Editor’s Picks: Inspiration for Your Purpose

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In the Editor’s Picks posts I share some inspiring messages and resources that have been inspiring me and will encourage you in your purpose:


The promo video for STORY in Chicago caught my attention and was like God drawing me in to see what He’s been speaking to my heart over the past few years, about reigniting our creativity to dream like children again:

What if we can reclaim the places where imagination has been lost and find the whisper that beckons us to look past the ordinary…what would we discover?

This is your Invitation to Another World…

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“Out of intimacy flows ministry…”

Jesus speaks to us in the fullness of time, that is, when he is ready to do work that he has called us to do. Paula Benne gives a personal testimony about how God spoke to her. Her story is so relatable!

Click here to listen to her message from the Fullness of Time Conference…




What Does Intimacy With God ACTUALLY Look Like?! Inspiration from Simply Feli

We talk about intimacy with God all the time but what does that actually look like practically? Femi from “Simply Feli TV” shares her heart and some tips on how to connect deeply to the heart of God. Feli says “I just want people to have a more dynamic and intimate relationship with Jesus. That’s me in a nut shell really.” Be sure to check out more of her videos on her Youtube page – they’re so inspiring and relevant: https://www.youtube.com/c/simplyfelivision

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Divine Permission to Be YOU!

Lance Wallnau, a powerful speaker and author, helped to launch a program called Gates of Influence at my church that I was able to take part in over the past few years. That program changed my perspective on purpose and so many areas of life and gave me insight about the 7 mountains of society that God calls us to make an impact in. One of the main messages he shares is that we have times of being hidden where we develop deep intimacy with God and build our character and resilience:





The Latest from Dream in Soul Magazine: Music from NF, Lecrae on UnAshamed, Inspiration from Steven Furtick and More

Real from NF’s Album Therapy Session

Raw and real, NF’s latest album goes deep and share’s what he’s been going through. Click here to get Therapy Session on iTunes. Check out NF talking about what inspired the album below:

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Inspiration: It Is What It Is But Its Not What It Seems from Steven Furtick Inspiration: It Is What It Is But Its Not What It Seems from Steven Furtick

Steven Furtick shares encouragement on getting through disappointments and the contradictions of life – when your life looks nothing like what you expected…

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Lecrae On His New Book Unashamed Lecrae On His New Book Unashamed

“My prayer is that you’ll make music too. Maybe not with your voice, and maybe not on a stage, but hopefully with your life.” – Lecrae

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Music Pick and Inspiration: Greater is He and Today from Blanca

Blanca inspires you that you can make it through and live your purpose today, and that God is so much greater than your circumstances…

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The Latest From Dream In Soul Magazine: Artist Spotlight with Hannah Schaefer

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“Through my music I want people to experience the work of the Holy Spirit…I want to bring hope, faith and love with every song I sing/write and change lives.”
– Hannah Schaefer


For this Artist Spotlight feature 19-year-old Hannah Schaefer introduces herself and the story and passion behind her music and the song “All the Way.” Take a listen to the song below and click here to get her EP on iTunes!





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Hannah’s Story

I grew up in the small town of Columbia City, Indiana. My childhood memories consists of catching frogs on warm summer nights at my grandparents lake house and, in the winter time, pretending to be a professional snow boarder down the hill in my backyard. I’ve loved growing up in a flyover state where Jesus is frequently the center of it all…

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Introducing A New Comedy Web Series, The Casting Call!

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Introducing The Casting Call, an original comedy series Dream in Soul is partnering with that highlights the contradictions, truths, and genuine struggles of millennial Christians.

The series follows Mariah Carpenter, a 24-year old woman struggling actress that traverses the fine line between faith and fame. She moves to Los Angeles with a strong conviction that she is called to be a light to the entertainment industry. She is met with surprising challenges as her former experiences of faith does not apply as seamlessly in the entertainment industry.

Check out the first episode below, you might relate to the struggle!

Episode 101: The Ritz Young Woman
Love is in the air! In episode 1, Mariah encounters her first love! Will she end up committing ALL of her heart to Him? Watch to find out!


Editor’s Journal: You Can Begin Again

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“Do not call to mind the former things, Or ponder things of the past. “Behold, I will do something new, Now it will spring forth; Will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, Rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19

No matter where you’ve been, you can begin again. There’s a love and grace that let’s you leave your past behind and start afresh – no “what ifs,” “should’ves” or regrets. It’s time for you to live out your purpose boldly…

There were so many years where I was paralyzed by fear, suffocated in loneliness and haunted by my past. Sometimes the darkness and depression in my life was so overwhelming I didn’t want to get out of bed or go another day. My mind would replay the mistakes, the losses, the inadequacies, the “you’re not enough,” over and over and over again…

Then God’s light came in and showed me Love – He told me the truth of who I was made to be…

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