Unmet Expectations

Originally posted as a guest post on Andrew Voigt’s blog Unmet expectations are at the core of our frustrations. If you are anything like me, I’m sure you have a list of standards and expectations that you expect to live out and accomplish. What if I were to tell you that the standards and expectations you … More Unmet Expectations

Stay With Jesus

  I remember the first time I went to a testimony service. It was around 2005, the year God led me to surrender my heart to Him. I was 17 at the time. The pastor got up and said, it is time for testimonies. I wasn’t too sure what he meant or what was about … More Stay With Jesus

Walking Through the Valley

Water lines coming down my face. Walking through a dark and deserted place. Dim light in front of me. Shadow behind me. What a reflection. Which direction? Melodies in my head. Singing, “we’ve come this far by faith.” Wondering what’s it going to take? More faith? Deep, deep in need. I plead…

Believe In Me

I had just turned six years old. I remember my Dad handing me a brand new watch, which by the way broke the same day. I’ll save that story and my thoughts toward that watch for another time. Turning 6 was exciting. I was no longer in kindergarten. I now felt like a “big kid.” … More Believe In Me