cuppa’

today, i’m finding a good bunch of joy in a new place i found – friendly grounds coffee shop. and in 35 minutes, they’re starting their open mic night. the place is pretty well packed out. and it’s exactly what i need. i didn’t know how much i needed it until i got here and [...]

Be still…

I keep hearing this verse. I especially love the NET Bible’s translation. New and refreshing. And I keep thinking what a good idea. Prayer was so varied and drawing-in for me this summer, at my internship. I’ve lost some of that, partly because I’ve been spending the majority of my time in prayer… praying for [...]

TU Men and Women Stand Up

Last night at the evening service for Spiritual Renewal week on TU’s campus, a revival started. After a sermon from pastor Chris Williamson on “Gideon’s 300 dogs,” one Taylor man stood up, took the mic from the podium, and said, “I want to do something beautiful.” What followed could be the very definition of beauty [...]

Thoughtless

Africa week should have been longer than 5 days. But I got all brained out today, and have no words. Instead of sharing something profound, I’ll just give you a few randoms. It’s nearly impossible to get rid of the nasty taste of aloe vera in your mouth. (Please never taste it – though it [...]

National Cathedral

Oh my goodness. The place was beautiful. I loved every minute of my time today. Right after intern devotions (which went great!), we left for Panera. There, we (Phil, Dave, and I) met my supervisor, Donna, and I got an iced caramel. With the big straws, ya know? Mmmmm. We spent an hour in prayer [...]