Half Dome Heaven – A Story about what’s Right in the World

  When I was about eight years old my family took a road trip out to California. My uncle lives out there. Being the local, he took us to all the beautiful and unique sites around the area. I remember driving a winding road out to a lighthouse. There’s a picture of us standing at an […]

For the weary this Christmas

This last weekend we had our annual Christmas concert here on campus. Per usual it’s the most beautiful, moving night of the year for me. It’s the sweetest thing to look up on stage and see so many wonderful friends I know and love singing and playing their hearts out. By far, though, the most […]

Treefort Thoughts (When your soul feels like bleh)

I’m writing this up in my childhood tree fort. I don’t know exactly why I’m up here but the sun is shining and a breeze is making the wood frame creak a little. It reminds me of summer nights spent up here, playing my Gameboy and falling asleep to the wind slowly rustle the leaves. […]

For Those Who Feel Unwanted (Come Find Some Warmth)

I couldn’t believe that I had to schedule time with my brother. I didn’t understand and frankly, it made me pretty stinkin’ angry with him. Freshman year of high school just started – aka the gateway to insecurity – and now my best friend wasn’t there to make mac & cheese at midnight or sneak a […]

For the hearts that just can’t heal (The little people’s life)

Something I’ve been learning lately is when hearts break they don’t un-break. It seems simple but I guess I haven’t known this or forgot about it for a while. But just like a vase that shatters on the ground, our hearts shatter when we hit the cold hard ground of reality. And we can frantically […]

Washing Away The Sand

“Good Christian boys and girls sell what they have and give to those in need. Those are the ones who really love Jesus.” My heart sank. I liked my GameBoy and remote control cars. Why would Jesus want to play Pokemon and race endlessly around the track with my blue Mustang? “Do you understand?” Nope. […]

The Stories of Our Scars

I absolutely love this photo. Gosh, it makes me laugh every time I flip through the pictures of my past. Yup, just in case you couldn’t tell, that’s my brother and I’s first Christmas together. I’m sure whoever was capturing this moment, probably my mom or dad, couldn’t help but snicker at the scene. But in […]