If This Nation is Ever to Unite, We Must Understand One Another’s Pain.

I have an older sister, she’s great and we are really good friends, but it wasn’t always that way. We’re less than a year apart, so growing up we fought A LOT, and we weren’t above physical altercations. One time, when we were both teenagers, we were driving to our dad’s house on a cold, … Continue reading If This Nation is Ever to Unite, We Must Understand One Another’s Pain.

Missions Is a Mistake If You Don’t Take Care of Yourself

Missions. To travel around and spread the good word that is Jesus Christ to those who don’t know Him. The people who do this are insane. You could describe them as adrenaline junkies, travel addicts, Jesus freaks, and sometimes even perfect in our eyes because they’re doing something that we both do and don’t want to do. … Continue reading Missions Is a Mistake If You Don’t Take Care of Yourself

How to Transition Well

“You’re entering deeper levels with me, darling.” Frankly, I was throwing a temper tantrum. I was angry, stomping around in the woods, trying to figure out where this pent up anger was coming from and why it was struggling to be released. People—you and me included—always want to know what’s next in someone’s life, as … Continue reading How to Transition Well

The Cost of Your Dream

I used to be obsessed with dreams. But not so much the ones at night when you’re asleep. I’m talking about the ones you think about often during your slow work day, the ones that you want to pursue in your garage, your hometown, your journal. I used to live in dreams. I talked about my dreams … Continue reading The Cost of Your Dream

When Tragedy Strikes

My heart is breaking today. I was near tears earlier after reading a message from a friend I made in Nepal, begging me to send money to her so her family could eat. They have just lost their house completely after the earthquake. Her parents both have broken bones and they cannot afford food. I … Continue reading When Tragedy Strikes