Black Hawk Down VS. Life

“Good luck, and be careful.” Their commanding officer said as they headed out on their mission. They went in thinking they’d be on their way in 30 minutes. Little did they know it would be one of the most grueling 15-hour-fight many of them had ever seen. They...

Entrusting Our Tears

If I’m honest with myself, I don’t want to struggle, so I’ve been ignoring it. You may ask what I’ve been ignoring… Feelings, emotions, certain things that I know I need to process through. But, part of me is just focusing on the happy because I am weary of the...

A Broken Ankle and a Dark Pit.

I looked at my phone and saw a message come in through my family’s group chat. It was from my older sister. She had been in a position where her kiddos could reach her and one of them landed on her ankle. Now, if you don’t know the back story you’d probably be...

A Wedding to Remember

We scurried down the stairwell and waited for the guys to walk past. I saw the last pair of shoes walk forward. The hallway door opened, “Okay, you’re up!” I carefully made my way to the other set of sanctuary doors. The doors in front of me opened as the music...

Who Is Writing Your Story?

At the end of a sermon, I listened to a pastor give an invitation.  He said, “When will your story become His?” That struck me. To me that sounded like an invitation for everyone. Isn’t making His story our story an ongoing process? I know I wrestle with how God...

Life Lessons From Sparring

I suited up as I do semi-frequently on Tuesday nights. I put on my chest guard, boots, gloves, mouth piece and helmet. I got out on the the floor and warmed up with one of the 2nd degree black belts. It was sparring night. But this night left me with a picture that I...