drive-in date

I am in LOVE with going to the drive in. Ask Matt, and he'll tell you I've been raving about it since April when they opened for the season. We finally got our chance to go last week. It's my absolute favorite summer date– the nostalgic feel, the comfort of laying in your own car, and the food (obviously). I love getting there early to set up, eat, and enjoy the whole feel of the place. And plus, you get two movies for the price of one. You can't beat that! I can't even fully describe my love for the drive in with words. It's just an experience I wish everyone could have and enjoy.

I already can't wait for our next trip there! I know drive ins are "dying", and quite honestly I don't understand why more people don't go. Maybe it's just my obsession with the 60s that makes me so fond of them, but I hope ours sticks around for a long time!

To find your nearest drive in for your next movie night, click here!

little life lessons - trust

So glad to be linking up with Lindsay for the little life lessons link up! {say that 5 times fast} I'm here to share something about my current season of life in hopes to encourage others in their own or similar seasons!

Trust. You know, people are always talking about it. It can be hard to trust people. When you're a kid, you trust your parents to take care of you and teach you. Then, when you're in middle school, you choose wisely who to tell about your secret crush, because it would be beyond embarrassing if the word got out, right? When you're a little older, you may end up trusting a wonderful man with your heart. It can be difficult to learn any kind of trust.

But for me, the hardest one to trust has been God. A control freak like me? Someone who likes to do their life their way, to plan out all the details? Yikes. That sure makes it a heck of a lot harder to trust Him with everything. And I mean EVERYTHING. Like, just giving up my whole future, knowing He's got it all down and planned out. My whole life. That's been somewhat of a struggle for me– I get scared, I doubt, and I back down a million times right after saying "take it all into your hands, Lord". The Enemy gets in my head, telling me I'll fail, I won't be successful, making me doubt the path God has put me on. And when I truly, truly realize that it's all lies, I will let go. Let go of the negativity, the doubts, the lies that are made up to pull me away from God.

He holds my future. He holds it safely and steadfastly. He holds it tenderly, lovingly. And He holds it faithfully. He will not fail me, He will not forsake me. And same for you!

Thank you, Lord, for giving me this amazing hope that I have in you, and teaching me patiently to trust you time after time after time.

you ask, I answer (with a twist)

Hello everyone, happy Wednesday!

I have a little surprise today that I'm super excited to bring to you guys. I've decided to do a you-ask-I-answer post! Except there's a little twist... it's going to be in video form! Aaaaand Matt and I will be doing the video together! So y'all can finally meet (well, sort of) my main squeeze. I thought this would be something fun to do for all my new readers, and old ones too, of course. So if you've been silent around here, I invite you to come out of wherever you've been hiding and ask away! Quite honestly I doubted doing this for a while because I was nervous that not enough people would ask anything, but you know what I realized? Even if only one person asks, it would be more than humbling to know that even one single person actually cares about this blog and my life. So I'm just taking a quick moment to thank all of you who continually read this blog and actually invest in and care about my life. Just know that I love you all! And this is my fun little "thank you" for all the support I've been given.

So basically, comment with any questions or things that you have been wondering about mine and Matt's relationship and we'll do our best to answer when we make the vlog! Can't wait to hear what questions you guys come up with! 

we have an inheritance

We've got a royal inheritance, y'all. One that is worth more than gold, more than anything.

Our salvation.

Oh, and guess what? It's imperishable, undefiled, and unfading (1 Peter 1:4). In other words, it's here to stay. Like, forever. We have hope, we can rejoice, and we can find SO much joy in this. Our salvation is certain in Jesus, and it's God's promise to us. Even if we face trials, suffering, persecution (which we will, as Christians), it's for His glory. Even when people persecute us, they're still seeing Jesus in us. And that brings Him glory. That's making His name known. So if you feel discouraged, not good enough, persecuted beyond what you can handle, hold on. To His promises. To this hope. To your inheritance and salvation in the Lord. Be encouraged today, and stop to think about what your salvation truly means. You are free! You are worthy! And you are loved.

So, so thankful to be reminded of this sweet truth by She Reads Truth this morning. Lord, set my eyes upon you, upon my savior Jesus. Set my heart upon your cause, facing whatever I may get for boldly speaking your name.

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead"

- 1 Peter 1:3

busy busy

Whew, it has been a busy few weeks for this gal! Now there are no trips planned for me for a while, and I'm a little bit glad about it, to be honest.

This weekend I went with Matt's family to the Creation Museum in Kentucky. I learned so much and got a lot insight into His wonderful creation. It renewed my belief yet again that God is SO good and faithful to us. Did you know that over 500 bible prophecies have been made and fulfilled already? If that doesn't say faithful I don't know what does! The intimate details of His creation prove His creativity, love, and thoughtfulness towards us. Oh, how He loves us, friends.

I would highly recommend this museum to any Christian – it really did teach me a lot! And plus, this place is in the process of building a life-sized ark. How cool is that?! It was just a really neat and eye-opening experience, and I'm so thankful for it.

Also, don't mind that photo showing off my lovely farmers tan/burn ;)