My recent road trip to Joshua Tree with a group of friends to celebrate one of my bestie's birthdays reminded me that travel and adventure is still very much possible even with a career --- AND that it is important to take the time to get outta town when you can.
Read MoreI try to learn as much as I can out of my life. I look for opportunities to learn anywhere I can. Sometimes, it's really hard lessons. Sometimes, it's lovely lessons. Both kinds of lessons share a commonality: I see how God expresses his love towards His creations in the most creative of ways.
Read MoreBut then I have moments like this, standing on top of a mountain in Austria. A mountain that was in no possible way built by any human. A mountain that by no means needs any filter or editing to capture the exquisiteness of its being. A mountain like this is where I find myself unable to fathom the non-existence of God.
Read MoreI'll be the first to admit, it is so easy to forget, to get busy, or to just ignore spending time with the Lord. I just want to challenge us to find that time to spend with God, to look for that instance where God is so clearly present in our situations, and to listen to the message that He is trying to send us.
Read MoreIt's taken me some time from the initial interview to write this story because honestly, life gets busy and crazy. I believe if I am given the privilege of writing people's stories then I should write them when I am in an environment where I can dedicate the time and focus to give people's stories the love, care, and justice they so deserve. With that said, I can't wait for you to read Endion Schichtel's story. The whole experience with this feature has been so unique in itself because I have never met Endion before in person and our interview took place from different states via video chatting.
Read MoreAshley Joyce Cummings, a self-described lover of art, photography, and cats and business owner/photographer of Ashley Joyce Photography, possesses a seemingly effortless style and an aesthetic all her own that reflects both in her lifestyle and work. Despite her natural ability to capture the perfect moments in people's lives, establishing herself as a wedding and portrait photographer was no overnight feat but rather a humbling and inspirational creative process in itself.
Read MoreTyler Franks and I have known each other since before we REALLY knew each other. What do I mean by that? Well we were in toddler group together at the church my family attended during my childhood. So it really would not be an overstatement to say that we definitely gooooo wayyy backkkkk.
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![I wanted to shut it all down: fb/insta/pinterest/even that snapchat account I hardly use. sometimes, the digital world feels like a lot — mostly brought on by myself for a variety of reasons. nothing new here.
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this was heavy on my mind as I driving to the store. when I saw the parking spot sign for online grocery order pickups, I was reminded what tech & social media has done for our world.
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I sat in my car & wrote this: I love 2019. Because of tech & social media, we have access to communication more than ever before to connect with those we love & opportunities to form new relationships outside of our everyday sphere.
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tech is saving lives. we have access to medical tools that diagnose diseases before they become fatal, replace broken organs/bones & show us how to live healthy lives.
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tech provides access to education. we have search engines to ask any question & in a split sec populate 1.5B answers from experts & enthusiasts alike. don't have access to the best schools or just want to learn a new hobby? you name it, there’s a digital resource for it.
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social media provides an outlet for artists. you don't need a physical stage to have a platform, use youtube. some of our favorite performers were discovered online. books don't just exist in libraries. you can read articles, blogs, forums, pinterest graphics & docs published digitally by writers & poets.
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social media has shed light on social issues across workplaces/cultures/societies that the media often misses. the majority of our world is now equipped with opportunities to make a digital impact that translates into physical and cultural change.
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I could go on. but hey, I hope you’re not overwhelmed by it all (& tempted to shut it all down like I did). instead, I hope you find yourself inspired to embrace the mediums that we are so fortunate to have in this year we call 2019. tech & social media allow us so many more opportunities than hindrances, if we allow it to. we can now order our groceries online, drive to the store & have it loaded right into our cars for us...UMM how cool & convenient is that?! that's all. #discoveringdaly
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