When my mom asked me where I would like to go on a senior trip of sorts, the first thing out of my mouth was “The Silos in Waco, Texas.” I thought the idea was crazy, but we decided it an opportune summer to chase our crazy ideas. So we booked a flight to Texas, […]
Category: Footprints
Blessed Are…Reflections on Nicaragua
I pour steaming rice into one bowl after another, meeting grateful stares. Hungry children utter “gracias” as they smile at a bowl of hot food. Because we’re all human, we all have the same need. The language doesn’t matter, our hands brush as the full bowl makes its way back to hands in need and […]
Lessons from “English Lessons”
I had the honor to be on the launch team for Andrea Lucado’s new book, English Lessons. TODAY is the release day! Growing up in the church, I struggled with making my faith making my faith personal. I have found it is difficult to differentiate my parent’s faith, the words I’ve heard in church, or […]
STORY 2016 and Exploring Nashville
City streets have imprinted themselves on my mind and, with my creative inclinations fueled, I’m ready to start typing. I spent last Thursday and Friday in Nashville, TN at The STORY Gathering. A few months ago, I applied for a youth scholarship to attend STORY. I was thrilled when I opened the email with the […]
Wrestling Peace
White caps churn Crash, crash, crash The wind roars wrestling peace Soothing sand strikes my skin Peaceful palms bend in fright Dreary clouds stifle light Heaven sheds raging tears Fear; power Defeat calm Yet beauty in the midst Ever since I returned home from the beach a couple of weeks ago, the scene of […]