Because He First Loved Us
“We love because He first loved us.” -1 John 4:19 On Palm Sunday this year, my church was lovingly challenged by our Pastor to not walk into this Easter season going through the motions of our daily, busy schedules. Rather, he encouraged us to truly reflect on what this season means, not only for the […]
Connecting Young Adults to the Local Church
“To serve and equip local churches to effectively reach and disciple students through vibrant college ministries.” -BASIC College Ministries Mission Statement My favorite thing about BASIC College Ministries is the heart to connect students on college campuses to the local church! As a student, BASIC played an essential role in teaching me both the […]
You’ve Got a Friend in Me
“Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” -Pastor Peter Haas Genesis chapter one is known as the creation story. For 31 verses, the Master Artist carefully designs every little detail from the veins in the leaves, to the color of the birds’ wings, to the movement of the sea. Each thing the […]
Seek First
Welcome 2018! The start of a new year can be filled with such excitement and anticipation for all that is to come. We make plans to improve our lives or to step outside our comfort zones, so that this year can be the best one yet. However, this time of year can also be filled […]
Choose Joy
“Jesus is the truth. Only he can give you the peace you crave” -Rich Wilkerson Jr. Tis’ the season! I love Christmas, and have been joyful preparing for my favorite day of the year since October (well, August…). There’s something about the rich scent of pine that fills a room, only illuminated by the lights […]
Leaders Lead People
“Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds” -Proverbs 27:23 If you have just read the title of this blog and are thinking “Well, duh!” you are most likely in good company. Grab your cold brew, and let’s dissect this thought together. Jesus lead 12 men. Yes, He […]
It’s Sufficient
“Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’” -2 Corinthians 12:8-9 Can I confess something to you? Just between us friends? I am on my fourth cup of coffee…Don’t judge me; […]
The In-Between
“I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.” -Psalm 130:5 (NIV) It is in those moments, the chaos of the still in-between where you’re not where you were, yet not where you want to be, that the Lord does some of the most miraculous, beautiful things. I can attest to […]
New Year, New Vision
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” -Isaiah 43:19 Hello, friend! I hope this blog finds you well and with a great big cup of coffee! I would be dishonest if I did […]
Coffee & Rest
[vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][text_output] It comes the very moment you wake up each morning. All your wishes and hopes for the day rush at you like wild animals. And the first job each morning consists simply in shoving them all back; in listening to that other voice, taking that other point of view, letting […]