1. Weddings I’m convinced there’s nothing sweeter. I got to spend this last weekend watching two of my most incredible friends marry each other, and I cried like a baby through the whole ceremony. I laughed and twirled and held hands with my loved-ones as we watched a family come together, under twinkling lights, right … Continue reading »
Today is the day that I turn 25, a number that sounds much higher and more audacious than my humble 24. I’ve always loved birthdays, although I have to admit, my enthusiasm for them has begun to trickle off in the past few years. It’s not that I don’t like birthdays… because I am game … Continue reading »
The highway was clear and breezy with my hair whipping back from my face. The radio kept me company on a windy, spring drive. I stopped at a gas station for my favorite sparkling water and was greeted by an amiable cop with a sweet southern twang. I made easy conversation with the man behind … Continue reading »
1. Riding Horses Ronald Reagan said “I’ve often said there is nothing better for the inside of a man, as the outside of a horse.” And I couldn’t agree with him more. As a little kid I was horseback before I was stable on my own two feet. Horses have been associated with hot, dusty … Continue reading »
I listened to sports talk radio on the way to work this morning (that’s what happens when you carpool with a boy), and the North Georgia news came on with the latest headlines: Woman stabs two year old daughter to death, rain causes increase of salmonella in local river, local college student goes missing. The … Continue reading »
We sat on the floor in the dark, facing each other, knees touching. I was crying – it seemed like that’s all I could do anymore. He was comforting – always comforting. We talked about the deep things of life, the hard things, and nodded in solemn agreement that joy isn’t always easy to find. … Continue reading »
1. Road Trips with Girlfriends. I love taking trips with my girlfriends. I’ve been blessed to travel to Europe, both East and West coasts, and lots of places in between with my best gals, and some of the most memorable experiences we’ve shared have been while in transit to our destinations. In particular, we have had … Continue reading »
My worst days exist within the confines of my mind – trapped and bouncing around like a bird who just lost her freedom. I’ve always prided my mind on being a glowing source of good things – stirring up love and grace and beauty and spilling over for others to share. I thought I was … Continue reading »
We live according to many laws in our lives. As Christians, we adhere to a set of standards. When you’re in school, things like red pen and raising your hand to go to the bathroom are normal – the laws of the land. But those laws are no match for the harshest laws of all… … Continue reading »
1. Sweet Notes During the week, my husband often leaves early for a variety of things—meetings, conference calls, bible study, etc.—but as a heavy sleeper, I often don’t even hear him leave. Though I always prefer to spend quality time with him on mornings when he can hang around longer before work, one of my … Continue reading »
My life makes more sense to me when I think of it in seasons. Years of education train us to see ourselves – our work and our play in the segmented time periods – broken up and spread out. Finals season always meant work, and lots of it. You could see my exams weighing on … Continue reading »
It happens more often than I really want to think about. Tragedy strikes and we’re left in its wake, checking news feeds and waiting for updates. We call friends, making sure they weren’t there, and pray… having no idea what to say other than, “God, please help!” I remember exactly where I was when I … Continue reading »
With all of the sadness in the world right now, I’m more excited than ever to share today’s Loveliest Things. I hope that today, through the sadness and the pain, that we can continue to celebrate – continuing to be grateful for all of the beautiful things in the world and blessings that we have. … Continue reading »
Writing is tricky – a high dive off of the surface into the miry depths of your mind, swimming around in the muck, scouring for meaning. Writing is one of those things that tries to masquerade as something illusive, like a puff of smoke or a firefly. One minute it’s there and the next, it’s … Continue reading »
Hi friends, I wanted to take a second to thank you for being a part of The Lipstick Gospel. Writing is one of my greatest joys and it’s even lovelier because I get to share it with you. I believe so fully in the power of our stories. I believe that they have the power … Continue reading »
