While I have been quiet for a while on the blog front on the topic of human trafficking, the passion to free and rescue the enslaved has not diminished at all. For the next few weeks each Monday you'll find a simple post here on the blog called "Sex Trade 101" reminding us of some… Continue reading Sex Trade 101 – Part 1 {The Exodus Road}
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“Oh, My God, I Need You!” {Basecamp O.M.G. Series}
"TTYL" "NP" "BRB" No, I didn't just forget to delete some random typing from the beginning of my blog post during editing. Those are some of the most common texting or internet chat acronyms. While Talk To You Later (TTYL), No Problem (NP), and Be Right Back (BRB) seem like easy ways to communicate quickly,… Continue reading “Oh, My God, I Need You!” {Basecamp O.M.G. Series}
College Prayer Guide 8: {Courage}
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” (1 Corinthians 16:13 NIV) “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9 NASB) We mentioned a few prayer guides ago some of… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 8: {Courage}
Unexpected Family at 32,000 feet
To anyone walking past row 6 on flight 3699 to Chicago Monday morning, it likely seemed all three of us passengers were together despite knowing practically nothing about the man and woman in seats A and B. Having had an busy morning making final preparations to leave town for a few days, I was just… Continue reading Unexpected Family at 32,000 feet
College Prayer Guide 7: {Rest}
“This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.” (Jeremiah 6:16 NIV) NYC is sometimes known as “the city that never sleeps.” I’m pretty sure that phrase could also… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 7: {Rest}
College Prayer Guide 6: {Hope}
“We who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf.” (Hebrews 6:18b-20a NIV) “May the God of hope… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 6: {Hope}
Dream Big
As we continue through the Circle Maker journey at First Trinity, I find myself more and more excited about how it seems to be a thread connecting many areas of my life. God is doing some cool things in, through, and around me right now. While they are not the result of The Circle Maker,… Continue reading Dream Big
You Need The Right Gear {BaseCamp – 101 Series}
If you're going to go mountain climbing; you need the right gear. The same is true for our life in Christ. To grow closer to Jesus, you have to have the right tools for the job. While God uses MANY things to help us along the way, three of the most important ones I can… Continue reading You Need The Right Gear {BaseCamp – 101 Series}
College Prayer Guide 5: {Joy}
“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” (Psalm 126:3 NIV) Joy. This is another gift from God that I personally find myself taking for granted a lot. When we (especially most college students) think of our lives as Christians, “joyful” or “exciting” probably aren’t words many of us… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 5: {Joy}
10,000 Reasons For My Heart To Find
There are reasons that appear in our lives every day to be sad or fearful or stressed or anxious. A never ending to-do list. Family members getting sick or injured. Violence that shatters a sense of safety. Dishes that pile up by the sink. Worries that pile up in our hearts. Men, women, and children… Continue reading 10,000 Reasons For My Heart To Find
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