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Hello loves! I hope you all have been doing wonderfully! I've been m.i.a but all for a good reason. To better myself as a writer, a host, a teacher, and an individual overall. As much as I'd love to get on here and post more frequently, I believe God has given me the grace to [...]
I learned to love from a distance. As long as you didn’t get too close to me, I was fine. As long as you didn’t invade my space we were perfectly fine. But you were different. You told me that you loved me and I felt something. As much as I tried to hide, you [...]
Welcome to the Being Love Series! Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up, does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in inquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all [...]
Despite my busy schedule as a teacher, musician, worship leader, and blogger, I've felt a higher calling upon me. A calling to rest. If God rested on the seventh day what makes me think that I'm too dignified to do so? So I've decided to take a step back and enjoy the beauty that can [...]
It's when you are lost that you find the need of a Savior. - Shantel Worrying seemed to have always been a habit of mine. It was like a natural instinct. I had lots to worry about growing up - friends, bills, houses, recital performances, and more. I'd even create things to worry about in [...]
Hey! It's a celebration! Life to Your Soul turns 4 today! We started this blog with the hopes of inspiring others in their walk with Christ and sharing personal stories. We are pleased to say that God and your support have exceeded our expectations. Because of your support we have hosted two events in Baltimore [...]
I was sitting there during my planning period with worship music blasting in the teacher's lounge. Go Elevation Worship! As another teacher entered, I considered turning the music down. I thought to myself that she might not have wanted to hear it. But then the thought came to my heart, “What good is the gospel if [...]
Pull out the streamers! Toss the confetti! There’s a party going on. Shantel’s on the single train! Finally free. Have I always felt this liberated? Have I always been this joyous? Absolutely not. But now is a wonderful occasion and I‘ll share why. Not too long ago, I had been up crying. Crying and worrying [...]
Hey 2017. You've been phenomenal. You've been incredible. You've been kind. What a blast! My 2017 has been filled with leaps, twists, and many turns. I've witnessed and encountered many miracles also. Join me as I share my recap! I've taken leaps of faith this year from leaving my previous job to teaching again and to [...]
I've embraced this journey. Not knowing half of what I'd be getting into, I boldly proclaimed Yes. Yes to letting go. Yes to allowing my heart to heal. Yes to a life of surrendering. And yes to being vulnerable. Because being truthfully honest, 2017 has been a year of surrender. I've had to put aside my [...]
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