this is just a glimpse of God's grace at work in my life. i pray that it will be an encouragement to others on the journey.
People like a good love story. The perfect guy meets the perfect girl, love drives them together through insurmountable odds, and they eventually get married and live “happily ever after.” This typical love story scenario grips our hearts and then sends us back into the realistic world where such love and affection are non-existent. However, [...]
It is exciting to see God actively at work in my life. By that I am saying that I recognize with my human eyes, human impossiblities being made possible: for instance, the opportunity God has given me to go to Albania. I specifically prayed that God would make it clear whether or not I was [...]
Saturday, February 11, 2006, 11:43 AM – Growing Recently, I have been thinking alot about the value of life. I find that I am so busy that I fail to take time to read and meditate on the words of God. I attempt to keep in mind spiritual things, things that I know to be [...]
This week the desire to know and love God more has become paramount. I listened to a sermon by John Piper on Romans 1:14 (and surrounding verses). He focuses on the gospel and how we are debtors to everyone, no exeptions, no discrimination. The gospel of Christ breaks down the barriers that we like to [...]
A few months ago, the leadership at my church opened up an opportunity for men in my church to go on a missions trip to Albania. The missions trip would mainly consist of helping build a church building and surveying the ministry. In total, the trip would take a little over a week. I have [...]
I read this post on another blog. It is good to think about. I am glad that I read it. Blogging and the Gospel
I was up til’ 4:30 in the morning this morning working on a project for my church. But I got to sleep in until noon which was nice. I have been building tables tops for the coolest coffee shop in town, Cool Beans!!!!! Check it out! I will hopefully have them finished this week. I [...]
I passed my final test! I am now one test closer to passing my biology, psychology, and art appreciation classes. I am so glad that this week is over. It was a good week though. I had an interesting experience last night in class. I am thinking through some things before I post something about [...]
Well, I just finished my biology test. It is amazing! I think that I am actually beginning to understand what these “scientists” are actually trying to say. The reality is, that the best thing about these scientists and scientists of the past is their imagination. My mind is on overload just trying to comprehend all [...]