My Story

Have you ever heard to saying, "it takes a village to raise a child?"

That is the story of my life.

At 21 years young, I am just now understanding the effects of growing up in a single parent household while being raised by the body of Christ. My church was my family and my life from a young age. Most of my fondest memories growing up were either in the church or laughing.

I love Jesus and I love laughing. I love finally living!

Although I was raised in the church I didn't know who I was - my identity. Therefore I couldn't possibly understand my potential. Until about February 2011, I lived my life for myself and the acceptance of others. I acted like I didn't care what people thought, but secretly I was living a double life. Two very different lives that did not mix well. In the end I had to choose which one was truly me and what I stood for in my heart of hearts. Obviously, the Lord was victorious over that decision.

It cost me old friends, and an old lifestyle...it cost me everything because I had to start over. But I gained everything in return. I gained the life I always wanted - always dreamed of. And more.

I was a soccer player my entire life, was headed for a full-ride soccer scholarship to Biola University (my now rival school). Unfortunately, I fell during the first game opener of my senior club season and tore the cartilage in my left knee which disqualified me from playing for at least a year. It was God's way of letting me "choose" to go to Azusa Pacific University without any presuppositions. It was the best decision of my life!

I fully surrendered my life to God's will to experience His unfailing, unrelenting love, life-long friendships, healthy relationships, and continual growth - to realize my full potential and calling!

My life motto is: love other's with joy and grace daily. That is my passion. To see people realize their potential, to see themselves the way the Lord see's them - to experience true life and grace (John 10:10) just the way I was able too. And my church family was interceding for me the entire time. They were there, raising me through infancy, my rebellious teenage years, and still are the most supportive and encouraging foundation in my life.

Life is not fair. But God is always good. I do not deserve to have such a supportive and loving group of people in my life. I know I do not deserve redemption, but because of the Cross - I know my identity and my potential, because I know the Son. I know life. I want everyone to know this...

I recently just graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a BA in Business Administration and a minor in Graphic Design. I have a passion to see people fully restored and want to be apart of that process; therefore, I look forward to the day when I receive my MA in Marriage and Family Therapy. However, at the moment I am interning at the Destiny House in Redding, CA and will start the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry in the fall.

These decisions were based on wanting hand's on training in ministry while gaining more life experience to use towards helping other people the rest of my life.

I live an exciting, love-filled, and adventurous life. And I know that is the design and joy God has for everyone. My story is a journey, sometimes I'm on the right path, sometimes I trip and stumble - but I keep my gaze on Jesus and just want to live to love His people.

This is my journey. Come along with me.