Today is always a very sobering day. It encourages us to reflect on how far we've come and provides a blueprint for how far we still need to go. During these last few months, political and personal conversations have been divisive, language has been careless, people have been called untruthful names, groups have been targeted, and love has been pushed aside to be replaced with debate. Today is always a very sobering day. It encourages us by reflecting on how far we've come and provides a blueprint for how far we still need to go. During these last few months, political and personal conversations have been divisive, language has been careless, people have been called untruthful names, groups
In 2010, I was in Florida for 18 months for Grad School. Let’s just say that Florida is NOTHING like NY- which I knew but it was made FACT during my time there (so you can now use me as a source when boldly making that claim). To add to this very different environment, NO ONE in my class was my age and everyone seemed to have children! Nothing against them but I remember thinking, "where is everyone between the ages of 21-25"?!?! Don’t get me wrong, I am all for new experiences but at one point during this transition, I honestly thought about transferring out but I loved the school, I just disliked the social aspect. So what did I do?! After talking to my cousin, we came up with the idea to
We were sent today's Our Daily Bread devotional by a friend and it served as a sweet reminder of who we are, our message, our influence, and our foundation. We hope you enjoy it! “Why have I found such favor [grace] in your eyes that you notice me—a foreigner?” Ruth 2:10 Some say that the American writer Anne Herbert scribbled the phrase “Practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty” on a placemat at a restaurant in 1982. The sentiment has since been popularized through film and literature and has become a part of our vocabulary. The question is “Why?” Why should we show kindness? For those who follow Jesus, the answer is clear: To show the tender mercy and kindness of God.
It's January 1st of the year 2017. How? Seriously, how did we get here so quickly? Just the other day, we were collectively reminiscing about 2015 and in shock about 2016 approaching as an unrelenting visitor. It almost seems as if this time of year is the one time people are honest and open about their shortcomings and need for change. During the year, those shortcomings are noticed but of course too much of a burden to change then and there. The New Year brings a blank page. Brings a reason for change. A beginning- literally paired with figuratively. So what's the plan for the 2017? Well, God only knows. However, I intend to enter with a blindingly honest plan. I can't let you guys in on e
