Freedom Forth

Humbleness

Have you ever met an individual that sparkles and exudes life into all that they do? You sit back and admire their dignity, the gifts that they freely share and appreciate that they stand apart for simply being who they are. I certainly have, and Ms. Tara-Leigh Cobble falls into this category. A couple of [...]

Waiting on the Lord

Waiting on the Lord By: Bethany Gessler To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul. O my God, in You I trust, Do not let me be ashamed; Do not let my enemies exult over me. Indeed, none of those who wait for You will be ashamed; Those who deal treacherously without cause [...]

“You Never Know What Someone is Going Through”

As I prepare for the Miss USA pageant, I’ve come to realize there is a lot more training involved then I could have ever imagined – mentally, physically, and spiritually. Thankfully, I have some incredible coaches to help me develop and stay focused in each of these areas. During this time I feel that I [...]

Tithing

Like a lion preying for it’s food, I had left my reserved demeanor at the door, I knew that there were some fun spring blouses hidden amongst those chaotic clothing racks and I wasn’t about to let those other ladies get them. Yes, I had done it again, I had an hour to spare in [...]

“When Ego is Lost, Limit is Lost”

“When ego is lost, limit is lost. You become infinite, kind, beautiful.” Every morning I have my usual glass of hot tea with breakfast. My momma has come to affectionately call it my ‘hippie tea’ because of the little thought provoking nugget that is attached to the tea bag. This morning I was struck [...]

Fashion Benefit – June 16, 2011

Singleness

Can I be honest with you and say that I have both avoided reflecting and thinking about this topic for almost three years. Singleness. It’s taken me three years to find just some of the words below, but I rest assured and I believe that God will equip me with the rest needed before the first [...]

Boundaries

A few weeks ago Alex, one of the little boys that I nanny for had a temperature. I retrieved the thermometer from the medicine cabinet and was intrigued by how different it looked from when I was little. Gone are the days of holding the thermometer under your tongue (or, need I say it?) I [...]

Freedom

New Years plans this year? ”Why yes, I’m going to a party in Manhattan.”, ”I have a great date this year!”, “I have a family party.”; “I’m….spending the evening alone with Jesus…at my church.” It’s always fun to get all dolled up on New Years spending time with a loved one, family or friends. It’s one [...]

Battles

“Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” - Ephesians 6:11 Oh the battles we face in life. From broken relationships, conflicts with family, friends, co-workers. The fact is that we are all broken people and live in a broken world and are all bound to [...]