Here we go!

Hello all!

Yes, I finally broke down and created a blog. I am not a blogger, but I thought this would be the best way to keep those interested updated with my ministry in Milwaukee...and life in general.

11 days...until I leave for Inner City Milwaukee! I'm sure many of you know, but in February I was accepted for a summer project with Campus Crusade for Christ. Why did I choose Milwaukee? Good question. As I was reading through all the different locations, Milwaukee just caught my eye. I believe it's God-ordained.

The last year has by far been one of the most challenging. It's definitely been a year full of ups and downs. I feel like I've experienced some of the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. But through every challenge, I've experienced God's grace and love. Through recent trials, I've been able to more fully understand God's discipline.

"...but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it." - Hebrews 12:10-11

I know that the Lord uses situations to chisel away the areas of sin in my life in order to restore me back to His original masterpiece. God created me in His likeness. How awesome is that? Yet at the same time I often find myself intimidated by that truth. God is perfect…holy…majestic…powerful…the creator of the universe. and me..a sinner..is suppose to be a reflection of Him? Intimidating? – yes. Inspiring? – most definitely! This gives me purpose for life! I was made for so much more. God has a perfect plan for me.

“For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”. – Jeremiah 29:11

God is preparing my heart and mind for this summer in Milwaukee – where my world is going to be rocked!