About two weeks ago I was running in the Gate River Run. I wanted to post pictures, but do you remember that meme with the ridiculously photogenic guy? That wasn’t …
Rest and Behold the Lamb
“Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world!” – John 1:29 Yesterday morning, I was struck by the simplicity of this phrase as I read …
God and My What-Ifs
Regret can be torture. The other night I was restless, knowing that morning was quickly approaching. It was one of those nights where I thought that if I could just …
Seeking a Home
I cried in Boise as my Seattle chapter closed. It was nailed shut and buried, and I knew I would never be able to open it again. That period of …
2020: Pursue Beauty and Seek God
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 …
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