Throughout my life, the concept of purpose has always been on my radar. I think from the time I was a little child, I always knew that I had a purpose for being here—that I was meant to do something great and meaningful and leave a grand mark on the world. I think I also, …
Month: March 2016
“Don’t Stop Creating Me”
There’s this beautiful line from a song called Second Chances by Rend Collective that says: “My future hangs on this: you make preciousness from dust. Please don’t stop creating me.” This line is chalked full of hope. I think it’s important for us to remember that, though by nature of our existence we are already …
Going Places
“Where are you off to?” he asked me. I turned around at the question, adjusting my messenger back over my shoulder. I sniffed once, the air cold going in. My eyes fell to the ground, then lifted once more to his face. “Oh, you know…off to find whatever adventure might await.” Half my mouth tipped …
What is the Kingdom of God? Countless teachings on this topic have been shared over many years. I myself grew up in a community where the truths about God’s Kingdom were expressed eloquently and in which we were urged to live them out. And I don’t discount those teachings, not at all. And yet I …