Chasing After Me

Independence. We seek it. We’re recognized for it. We’re even rewarded for it. But why? It starts in school…during parent/teacher conferences we hear phrases like “she’s a independent worker, you should be proud.” And it doesn’t stop there…we even see it in performance reviews at work as a measure of success. And, even in everyday [...]

Fear is a funny thing. It’s not always obvious. It’s horribly uncomfortable. And, it’s often taboo. Relational rejection. There. I said it. That’s my biggest fear. Now it’s out there. It’s ironic really. Ironic because I love being completely open. Ironic because I love the freedom to be real…raw…and human. Ironic because I love seeing [...]

Me:     Who is this person? God:     The person I envisioned long ago. Me:     I’m incapable of all of this. God:     You’re right. But that’s why I’m working through you. …that’s why I’m working through you. The past two months of my life have been fascinating. Mind-boggling. Overwhelming. Exciting. Exhausting. And, mostly [...]

I’ve always loved people. I’ve always loved loving people. I think most people do. I believe most of us love loving others because it’s literally what we were made to do. I’m not talking about ooey-gooey sappy Valentine’s Day love. I’m talking about the compassion that oozes out of you when you surrender your entire [...]

First watch the video (at least the first 30 seconds). Then, let me guess what is going through your head… • That was awesome. • What were they thinking?! • I’d love to do that, but never would. • Why would anyone do that??? • They are definitely crazy! Did I get any of them [...]