Hey, remember that one time I committed to writing two new blog posts each month and then the month of May happened? Yep. I could begin writing out a long list of excuses as to why I haven't been keeping up with my blog like I had originally intended, but the truth is, they're just... Continue Reading →
When Doing Precedes Being
Hey friends, If you've been paying attention to my posts lately, you might have noticed that my blog has become a place that I come to formulate words about what God is teaching me. I've been viewing it as more of a spiritual discipline or exercise as opposed to a means of becoming famous or... Continue Reading →
Good One, Lord.
Dear Jesus, Thank you for the trees. Thank you for the forks. Thank you for the salad. Thank you for my shoes. Thank you for the napkins. Amen. Chances are, you've heard a prayer like this before. It was probably voiced by a small child who was having fun learning how to pray before dinner.... Continue Reading →
You’re the Spring in My Step
I took a look at my watch as I was getting ready for work yesterday morning and couldn't hardly believe it. 61 degrees, at 7:30 AM? Is this real life? Walking out to my car I immediately felt a spring in my step. A hope in my soul. A light feeling in my chest. February... Continue Reading →
Too Cool to Care
When I was in elementary school, I used to checkout every book I could find in the library about dogs. I knew so much about different breeds of dogs, their temperaments, their care needs, even their 'ideal' climate to live in. To say I was a dog nerd would have been a complete understatement. Not... Continue Reading →
Quiet Before Courage
Over Christmas, my sweet sister-in-law asked me if I had ever read Let's All Be Brave by Annie F. Downs. I had never heard of her, but knew that one of my goals for 2018 was to read more, so I was interested. After a quick scan of the back of her book, I was sold.... Continue Reading →
Jeremiah 29:11 – It’s not about you.
When I was 18 years old, I attended an event at Manhattan Christian College called Timothy Days. At this event, you go through an interview process to try to prove that you're worthy of a pretty large scholarship. In preparation for the interview, I was told, by a current student, to have a Bible verse picked... Continue Reading →
A Quick and Easy Guide to the Best Year of Your Life.
It's a new year my friends and we all know what that means, right? New year, new you. A fresh start, a clean slate, a new beginning, well, kind of. A new year does kind of give us some hope for a better year, right? Maybe some of you have some pretty big things you want... Continue Reading →
