Seeing His hand

The following piece is a continuation of last month’s article titled Beach Reach Part 1. We encountered countless times where God came through over the course of the week, but there is one personal thing that God showed me. It was a lesson that God had been reinforcing to me over the course of the school year. This school year I wanted to make it one to remember, and become more of who Christ has called me to be. So, over the last 8 months I have been trying to focus on myself in several different ways. During spring break I wanted to understand more of who God has created me to be, so when I came across the following verse during my time in South Padre I was thankful. In Acts 11:29 Paul writes, “then the disciples, each according to his ability determined to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judea” the part that says each according to his ability rea lly hit me because I tend to look at others and wish I could do what they can do. I fought this as we were in South Padr...

Last month I had the opportunity to participate in an event called Beach Reach. This event brings hundreds of students from across the United States together during spring break for a week of ministry. Throughout the week we gave out free van rides and breakfast to thousands of spring breakers (students partying on the island). However, throughout these activities we also shared the Gospel as well as prayed for the students. There were moments throughout the week where God just showed up in such a miraculous way that he just blew our minds. I believe that the name of our van was no accident. Before going out to South Padre each group is supposed to define their van by naming it and writing it on the windows along with the number to call for students to receive a ride. Our team decided on the name Miracle Whip and boy did we see some miracles. God used our van in such a mighty way that we honestly couldn't believe that we had been chosen to be apart of such amazing God mom...

Photo taken by me! February 14 th is the pronounced date for lovers to shower their spouse in the finest flowers, chocolates, and foods. February 14 th is also the day that many singles spend wishing and thinking “what if”. Some singles begin to possibly wish they were still in a previous relationship, even if it was a bad one. Others wish that they had someone special in their life to share this romantic day with. For many, it is hard to see couples walking around on this particular day because it becomes a reminder of what they don’t have. However, there is one thing we can do during this single season, pray for our future spouse. The Lord states in Jeremiah 29:12, “Then you will call on me and go and pray to me, and I will listen to you (NKJV)”. Prayer is key to talking to God. We use prayer to ask for a variety of things, but how often do we use prayer to pray for our future spouse? Ever since I was about sixteen years old I began to understand the importance of prayin...