Vulnerability can be scary. It’s hard to look someone in the eyes and tell them with transparency how you are doing: the good and bad parts. People want to be there for you and come alongside you to … Read more about Jesus Wept
The Past Nine Months: Two Highs and a Low
The race ended about two weeks ago. Instead of going home right away, I went to my friend’s house in Illinois for a week and then drove to my house in Michigan for the next week. I am grateful that we … Read more about The Past Nine Months: Two Highs and a Low
The Compassion of Christ
Jesus is often described as having compassion for people. If we want to follow Jesus' example of how to live, we too will need to be compassionate. We talk about Jesus being compassionate, but we … Read more about The Compassion of Christ
God’s Goodness in Swazi
J Squad lived in the bush of Swaziland for two months. It’s still hard to describe our time there, and I struggle to believe I was ever in Africa. It is still so surreal. Guatemala is close to the … Read more about God’s Goodness in Swazi
A Scrapbook From Romania
Welcome to my camera roll! These are some moments from the past two months in Romania, along with stories and lessons that go with each one. Romania has been full of many little moments, learned … Read more about A Scrapbook From Romania
His Goodness is All Around
Gratitude is a choice. There are things to be grateful for all around us in every moment. We are surrounded by God’s creation, which he declared as good, every second of every day. If God created … Read more about His Goodness is All Around
Renewed Passion
Three years ago, I was the most on fire for God than I have ever been. No matter how much time I spent digging deep into His word or how much time I spent in His presence, I was never satisfied. I was … Read more about Renewed Passion
I am Stubborn. God is Patient.
I’m willing to admit it. I’m stubborn. When I have decided on something, I am determined that’s what will happen, and I will fight with everything in me to make sure it does. Being driven and … Read more about I am Stubborn. God is Patient.
Filling my Empty Cup
Guatemala was a country full of joy and life in abundance. Each day, I fell more in love with the country, the people, and living life. While in Guatemala, I was nervous about how the transition to … Read more about Filling my Empty Cup
