Author: Brian

South Dakota Fall Break October 11th – 18th 2014 Bringing the love of Jesus to Native Americans in South Dakota who have lost hope and are in search of God’s truth & love. Why I keep giving out As I keep getting older, I see the purpose of my life beginning to get even clearer. … Continue reading Pine Ridge, South Dakota. →

I've had the opportunity to travel to many places, from Mexico to Kenya, California to New York bringing the love of Jesus to people in different cultures, societies, and cities. Each place is special and has left a mark on my heart. And still God continues to show me His love for people, and how … Continue reading From Here to Here →

Last night I was able to go to my friends ranch about 30 minutes drive from Tulsa. He and his family open their home for students to come and relax and fellowship together. These are incredible times of reflection and worship for me, and for many students who find themselves at the ranch. I had … Continue reading Fellowship & Communion →

Here are 21 thoughts from my leadership reading today. All are quotes of partial quotes from John Maxwell:Appreciate people for who they are.Believe that they will do their very best.Praise their accomplishments.Accept your responsibility as a leader in their life.Create one heartbeat as a team.People can grow, develop, and become more effective if they have … Continue reading 21 Leadership Thoughts – Maxwell →

There is this place a few miles out of town that I've found, or rather has found me. My friend has about 300 acres with horses, guns, cows, a pond, and all the other things that make up a ranch. I met this guy in a back road in Haiti when his 4 wheeler got … Continue reading The Ranch →

You have to know your heart to truly live. It's not always safe and comfortable finding it, but it is necessary to live. No one can fill the longing of the heart for the love of the father God. The questioning we have as men and women comes from the void we feel from the … Continue reading The Heart →

As I look back on the journey my life has taken the last 25 years, it has been an adventure. I have learned so much, experienced trials and difficulties, but I have also experienced satisfaction and delight in helping others around the world. I haven't moved very fast through life, but just one step at … Continue reading The First 25 Years. →

Sometimes it is difficult to capture all that God does on a trip, or in a period of time. But here is my attempt to see again what God did through team Guate! This past month. Our journey began after an incredible week of "ropes" training. I wouldn't trade the team building and relationships that … Continue reading Reflections from Guatemala. →

I have traveled for most of my life, and still, each time I come home the adjustment and difference of cultures is difficult for me. I love being in foreign countries with the slower pace of life, walking everywhere, little tuc tuc's. Back here in Tulsa seems so dull sometimes. I feel like I give … Continue reading Coming Home →