A Name Change.

I wrote this post back in March, but felt like it wasn't ready to share. Enjoy!

I've had a lot of thoughts for a while now, about so many different things. About purity, about marriage, about life in general, about direction for sharing things I'm learning here. Trying to be vulnerable, despite being so scared about criticism and what people will say. Did I mention I'm a little bit of a recovering people-pleaser? 


Well I jumped at some of these new plans this past week (back in March anyway), as you may have noticed the new customized URL. I'm excited. I wanted a domain that wouldn't change even if different life stages occur and the name of the space here changes. It's been a long process choosing to say goodbye to the All Glorious Within identity, and I feel like I learned so much while having the name. But I am also not the same girl who started that name, and nor do I want to be. Its been a busy season of growth and clinging to Jesus as best I know how. I haven't yet shared all the new changes as I am still working on finalizing the new design. 


So here we are...new fresh look & I'm super excited to be clinging to some truth which the Lord spoke into my heart back in college, back when I handed Him 'the pen' for writing a love story into my life if He saw fit. It was such a time of surrender, of clinging to Him & trusting Him with the outcome, knowing He is good whatever the circumstances. So while I don't want to be the girl I was years ago in maturity and wisdom, I do want to remember His faithfulness as I seek to continue this journey of life and sharing things I learn along the way. So this change is an act of faith for me in a way. A choosing to change and move forward but still choosing Him and His faithfulness and His promises. Remembering where my identity and value lie, as He truly sees me as a 'lily among thorns' just as He sees you that way friend. We are so precious to Him, so worth it to Him. 


So now that this project here has finally switched over, I am due to start another project in the works with several dear friends. They have been so faithful in chasing another dream with me (and so patient as I've been so busy) and I can't wait to see what the Lord does with us working together & joining one another in this adventure. I'm hoping this year is going to continue to be full of some great changes, which strengthen and challenge as well as encourage all of you along the way. I am so thankful for all your comments and emails, I treasure every single one of them. I never knew when I started writing here that there was such a dear community to be a part of. 


Since writing these words back in March, I have decided to streamline to just Love Lisa Elle. Which you may have noticed in the last week. This is exciting for me, I feel it allows me to just be myself as I share what I learn, and hopefully will encourage you along the way friend! Whatever that looks like in the journey ahead. 

Much Love!

Sarah's Choice By Rebecca St James.

Growing up, I listened to Rebecca St James' music all the time. I had her song Wait for Me as my ringtone on my phone & just looked up to her in so many ways. Her example of purity, surrendering her love story to the Lord and her own personal relationship with the Lord. I shared more thoughts on purity & waiting here. So of course, I wanted to read another book she had written, although wasn't too sure what to think since this was fiction and not non-fiction like all the others.

Meet Sarah Collins, a beautiful successful 20-something who is about to get a promotion at work that she has worked hard for. She finds herself hoping to replace a woman who is leaving on maternity leave at first, but probably not returning at all. Especially if corporate has anything to say about it. 

Then Sarah discovers she herself is expecting. Then she begins to question everything; her boyfriends ability to stand by her and support a baby, whether she even wants him to be in the picture, her past and her issues with the Lord following the death of her father.  She finds herself with more choices than she knows how to answer all in a very short period of time. 

An elderly lady leaves Sarah with a Christmas card as she exits from a family planning clinic promising her three visions to help her make her decision. Can she trust them? Is this all in her imagination? Could the God of the Universe really care about her unborn child?

I loved this very real, emotionally raw story. It read very easily and was difficult to put down once I got into the story. I found myself really connecting with Sarah and wishing I could love on her through her difficult time. It is a perfect story for anyone who's ever had a difficult decision to make. Appropriate for all ages as no detail given on the family planning clinic or events prior to her discovering the pregnancy. 

Let me know what you thought if you have read it? Or have you seen the movie?

Much Love!


Disclaimer: I did receive a copy of this book in exchange for review, however all views expressed are entirely my own thoughts and opinions