Sometimes we are faced with circumstances that put our tightly squeezed dreams in jeopardy. The ones you hold really close to your chest to make it through the dark days. Dreams that make your life more vibrant and joyful. That if they were an orange would make the best juice imaginable as you sip it... Continue Reading →
Goodness of the Moment
One of the truths that was a constant encouragement for me during these last few months was that my Jesus makes everything good. When we look through the lens of Christ we see even the dirtiest, toughest situation produce good. Sometimes He gives us little glimpses of the good parts during the hard parts.... Continue Reading →
A Conversation
Tomorrow marks one week in my cramped, gloomy 14th story hospital room. This adventurous spirit is definitely being stretched by the confinements of these walls. However, it is a small price to pay for the amount of work the Lord is doing here. I’m tellin ya kids this is so much bigger than me and... Continue Reading →
Covered
Sometimes we come across bumps in the road. They may be gaping potholes or small rocks that just get ya a little bit. But no matter what the size or circumstance I am a firm believer that your outlook determines everything about the situation. So I come to you today to tell you about a... Continue Reading →
Revelation, Thank You, and Say Yes!
Growth in a season of what you think is solitude is such an interesting process. In the moment it feels like everything is caving in around you and you desperately kick and crawl towards the Light. When the clouds break and Light finally pours in it is transforming. Everything that seemed far away is right... Continue Reading →
Graves and Sunsets
"We push ourselves to wield influence or make a mark. Often we call that "vocation" but Jesus calls it "temptation." -Turn My Mourning into Dancing by Henri J. M. Nouwen Vocation- a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation. The excerpt above is from a devotional type book simply called The Blue Book. It is... Continue Reading →