A few years ago, my friend Brendan told me that he could always tell what was going on in my life at any time based on the state of my hair. I sat on the edge of his bed while he sat on the edge of his desk chair, some friend from film class filling the … Continue reading A Love Letter to the Control Freaks: It’s Okay to Let Go
Lorde’s hit song, Tennis Court, contains a lyric that captivates me. “It’s a new art form, showing people how little we care.” Part of me wonders if she wrote that after scrolling through her Facebook newsfeed on a midweek afternoon. She probably didn’t. But that lyric perfectly illustrates one ugly, uncomfortable truth: you and I … Continue reading Hey Christians, I’ve Got a Bone to Pick with Your Facebook Rants
Are disciples even real? They seem illusive. People you talk about but don’t really see. Kind of like a magician that does something amazing right before throwing down a cloud of smoke and disappearing. I’ve head the word “discipleship” thrown around, but all I see are two people getting coffee while one talks about her problems. It … Continue reading Are Disciples Even Real?
Throughout my time on the World Race thoughts of America were never far from my mind. I thought of Chipotle, chips & salsa, Doritos, honey roasted peanut butter, fresh candy bars, and Goldfish. I thought of my roommates, my family in Nevada, and how great it would be to hug and see all of … Continue reading I Am A Missionary Living In America
I am a total type-A personality. I need control and I crave details. And as most of us know, God doesn’t always operate like that. He doesn’t give us the full plan because if we had it, what is the point of trusting in his provision, goodness, all that junk? However, something that really bugs … Continue reading Why Christians are So Freaking Lazy
“I need to thank you for saying ‘no’ to me.” How often do you thank people for rejection? If you’re like me, I’m assuming never. Rejection is not something we thank people for. No one likes rejection, giving it or getting it. Being turned down, whether for a job or a date or anything else, … Continue reading Thank You for Your Rejection
Not long ago I watched a video online. Not shocking in and of itself, but this one was different. This video was called “A Message Signed with Blood to the Nation of the Cross”. In the video ISIS soldiers beheaded 21 men of the Coptic Christian church, with the promise of more violence to come. … Continue reading Declaration of War
I have this memory that comes up every now and again when the weather is dancing in the half-way place between summertime and autumn. In it, there is a market full of fresh flowers and a German woman teaching me the names of the potted herbs. ”Basilikum. Rosemarin. Salbei.” “Basil. Rosemary. Sage.” Her arms are … Continue reading It Didn’t Happen Like I Planned It
There is a time in life that you realize you are made for something much larger than the current life you’re leading. A deep call inside for much greater than the current. We look at people like Mother Teresa, Billy Graham, Heidi Baker or more personally, Katie Davis and think ONE DAY I will achieve … Continue reading Talking About It Doesn’t Change Anything.
(Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Rachel Barnette, currently serving in Nepal, but this post is from Rachel’s time in India.) “Who wants to preach tonight?” “I will.” We get there. There: a Hindu village. Hinduism is he dominant religion of India that emphasizes dharma with its resulting ritual and social observances and … Continue reading The Tattooed Preacher
