You Have Your Life Together!

"You have your life together!"

Ha! Hahaha... ha... yeah....

That was my first response, but then I though about it a bit. I just graduated from a prestigious college. I graduated with departmental honors. I'm getting married in the fall to an amazing man. I have a strong community both in Iowa and Michigan. I have a job. My life is pretty put together. God has blessed me with so much. And yet I can still find myself caught up in the logistics and details. Caught up in the to-do lists that haven't been done, in the invitations that should have been sent weeks ago, in the phone calls that haven't been made, or the meetings that haven't been scheduled. I feel discouraged at one phone call not returned or one slightly critical comment from my parents. I feel like my life is an unknown mess and I'm failing everything. But I'm not. My life is pretty put together. Because my value is not in what I do. It is in Christ. And my worth is not in what I accomplish. It is in Christ. And I know God has called us to this ministry. And He has already promised that we will not fail. And He has reassured us with amazing conversations.So the next time I feel discouraged or frustrated, there's really only one solution- get down on my knees, and pray.

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A Beautiful Beginning

Last week we had the privilege to attend and participate in my childhood best friend's wedding. It was truly beautiful. I will never forget Grace's face as she came down the aisle, scrunching her face, trying not to cry, staring at her husband-to-be in complete wonder, amazement, and joy. Now, I'm not normally one for romance. My friends say I'm improving, but ask Nathan and it's still more likely that I will respond to any romantic gesture with confusion and need for a logical explanation rather than warm fuzzies and batted eyes. But, I must say, Grace and Austin's relationship is one of my all time favorites. As I said in my speech at the wedding, they exhibit the definition of love. They are selfless, kind, forgiving, caring, hard working. Grace sees the absolute best in Austin at all times. He is her rock. Austin adores Grace. He lives to make her happy. They can't stand to be apart for more than two weeks (and now they don't have to!). As Austin exp

Bridges and Breakfast

After program last Sunday, a small group of staff and volunteers met at the Finish Line, a wonderful diner with all day breakfast. It was so refreshing to meet after an exciting but long week and talk through ministry, prayer requests, good movies, and life. Today, on this beautiful Tuesday morning, I'm driving from Hillsdale to Chippewa County in the Upper Peninsula with Doug, Dawn, and Jerry. While we prep for time with local pastors and church representatives, I can help but think, wow! God has blessed us with such an abundance of opportunity--and while I know I can trust Him to provide everything to accomplish His purpose, I am actually pretty overwhelmed by the pace He is setting. In some ways it feels like last week that Kat and I joined the team. We grow more and more each week, but I still feel stretched every day. I know I said I'd talk more about our marvelous summer residents this week, but due to the U. P. trip, I'll save that for next week.

The Little Things

Contrary to popular belief, we have a life outside of work! I know, it's shocking. We love our jobs and the ministry God allows us to do, but sometimes we spend so much time describing all that God is doing at Crossroads that we forget to mention everything we've enjoyed in our personal growth and lives. So here's a small timeline of some of the significant things that have happened in the past seven months. Each event has a small description in the second picture. Enjoy!

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