She helped capture everything we love about this little girl that has stolen our hearts :)

Disappointments often become divine appointments if we will keep our hearts open to that possibility.

“What is not happening in your ministry, in your life, in your communities because we are not taking the time to guard and check our hearts?” @josaxton #ifgathering2019

One of the quickest ways to frustrate & fracture a relationship is to try & hold someone accountable to unrealistic expectations. Be honest about where they are & what they are & are not capable of. We must start where people are, not where we want them to be.

The Colts lost and I managed to die from Typhoid, a snake bite, and a broken wagon this evening. #baddeal #oregontrail #maybenextyear #SaturdayNight

"I will not tell you how long or short the way will be; only that it lies across a river. But do not fear that, for I am the great Bridge Builder.” - Aslan #CSLewis | #Narnia

Oh my heart 💔 https://t.co/GsHWgdcyU5

”Our greatest disappointments & disillusionments, those things that shake us & break us & make us wonder about everything, they don’t mean all hope is lost. We can place our lives fully in the hands of the Potter. We can trust Hes making something glorious out of dust, out of us”

When friends pray more words over you than they speak to you or about you... Listen to their wisdom. Lean into their presence. Stand on their faith when you have trouble finding footing with your own. And thank God for these good people.

We have a tendency to judge our spouses by their actions and ourselves by our intentions. Does that describe your marriage?

Being a good spouse has much to do w/ being a good friend: encourage, support, & appreciate your spouse more than you would a good friend.

**Watching the Raiders vs 49ers** Me: I could give a motivational speech in the huddle..."Get it together or you're fired." @chris_seelye : That's called fear mongering Jess...fear mongering. Me: 🤷‍♀️

Haha truth!!

‘I wonder why I wasn’t invited. I wonder why I wasn’t included. I walk up to people and get that sinking feeling they were just talking about me.’ https://t.co/cBLcF3MdU9 via @lovemattersmore

Watching the finale of Masterchef with my hubby... Me: “I’m supposed to be a chef!” Chris: “this from the girl that didn’t want to be the one to cook dinner tonight...” Me: “why are you a dream sucker?” 🙄😂 @MASTERCHEFonFOX

Lord, please help us remember each day that You gave us emotions so we could experience life, not destroy it. And if there are places where we know we’ve done damage with our uncontrolled emotions? Remind us You are a God of grace. A God of redemption. A God of healing & hope.

Mendelssohn is looking good for a derby win might be my final pick! #KentuckyDerby144 #KyDerby

That step of obedience God has been nudging you to take? The one that sounds crazy to you? Do it scared. Do it imperfectly. Do it uncertain when you don't feel capable enough. It’s in that gap of all the unknowns where the Spirit has room to move. And God's strength takes over.

I was asked to try to paint the missing piece in this puzzle for Melissa. It’s super special l to her because her mother put it together. Managed it somehow! Love the colors in this!

Trust God in the DARK until the LIGHT returns. - A.W. Tozer