Joy & Olives!

A missile fell about a 5-min drive away from our home today. Yet, Jesus placed us EXACTLY where we needed to be to avoid the epicenter of the missile's fall completely. / "You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day..." Psalm 91:5

In Singapore, I experienced big flying cockroaches. In Israel, I'm experiencing big flying ballistic missiles. What do they have in common? / "Only in this way could He set free all who have lived their lives as slaves to the fear of death." Hebrews 2:15

What's the no. 1 thing to pray before a big trip? UNITY. Especially if you're going to be with each other almost 24/7 for two weeks 😂 / "...that they may be one as We are one — I in them and You in Me — that they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me." John 17:22-23

Some say “faith” is spelled R-I-S-K. But I disagree. To me, the greater risk lies in following my own plans instead of God’s, because He knows best. We might not understand His plan in the beginning, but eventually we’ll go Ohhhhhh, that’s why… 😂 / “But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19

What are the chances of walking into a restroom and seeing a poster on the wall…with something you wrote from 10 years ago?!? Borderline impossible. I never cease to be amazed by the way God speaks. And for some reason, many times it happens to be in the restroom, LOL (see episodes 10 & 11 for context). / “Call to me, and I will answer you…” Jeremiah 33:3

At 20, I ran my first 10K. As I prep for my next race, I can’t help but recall how much help I needed to finish what I started. / “Finishing is better than starting; patience is better than pride.” Ecclesiastes 7:8

The first time I heard God’s voice, I asked Him about the stars. “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me” / John 10:27

We all have people that we miss, especially over the holidays. What do we do with all those emotions? "He has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you.'" / Hebrews 13:5

We tend to be hardest on ourselves when we put on a few pounds! The way out is not a diet or crazy exercise regime. The answer is a whole lot simpler.

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." / Psalm 111:10

For many years, wavy hair was my dream. When I finally got wavy hair, I did everything I could to get my straight & smooth hair back! What is the secret to glowing up PLUS finding contentment in the way we look?

"Those who look to Him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed." / Psalm 34:5