Purpose – JANELLE DELAGRANGE

In the Flames

I realized in middle school that I really loved giving speeches. So imagine how tickled I was when I found out my freshman year, I was required to take a speech class. Don’t get me wrong–part of me actually hated having to get in front of my peers and talk about things I only sortContinue reading “In the Flames”

And Yet

I am tired. Physically, spiritually, emotionally. Do you ever feel like there is too much to do, and you have no idea where to begin? I feel that. Heavy and annoying on my heart. So many things, ideas, dreams, and goals that I can not seem to accomplish simply because I don’t want to start.Continue reading “And Yet”

Two Statements for 2018

Friends, I am really excited for this year. You are too? Yeah? No? I’m excited for reasons you might not expect. Last year, I tried serious goal setting for the first time. I was ready to make things happen in my life that I had pushed to the wayside for too long. And I totally.Continue reading “Two Statements for 2018”

Run, Girl

“Stay in your lane.” My friend and I have a thing. We’re always telling each other, “I love running in my lane next to you,” because more often than not, we are always running towards similar, God-driven goals, surrounded by our families, both made up of three boys a piece. Running next to someone whoContinue reading “Run, Girl”

How To: Be Who You Always Wanted to Be

I used to have my entire life planned out on paper. One of my best friends and I would spend entire sleepovers dreaming up our futures. We would talk about it for hours: the man we would marry, the job we would have, where we would live, how many kids we would have, the sizeContinue reading “How To: Be Who You Always Wanted to Be”

Constant Transformation

But you will not leave in haste or go in flight; for the Lord will go before you, the God of Isreal will be your rear guard. Isaiah 52:12 Over the summer, God started doing a work in me. For years, I spent time in the Word, but never pushed myself more than I hadContinue reading “Constant Transformation”

3 Things To Do When Things Get Weird

I don’t mean weird, like, ew. I mean weird, like, this is real life? I keep looking at Evan and saying, “This is just weird. Weird. Like, what? I am a writer for real now? Wake me up soon, I guess?!” But, not dreaming here folks. This is real life. I get to write here on myContinue reading “3 Things To Do When Things Get Weird”