Author: Brian

I have the incredible opportunity to go back to Atlanta, GA over Spring Break to share the love of Jesus with a community that struggles to overcome poverty. I will be working with an after school program, and an outreach to those who have moved to Atlanta for jobs and a better life. What better … Continue reading Spring Break 2015 Atlanta →

I was talking with one of my mentors and friends this afternoon. We were talking about life and people, and the topic of doing what you commit to came up. Once a person commits to doing something, or giving something, the ball is in their court to act. It reminded me of so many broken … Continue reading Be a Person of your Word →

I attended a presentation last night that described some of the social issues in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the United States. The research was established the numbers added up, the problem was evaluated, but something felt missing. Tonight as I began to write the reflection paper for the presentation I began to realize why I felt … Continue reading Not Just Statistics but People with Names →

I don't write things to better myself, get praise, or paint a picture that I am something I am not. But simply for those who care to read. The longer I live the less I understand. This afternoon I woke up from a nap with a txt from a person in need. It was a … Continue reading Would you … →

Something happened today, something shifted, a thought grew from the depths of my soul and cried out to be released. I searched for words to describe the feeling, contemplated why, and what brought this shaking on the inside. As I longed for an answer, I began to find the words, and as if they were … Continue reading My Mission Trip For 2015 →

I have always known that my life is meant to be lived differently. As I grew up certain things that normal American kids aspired to become did not appeal to me. As I traveled around the world and saw the suffering and challenges of the peoples of the nation's something in my heart yearned to … Continue reading The Joy & Challenge of my Life’s Journey →

Life is this incredible mystery to be discovered. We go through our childhood and into adolescence trying to decide what we will be when we grow up. When we are young we think of police officers, fire fighters, lawyers, presidents, and doctors. In high school we discover opportunities as teachers, administers, accountants, journalists, public speakers, … Continue reading The dream job →

This weekend I was a part of ORU Mission's leaders training retreat. We spent Friday night and Saturday in different training sessions for the leaders that the program is sending out this spring break and summer around the world. I am honored to be helping with the preparation of seven of these mission's teams. I … Continue reading Conversations & Community →