Journey of Faith

I've been doing a lot of reflection on this past year as it is drawing very quickly to an end. In a way, it feels as though I've lived an entire lifetime in 2016 alone. The year has had its ups and downs, constantly surprising me. I've gained friendships and I've lost them - made personal progress and had some regression. As most people do, I like to go into a new year with some goals and things I'd like to see change. I'm not a perfect person and I always have room for improvement. There's always a need for growth and sometimes, that can be super overwhelming. My shortcomings and faults are many. However, there is a truth within that is so beautiful to contemplate. I may not know what 2017 has to hold. My world may be flipped upside down and I could leave that year an entirely different person than before. But the one constant I can always hold tight to is this: Jesus will not change. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He is forever truth, fo...

Alright friends, it's confession time. There is one area in life (okay, probably a lot of areas) that I really, truly am miserable at. I'm talking "dolphin trying to walk on ground" bad. And the worst part is, it's only recently that I have learned this flaw of mine. I cannot give grace to myself. Well, I probably could, but I don't. I expect constant perfection in every aspect of my life. And when I fail, I do NOT react well. Like, I'll keep myself up at night for weeks over something that most people could probably just brush off. Now, you may be saying, "Hold on. I thought that setting high ecxpectations for yourself is a good thing!" And, sure, it's great to set a high standard for the way that you conduct your life. However, you have to remember that the same grace God gives to every single one of us applies to you as well. Jesus died on the cross for MY sins because He knew that I could never achieve perfection. He knows my human li...