A Promise and a Goodbye

Promises are a funny thing to me. We say "I promise" when we want other people to know we're telling the truth or when we're keeping a secret. We seal them with a pinky or maybe a handshake. And through this act, we are saying that we will uphold a declaration to do or not …

The Summer to Remember

Well, this is the end. The end of a summer worth remembering. The end of a fun summer. The end of a worthwhile time. The end. I wrote a post at the end of the spring semester talking about how each chapter must come to an end at some point. And as much as I …

Build My Life

Have you ever been so struck by the Holy Spirit that you could do nothing but cry? Have you ever been led by the Spirit to go pray for someone you only knew for 4 days? Have you ever been humbled by the Spirit in knowing that you don't have everything as together as you …

I’d Be Lost

Another week down and I'm falling more in love with this little town. The people are friendly and the food is pretty good. But there seems to be something that continues to warm my heart. I don't know how to explain it but this place is becoming a part of me. This past week has …

There’s No HEB But Many Other Things

Growing up in South Texas, I have grown accustomed to the good things in life like the beach, breakfast tacos, and of course HEB (my personal favorite). For those who are not aware of the greatness of what HEB is, simply put, it is the ultimate grocery store that serves your everyday needs. It is …

As One Chapter Closes…

Growing up, Harry Potter was my thing. I was the kid who dressed up as Harry for Halloween. My room was decked out with wands, books, and other Harry Potter memorabilia. I remember jumping with excitement when I got my hands on the latest book. One instance that comes to mind was when the Deathly …

A Call to Ministry

I feel as if it is always good to give a story of myself to whoever is reading, but I want to focus more on my call to ministry than anything else. Some of you may have heard my story before, others may know only bits and pieces, and others have very little to clue …

Forgiveness

Every since I was young, I struggled with wanting to be accepted by those around me. This led me to act in a way that was focused on pleasing others. It led me to be taken advantage of. It led to me struggle with trusting others. You may not be able to relate exactly to …

How He Loves

One of the first songs that I remember having meaning to me was "How He Loves" by the David Crowder Band. It always put this picture in my mind of how much I am loved by someone. I struggled with wanting to be accepted and cared for and I found my answer to these problems …

The Problem With Pain

I hate pain. I hate seeing people in pain. I hate causing pain. I hate pain. Many of us use it as a way to remove God from reality. It fuels the flame of doubt and sometimes undermines the believer’s faith. I know I have a few times. C.S. Lewis has a book titled The Problem …