“When we know who we serve, it will determine how we live.” – Bianca Juarez

Whatever Bianca’s energy and personality is made of, I swear hers and mine are of the same component.  I think B and I were in the same batch when God made us.

Bianca Juarez loves people but most of all, she loves Jesus.  She loves Him so much and loves people so much that it is her life’s mission to share His love, grace, and goodness with any one who will listen.  B and I “met” over a year ago when I contacted her wanting to share products from my ministry SpirituallyShe, and we kept in touch since through Twitter.  B was in town this week and I was able to catch her speak Monday morning at Grand Canyon University where she spoke about our God who does the impossible, show examples of this through scripture, and also share her story.  As she spoke, I looked around at the college students who were there voluntarily and I thought how fortunate they were to hear her message.  I was convinced had I heard Bianca speak when I entered college at the age of 17, it would have changed my life – that’s how she can impact an audience.

Later that day, I picked Bianca up at her hotel and as soon as she got in the car (yes, that was the first time we met!), she asked me one question after another that I didn’t even have a chance to ask her anything – I felt terrible!  We met up with  fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, speaker Marcus Murphy and his wife (a talented wedding photographer) Gina Meola, and blogger Nicole Cottrell and had an awesome, uplifting, encouraging lunch at Oregano’s since B heard about it all the way from LA.  We laughed as we shared salad and a giant pizza and of course, the Pizza Cookie which I think B and I totally devoured it (more on my thighs than anyone else’s at the table).  I rarely let my spoon rest, and if I let it, it was only because I wanted to look polite.  We talked about women in ministry, home churches, social media, and what God has laid upon our hearts and how we hope to serve Him.  How awesome of our Lord to bring us together.  Thank you Bianca for all that you are, your networking skills, your incredibly warm personality, and your heart for the Lord.  Words cannot explain how much I admire and adore you and consider the time I was able to spend with you (even when all I felt like I did was talk about myself in the car) to be such a blessing.

For those in the Phoenix Valley, you can catch Bianca speak tonight at 8 pm at Grand Canyon University at the chapel.  Bring your bibles – cause if you don’t, she’ll scold you for it.  *smile*

This video gives the perfect introduction to an incredible Godly woman, Bianca Juarez, captured by Shade Tree Films.  If she looks familiar and you can’t figure out what is going on, you may just think you’re seeing double, Jasmine Star is her twin sister.

In The Name of Love from Bianca Juarez on Vimeo.

Bianca is beautiful.

Bianca is cute.

Bianca is animated.

Bianca is a Godly woman.

Diana Elizabeth has never felt so much joy, peace and excitement than she does presently, and when she looks into the future.   Happy is a fantastically wonderful place to be.

Portraits

Shade Tree Films is amazing.  Chad and Drew, are amazing. Their love story and wedding films…amazing!

I first heard about them from my friend Bianca Juarez (twin sis to wedding photographer Jasmine Star).  You can watch her video, here.  Say it with me now, amazing!

We all know about wedding filmography, but have you heard about love stories where you sit and talk about how you both met?  It’s the latest thing, I love it!  Brides, whomever you decide to document your wedding, consider doing a love story as well to show at the wedding reception for your guests, or just as a priceless keepsake.

I have to share this video of Brandon and Kristin, just adorable.  And yep, amazing.

The Kidds from Shade Tree Films on Vimeo.

Photography, Weddings