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Our minds distort our mirrors…

Our minds distort our mirrors… Romans 8:5-8 “For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to…

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The Proposal

HOW HE ASKED… With our careers and God’s timing, we did things a little backwards. I knew the ring was getting made but believed it wouldn’t be done for a while. He was on tour but we knew when we wanted to get married, so we agreed that I would start planning, and I knew the engagement was going to happen but thoroughly believed it couldn’t occur until the very end of this year or next. I never…

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Fighting for your own...

Fighting for your own…

I remember standing there. Dianna, Jennifer, and I were on the edge between Beach Road and Walking Street as tourists flooded through. Walking Street being the infamous Red Light District in Thailand and Beach Road, a long strip of beach about a mile long in which the “cheaper” and “less enthusiastic” woman and children stand to be sold. Our last count on Beach Road stated that there were over…

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Climb, you fool...

Climb, you fool…

“Sometimes when you’re in a dark place you think you’ve been buried, but you’ve actually been planted.” ― Christine Caine It seems as though many seasons in our lives feel like uphill climbs. These journeys usually appear interminable and although we believe we know where we are headed, we also comprehend that a trek with God usually means that the (worldly) end point is ultimately unknown. You…

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I am woman....hear me roar.

I am woman….hear me roar.

Today is International Women’s Day I remember being in Thailand, sitting at dinner and hearing words from a pastor that I have heard many times before… “ I hate that it may be difficult for you to find a life partner to keep up with you, girls” This person was speaking to Dianna and I, in regards to our desire to be married and have children one day…along side our calling to seek justice for…

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Here we go..... These Men's Pro-Rape rallies and dare I say, movement, adds to the nefarious sexual and sexist crimes around the world and confirms just how much of a heart issue these matters are. Lets just say that I am bias. I am a woman...so this in a majority effects me, years ago I was assaulted on private property - and no I did not drug or drink myself into this situation (although I should not even have to be defending that, as if it would justify someones vile actions). I understand that there are times where a man is unrightfully convicted ... and that is very unfortunate and should not occur but is also statistically not the majority of cases. You are trying to allow further crimes to be committed which will only perpetuate the crimes and the misunderstanding of rape, instead of working to better the system we already have. This is asking for The Purge....This is victim blaming taken to the extreme. My gender and experience taken out of it ( although isn't that the point ), you are pushing us to raise girls and teach women not only to now fear private property, relationships, marriage, and so on... but to have the mentality that I need to even MORE SO watch what I wear, where I go, who's home I step in, and what I consume, in hopes that it would happen to someone else and not me. To add an even more blurred line in court if someone gets roofied, kidnapped and taken to private property and so on. NO. I bet you anything that there is no man standing in these rallies that have been raped or sexually assaulted before, because they understand this is a world problem and could happen to everyone. I would never want that for anyone and I wish these pro-rape advocates could have that same mentality. A man violently mastubating inside a human's body should not happen to anyone, man or woman, in any circumstance or any place. Rape is underreported as it is, especially by male victims and even when reported - is many times focused on the victims faults and very difficult to take to court. We desperately need good prosecution on clear rape cases. Why don't we rally together to better the laws and investigations? We vitally need to end this rape-culture and victim stigma. We....WE....need to stand together and state that this should not happen on any property because frankly....my body is not your property. ‪#‎evenonprivateproperty‬ ‪#‎notyourproperty‬

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Wash Away

It has kind of become normality. You say yes to a calling, you say yes to God…and the enemy tries to create obstacles. The further down the path you go; the more you say yes to having a global vision and a heart with no boarders, the harder the storm hits. “When it rains it pours,” becomes your reality. So you keep going. You dance in the rain and run down this path He has paved. Soon…He starts…

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Who cares what you think?

In my last blog post, I wrote about the overwhelming tragedies that have occurred in our world and that amidst the global and personal trauma, how we must choose joy. As we all continue to hear about the horrid events that continue to take place across seas and in our own backyard…I am starting to become more aware of an enemy that is even closer than the latter. I am talking about anxiety…

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Choosing Joy

Choosing Joy We have all experienced our share of storms. I am the first to admit that I sometimes wonder if trauma follows me and we can all proclaim that it can be difficult to experience joy in the midst of brokenness. Not just personal brokenness but our vastly broken world. Many would agree that the darkness can become extremely overwhelming and there are times that I am question God’s plan…

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15 seconds of fame...

15 seconds of fame…

Yes…I realize that once again it has been a very long time since I have last blogged. As stated when I took a time of absence before, sometimes it is easier to not write at all when things have gotten difficult or life becomes too busy. And I was content with my lack of writing to focus on the path I am on…well…until I met an old close friend for coffee just last week. You see, this person is…

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| Freedom Fighter | •• Last year, I promised myself that I would finish writing a devotional in 2015. When I had to set aside "Goodmorning, Ruby" to focus on work and school... I began to doubt myself. Thanks to the Lord's plans and not mine, I have just finished writing @thejusticeschool devotional and will pick back up my personal one, after this quarter! With another season that has taught me so much, I am thankful for His timing and not mine.

For those who may not know, on November 15, 2013 my family went through a life altering tragedy when my grandfather was hit by a car, crossing the street to cheer on a high school football game with his friends...and killed upon impact. • Barely in his sixties and full of life, I still remember getting that call at work and bargaining with God in the car. This past year has been a time of questioning, mourning, trusting, understanding, abiding, celebrating and then figuring out how each one of us wants to carry out the legacy that is Papa. He was the most caring, loving, selfless, hardworking and Godly man I have ever met in my life. He was a father, brother, papa, mentor, husband, teacher and showed his selflessness even in his last moments, as he was getting ready to cheer for kids that he didn't even know but vastly yearned to see them succeed and feel loved. •• Each year, as tradition, our family spends time together in Mammoth Mountains to camp and fellowship. He and my dad taught us all to fish and even made me kiss the first fish I ever caught on my tweetie bird pole. The mountains has always felt like home to me and every moment spent in that environments reminds me of him and brings me closer to God. •• Yesterday my mom and one of my little brother got tattoos in memory of Papa. I absolutely am in love with the treasures they are carrying of him permanently and cannot wait to get one of my own. You see, one of the last conversations papa and I had was about finishing my education so that I would never deny any person of my fullest potential and capabilities and to always trust and abide in the Lord, no matter the season. I am applying for my last quarter soon and then am getting back on a plane to go do what I love and am passionate about. I've seen his love and trust in Jesus be passed down through my own parents, to us and now with my nephew Thomas Finch Wilson on the way, who is named after papa...his legacy will always carry on. I love you more...

Happy Birthday to my sweet sister-in-love @itsjuliwilson !!!!! You're the best baby mama for my brother, I could have ever prayed for! With five brothers, I am so blessed and thankful that God answered my prayer for a sister when he gave our our crazy family, you! I love you preggos and know with lil finch about to arrive, this will be the best year yet!

| come away with me | • • Study breaks and sun⛵️ call for sailing away....

These two represented @thriverescue, @the_justice_school, @change_makes_cents_ and @freedomwhistles tonight in LA!!!! I am so blessed and privileged to know these two! Two more months until The Justice School commences in Pattaya, Thailand! I could not be more blessed to be directing an incredible 6 week intensive, educating individuals to become equipped in eradicating the injustice of sex trafficking! Our new website will be launching soon!

Missing these three little troublemakers...along with the California sun.

And in other news... B-Y-O-Cup Slurpee Day at 7-11. •• 7-11 is all the rage in Pattaya, Thailand! Everyday we would get fruit, banana bread and water there. Although they didn't have slurpees, you could pay all your bills and even buy plane tickets there! Although it's not as much of a hype here in the U.S, 7-11 will always have a special place in my heart and can't wait to go back in just a few short months!

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