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Category Archives: Exploring the Bible
Posts that explore scripture
Texas Abortion Ruling: I have overcome the world
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 If you’ve been scouring Twitter, you may have noticed that, overwhelmingly, tweeters are reacting positively to the SCOTUS ruling yesterday. Insert sad face emoji. … Continue reading
What to Learn from St. Patrick
A few years ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Ireland and learning about Irish culture and particularly, St. Patrick. One thing I learned is that he probably did not banish all the snakes from Ireland. I thought that was interesting because it was a story I totally and completely believed as a child, the … Continue reading
Why I still Participate in Lent
And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand” Matthew 12:25 A while back I came to a much deeper relationship with God. This closeness came about after digging deep into some of the long-held … Continue reading
What I Wish My “Liberal” Friends Knew About My “Conservatism”
I don’t want to support any presidential candidate who will increase so-called “social programs” but I want to give my money and things to the exact same people who benefit from those programs. As political discourse mounts in frequency and … enthusiasm with the upcoming elections, the polarization of our nations two parties is perhaps … Continue reading
My Biggest Lesson 2015: Service sometimes SUCKS!
2015 was an interesting year for me. I went through a lot of personal struggles. However, those aren’t on the forefront of my mind as I reflect on this year. Instead, service is. I fell in love with being in service to others this year. I realized how much serving was missing from my life … Continue reading
Graduation is Upon Me
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 I can’t believe I’m graduating from Texas A&M’s MBA program tomorrow. It feels like it went so fast and it also feels like it took forever. … Continue reading
The First to Throw Stones
And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” John 8:7 The media is something else these days. This convoluted collection of people and organizations who are bringing us “news” in a convoluted … Continue reading
Paris
I’m not a fan of when people say “I can’t even..” but I have finally found a situation for which I truly CAN’T EVEN! I can’t even with this Paris attack. I can’t even with terrorism and violence anymore. I can’t even with killing. I can’t even with the names, faces, and lives of the … Continue reading
Kids Bibles for After-School Program!
Click here to see the GoFundMe page for new kids bibles for our after school program. Dear friends and family members, I do NOT want any presents for my birthday or graduation! I have already been blessed with much more than I need. Instead, if you’d like to donate to help me purchase a new set … Continue reading
