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
Not Just Statistics but People with Names
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
Would you …
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 …
My Mission Trip For 2015
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
This Christmas
Christmas is a season that is filled with activity and excitement. People go shopping for gifts, and they set up Christmas lights and decorate their Christmas trees. People attend Christmas plays, and musical programs where Christmas carols are sung. Our culture has become increasingly divided over giving gifts vs. celebrating the religious traditions of Christ's … Continue reading This Christmas
The Joy & Challenge of my Life’s Journey
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
The dream job
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
Conversations & Community
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
The day I became who I am
I am a pretty self reflective person, I think deeply about issues, and choose most of my words carefully. As I was responding to a question I had been asked today, a friend asked, "who are you?" It struck me in an odd way that normally I would not have thought much about. But tonight … Continue reading The day I became who I am
Pine Ridge, South Dakota.
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.