Recently during a conversation with my boss I told him that I’d been fishing the prior evening. In his response he stumbled over his words and he said “you were probably working when you should’ve been fishing” instead of saying it the other way around… Read More »Working When I should have Been Fishing!
“At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a little child and set him before them, android, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless you repent [that is, change your… Read More »The GOAT
My dad changed our family tree. He hasn’t been perfect but he has set a standard for our family and held all of us to it. He was and is an example I can proudly strive towards. My dad did this without having the best… Read More »History Changer
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
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
We desire for life to be black and white. We want people and objects to fit neatly into our concocted categories. Situations should be easy to determine the correct course of action that needs to be taken. That is not the world in which we… Read More »The Gray
Diamonds are formed under a tremendous amount of pressure. Diamonds are also one of the strongest natural materials found on earth. The pressure they are formed under has everything to do with their strength. Your strength will come from the pressures of life and how… Read More »Pressure