Last Thursday night I wrote a poem titled, “Here not; somewhere else.“ It was around 11 pm, and I was tired, but I’d been inspired by a book I’d just finished about Jim and Elisabeth Elliot. Among many other journal entries and letter excerpts was a quote from Elisabeth that cut to my heart. “This …
Here; not somewhere else.
He said that he would guide me, with a mighty hand and outstretched arm. No temptation will overtake you, no evil do you harm. “Where are you leading me, Father?” I asked with wondering eyes “On the journey of contentment, so just wait here by my side.”Here; not somewhere else I was ready for adventure, I …
Expectations vs. Reality
I had a lot of goals for this week. I had a lot of plans for this Summer. I’ve had a lot of expectations for my life. And to be honest, not many of those goals and plans have worked out the way I imagined. Not many of my expectations have been met. This week, …
Brave like Gabe.
One of my heroes died this week. I never met her. I didn’t even know that much about her. And yet her legacy had a tremendous impact on me. Her name was Gabe. She was a 32 year old American middle distance runner. She was a wife, a daughter, a sister and an inspiration to …
Nineteen.
If you have talked to me at all recently, you know how excited I am for my birthday tomorrow. Why? Because….drum roll please… I’m turning twenty! Which means…..another drum roll ….my teenage years are officially behind me!!!! Teenagers have a stigma in our society of being irresponsible, immature, foolish, reckless and a constant headache to …