Welcome Back?

Over the past several weeks, I’ve gotten a lot of questions about why I stopped my blog. I’ve pretty much given the same answer each time: I felt like I was doing more harm than good…

Several people have tried hard to convince me otherwise, and I must admit…they have some good points. I guess what I’m trying to say is…

I’m back…

Here’s a bit of a disclaimer, however. This blog is a direct reflection of my heart. If I say it…most likely I mean it, but at the end of the day…it’s still my opinion. Bottom line is, this opinion may be different than yours and I’m ok with that. I can only hope you’ll take a second to evaluate yourself and think for yourself.

I’m at home for Thanksgiving this week. My phone has been in and out due to some “technical difficulties,” Facebook hasn’t been calling my name like usual, and Twitter just kinda takes a backseat while I’m at home. Needless to say, I’ve had plenty of time to think over the past several days. I’ve got some thoughts for you guys later on, but they’ll have to wait.

Just thought I’d say hello…

The Final Curtain Call

I tell myself and others that I don’t really care what people think, and most times I don’t, but the human, arrogant, performer side of me still yearns for the applause…some kind of approval. No matter what I tell myself, I still fight for a response. It’s not always on a grand scale, but there are some people who’s favor I feel like I can’t live without.

I started this blog as an outlet to share my heart in hopes of evoking that response…in hopes of saying something that touched someone, helped someone, or encouraged someone. I don’t know if I’ve been successful or not, but I feel like things have gone terribly wrong. People misinterpret, twist, and critique every word I write, and most times the response is completely negative. That is something I’m not ok with. I can’t live with a negative response to the Gospel, or any follower of it.

In light of that, I’m stopping, but before I go I have one thing to say.

It’s sort of clarification…

These days, I’m not willing to put up with much in my life that hinders my pursuit of Jesus and the advancement of the Gospel. If that’s a problem for you…that’s just something you’re gonna have to deal with. That’s where I DON’T seek your approval…

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Pull It All Together…

I think I complain a lot. It’s one thing I don’t like about myself, but…I’m gonna do it just this once.

This past week has been crazy! Between school, a CRAZY work schedule, planning College Night at The Middle, and trying to find a place to live…I’m exhausted! Here’s a little summary of how things have gone:

School is hard, and most days I walk out of class telling myself I’m never going back. Enough said.

Work at the hospital is my favorite thing about life right now. I’m learning soooo much and loving every moment.

College Night was…good. Skits went off without a hitch, music was great, and there was NO DEAD AIR! My talk…left something to be desired, or at least that’s what the human part of me says. I scrapped it all at the last minute and started from scratch, but I mean, kids responded! That’s Jesus moving! What more can we ask for right?

I found a new place to live. It’ll be great. You’ll have to come for a visit sometime!

Random thoughts:
I got in trouble for my opinion several times over the past few weeks.

I visited a new church this week. I’m not in the market but…I like to try em out.

I’m going camping tomorrow, and I’m totally excited.

I love that TV is starting to play Christmas specials.

I really don’t care what people think.