Thinking about the future is a tough thing to do when you have no clue what it holds. I've been in that boat a number of times and it was only within the last couple of years that I stood-by and waited for the Lord to lead me in a specific direction. Waiting takes patience. Are... Continue Reading →
Always Faithful
I don't understand how God, the Creator of the Universe, can still love me for being me. Love - it drives us to do the things we do. When I was a child I remember playing "marine" in the backyard with my best friend at the time. We loved it! Our entire being revolved around... Continue Reading →
Be strong. Love God. Love others.
I often wonder how I am living today... Is it filled with love? Is it reliant on God's power? Or am I just another failure? Well surprisingly, my life really is a failure compared to Jesus Christ. I fail Him daily but He is forgiving and comforts me in knowing I can still be used.... Continue Reading →
Just One Example
When I sought the challenge of becoming a US Marine I knew that no mountain would be too high to climb (figuratively speaking). At Parris Island we did not have mountains to climb (Hollywood Marines [those who perform their basic training at MCRD San Diego] would be the first to tell you that), but the... Continue Reading →
This Day in History
Friday, January 20, 2012 at 0945 I graduated from Marine Corps bootcamp at MCRD Parris Island. That, my friends, was the proudest moment of my entire life. The Lord was faithful and gracious then, but great news. . . He is just as faithful and just as gracious today! That's the great thing about God... Continue Reading →
To God be the Glory
The new year has arrived and twenty days from now will mark one year since my bootcamp graduation. I am continually amazed by God's grace, guidance, and direction in my life. Often I wonder where I would be had I chosen not to follow Him. What would my life have been if my heart chose... Continue Reading →
Three Days to Go
Friday, October 21, 2011 I had merely three days left until I was no longer a civilian, but on the long road to become a United States Marine. My mom came to Greenville to visit for the weekend. I was saying goodbye to friends and even had a small party. My life was about to... Continue Reading →
My Prayer
Dear Gracious God, You alone are worthy of my praise, of my requests, of my worship. Please, God, help me at this moment to live a life that is dependent on Your grace. Keep my heart and guard my soul from all the evils that I face. Lord, You are worthy of my praise, of... Continue Reading →
The Wild Ride 