Over Christmas break, I’ve taken several days, coffee in hand, to think through my goals and desires for the new year. Throughout 2019, I created approximately 0 paintings. Zero. Zip, …
Foretastes
I spent New Year’s Eve with my good friend, Bryan. He’s one of those people who is a clear, tangible act of God’s grace in my life, and his friendship …
“When You Come Back Down” by Nickel Creek – Cover
Over the past few months I’ve started to get back into piano and singing as a creative outlet. I’ve been learning some of my favorite songs for fun, and this …
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Why Is Life So Hard?
Honestly, I don’t know why it’s so hard at times, and I’m not going to pretend I’ve solved the problem of evil. However, I do know some things about our …
My Backyard
In case you haven’t heard, I bought a house! I bought a house earlier this summer in Jacksonville. I’ve lived here about a month and a half now, and this morning I …
Clopens Kill (or come close)
Did you know that when you hit speed limit signs with your car they fall like dominos? One time I ran over a speed limit sign. I’m pretty sure not …
Florida Road Trip: Jacksonville to Key West
As soon as school was out for break last summer, I took a solo trip to Key West. I’m currently living in Jacksonville, FL which about as far north you …
Why is God Silent?
I’ve had evenings when I dread placing my head on my pillow. Another restless night full of worries and fears awaits. The midnight silence only emphasizes my loneliness, so I …
Am I Unworthy to Take Communion?
Do Not Take Communion in an Unworthy Manner. In 1 Corinthians 11:27, Paul writes to the Corinthian Christians to not take Communion in what he calls an “unworthy manner”. In …
Advent: “God is With Us” Luke 2:8-20
The story of Jesus’ birth is a strange one. It doesn’t seem strange to us modern day Christian who grew up with nativity scenes in our homes, churches, and even …
