We'll Be In Touch

This was this mornings reading in Jesus Calling. The middle passage, Romans 12:12, really spoke to me. I'm going to keep it as my verse for this month. As I'm caring for Ben, as well as taking care of the rest of my family, I pray that I would have and do all three. That I would be joyful in this new baby and our family of 4 and hopeful for what is to come; that I would have patience when things don't go how I'd like, ie in the middle of the night or in the midst of a toddler tantrum; and that I would cover all of these with faithful prayer, to rely on God for strength and also to be grateful for all we've been given. 

Over the past few years, I've had the opportunity to be part of some awesome ministries. From time to time, I've been given the chance to speak and I wanted a place to keep those files. Here is where I'll post my talks, Bible Studies, etc that I'm either doing or creating.  Arise Campus Ministry at George Mason University 9.23.2014 This week I want to tell y’all a little about my story, because the word “belonging” is extremely significant in it. I came to Christ at the end of middle school – which for me were terrible years. Think about all the stereotypes of mean girls and being made fun of and left out, and that is my story. It all really fell apart for me at the beginning of my 9 th  grade year when every girl I had left middle school fighting to maintain a friendship with completely ignored me. I had a peripheral friendship with a girl who was a church goer and accepted her invitation to become part of their youth group. I had been on and off, but nev...