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Oh, Taste and See That He Is Good! Ps. 34:8

I’m Alanna, and this website is where I share my journey through college, faith, and personal growth. Whether you’re here for inspiration, advice, or just a little encouragement, I hope you find something sweet to take with you. Let’s walk this path together, with faith and purpose guiding the way!

About Alanna

Curious about the journey I call life? It all started with a life-changing event at just four years old. From a serious car accident to discovering God’s purpose in my education and life, my story is one of faith, trust, and the unexpected ways God works. Head over to the About page to read more about how God’s plan has unfolded, and how He continues to lead me in ways I never imagined!

I Have Seen the Evidence

I Have Seen the Evidence

I Have Seen the Evidence

Purposed to Live

Purposed to Live

Purposed to Live

Growing Up, Letting Go: Trusting God's Plans Through Life’s Big Changes

Growing Up, Letting Go: Trusting God's Plans Through Life’s Big Changes

Growing Up, Letting Go: Trusting God's Plans Through Life’s Big Changes

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These views will always be special ⛰️ 💌

These views will always be special ⛰️ 💌

Completing this degree is proof that God’s grace abounds. SO MANY prayers, tears, and cups of coffee have carried me through these years😂

Throughout college, God has shaped me into someone I never thought I would become, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. Now, more than ever, I’m excited to see what He has in store 🙌🏻❤️🎓
- pic cred: my sweet friend @emma.heagney22

Completing this degree is proof that God’s grace abounds. SO MANY prayers, tears, and cups of coffee have carried me through these years😂

Throughout college, God has shaped me into someone I never thought I would become, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. Now, more than ever, I’m excited to see what He has in store 🙌🏻❤️🎓
- pic cred: my sweet friend @emma.heagney22

Living in constant awe of what He does despite how unworthy I am of His grace. These pictures capture moments I was reminded of His goodness to me. Over the last school year, I wrote prayers and put them on the roof of my vehicle. Looking back at this semester, I can testify He has been faithful to answer many of those prayers in recent months.

A recent favorite song says it best:
If the highest place I reach is at Your feet
Then I've done it all
If the best thing that I've seen is Your glory
Then I've seen it all
Your love has changed my life, forever satisfied
God, You are my everything.

How glorious it is to be a living testimony of His goodness and grace. What a God! 🙌🏻

Living in constant awe of what He does despite how unworthy I am of His grace. These pictures capture moments I was reminded of His goodness to me. Over the last school year, I wrote prayers and put them on the roof of my vehicle. Looking back at this semester, I can testify He has been faithful to answer many of those prayers in recent months.

A recent favorite song says it best:
If the highest place I reach is at Your feet
Then I've done it all
If the best thing that I've seen is Your glory
Then I've seen it all
Your love has changed my life, forever satisfied
God, You are my everything.

How glorious it is to be a living testimony of His goodness and grace. What a God! 🙌🏻

So long for now, DC! I'm going to miss being here so much 🥹 Alas, I went when He said go and left when He said move - Numbers 9:15-23 ❤️ God brought this specific passage into my life at just the right moment— it’s a reminder that obedience matters more than preference, and His command is greater than my own desires. I may not know exactly what the future holds, but I trust the One who does. I know He had purpose in this season I spent in D.C., in every relationship, every connection, every experience. Still, I know He has just as much purpose in not prompting me to stay. Maybe He’ll bring me back one day, but right now, I’m choosing to move forward open-handed and expectant for what He has in store.🙌🏻

So long for now, DC! I'm going to miss being here so much 🥹 Alas, I went when He said go and left when He said move - Numbers 9:15-23 ❤️ God brought this specific passage into my life at just the right moment— it’s a reminder that obedience matters more than preference, and His command is greater than my own desires. I may not know exactly what the future holds, but I trust the One who does. I know He had purpose in this season I spent in D.C., in every relationship, every connection, every experience. Still, I know He has just as much purpose in not prompting me to stay. Maybe He’ll bring me back one day, but right now, I’m choosing to move forward open-handed and expectant for what He has in store.🙌🏻

WOW. What a wonderful (though bittersweet) end to my internship at Family Research Council. This internship has had such an impact on my life and I've seen God's guidance throughout the semester. Every fellow intern, every supervisor, and every staff member has poured into my life more than they know. While I'm sad to leave, I know He's guiding my steps forward🙌🏻 See you around, @frcdc ! ❤️

WOW. What a wonderful (though bittersweet) end to my internship at Family Research Council. This internship has had such an impact on my life and I've seen God's guidance throughout the semester. Every fellow intern, every supervisor, and every staff member has poured into my life more than they know. While I'm sad to leave, I know He's guiding my steps forward🙌🏻 See you around, @frcdc ! ❤️

Ecclesiastes 2:11 - So I considered all my activities which my hands had done and the labor which I had exerted, and behold, all was futility and striving after wind, and there was no benefit under the sun.

Ecclesiastes 12:13 - The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.

I've recently been thinking on these verses a lot because life has been so surreal. What is life, really? It’s not the sum of our accomplishments, because we’ve done nothing of value. Life is a gift. A gift freely given by God, not earned by our works. Even our best efforts, our highest moments of "righteousness," are still filthy rags before Him. Despite this, He lets us behold beauty. He lets us breathe, love, and live. Not because of who we are, but because of who He is. There is no true benefit under the sun through our striving—but only through His work in us. What is life? Him. He is life. To live is Christ. To know life is to know Him.

So yes, these are fun memories but they truly pale in comparison to knowing and walking with Christ. What a glorious privilege it is to witness His creation and Spirit through fellowship with His children.🙌🏻😊

Ecclesiastes 2:11 - So I considered all my activities which my hands had done and the labor which I had exerted, and behold, all was futility and striving after wind, and there was no benefit under the sun.

Ecclesiastes 12:13 - The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.

I've recently been thinking on these verses a lot because life has been so surreal. What is life, really? It’s not the sum of our accomplishments, because we’ve done nothing of value. Life is a gift. A gift freely given by God, not earned by our works. Even our best efforts, our highest moments of "righteousness," are still filthy rags before Him. Despite this, He lets us behold beauty. He lets us breathe, love, and live. Not because of who we are, but because of who He is. There is no true benefit under the sun through our striving—but only through His work in us. What is life? Him. He is life. To live is Christ. To know life is to know Him.

So yes, these are fun memories but they truly pale in comparison to knowing and walking with Christ. What a glorious privilege it is to witness His creation and Spirit through fellowship with His children.🙌🏻😊

I love how pictures capture memories—each shared moment is a God-given gift, reminding us of the beauty of life with others.☺️

I love how pictures capture memories—each shared moment is a God-given gift, reminding us of the beauty of life with others.☺️

how blessed it is to have fun opportunities ❤️

how blessed it is to have fun opportunities ❤️

a snowy view 🤍

a snowy view 🤍

take me to art museums and give me flowers 🤎

take me to art museums and give me flowers 🤎

Happy birthday to one of my favorite people!!! Making this made me cry because you're over 2,792 miles away right now. I'm so thankful for the memories we have together and can't wait to make many more! Love you, A🩷

Happy birthday to one of my favorite people!!! Making this made me cry because you're over 2,792 miles away right now. I'm so thankful for the memories we have together and can't wait to make many more! Love you, A🩷

good people, good memories🩵

good people, good memories🩵

today was a beautiful day ☕️💌

today was a beautiful day ☕️💌

what a sweet start 🩷

what a sweet start 🩷

2024 was full of firsts, growth, and unforgettable moments! From my first cruise to renting my own place (all the way in Virginia!!), this year has been one I will treasure forever.

To everyone who’s been part of my journey, whether for years or just months—thank you. God put you in my life for a reason and for that, I am forever grateful. I'm living life to be a garden and you all have helped plant seeds!🌿

I’m incredibly thankful for all He’s done in my life this past year and can’t wait to see what He has planned for 2025! 🩵

2024 was full of firsts, growth, and unforgettable moments! From my first cruise to renting my own place (all the way in Virginia!!), this year has been one I will treasure forever.

To everyone who’s been part of my journey, whether for years or just months—thank you. God put you in my life for a reason and for that, I am forever grateful. I'm living life to be a garden and you all have helped plant seeds!🌿

I’m incredibly thankful for all He’s done in my life this past year and can’t wait to see what He has planned for 2025! 🩵

Get in, we're going to DC 🏛️✨

Get in, we're going to DC 🏛️✨

Oh, Virginia! <3

Oh, Virginia! <3

Wish we were together on your birthday, but it's okay because we're right where God wants us. You deserve the best. Love you!🩷

Wish we were together on your birthday, but it's okay because we're right where God wants us. You deserve the best. Love you!🩷

...Oh how time flies. ❤️

...Oh how time flies. ❤️

Red, white, and blue
Jesus died for you
Happy Fourth of July
Tell the devil bye-bye
If you want true freedom
Come and join the kingdom🎆

-> Galatians 5:13🦅

"poem" from @graciegladem :)

Red, white, and blue
Jesus died for you
Happy Fourth of July
Tell the devil bye-bye
If you want true freedom
Come and join the kingdom🎆

-> Galatians 5:13🦅

"poem" from @graciegladem :)

Make memories, not beds🫡🛏
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....kidding, definitely make your bed. Iykyk

Make memories, not beds🫡🛏
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....kidding, definitely make your bed. Iykyk

Too busy living to post, so here's a compilation of the last 4 months 🩷

Too busy living to post, so here's a compilation of the last 4 months 🩷

Dad, I could spend a lot of time typing out all the things you are to me and still not be able to express how much you mean to me. Thank you for everything, I love and appreciate you so much! Happy Father's Day! ❤️ Alanna

Dad, I could spend a lot of time typing out all the things you are to me and still not be able to express how much you mean to me. Thank you for everything, I love and appreciate you so much! Happy Father's Day! ❤️ Alanna

‭‭Colossians 3:2, 16-17 💌☀️

Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth.

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

Whatever you do in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.

‭‭Colossians 3:2, 16-17 💌☀️

Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth.

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

Whatever you do in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.

The nostalgia hits hard with this song and all the 'mems'🥹

*Thanks @jbobrienmusic :)

The nostalgia hits hard with this song and all the 'mems'🥹

*Thanks @jbobrienmusic :)

Happy birthday to one of my favorite people🫶🏻 You deserve the best🩷 @__valerrriiieee

Happy birthday to one of my favorite people🫶🏻 You deserve the best🩷 @__valerrriiieee

March was full of memories, diy props, books, definitions, and the Word😚🪴🥐📚🌊☀️

March was full of memories, diy props, books, definitions, and the Word😚🪴🥐📚🌊☀️

Me and a few of my people on valentine's🫶🏻 The song says it all 💌✨️🪩

Me and a few of my people on valentine's🫶🏻 The song says it all 💌✨️🪩

Honestly, life has been so crazy recently, but I love it.

Honestly, life has been so crazy recently, but I love it.

Let's make more memories together 🫶🏻🩷
Happy birthday to one of my (few) favorite people!🥹 I love you so much✨️ Here's to 22 years on earth and many more🎉💕

Let's make more memories together 🫶🏻🩷
Happy birthday to one of my (few) favorite people!🥹 I love you so much✨️ Here's to 22 years on earth and many more🎉💕

The version of me at the beginning of 2022 wouldn't believe how far I've come. She probably wouldn't have cried making it either. So grateful for all that God's done to me and through me this year. It's been a {beautiful} year 🫶🏻

The version of me at the beginning of 2022 wouldn't believe how far I've come. She probably wouldn't have cried making it either. So grateful for all that God's done to me and through me this year. It's been a {beautiful} year 🫶🏻

Start a story in the comments🤠

Start a story in the comments🤠

It's crazy how time flies by so fast.

It's crazy how time flies by so fast.

God's Timing>>Our Timing

God's Timing>>Our Timing

Happy BIRTHDAY!!!! K, I love that we always end up liking/saying/thinking the same things, but it's also whack🤯😂 Love you so much and I'm so thankful for our relationship! We'll defeat the odds ;) Here's to friendships that last a lifetime <3 Love, A.

p.s. we should go to college together or something👀

Happy BIRTHDAY!!!! K, I love that we always end up liking/saying/thinking the same things, but it's also whack🤯😂 Love you so much and I'm so thankful for our relationship! We'll defeat the odds ;) Here's to friendships that last a lifetime <3 Love, A.

p.s. we should go to college together or something👀

Just some recent good memories captured in photographs🌼

Just some recent good memories captured in photographs🌼

August went by just as fast as those pictures😅

August went by just as fast as those pictures😅

Sad to see you go @summer
☀️🪴🏙✨️📍

Sad to see you go @summer
☀️🪴🏙✨️📍

{St. Louis🌁⚡️🏛}

{St. Louis🌁⚡️🏛}

books, alanna, and mel. BAM⚡️📚 💛
*coffee was a paid actor*😌

books, alanna, and mel. BAM⚡️📚 💛
*coffee was a paid actor*😌

Almost can't believe I'm 20 now...

Almost can't believe I'm 20 now...

The way I didn't even notice that the filter put makeup on the faces😭😂😂. My bad haha

The way I didn't even notice that the filter put makeup on the faces😭😂😂. My bad haha

Happy Independence Day🧨🇺🇸✨️

Happy Independence Day🧨🇺🇸✨️

{Los Angeles}🛍⚡️🏙☀️

{Los Angeles}🛍⚡️🏙☀️

{camp '22}

{camp '22}

Not sure how y'all have stayed this long, but thanks <3 #bestoffriends

Not sure how y'all have stayed this long, but thanks <3 #bestoffriends

Life recently :)
....I really need to take more pictures with friends.😅

Life recently :)
....I really need to take more pictures with friends.😅

Never wanna give this up✨️
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Jk lol. It's been fun, but I'm tired.

Never wanna give this up✨️
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Jk lol. It's been fun, but I'm tired.

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