Remember when I wrote that post about my friend Ricci? How she is going on a journey around the world to spread the love of God? And remember how I asked you if you would consider financially supporting her? Well, Ricci had a total of $15,500 she needed to raise for this trip to 11 countries in 11 months. She had raised a total of $3,500 in order to meet her first deadline. Ricci was planning different fundraisers such as selling T-shirts or having a dinner with a raffle. She also wanted to speak at my mom's church, where I grew up going. This past weekend, she came and spent the weekend Continue Reading
Big: Taking God Out of His Box
Who used to watch Veggie Tales? Does anyone remember this song: "God is bigger than the boogie man. He's bigger than Godzilla or the monsters on TV. Oh, God is bigger than the boogie man, and He's watching out for you and me." I sure remember that song. It immediately came to mind when I sat down to write this post. And it is completely true. God is BIG. I think we — pretty much all the time — underestimate God. We have no idea how big He is. We don't comprehend His love, forgiveness, power, mercy, jealousy, knowledge, compassion, ... the list can go on and on to include every one Continue Reading