Sing Praise to Him

       During February vacation a bunch of us youth were able to spend a weekend in Alton Bay, New Hampshire. Talk about much needed time off.  So easily are we consumed by our daily notions.  At the beginning of the weekend after prayer and discussion we all felt as though the weekend was meant to be used for stillness.  Words such as "Trust, better relationship, confidence, and more faith" were written down.         The Holy Spirit was sweetly intense.  Worship was lifting, and a refreshment of peace was restored in my own heart.  Our youth leader, Sean gave us certain bible verses to read over.  I always had known the Bible is dense in stories, yet I had never dug deep enough to realize that frequently there are stories written from different perceptions.        Jesus died on the cross for our sins- none of which were worthy of being forgiven and yet through Jesus we were given a new...

         A few days into my first stay in Costa Rica, I awoke to Julie the intern inviting some people on a quick medical trip.  She mentioned that someone atop the hill at a place the locals call the 'high place' needed bandages changed due to a wound. As I walked the couple mile journey I begin to pray about where my future would be. Never had I ever thought of going into the medical field but the idea popped into my head that maybe going for my CNA license wouldn't be all that bad of an idea.  I told myself, "If I can deal with this wound which from the sounds of it sounded pretty nasty by Julie's description then I would apply to the program.              Now almost a year later I can thank this trip for inspiring me to take this class.  We are entering the last few weeks of clinicals and I am in love with this job.  Every day brings something new.  Each smile from my patient brin...

When the announcement was made at church about the Costa Rica trip in April I immediately thought, "a chance to go HOME." It's crazy, but there is no other way to describe it. Ever since I have left I have felt home sick- praying so hard for this trip. Let your will be done Lord.

       It started out being one of those hectic, pulling out your hair kind of days. From waking up late, to my car doors being frozen to forgetting my homework at home. But, as I jumped in my car, taking the few moments I had to breath a song came on Air1.  I began to sing the lyrics,   "Hold on, when everything is shaking, stand strong when the ground is falling through. Reach out to my hand in the darkness that's holding you. I'll be your peace in the waiting. Your strength when your broken on the floor, it's all worth fighting for cuz' I will never let you go."        As the verse began to roll around for the second time, I decided not to sing, but to simply listen. How glad I am, for God has blessed me with such a simple reminder.  As I breathed in deeply, I began to thank God for all He has done in my life. I thanked Him for the days of peace, but I thanked him also for the days of such chaos that I have found to also be so ...

            Life has a way of becoming at times over bearing. Between essays, work hours, and times of trials it may be very hard to see the good in situations.  We may cry out to God in these times, questioning how long this pain will last, and what tomorrow may bring.  Jesus said, "The one who endures to the end will be saved." (Mark 13:13)  Peter promises the tired and broken hearted Christians, "And after you have suffered a little while, the God of grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself, restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you." (1 Peter 5:10)            It is assured in the Bible that God will not cause us to fight these hardships of life longer than we can endure.  Though at times the weight of the world feels heavy upon on shoulders, God is there is there to remind us always that He is the God of all grace, peace and mercy.  It is said, "Through many t...

Hey everyone,        I am in need of some prayer support! I have an opportunity to travel to New Haven, Connecticut this summer for a mission trip.  I could spend one week to the entire summer. However long I feel called to stay.  Some of the ideas I have right now are staying maybe a month or less. I would love to spend an entire summer, but due to work back at home this may not be possible. Currently I am working at a grocery story, and they would be flexible with my schedule but I also work as a counselor at a kids camp in town doing all of the arts and crafts. I absolutely loved this job and I could not imagine a summer not around these kids. I may split it and do half and half :) But, please join me in prayer as I try and figure out where my next journey is..