I had been in Guatemala when I heard God whisper, “Bring other’s back.” I really didn’t understand what that meant. That trip to Guatemala left me overwhelmed with the vastness of poverty I saw. I wondered, as we walked among the community and visited with the families there, how one person or even a group of 20 could make a… Read More
Archives for April 2014
why is it hard to practice what you preach.
It’s Tuesday and you know what that means. If you are new (thanks for being here), round here we talk about stepping over our fears and moving forward on this second day of the week. I hope you will be encouraged. This past month has been an incredible stretching opportunity for me. One I have to admit (since we’re friends… Read More
yea, yea, yea, i know, i know.
It had been a night that stirred my soul. Stirred it up good with questions, doubts, and fears. A group of us had been out on the streets training, praying, and becoming more aware of where girls bound up in sexual exploitation frequented. I knew the girls were there as I see them often. Often! But this night there wasn’t… Read More
the nakedness of purpose.
I remember their comments so vividly. Maybe you heard them too. “Color inside the lines.” “Brighter colors would stand out more.” “This photograph needs to be sharper.” “You have a gift for run-on sentences.” “This writing would offend my wife.” The gift of creativity sometimes does not seem so much of a gift. It seems there is a nakedness to… Read More
the story must be told.
Stories are powerful. They grip your heart and put real humanism behind the everyday ordinary. What’s your story? Maybe you’ve never written your story before or told it to anyone. Maybe you’re afraid of what others will think or even to experience the emotions that your own story might bring. But there is power in a story. I encourage you… Read More
i quit.
Today marks the day that I quit. I’m tired, worn and weary. The fight isn’t worth it any longer. I’ve had enough! You’ve probably seen it coming for awhile. The lack of inconsistency, the tired look upon my face, and the overall lack of enthusiasm in my life. So I’m sure this isn’t taking you by surprise. Persevering is hard…. Read More