I swam over the coral reef looking at all the vibrant marine life just feet below me. It was a beautiful sight this Oklahoma boy had not previously enjoyed. Amazed by the variety of fish, colors, and other ocean life I didn’t notice how far… Read More »The Abyss
I told myself that constantly. I could find a fault in someone and convince myself they needed to get that part of them fixed ASAP so they could treat me better. There were other times when people did do something rude to me that I… Read More »I’m to Good to be Treated This way…
We were created in the image of God. That statement alone means we are valuable and important. God thought us to be so important that He stepped out of eternity, by being born into an fleshly body, to spend 33 years on the earth with… Read More »More Important
I believe the desire for more is good when it is controlled. The desire for more keeps us moving forward. Always progressing to bigger and better things. When that desire consumes you, when you only think about being better than, fill in the blank, that… Read More »Gotta Have More
I found myself rushing through life for no apparent reason. I sped to work, even when I wasn’t running late. I found myself passing other drivers because they weren’t going five over the speed limit. I rushed through jobs at work, sometimes at the cost… Read More »Patience Kills Pride
I read somewhere that the number one fear of a majority of people is public speaking. I cannot relate. I get nervous, my palms get sweaty, and I get an adrenaline rush. Now heights as a fear I get it. If God intended humans to… Read More »Center of Attention
It’s honestly sick. It’s embarrassing to admit but there have been times I have thought or a much better way to say it, day dreamed, about a way of rescuing somebody from a terrible situation. As in picturing myself rescuing someone from a burning building… Read More »Motives Matter
Pride, ego, savior complex, call it what you want. I now know I’ve got it bad. Honestly, I hadn’t thought of myself as a prideful person until recently. Now looking back I see pride in nearly every area of my life. Pride manifested itself in… Read More »Symptoms of Pride
Sweating. Out of breath. Back aching. Tiresome work. Being a trail blazer isn’t for the faint of heart. It takes work, dedication, persistence, and patience. Characteristics our culture looks down on. The work of a trail blazer is not easy. It’s lonely. It’s frustrating. Going… Read More »The Work of Trail Blazing
I have dreamt of traveling the world after returning from my first short term mission’s trip to Belize. Introducing and bringing people closer to Jesus Christ, who would not otherwise have the opportunity to know Jesus. Coming in contact with those that are less fortunate… Read More »On Mission