KINDLING: On Our End

I don't receive criticism well. I just don't. And I wish I did, because it's not like I think I know it all. I know I have so much to learn, even in the areas where I feel like I know a lot. There's a pride issue here... I'm aware. Recently I got what the earth likes to call "rejected." Not a fu

It's amazing to see how we can be used when we stay in our lane. When we mind our business and do our work and love others and trust God. I said this to a student today when he began to boss the girl next to him. My exact words were actually, "Stay in your lane, homie." To which he responded with

That's my biggest struggle these days, in a lot of areas. Waking up early. Getting exercise. Journaling. Posting on this site. Hitting good shots on the tennis court. Trusting God in every circumstance. Pursuing His heart on decisions--even the small ones. Not having a late night snacks... I like c

This concept has been heavy on my heart lately. I just walked through a serious moment of transition: completing grad school, moving home with my parents for the summer, then moving by myself to a new city I had never been to before. Yet, I knew this was the direction God was directing my steps. I

Because why not? I've been thinking lately about what it means to dream big dreams, and then do something about it. I've been encouraging my students to have big goals and go for them. All this talk about their goals made me more aware of how I've let mine fall by the wayside. I've allowed myself t

Being honest is not something I shy from. Ask anyone close to me, I can sometimes be too honest. I'm honest quickly with people about an assortment of topics. A few years ago, I made a decision to stop lying. In all forms of it. Even the white ones. And I tell you what, I've begun to see the benef

I know, I know. There are many times when I have to fight with myself regarding my belief in the efficacy of prayers. Because I know they do something. They affect various (every??) element(s) of life. I'm not totally sure how prayers are heard by God or how He responds each time or how the Spir