I’ve been driving by a gorgeous landscape in Menifee filled with beautiful rock formations and greenery for weeks on end now. And every time I passed the patch of untouched desert-land, my soul cried, “Needing!” At the same time, I’ve been spending a lot more time with my extended cousin and new friend, Shariah. She’s a […]

My sisters always joked I was going to be an old maid by the time I found a man that met my standards. Sometimes, I believed them, and wondered if I was going to be single forever. And of course like any young girl, I felt fear and dread at the idea. What kept me […]

Put your heart into your passion and always be learning and improving your skills. I feel like that’s what Kayla would tell you if she had a chance to give you some encouragement. As a fourteen-year old, her ambition and artistic talent is inspiring. From the time she could hold a pencil, she’s been drawing, […]

“I love the way she treats me and puts me above everything else. The way she listens to my dumb stories and engages in all things I like. She keeps me young. The way she is willing to take control and know what is best at times.” Sameer was dashing in his crisp blue suit, […]

Last week I teamed up with online boutique Embers & Arrows to create some new images for their summer product line. I’ve realized how much I absolutely love partnering with small business, especially with girl’s fashion and interests, and I certainly plan on more collaborations in the future. This particular shop is near to my heart […]

This is a heavy post, but one that I have been praying over and eager to share. I met Vanessa just a few months ago at a purity conference for young girls that we were both speaking at. When her turn came, I listened in surprise as she shared about how she had been raped […]