The Doctrines of Grace completely changed my life. I started reading John Piper in my early 20's and had some good friends who were solid doctrinally who helped me more than they realize to begin understanding these doctrines. I also think a huge piece of the puzzle for me was when I started studying the bible inductively. The truths about God's sovereignty, election, man's depravity (and so many others) came alive to me when I started studying Scripture instead of just doing devotions and reading what other people wrote about it.

I am constantly amazed that a Sovereign God would choose us before the foundation of the world and pursue us to be his children.

John Piper. When I was in my early 20's, I read Desiring God. Reading that book was the first step in a complete transformation of the way I see God. The focus of my entire life changed at that point. I would say that Piper has helped to shape my biblical perspective on so many areas in my life, from missions to marriage. I truly believe that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him. So, though there have been others who have impacted my life and blessed me in so many ways, I think this complete shift in theological understanding has drastically changed my life.

I also would say that the woman who stepped into my life when I was a lost and confused young high school girl and shared with me about Jesus Christ had such a huge impact on my life in so many ways. The Lord used her to open my eyes to his grace and truth as she poured her life into me. Everything that the Lord has done in and through me is because of her love and perseverance in my life during those years.

I want to live in such a way that I don't waste the life the Lord has given me. I desire to pour my life into young women-to teach them the Word and point them towards biblical womanhood. I also can't think of a better way to spend my life than serving the Lord as a wife and mom.

Well, my favorite drink at Starbucks is a Caramel Machiatto...a hot one in winter and iced in the summer...I am a total creature of habit when it comes to my coffee drinking. I like watching a little football and basketball sometimes. I'm thinking about starting to mountain bike when I finish school...and wondering how many bones I'll break doing that!

Other things that may be good for you to know...Well, I am convinced that believer's baptism is biblical and don't see myself wavering in that. My home is in CA and I feel a little "land locked" in Kentucky.

Some teachers that I am listening to when I work out: John Piper, D.A. Carson, Russell Moore, and C.J. Mahaney. A couple missionary biographies that have shaken my world up a bit: Ann Judson (wife of Adoniram Judson)and Hudson Taylor. I am reading the Life of John Newton right now...really encouraging to read about how he endured so much and served so faithfully to the end. That is about it for now...