Who am I?

In April of 2016, through devastation, my life changed. I no longer thought I wasn’t good enough, that I wasn’t worthy, that I wasn’t deserving, and that I wasn’t loved. Instead, a shift occurred that reconciled my past and changed the trajectory of my future.  I am worthy I am deserving I am loved One…

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Golf…..fun, frustrating, but mostly fun. 🙂 My father was an avid golfer. i remember him going on Saturday morning with his friends and coming back with great stories form the day. I unfortunately never had the opportunity to golf with him growing up and when he passed away in 1993, I began the process of…

Where are you, God?

I took out time to read this morning and in my reading, I was challenged to take out my notes, set a timer for 10 minutes, ask the question, “Where are you, God?”, and then record what I hear. Below is that note and what I heard: Where are you, God? • I’m in your…

Me Too #bookreview

Does it ever feel like no one else comprehends what you’re experiencing? All things considered, you may feel that path, yet there is somebody who dependably gets it. Furthermore, that somebody is God. That is the reason behind evangelist Jon Weece’s new book Me Too: Experience the God Who Understands. Regardless of what battles are…

Unreasonable Hope by @chadcveach #bookreview

Tired of hearing people just give you cookie cutter, flannelgraph answers to mysteries that are larger than we, as humans, can truly comprehend? Then Chad Veach has a book for you. Reeling from his own pain and finding comfort in some ancient promises, Veach writes a tale of seeking contentment in the midst of devastation.…

Have you checked out @thewildletters yet? @yarby and @iamsamwhite get it

Sitting alone (well, other than the hustle and bustle of strangers around me) in a Starbucks sipping a vanilla sweet cream cold brew and pondering what it means to truly live. In my headphones, a playlist called The Wild Letters Playlist Vol. 2. The song? Taken by Young Summer. I happen along a certain website every…

Celebrate Recovery Devotional – #bookreview

The road to recovery looks very different for everyone. But either way you see it, the main step is the first one. I would recommend that the CR Devotional become that companion to your first step. The Celebrate Recovery Devotional is various unique brief readings, planned as an every day support and consolation for millions who…

Misconceptions #bookreview

I received a book as a part of the BookLook Bloggers network and was immediately intrigued by the notion of looking at God through Hebraic eyes. Well, 4 pages into the book I was disappointed with the writing and the content of the author. There is so much cliche’ and hyperbole in this book and…

How to Survive a Shipwreck by @theboyonthebike #bookreview

ship·wreck ˈSHipˌrek/ noun 1. the destruction of a ship at sea by sinking or breaking up, e.g., in a storm or after running aground. This review will not be long because I do not want to take away from what an amazing book that I am about to recommend to you.   With honest transparency,…

Life Is……. by @judahsmith #bookreview

Judah Smith is the lead pastor of City Church in Seattle. Judah has an ability for relating with individuals at an exceptionally human level. Something numerous ministers either overlook or intentionally don’t rehearse. His sense of humor, narrative, and refreshingly bona fide method for conveying the message of trust in Jesus is second to none.…