I stumbled upon this post I had meant to publish but, for whatever reason, I never did. Tonight, as I sit in my house alone listening to music, I have an overwhelming feeling of life. Tempted by fear and control, I read this and was convicted by own words. I look at my life from …
not existing before|new
This word was presented to me in various ways throughout my life. I had always been pulled towards it because I desired to believe it. I yearned for it, in a way that I yearned for nothing else. I wanted to be different. I wanted to be someone else. I wanted to start over. …
when depression looms over
It was the fifth day in Portland and Satan attacked me hard. Depression loomed over me like the flippant green trees in this city. I would look at my team members and watch them have gospel conversations with strangers on the bus and people they met downtown. But I never spoke to anyone. It …
more than skin
"How far would you go?" That question was presented to me the other day by one of my closest friends. Relationships have been a hot topic within my friend group recently. One night we were going around the circle asking each other questions about relationships and what we deemed physically okay within dating. Quickly …
AR, pt I
For spring break, my family went to Arkansas for a few days. My brothers and I had never been so my parents wanted to take us there. It was exactly what I needed. Being in the mountains is always good for my soul. It brings a new mindset, fresh air, relaxation, and renewal. Arkansas adventures …
to remain unpublished.
Tonight, I went back. I went back to who I was just seven months ago. We gathered. People who were once known well are now a little more strange. Relationships ended. New ones started. New scars were worn. Old scars healed. Old feelings were woken up again. And they lingered longer than what was comfortable. …
written 4.20.2015
This year has been a lot longer than most. As I look at pictures that have been taken from this past year, my heart feels heavy. I have experienced so much this year and the past four years. This year I have experienced a lot of new things. My need for patience is reoccurring, I …