This story actually gave me the chills. Just imagine what the world would be like if there were more people like Kris Hogan in it. I think people like him make God smile.Thanks, Brant, for posting this and starting my morning off right.
Matt Lepsis
I read this incredible story this morning and thought it was worth sharing. Not only was I surprised at the story, but also at The Gazette for publishing something so blatantly evangelical.I love how God is in the business of redemption.
I Am Second
January 22 will be a year since Heath Ledger died. Actors in Hollywood die all the time, but for some reason his death hit me harder than most. I remember reading the headlines about him, and feeling a profound sadness. I was sad for his fiance, sad for his little girl, sad for his family... Continue Reading →
Remember
I spent over an hour last night looking through my blog posts from the past 11 months. I got very sentimental. It was a little like reading my journal - remembering where I was emotionally during different events and experiences. As I was reading, I had a really weird, almost out-of-body experience, kind of like... Continue Reading →
Step of Faith
It's been a while since I posted on The Compassion Blog, but I felt like God wanted me to share what I did today.It was a big step of faith for me.
8
Today is my 8th anniversary at Compassion.Eight years. It's hard to believe I've worked here for almost a third of my life. It's getting the point where it's hard to remember life before Compassion, actually.A little background for you ...I spent the last semester of college living in downtown Chicago. I was an intern in... Continue Reading →
Psalm 73:25-26
Whom have I in heaven but you?I desire you more than anything on earth.My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak,but God remains the strength of my heart;He is mine forever.
Spent
Have you ever been so busy that you feel like no matter how hard you try to keep up, life is still passing you by? That's how it's been for the past couple of days. I'm spent.Today I actually got to the point where I was so overwhelmed that I basically shut down. I was... Continue Reading →
Done.
The envelope is sealed. I voted last night. It is in God's hands now.No matter what the outcome, November 4th will be an exciting and historic day!Note to anyone thinking of going to the polls: You might want to get there early. It took me an hour to get through the ballot.
A Thousand Questions
My heart beats faster when I watch this video.Turn up the speakers and get inspired. It's Blog Action Day today. What will you do?
These Words of Mine 