simply me

This past Friday I had an operation done in my mouth. The reasoning for this is because nearly 4 years ago this tooth underwent some severe trauma when I fell on hardwood floor during a track and field practice. Initially, we didn't actually realize how much the tooth was effected so we did what we could, but continued to learn different things through the years. I've been to more dentist, oral surgeon and periodontist appointments for this one tooth in the last 4 years than I had dental appointments the 17 years before that (oaky that may be a bit exaggerated... but it certainly feels like it!) Honestly, I've lost count of how many times I've had bits of the tooth break off and need crafted back on.... or the hours spent driving back and forth from my town to my home dentist for various appointments. So many resources have been put into the health of this tooth with the knowledge that one day, when my facial bone structure is set enough, we would clear out the area an...

Have you ever felt quite alone in a pursuit? Like it's you and your little group of people trying to accomplish something which keeps falling? Motivation slowly but surly diminishes and you're suddenly at the end of the rope with no dream left. That's often been the story I've experienced, especially with campus ministry. But the Lord is bringing something fresh to my campus and inasmuch, my heart. A small group of students and community members have been working together with  Carry The Love  to bring their campus tour to our University!  This process has felt at times like the above questions, like we've been alone in our hopes and pursuits. But there has been such beauty uncovered as we have stepped up and reached out to our campus community. Our little team has grown at least double in prayer supporters.  This is awesome, but it pales in comparison to the heart's response to going and having conversations. Literally meeting people where th...