Faith Can Move Mountains (And Save Babies)

Daniel’s entry into the world was as turbulent as his personality is fierce. Hundreds of friends and strangers prayed with us for a safe delivery, and we feared that even then he may always struggle with his health. Today he’s a strong, wild, beautiful boy.
So as the first anniversary of his arrival comes to an end, I’m saying prayers of gratitude for the tiny person God gave us a little bit early- frightening us just enough to show us what faith is, and reminding us that we achieve nothing on our own.

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Finding Inspiration in the Airport

Here’s an essay I wrote last fall for for a friend over at The Fellowship of the King. Enjoy!

It was my first solo flight. I’d made it through customs with only two near panic attacks, and had now for two solid hours clung to both my backpack and my plane ticket like either of them would vanish into thin air if I let them go. This would leave me stranded and lost in a large airport where I would likely find some way to accidentally commit a felony and get myself arrested, booked on criminal charges, and never see …