Sitting still has never been a skill of mine, as I'm sure many of my teachers from my youth could tell you. Now, as I work with Kindergarten and First Grade boys, most of which I'm having to frequently remind to sit down and be still, I'm certainly getting a taste of my own medicine. … Continue reading Stay Where You Are…
The gray clouds above whispered of the coming rain. But what would be an omen of gloom, sang, instead, a different tune - as if the forest around me knew a secret I'd yet to discover. The air, thick with the anticipation of the looming storm, held a mist that glistened off of the leaves … Continue reading Missed
It seems like in today's society we wear our busyness like a badge of honor. We take pride in how many things we're involved in and brag about our accomplishments - grasping at identity, assurance and validation from every check mark on our never-ending, self-imposed to-do list. Work harder. Try harder. Do more. Do better. … Continue reading No Vacancy
"I have a word for you," she said, looking up at me with her hopeful eyes. "FEARLESS!" Fearless. Just the sound of it rolling off her tongue produced anxiety within me. What a word to live up to. How wonderful that she saw me this way; yet, how terrible that it wasn't true at all. … Continue reading Fear[LESS]
The enemy has tricked the church into confusing complacency with contentment. But do not be deceived, these two are not the same. See, complacency nests in the depths of disappointment. He dines with fear and doubt, whispering "Do not take a step; you're fine right where your at." So you settle in fine instead of … Continue reading Untamed
Two nights ago I had a dream... I don't usually remember my dreams, but this one stuck out to me, and I've been able to remember every detail. I feel like it's significant, though I haven't fully grasped the meaning of it. I've been praying for the Lord to give me dreams and visions while … Continue reading What’s the buzz?
"Every longing of my heart you satisfy...you love, you love, you love to satisfy." Wow. I can't believe from where you've taken me in the past few months. You let me have the desires of my heart - a degree, a fiancé, the opportunity to travel the world - to find that it was all … Continue reading 1:16
Chances are you're here to learn a little bit more about me. Well, here's the story, and reader be warned: it might be a little more than you bargained for. But who doesn't love an open book, right? I graduated high school in 2008 and began my college career at the University of North Texas … Continue reading I am…
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