For the past year or so, my InstaStories have been littered with snapshots of me at the gym, on a yoga mat, or heading to a fitness class. More often than not, these behind-the-scenes peeks into my day—featuring a sweaty,…
Meet the Washingtons: Wedding Recap
After 6 years of dating we were joined together in marriage on September 21st in New Orleans. Read more about the highlights from our dream wedding. Meet the Washingtons!
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#BachWhitIt | My Bachelorette Weekend Recap
Now that I’ve officially recovered, I’m so excited to share an overview of my Bachelorette weekend. For so many reasons, the bachelorette was one of the best times of my life! I felt so loved and so blessed to be…
Rising Above: The Pre-Marital Wait
Now, I’ll be the first one to say that talking about sex, especially at church, can feel a little awkward. But as awkward as sermons on sex can get, I wish churches discussed it more often. I mean, we’re all thinking about it anyway! Imagine the healing that could happen, how many relationships could be transformed if we made sex UN-taboo at church.
What Happened When I (Reluctantly) Stopped Drinking
Nearly two months ago, I decided to stop drinking. To be fair, I’d “considered” going dry dozens of times before (typically mid-hangover in my post-college years). I’d feel crappy after a few drinks, take a few hours to rebound, and…
5 Important Topics We’re Discussing as We Prepare for Marriage
Wedding planning has been keeping me very busy, but the real prep work extends well beyond the wedding day. Read about a few non-wedding topics we’re discussing (and questions we’re asking) to prepare for our lives together.
Flow & Favor Turns One!
A year ago today, I shared my blog with the world! Today, on Flow & Favor’s one year anniversary, I’m celebrating a year of lessons and greater confidence! I can’t wait to see what this next year brings.
How I’ve been developing habits of faith
When I first started thinking about getting baptized a few years back, I felt really unsure about whether or not I was “ready.” I mean, I couldn’t quote much of the Bible, I didn’t know most of the songs sung…
Joy, Unplugged
A few weeks ago, mere hours before I was scheduled to slam my computer closed and head out on a short vacation, I made my way to a long dreaded Genius Bar appointment (because, I mean, how often do those…
3 Tips for Enhancing Warrior 2 Pose
After a long and busy week, I woke up this morning feeling absolutely accomplished—I (basically) made it through the work week, made it to the gym almost every day, and managed to keep my stress levels at a minimum! And…
I’m Engaged! Now What…?
It’s taken a little over two weeks for it to set it, but I’m engaged y’all! What started out as a casual Saturday evening outing with Dazell and my sister turned out to be a night that has changed my…
Saying a ‘lil Prayer for You—Praying for my Boyfriend
Coming into 2018, I knew that I wanted to take steps to foster stronger and more consistent prayer habits in my life. What has that looked like so far? Posting verses and prayers on my mirrors, starting my mornings with…
