On January 23, I turned 22 in Los Angeles! Que up every lyric from Taylor’s Swift song by the same title because honestly, that’s all that’s pumping through my speakers in 2019. I don’t know about you, but I’M FEELIN 22! I got to spend my birthday in one of my absolute favorite places – Southern California. What started as a joke to my mom … Continue reading Turning 22 in Los Angeles, California
During the last weekend in April, I flew out to Los Angeles, California for Hillsong’s 2018 Colour Conference. Colour is a global movement of everyday women, with hope in their heart and “change” in their step. Its purpose is to champions the girls of this generation. The women’s conference started back in 1997 under the leadership of Hillsong Senior Pastor Bobbie Houston, and it is … Continue reading Hillsong’s Colour Conference in Los Angeles, California
Hundreds of people in Minnesota gathered last night for Hillsong Worship’s There Is More tour in Minneapolis. The night of worship took place at Grace Church and featured old and new songs and a teaching from Hillsong Church’s Senior Pastor Brian Houston. Houston was promoting his new book “There Is More” and Hillsong Worship was sharing music from their new album by the same title. Anyone who … Continue reading There Is More Tour: A night with Hillsong Worship and Pastor Brian Houston
2017 was a bold year. One of adventure, travel, discovery, chasing dreams and finding out even more who I am. It was a new year of tackling fears, walking in faith, moving across the country to New York City and working in a huge Manhattan newsroom I didn’t think I’d reach so quickly. It was a time of opportunity, persistence and excitement. I loved almost … Continue reading Saying goodbye to a year to remember: 2017 in review
This Sunday, I was moved to tears. Not only because the worship in church was amazing, the message insightful and the production a set that every media lover dreams church could be, but because it was my last Sunday being able to call Hillsong’s New York City campus home. This church has been my place of refuge, my safe spot– a place where I could escape … Continue reading A church that occupies all streets: Hillsong New York City
Los Angeles, you’ll forever have a hold on my heart. Visiting the west coast last week made my summer. Already I miss the sunshine, palm trees, ocean breeze, and surf culture. Getting to explore Cali with my favorite travel squad was the absolute best. We swam in Malibu, chased waves in Huntington, surfed in Laguna, hiked in Hollywood and so much more. DAY 1: The first … Continue reading California summer adventures
September 22nd, 2015 marks a great night of worship.. no wait, the best night of worship. I absolutely loved being led in worship by the best of Hillsong’s worship team and singing my heart out in response to God’s goodness with other believers when Hillsong made a stop in Minneapolis on their Hillsong Nights tour. It was such an awesome night of music and my Spirit … Continue reading Hillsong Nights in Minneapolis
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