From: The Old Guys Such is man’s nature, that he is very inactive, any otherwise than he is influenced by some affection, either love or hatred, desire, hope, fear, or some other. These affections we see to be the springs that set men agoing, in all the affairs of life, and engage them in all…
Author: Abi
Elite mountain bike racer, data science student, former teacher...
Why Me?
Have you ever asked this question? I know I have. Justin Taylor offers a wise commentary on this common phrase at The Gospel Coalition. Its well worth checking out.
Jesus Has Come for You
From Of First Importance: Jesus has come for losers, people on the margins, people who’ve made a mess of their lives, people who are ordinary. Jesus has come for you. The only people left out are those who think they don’t need God: the self-righteous and self-important. Sadly that includes many people. — Tim ChesterA Meal…
Getting Beyond Selfish Prayers
From: JC Ryle Quotes Let us take heed that we pray for others also. Let us beware of selfish prayers – the prayers which are wholly taken up with our own affairs, and in which there is no place for other souls beside our own. Let us name all whom we love before God continually….
The Next Chapter: Answered Prayer
A month ago, I shared how God had introduced a climax into my life, a point where tension was high, yet I did not know how the conflict would be resolved. In particular, though working several hours a week lifeguarding and teaching riding lessons in addition to student teaching, I still had no idea how…
Good Timing
I received an unexpected call last night from a friend and coordinator for missions-bound teachers. During our conversation, she informed me that Papua New Guinea’s government has recently cracked down on work permits for teachers. More specifically, teachers entering the country and applying for a work permit must now be at least twenty-three and have…
Guest Post: Waiting
I am I am silent, waiting, I wonder at the love of God, I hear beautiful music, I see stunning creation all around, I want joy and peace, I am silent, waiting, I pretend to have no fears, I feel time, I touch hope, I worry about everything, nothing really, I cry, I don’t know…
Wild Adventures in the Rain
Being that its time for a more light-hearted post: Sometimes life just doesn’t go as planned. In reality, life rarely follows our plans, perhaps because we are not the makers of our day. Today was one of those days when life’s twists and turns created mayhem, adventure, and pure joy. I whistled, yelled, hollered, and…
Poems (5)
Two Miles…Different Worlds Living in two different worlds, You see the gangs, drugs, and death That I only see on tv screens Your father walking out, My parents standing strong. Your possessions being robbed, My doors aren’t even locked. Oh, we’re living in different worlds. Living in two different worlds, You have two homes,…
Ride Fierce Racing 