Author: Brian
I am an alumni from Oral Roberts University. I love short term missions, and have had the opportunity to go on over 30 trips. Husband to Amy, Father to Arden.
Remembering the Impact
I remember going door to door raising money for missions trips as a kid. Being driven around to different neighborhoods each Saturday by my mom. Our family would sell candy bars by knocking on everyone's door in Tulsa. Through this my siblings and I were able to travel on lots of short term missions trips … Continue reading Remembering the Impact
Friends
Friendship What does it mean to be a friend. Just to hang out? Just to talk? There are thousands of people who you will encounter in your life. At the store, at school, as you get gas for your car. Are you friends with everyone? No, you are not friends with all 6 billion people … Continue reading Friends
Wake Up!
Wake Up! Go live your life, according to what God has placed in your heart. Don't wait for tomorrow, don't wait till you have it all figured out, you won't ever have it all figured out. You won't ever have all the answers you are looking for, so start living out your purpose. Don't let … Continue reading Wake Up!
2013
I went to a coffee shop a few days ago and wrote some things I wanted for the new year. I think I spend a majority of my life in coffee shops, studying and reading, not that I'm any type of intellectual, I just enjoy the environment that coffee shops have.January I just want to … Continue reading 2013
Security
Some days you just have to remember that God lives on the inside of you. That in your weakness He is made strong. Last night I struggled with some thoughts of not being good enough, not being able to accomplish my dreams, not being able to live for God in our world of sin and … Continue reading Security
Called
I was reading one of the letters from Paul to the church in the New Testament. It was speaking about his call and assignment in life. About how God led him and gave him a purpose to follow after. Faith in God was a central part of Paul's spiritual life. When things in his life … Continue reading Called
December
Merry Christmas! It's December that wonderful time of the year. School is getting out, friends and family are visiting, and everything slows down for a few weeks. I'm excited for this next few weeks to relax and remember the amazing gift we have been given, Jesus was born and lives to make our lives better. … Continue reading December
Psalms 3
I was just reflecting as I read some of the psalms of king David this morning: "But you, O Lord, are a shield that surrounds me.You are my glory.You hold my head high. I call aloud to the Lord,and he answers me from his holy mountain. Selah I lie down and sleep.I wake up again … Continue reading Psalms 3
Coffee and slow days
Coffee in the morning has a way of waking up my mind and beginning the thinking processes. Rest is good at the proper time, because it allows a person to reflect and refresh the body and mind. But eventually there is a time to wake up. At the beginning of October God led me to … Continue reading Coffee and slow days
