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Posted by The Hope We Profess 1 week 5 days ago.
“The distance between your knowledge of truth and your obedience is called lack of integrity. And the amount of negative behavior – or lack of integrity – a person exhibits is directly proportional to their amount of emotional pain.̶...
Posted by The Hope We Profess 3 weeks 1 day ago.
“Indeed, if we consider the unblushing promises of reward and the staggering nature of the rewards promised in the Gospels, it would seem that Our Lord finds our desires, not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about wit...
Posted by The Hope We Profess 2 months ago.
This is a new song (unreleased) from Ben Rector called “Forever Like That.” I heard it at his 11/19 concert in Wheaton (IL), and I was blown away at how silent – dead-silent – the crowd got as they listened. I’ve never seen a...
Posted by The Hope We Profess 3 months ago.
  This post from Brad Lomenick (Catalyst) is the best article I’ve ever read about leading Millenials (people born after 1980ish). As I was reading it, I kept saying, “YES! EXACTLY! YES!” A big thanks to Brandi (@embracinggrace) fo...
Posted by The Hope We Profess 3 months ago.
Question I’ve been asking myself all week: How is God verifying His plans for my life
Posted by The Hope We Profess 3 months ago.
I’ve been trying to catch up on email tonight, and I read this one that made me laugh. It’s from my Kenyan friend, David, who is also my Swahili teacher: Hi Shana, Good to know that you miss home now that you are in a foreign land. I pray that...

Posted by The Hope We Profess 4 months ago.
There’s nothing quite like being spellbound together in a moment of artistic magic. It transcends everyone’s talent, and catches us up with the angels. We can see for miles, things are looking good, and the horizon is full of possibility and love.  -...
Posted by The Hope We Profess 4 months ago.
*Photo by Jeremy Wilburn (incredible photography and friend!) I read this quote on Alli Rogers’ blog. She and Sara Groves used it as inspiration for one of the songs they recently wrote (“Open my Hands”). I love the quote – I neede...
Posted by The Hope We Profess 4 months ago.
Okay, not MY backyard – I don’t have one! – but the fact that Mumford & Sons performed in SOMEONE’S backyard makes me love them even more. I especially love this song, Awake My Soul. I can’t wait for their second album to...
Posted by The Hope We Profess 6 months ago.
I reblogged this article on the J4J Tumblr, but I love it so much that I wanted to also include a link here. The author has some GREAT thoughts on empowering little girls through our conversations. Go read this article! 
Posted by The Hope We Profess 6 months ago.
“The mystery and miracle of beauty coming out of horrific darkness. I’m convinced it’s Jesus…” -David Lasley I admire my friend David and his family for many reasons, most especially their willingness to talk about life and f...
Posted by The Hope We Profess 6 months ago.
“The mystery and miracle of beauty coming out of horrific darkness. I’m convinced it’s Jesus…” -David Lasley I admire my friend David and his family for many reasons, most especially their willingness to talk about life and f...

Posted by The Hope We Profess 6 months ago.
I opened my inbox today and was greeted by this wonderful news from our friends at B4H Georgia!! YES!!
Posted by The Hope We Profess 6 months ago.
I’ve been friends with Lorrie since elementary school, so watching her go through a long season of almost unbearable physical pain and the stress it has put on their finances has been difficult to watch. This is one of those times where I wish I had...
Posted by The Hope We Profess 6 months ago.
I’ve been friends with Lorrie since elementary school, so watching her go through a long season of almost unbearable physical pain and the stress it has put on their finances has been difficult to watch. This is one of those times where I wish I had...
Posted by The Hope We Profess 6 months ago.
I’m one of those people who likes to rearrange furniture every few months. At least I used to be, back when I had my own apartment and room. But here in my Kenyan room, I only have 3 pieces of furniture – a desk, a small sofa, and a bed. And t...
Posted by The Hope We Profess 6 months ago.
Posted by The Hope We Profess 8 months ago.
My favorite day of the week with my favorite sidekick – Kelly.

Posted by The Hope We Profess 8 months ago.
I love these guys. So happy for them! FINAL BIKE DRIVE is this Saturday!!
Posted by The Hope We Profess 8 months ago.
I love these guys. So happy for them! FINAL BIKE DRIVE is this Saturday!!

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