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International Day of the Girl 2020

October 11, 2020
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As a woman and mother to two girls, I believe that girls everywhere should be treated equally, empowered, and safe. This belief is deeply held, both for personal and biblical reasons. As such, I champion gender equality everyday and especially today, International Day of the Girl 2020. The theme for this day is “My voice,…

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My 30 Before 30 Gratitude Challenge

October 4, 2020
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So I turn 30 in about a month! I’ve always wanted to do some kind of challenge or bucket list to complete before the big 3-0, but each list or challenge just didn’t resonate with me. Taking stock of missed opportunities from my 20s or trying to finish unrealistic bucket list items just doesn’t fit…

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Happy Sunday folks ❤️ I don’t usually announce that I’m taking a break from social media. I’m a believer that if you feel compelled to do it, you just do it. If it’s for a fast, I always looked to Matthew 6:18 to guide me.  BUT, today I share that I’m taking a break.  I love social media, always have. As a believer, I believe it can be used as a tool for the Kingdom, to point others to Him, to show that every part of our life can give Him glory.  In recent years, I’ve seen the ugly underbelly of it all. Beyond the usual nasty remarks or weird arguments with strangers in the comments section. #cringe  What I see are many people seeking to become a brand. Something to be consumed. Reduced to likes and dislikes and reviews as if we are products, and not image bearers of a true and living God.  I see a push to be influencers, but what are we “influencing” people to do, to become?  I want women who come to my page to know that God is in the business of saving and redeeming and gracing us to do all that He’s asked of us. There’s room at the cross for the unwed mama (like I was), for the depressed (like I was), for the one with crippled self esteem (like I battled).  All of this to say, in a world that seeks to reduce us to products, be the Image Bearer you were created to be. Pull away from this thing if you need to and wrestle through your questions with Jesus. Take the break if you need it. And come back refreshed, not consumed.

Happy Sunday folks ❤️ I don’t usually announce that I’m taking a break from social media. I’m a believer that if you feel compelled to do it, you just do it. If it’s for a fast, I always looked to Matthew 6:18 to guide me.

BUT, today I share that I’m taking a break.

I love social media, always have. As a believer, I believe it can be used as a tool for the Kingdom, to point others to Him, to show that every part of our life can give Him glory.

In recent years, I’ve seen the ugly underbelly of it all. Beyond the usual nasty remarks or weird arguments with strangers in the comments section. #cringe

What I see are many people seeking to become a brand. Something to be consumed. Reduced to likes and dislikes and reviews as if we are products, and not image bearers of a true and living God.

I see a push to be influencers, but what are we “influencing” people to do, to become?

I want women who come to my page to know that God is in the business of saving and redeeming and gracing us to do all that He’s asked of us. There’s room at the cross for the unwed mama (like I was), for the depressed (like I was), for the one with crippled self esteem (like I battled).

All of this to say, in a world that seeks to reduce us to products, be the Image Bearer you were created to be. Pull away from this thing if you need to and wrestle through your questions with Jesus. Take the break if you need it. And come back refreshed, not consumed. ...

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May 29

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My baby sister said yes!! She’s engaged!!! 💍To witness their love blossom from high school through college and now through law school and grad school, it’s been a true honor and treat to see something so special! I’m ecstatic and can’t wait to have a new brother-in-law! #ShesGettingMarried #WrightToBeRoss #BabySisterGrowingUp😭

My baby sister said yes!! She’s engaged!!! 💍To witness their love blossom from high school through college and now through law school and grad school, it’s been a true honor and treat to see something so special! I’m ecstatic and can’t wait to have a new brother-in-law! #ShesGettingMarried #WrightToBeRoss #BabySisterGrowingUp😭 ...

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May 28

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During Honor’s first birthday party, we shared a sentimental letter/video Joshua, Raegan, and I wrote to Honor celebrating her first year of life. From her first minutes of life, to Joshua rapping to her, from her first steps to her first dance moves, the gift of being home together for a year allowed us to be there for all her first year milestones. Thought today would be a good day to share our YouTube video with our IG community. I’ve linked it in my bio.

During Honor’s first birthday party, we shared a sentimental letter/video Joshua, Raegan, and I wrote to Honor celebrating her first year of life.

From her first minutes of life, to Joshua rapping to her, from her first steps to her first dance moves, the gift of being home together for a year allowed us to be there for all her first year milestones.

Thought today would be a good day to share our YouTube video with our IG community. I’ve linked it in my bio. ...

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May 24

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Somebody knows her nose now! These days she’s pointing at everything, spinning around in circles, climbing on to the couch, and feeding herself with a baby fork and spoon. I’m so proud of our California baby 😭 (Sorry not sorry about the mirror, my baby likes to touch it when I hold her up to it 🤷🏾‍♀️)

Somebody knows her nose now! These days she’s pointing at everything, spinning around in circles, climbing on to the couch, and feeding herself with a baby fork and spoon. I’m so proud of our California baby 😭

(Sorry not sorry about the mirror, my baby likes to touch it when I hold her up to it 🤷🏾‍♀️) ...

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May 15

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There’s something about settling into the woman God created you to be. No longer making apologies for your life, and owning every bit of your story — the good and the bad. It is beyond empowering to revel in God-given grace to be you, fully. Once you get that revelation, you know:  it’s by His grace that you walked through what you have to point others to Him,  it’s by His grace that you can walk in obedience to everything He’s asked of you,  It’s by His grace that you can obey so that it all points to God’s glory, and not to your own.  You are you by the grace of God.

There’s something about settling into the woman God created you to be. No longer making apologies for your life, and owning every bit of your story — the good and the bad. It is beyond empowering to revel in God-given grace to be you, fully. Once you get that revelation, you know:

it’s by His grace that you walked through what you have to point others to Him,

it’s by His grace that you can walk in obedience to everything He’s asked of you,

It’s by His grace that you can obey so that it all points to God’s glory, and not to your own.

You are you by the grace of God. ...

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May 9

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Loving all of me, not just what I feel is the best part of me. I’ve learned that loving my neighbor as myself better mean that I love myself well. Not in a self-exalting way, but made-in-His-image way. Past my insecurities, past my past decisions, the weight gain, past it all. Showing up for myself and staying away from self-deprecating jokes and remarks. It’s been a tough journey but He’s doing a good work in me. 🌷 Show up for yourself and love you, so you can love others well.

Loving all of me, not just what I feel is the best part of me. I’ve learned that loving my neighbor as myself better mean that I love myself well. Not in a self-exalting way, but made-in-His-image way. Past my insecurities, past my past decisions, the weight gain, past it all. Showing up for myself and staying away from self-deprecating jokes and remarks. It’s been a tough journey but He’s doing a good work in me. 🌷 Show up for yourself and love you, so you can love others well. ...

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My new headshot at my new firm 🙌🏾 I LOVE this photo of me. It represents God’s restoration.  When I went to law school, it was a struggle for me. I was balancing single motherhood, my classes, extracurricular activities, and jobs. When I graduated, it was one of the proudest moments of my life. A few months later, when I passed the bar and began practice as a law firm associate, I felt like I was on top of the world.  Then, it was all gone a year later.  God led me to leave my firm and law practice for almost a year. Then He led me to my clerkship. Then He moved us across the country, where I studied for another bar exam, and didn’t work for over a year again.  I remember praying and asking God to practice again. I remember cheering friends on while their careers progressed, feeling that mine was done. I followed God to where I felt He was leading me further away from practice.  Now I see why the waiting was worth it. When my path wasn’t making sense, now I look back and see He was ordering my footsteps. He used every resume gap, every experience, to lead me and my family into a beautiful new season. And, He restored everything I thought was lost, down to an amazing new headshot.  Follow God. He is faithful and knows what He’s doing. I’m a witness!

My new headshot at my new firm 🙌🏾 I LOVE this photo of me. It represents God’s restoration.

When I went to law school, it was a struggle for me. I was balancing single motherhood, my classes, extracurricular activities, and jobs. When I graduated, it was one of the proudest moments of my life. A few months later, when I passed the bar and began practice as a law firm associate, I felt like I was on top of the world.

Then, it was all gone a year later.

God led me to leave my firm and law practice for almost a year. Then He led me to my clerkship. Then He moved us across the country, where I studied for another bar exam, and didn’t work for over a year again.

I remember praying and asking God to practice again. I remember cheering friends on while their careers progressed, feeling that mine was done. I followed God to where I felt He was leading me further away from practice.

Now I see why the waiting was worth it. When my path wasn’t making sense, now I look back and see He was ordering my footsteps. He used every resume gap, every experience, to lead me and my family into a beautiful new season. And, He restored everything I thought was lost, down to an amazing new headshot.

Follow God. He is faithful and knows what He’s doing. I’m a witness! ...

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May 30

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Happy Sunday folks ❤️ I don’t usually announce that I’m taking a break from social media. I’m a believer that if you feel compelled to do it, you just do it. If it’s for a fast, I always looked to Matthew 6:18 to guide me.  BUT, today I share that I’m taking a break.  I love social media, always have. As a believer, I believe it can be used as a tool for the Kingdom, to point others to Him, to show that every part of our life can give Him glory.  In recent years, I’ve seen the ugly underbelly of it all. Beyond the usual nasty remarks or weird arguments with strangers in the comments section. #cringe  What I see are many people seeking to become a brand. Something to be consumed. Reduced to likes and dislikes and reviews as if we are products, and not image bearers of a true and living God.  I see a push to be influencers, but what are we “influencing” people to do, to become?  I want women who come to my page to know that God is in the business of saving and redeeming and gracing us to do all that He’s asked of us. There’s room at the cross for the unwed mama (like I was), for the depressed (like I was), for the one with crippled self esteem (like I battled).  All of this to say, in a world that seeks to reduce us to products, be the Image Bearer you were created to be. Pull away from this thing if you need to and wrestle through your questions with Jesus. Take the break if you need it. And come back refreshed, not consumed.

Happy Sunday folks ❤️ I don’t usually announce that I’m taking a break from social media. I’m a believer that if you feel compelled to do it, you just do it. If it’s for a fast, I always looked to Matthew 6:18 to guide me.

BUT, today I share that I’m taking a break.

I love social media, always have. As a believer, I believe it can be used as a tool for the Kingdom, to point others to Him, to show that every part of our life can give Him glory.

In recent years, I’ve seen the ugly underbelly of it all. Beyond the usual nasty remarks or weird arguments with strangers in the comments section. #cringe

What I see are many people seeking to become a brand. Something to be consumed. Reduced to likes and dislikes and reviews as if we are products, and not image bearers of a true and living God.

I see a push to be influencers, but what are we “influencing” people to do, to become?

I want women who come to my page to know that God is in the business of saving and redeeming and gracing us to do all that He’s asked of us. There’s room at the cross for the unwed mama (like I was), for the depressed (like I was), for the one with crippled self esteem (like I battled).

All of this to say, in a world that seeks to reduce us to products, be the Image Bearer you were created to be. Pull away from this thing if you need to and wrestle through your questions with Jesus. Take the break if you need it. And come back refreshed, not consumed. ...

meloniebygrace

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May 29

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My baby sister said yes!! She’s engaged!!! 💍To witness their love blossom from high school through college and now through law school and grad school, it’s been a true honor and treat to see something so special! I’m ecstatic and can’t wait to have a new brother-in-law! #ShesGettingMarried #WrightToBeRoss #BabySisterGrowingUp😭

My baby sister said yes!! She’s engaged!!! 💍To witness their love blossom from high school through college and now through law school and grad school, it’s been a true honor and treat to see something so special! I’m ecstatic and can’t wait to have a new brother-in-law! #ShesGettingMarried #WrightToBeRoss #BabySisterGrowingUp😭 ...

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May 28

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During Honor’s first birthday party, we shared a sentimental letter/video Joshua, Raegan, and I wrote to Honor celebrating her first year of life. From her first minutes of life, to Joshua rapping to her, from her first steps to her first dance moves, the gift of being home together for a year allowed us to be there for all her first year milestones. Thought today would be a good day to share our YouTube video with our IG community. I’ve linked it in my bio.

During Honor’s first birthday party, we shared a sentimental letter/video Joshua, Raegan, and I wrote to Honor celebrating her first year of life.

From her first minutes of life, to Joshua rapping to her, from her first steps to her first dance moves, the gift of being home together for a year allowed us to be there for all her first year milestones.

Thought today would be a good day to share our YouTube video with our IG community. I’ve linked it in my bio. ...