Category: Encouragement
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“Feed Nicaragua”

I have always been someone who loves to put a face to a name. When you hear a name, you know of someone. When you meet someone, you now know them. It is so much more personal. You know? … When I hear of natural disasters, children missing, or countries…
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Rain On a Hot Tin Roof

Y’all, Wednesday marked two weeks for me moving to Nicaragua! Prayers are being answered as I have felt both peace and joy while being here. Something that could have been an emotional roller coaster has instead inspired my heart to seek God’s peace and treasure the short time I will…
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estabien

Buenos friends! I have made it to Nicaragua! These last couple of days have certainly been a learning curve for me! There has been so many new things to become accustomed too. My first day here, two other interns and I moved in with our Nicaraguan family. They are just…
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Oh Fear

Dear Fear, If you go back to some of my first memories as a child, you will find we are WELL ACQUAINTED. In fact, you have been a constant in my life from the get-go. I say this all with sorrow. For too long fear we have been close, neither…
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Wide Open Spaces

Y’all what a day to be alive. Not going to lie, life has got me down lately. For no particular reason, it may seem. (Although “senioritis” is a big one) I just look around and feel “blah.” (Descriptive much Martha?) I have found that I am prone to wander. This…
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Nicaragua 2017

I know exactly what you are thinking. GIRL, IT HAS BEEN A MONTH. I warned you I am a slow processor. The entire trip was such an eye-opener. Which describes every mission trip ever, so let me be more descriptive. First of all, I had so many people praying for…
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First

What if I could tell you the secret to a joy-filled life? What if I could give you the answer to every question you have ever had? What if by doing one thing, your entire life could change? Well, guess what? I can’t. BUT I know someone who can. JESUS.…
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He is Faithful

“I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” Psalm 27:13-14 There was a season in my life where I prayed for patience. I know.…
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Dear Ashley

Dear Ashley, I met you about a month and a half ago in Branson. We were both waiting in line for hot chocolate at Silver Dollar City. I instantly noticed your sweet disposition, cute hair, and unique voice. You were kind to my family was communicating quite loudly what they…
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“Hope”

Dear Friends, Most of you probably wonder why on earth this “Martha girl” even has a blog. After all, her blogs are few and far between..and yes I agree are on heavy topics. Today friends, I get the delight to share some simple joys. First of all, I am on…