seek. love. walk.

student. photographer. artist. daughter. sister. friend. follower. dreamer. YWAMer. millennial. traveller. european. me. My name is Elise. I was born in 1990. 

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this just looks so good right now...

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Of Thorns in Roses: The Story of Willa

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She's a model, a mom, a famous pastor's wife and a courageous women. @estherhouston knows who she is, because she was set free: http://www.misswhoo.com/home/2015/7/22/when-fashion-and-faith-meet 👏 #keepthemainthingthemainthing #truth #freedom #rolemodel

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This project brings the Truth into places that are full of lies and deception. Consider supporting my friends as they raise funds to distribute this beautiful work of art across Europe to bring hope. Every contribution helps. Thank you!

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-book-of-love-a-hope-dies-last-project--2#/story

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“God is so excited and intentional about your life. And there’s never a moment when that is not true. And even though it’s really easy to start to believe that you are just existing…You are so much more than that”

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this article is reflecting on the reality of being a missionary…read it before reading on.

although I haven’t been in full-time missions quite officially, I can completely relate to this. fully aware of the pain. struggling through loneliness and homesickness is nothing I do not know. yet I am looking forward. ready to run this race. it is such a privilege. such joy. and so worth it.

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Robin Hood #statue #tourists #nottingham #latergram (at Nottingham Castle)

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English breakfast at IKEA with these lovely ladies last Friday #latergram #missyou #globalization #sunshine

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I am so proud of our music track studentsand. Mirjam is from Norway and her voice never ceases to amaze me.

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These Jesus-loving artists could use your support over the course of this week. Find out more at: http://www.whereiscoreynow.com/team-asia 

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The ferry ride to South Korea was one of the best days of my life! I felt an urgent need for us to play music in the empty bar onboard. Before we even began, the room was filling with people waiting as if they had tickets. We sat in a huge circle with strangers and sang about Jesus. No one spoke English or understood, but we had so much fun together. We had everyone dancing like children to “nothing but the blood” “you make beautiful things” (and psycho killer by the talking heads haha). They sang traditional Chinese songs and we played along on guitar and clapped. It was surreal. At the end of the night, a young girl showed up who could translate for me, and I told everyone the good news. More than 50 people clapped and cheered! Then we taught each other dance moves:) When we got out on the deck for some fresh air and to pray and thank God, it began to snow. In the middle of the sea. I saw my first snow flakes melt into my sleeves. Two people were totally cured from their fear of being on a boat on my team. Oh I get chills just thinking about it. The people on the ferry ride home don’t know what they have coming to ‘em:) God is good. It’s that simple.

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Re-blogging by dear friend's testimony. As a reminder to myself and others. Be brave. Step out. Know who you are in Jesus and just go for it. He will do the rest! 

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Travel where you Live

Click the link to see a video of Saxony, the beautiful region where I grew up.

Whatever happens in my life...I'll at least go back to retire there :) 

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Josh Garrels - Pilot me

download music for free (and legally) from: http://noisetrade.com/joshgarrels/2014-sampler

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Found this on Relentless Journey:

"In order to live you must die. Cut off even what seems beautiful. Let the foundation freeze. Make room for stillness and baroness. Learn to let go. Dig deep when hope seems lost. Learn to trust. Allow yourself to feel. Seek and cling to truth. Pause. Press on. Move forward in faith."

That's why I love fall so much. It is beautiful and, yes, leaves are dying, but the speak of hope and new beginnings. They bear a promise. And for that promise to become reality it requires letting go. 

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so good! And a really funny video :)

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an appeal to the church of Europe "If we are really honest,the most challenging Europeans of all are ourselves: average Christians! Like rabbits caught in the headlamps of secularism, we often feel intimidated, immobilised, and unable to articulate our faith in the public square. Our short memories of what God has done in the past in Europe rob us of vision for the future. Our lives are often church-centred rather than kingdom-centred, as we seek the comfort zone of fellowship with like-minded believers."

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postcard from faraway -- thank you sis! #missu #hawaii #uk #postcard