What it's all about, in case you were wondering.

Let's not even get into the mushy gushy stuff about how this is my first post. But it is. So I can't help myself but to talk about what this blog will be for. Firstly: in a real talk way, express my love for my Jesus; which includes the life I live, how it's lived, and who it's lived for. 

I'm just an average girl, but I don't want to stay average. To stay average would be to live like everyone else, to be okay with the mundane in life...but who wants that? I'm not going to dress like a clown with a bullhorn and proclaim the Gospel on the streets, although that would be interesting. In fact, I want to share the Gospel rather in life's actions, thoughts, relationships, family, work, school, and wherever else I may be entangled. However, it would be so easy to get "too comfortable" with my Christian life. We are called to spread the Good News. And while to many it may seem too radical to go on mission trips, give up TV, or go to a grocery store with the intent to tell someone about His love, it is what we are called to. Now, the action may appear different in each person's life, but it shouldn't stop anyone from being radical--all for the Cause. 

What is "The Cause" anyway? I'm currently reading this book by Hannah Farver called "uncompromising", which is extremely powerful. In this book, she is unraveling all of the things we get caught up in--whether it be praise, beauty, relationships, etc...I'm only on the fifth chapter! But "The Cause" is Jesus Christ. We need to make Him our ultimate Cause, and stop chasing the small "c" causes, that distract us, leave us brokenhearted, and steal our hope and joy. Why not follow Him? Why not give Him our all? Well, I at least am stubborn and I like to control things. It is very difficult to give Him everything, but more and more I'm finding it to be the best thing ever happening to me in my life. There's nothing like it in the whole world. It may not make sense, but He gives the grace and courage to do His will. 

The second reason I'm starting this blog is because I want to major in journalism, and this might be a great way to start and see if I even like it. Excuse my grammar on occasion, I'm still getting the hang of it. My mom's the editor, I just love to write crazy stories and thought provoking pieces. Hopefully this blog will contain both of those elements, and as well, you'd see me as a real person--who is flawed--but finds her worth in Jesus Christ alone, even when everything else tugs at her.

 Yeah, I may have overdone all that, but oh well. I hope you enjoyed my rambling and I'll be back!

Proverbs 19:21 "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." (NIV)