this is me…

Over the past several years I have come full circle with who I am in Christ. I have seen Jesus for who He truly is. I no longer allow others to dictate who I am, how I worship , or how I live my life.  I am also learning what true  FREEDOM means in the  midst of  my struggle.  I continue to struggle with body image, self image and finding my purpose but I am learning what it means to OVERCOME this as well. I have a new life verse that I am learning to embrace. Ephesians 2:10 I am a masterpiece!  I am no longer waiting on what is to come but I am learning to live in the NOW and embrace every moment:)  It is  in that hope that I find my rest, my joy and my peace.  I am married to a wonderful man who is both very cute and very sweet! We have been together now for 17 years and married for 13 of those years. I have two little girls. Rebekah is 11 and Rachel is 7.  I know that God has called me to share my story  and as I continue to seek God’s face and push even harder to see myself and others through His eyes I know that amazing things are going to happen!!!  7 years ago I started a seminar called “Searching for the Beauty Within” we started with only about 20 girls and this past year we had over 200! I know that God has called this out and into other cities.  I  founded a ministry called  UNBOUND  for  girls. (www.unboundministry.com) UNBOUND means…being set free.  I am praying for hearts to be stirred and relationships to be formed as I begin this new chapter in my life:) Ephesians 3:20 is my fav verse! I also love Psalm 139 and 1 Peter 3:4/5 My favorite colors are green and purple, fav candy is air heads and I LOVE reese cups. I love all types of music (Matt Blair, Natalie Grant, Mandisa (we were meant to hang out too),Toby Mac,David Crowder,Casting Crowns,Meridith Andrews,Addison Road,Mute Math, Group 1 Crew,Jeremy Camp, Hillsong,Francesca,Stephanie Smith, Brandon Heath,Seventh day slumber, B429…to name a few:) I love a good  grilled cheese sandwhich, love all fruit, not a fan of mexican/chinese food. I love love love chips and dips! COFFEE high on the list:) I love to facebook/twitter:) I have gained lasting friendships with several people and they mean a lot to me. I love FOCUS (our student ministry)focus.chapelgrove.com (no www.)  they give me encouragement and inspire me! My favorite books are The Forgotten God, Crazy Love, Churched, The Essential Church,The Real Me, The Barbarian Way,and Chasing Daylight( I LOVE TO READ) I am now writing my own book.  Francis Chan is too cool for words:) Natalie Grant is my bff (one day she will embrace this:) haha! I want to move to TN one day! My favorite sayings…”Don’t wait for the change….be the change”  “Meet people where they are and not where you think they need to be”   and my new personal fav..”Following Jesus is not about Behavior modification its an issue of the heart” by Pete Wilson. I have also recently heard a sermon that has forever changed me! Perry Noble did a sermon on being beautiful he spoke from Psalm 45 and these words continue to go through my mind daily…”The King is enthralled by your beauty”  so thats me…simply me:) Holly