Not Yet

In a society of over commitments, here I am again, finding my path to Christ in a new city. I crave to be with Him, sit at His feet, connect with His body, but when should the heart of a “yes” person put on the brakes to say, “not yet?” Over the years I’ve developed…

Off the Grid and on Mission

Ten months ago, I was a part of a large community and always quite active, involved in the 8-5 rat race, met with friends almost daily, and engaged in volleyball, hiking, and walking. Today, I find myself tucked into small town life. Where going to the local ice cream store, eating at a local hangout,…

Death’s Beginning: The Eyes of Grace Through Faith

What is death? Is it the last exhale of life, the rigamortis of muscle, the grievance of the heart, the end of a relationship? Is it the renewing of the mind or the end of sins? Does it have a beginning? Death isn’t just a hole in the ground, a casket holding the earth down,…

Captured and Captivated

Your presence oh Lord, is where I crave. Questions and doubt plague me, yet You keep them at bay in my time with You. “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” Psalm 119:103 You, Lord are my Sweet Fragrance, capturing me: my heart, my mind. I am captivated…

When I Wanna Quit

Being on mission is the hardest calling I’ve ever lived through. At first, I was welcomed, and all the world seemed right, I even stopped arm wrestling with God about where He’s led me. Then, in an instant, everything changed. Now, five months later, everyday, I wanna quit. Plagued by fight or flight each morning,…

Today’s Walk

It is morning, the sun has peeked beyond the rim and has risen above us. We have been given another day with breath in our lungs to be the voice, hands, and feet of our Father. Stepping beyond yesterday’s lessons, we strive to be more like the image of Christ today.

Surrendering to the Morning Devotional

This morning I got ahead of myself, and it seems as recent mornings I have been doing the same. I rise from my slumber, agenda in head and go about my day. My devotional sitting by my side, with the intent to dive in, but remember, the grumbling in my stomach will not go away…

Devotional Ponderings: Love One Another

Curled up on the couch with a cup of tea in hand, I ponder this morning’s devotional. Love one another. “By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35 I’m in search of my college volleyball team, some I find and others remain a mystery. I…