simply me

Be still now, my mind. Rest in the Lord who provides for you. God will grant you time and provision for the things you fear you will forget. Be restored now, my mind. Accept the gift of the Lord who died for you. God sees you as whole because Christ has enabled your restoration. Now. Today. The work is complete. Accept this blessing and rest.

I am a single soul. Torn between two worlds, My heart morns the loss of one While proclaiming the arrival of another. Which comes? Which goes? Only Heaven knows. Ah, Heaven! Yes, my Lord in Heaven! You know. You alone are constant. You alone are sure. You alone are steadfast. You alone remain. I am a single soul, Made whole in the Lord, My heart morns this life While it rejoices in His Kingdom come! When will He come? When will evil go? Only Heaven knows. In Heaven! Yes, the Lord of Hosts! He knows. He alone is constant. He alone is sure. He alone is steadfast. He alone remains!

Hello friends! Thank you so much for your love and support throughout the past seven weeks! In this short time I have traveled to Kansas (USA) and Victoria (Australia) to partner with fellow believers in the work of the Gospel. The interconnectedness of the worldwide church has been beautiful to experience! Throughout my journeys I have met and served with individuals who originate from at least nine countries (and likely many other places of which I am unaware)! Our Lord is represented all over His Creation, oh what a beautiful sight! Our trip officially ended on Thursday with the departure of my team to Japan and the United States. Over the final few days of our time together the team capitalized on time with other young adults - loving and knowing them, babysitting -loving and caring for families, dinner with congregation members, Ladies book club, and English Conversation Class for those learning English as a second language. Each of these activities has shed more light into...

Greetings after a lengthier time without update! The past week and a half has been full and bustling with activity. Last weekend was the Geelong Bible Conference. The team helped pack information bags, set up chairs, tables, and classrooms, assist with childcare on Saturday and cook for supper on Sunday. The weekend was quite full on but lots of fun and good company! If you're interested in the teachings from the weekend check out http://www.geelongbibleconference.org.au/ Following the weekend we rested then got to hosting a ladies brunch, sharing at ladies guild, planning and helping with the School Holiday Program, planning and running youth group as well as a disc golf lesson, family dinners and a trip to Lorne on the Great Ocean Road! This week we got to connect with people of all ages in the church and local community, some friendships were strengthened while others were formed. It is such a blessing to encourage youth and learn from elders. Praise the Lord for communi...

Nathan,  even as I long to write, my body seeks to reject the acknowledgement of its pain. However, Ecclesiastes reminds me that the reality of sin and death must be faced. I long to share with you, dear friend, what the Lord has been teaching me. I will share them, though I know the joy and sorrows that I engage in my lessons here on earth are no longer relevant to your understanding.  This was my sunset the night of July 10, 2017. Taken along the Great Ocean Road in Australia near Memorial Arch. Just about 24 hours later I learned that my good friend, Nate had died the morning of July 10 in Pennsylvania, USA. This photo would have been taken just hours before Nate died in a car accident at age 18. I think of him each time I see this photo.  This death, your death, has hurt more than most. Though I am confident in your salvation, your sudden absence has been a staunch reminder that all is not right in the world. I believe that Jesus weeps for everyone wh...

Greetings, Since I wrote my last update there has been much activity and change! Over the past weekend we attended young adult camp with about 25 other young adults. There were some who joined us from the Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia. These brothers and sisters came from Brisbane and Tasmania for the weekend. I am so grateful to have met these fellow believers and get to know them a bit. Praise the Lord for safe travels back and forth as well as a camp to have as a destination for broader community beyond the local church. The topic of our discussions was how to disagree. Throughout the weekend we spoke with each other about how to respect people with theological convictions, opinions and questions that you personally don't agree with or are convicted about. Throughout the trip there have been many conversations about theology, people asking the opinions of others on Biblical topics, etc.. Having “how to disagree” as a camp topic was really beneficial because it...