Physically/Physiologically: I am lactose intolerant. I require corrective lenses to see any detail in life, beyond the variation of light and dark. I struggle to lift heavy things. Bones in my arm break when I throw a baseball hard. My back hurts. I sprain my ankles often. Emotionally: I get lonely. I can be self-centered. … Continue reading I am weak
Staying in Puerto Rico for the summer of 2014 was a grand time. God opened doors, new relationships were formed, fruitful labor was tasked, and I experienced what I consider the most worthwhile days of my life. Those months continue to serve as a model for how I want to live every day of my … Continue reading {Only a short stay}
Yesterday a friend took me into his home in San Juan and told me to act like it was mine. He let me rest, fed me, and allowed me to borrow a little electricity. After watching Guardians of the Galaxy, we went to a free concert at UPR, where he introduced me to his friends. … Continue reading Bring it
Love looks a lot like this sweet lady I get to share a few minutes with each Sunday morning. She is always early, and always excited to talk. I’ve heard about good times, bad times, her children, her travels, her childhood, her husband and their marriage, her car wreck, her likes and dislikes; a little … Continue reading Let me tell you what #lovedoes
Here are just a few; be encouraged. The Good Samaritan There is a massive event that takes place annually at Camp Caribe called the UniChallenge. Teams of college students come in with well-choreographed dances for opening ceremony, banners expressing their team spirit, and the desire to glorify God (and win the competition). UniChallenge is … Continue reading Godly Encounters
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! While today marks the beginning of my time in Puerto Rico, the journey to this moment, sitting on this airplane, began a long time ago. The path that led to today was the culmination of many different life experiences. -Relationship with Jesus Christ. -Growth in that relationship, rooted in … Continue reading Gracias, Gracias, Gracias
This is a journal entry of mine from 1st grade. The words still ring true (or at least the spirit of the words). We serve an awesome God. We have been abundantly blessed. We must make use of every resource available to us. We must leverage ourselves for the cause of Christ. This is our … Continue reading Day of Prayer – May 1, 2014
[Long post warning] Willing Spirit, Weak Flesh. Have you ever been there? Have you felt the call to do something grand, but completely questioned that calling because it went against the social norm, your personal plans, or what would be considered acceptable by your loved ones? Have you ever committed to a move you were … Continue reading Willing Spirit, Weak Flesh.
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We’ve been given the full length story because God has provided us with His awesome game plan in the pages of the Bible. It spills with stories of love, the love that He has for us. The Gospel tells of our great Savior, Jesus, and all that His compassion {for us!} drove Him to endure. … Continue reading Satan sells the abridged version
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