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“Unable to get near Jesus because of the crowd, they opened up the roof above him.  After they had broken through, they let down the mat on which the paralytic was lying.  When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, ‘Child your sins are forgiven’… They were all astounded and glorified God, saying, “We have never seen anything like ( Read more... )

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It's typical that as January ends I tend to start reflecting on the past year of life and wondering if I really made the most of it.  Tonight, on the eve of my 26th birthday, I can honestly say that I am finishing 25 feeling very strong.  The entire year was full of growing experiences, but I think this past weekend especially was full of ( Read more... )

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I worry about things.  A lot.  It's like this crazy little roller coaster ride.  I'm at peace, I'm worried, I'm freaked out, and then I'm at peace again because God always pulls through and always shows me just what I need exactly when I need it.  But I'm still creeping up on the "whoa... wait... what's happening...AHHH!!!" phase.  I know I'll ( Read more... )

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The past four years have been full of twists and turns that I never would have expected.  From Memphis, to Mexico, to Texas, to Kansas.... The water walking adventures have been interesting, unexpected, and exciting.  But if there's one thing I would change about those times of transition it would be that I wouldn't have been so anxious to get ( Read more... )

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You know those moments when you think to yourself, "If I had known a year ago what I know now...."?  The past few weeks that has come to mind more than once.  I think it's because it was this week last year that my interview process with the Cathedral started picking up the pace.  I mailed off my resume not thinking anything would come of it ( Read more... )

p a x I remember where I was a year ago.... I had finally made the decision that it was time to leave San Antonio and make the somewhat disappointing trip back to Memphis.

As a brief recap, I finished my second volunteer year at the beginning of August, bought my first car, and was trying SO very hard to stay in San Antonio or at least in the area ( Read more... )

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"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

We've all heard that phrase before... I suppose today I feel it is especially true.  It's August 1st.  I've known it was coming for a while now... but I can't help but look at my calendar and feel as though it snuck up on me when I least expected it.

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I feel like God has allowed me to experience and appreciate the "rhythm" of life over the past few years. Sometimes that rhythm is awkward and uncomfortable. Sometimes that rhythm is frustrating because it doesn't seem to fit with my plans... but recently it has been a gradual progression of beginnings and changes that I've learned to ( Read more... )

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I was feeling a little low this afternoon, and in between tissues I came across some words that were like a Bear Hug from God.  A tight squeeze that you can't ignore because it knocks all of the breath out of you... yet at the same time is incredibly comforting :)

I thought I'd share for anyone who might need a Tuesday "Pick Me Up"....

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