Graciously Tenacious

During this summer I have had the amazing opportunity to meet with many people to share what God has done in my life, what he is currently doing and what he will be doing in this thailand internship through Servant Partners. I have met with young adults, with couples, and with those who are in their later years of life. As I meet to talk about my internship, God doesnt just bless me with another partner in prayer or monthly sponsor but with a person that God loves so much and wants to share that person with me. Just recently I met with a sweet lady living in a retirement home. She listened to what I had to say and asked good questions but what surprised me was when she asked if she could tell her life story. As I sat and listened I realized that I was sitting in the living room of a woman who had done missionary work in China! Yeah in China!!! As she recalled memories of trials in life and her 40 years "in the desert", she got to the part where God finally called her to wor...

Have you ever walked into a room full of people and still felt completely alone. Or have you been surrounded by friends and family that love you and yet still long  for something more. A relationship filled with longing and intimacy, where love is a driving force and your day isn't complete until that relationship is found. For the last couple of months I have understood this feeling, lived it and tried to fill the desires of my heart for relationship with a cheap imitation. Have you ever baked with cheap imitation vanilla? I have. Its watered down and gives off the idea that it is....well.... imitation, like it is titled. One day I found actual vanilla in the cupboard, when poured out I could smell the rich yet comforting scent of vanilla.....this was the real stuff. These last couple of months I have been using "imitation vanilla" relationships in order to fulfill that longing in my heart. After examining my heart, breaking certain ties and giving many issues over to ...

Finals finished and so is my time at Ventura College. The last two years have been an adventure and a great season in my life so far. I have met amazing brothers and sisters in christ who have challenged, prayed and built me up to make me a better me. Starting Club Hope at Ventura College was something I never saw coming and never could have imagined it becoming what it has. I love seeing how God has called me to leadership and now as I move on, I get to see others stepping up to leadership. Ventura College better watch out because there is a group of students rising up to spread the glory of God's kingdom. Students are recognizing that they are not the only christian on campus but that believers are coming together on campus to fellowship, worship and pray all in the name of Jesus. I love this and it has been my life for the last two years. Though it is hard to let this go, I know God has taught me alot and now he has me taking another step of faith as I keep walking with him. Th...