Journal 1

Mike & I both volunteer for an organization called Young Life. 

We love YL, it's ministry and the impact it has on millions of high school kids across the world.  

This past week, my husband went on a camp trip with 5 kids from the local high school, 

giving them the opportunity to hear the gospel. 

While they were there, they decided to keep a journal while reading the bible & sharing it on a group Facebook page whenever they wanted to.  So I decided I would share mine on this blog, because you just never know when someone needs to hear the good news of Jesus. 

 Castaway Camp in Minnesota
photo creds. to my hubby

So here is Journal 1 

Mark 1: 40-42 

The part where Jesus heals the man with leprosy. 

Every time I read this, I am amazed by Jesus.

When someone has leprosy, they have lesions on their body because of bacteria. Everyone stayed away from the person, in fear that they would get it too. So this man was probably shunned from his family, friends & town. (Imagine how you feel when your face is breaking out and you just wanna hide your face!) Then Jesus comes in, the man begs Jesus to heal him, Jesus TOUCHES him and says "Be clean".

I think this says so much about the heart of God and his love for us. Instead of thinking "Ew." or saying "Go away and be clean", Jesus touches him. 

Imagine what He can/will do in our lives, if we let him.

Like Walking on Water

I don't know about you, but every so often I find myself nervous and unsure about the future. 

I find myself hesitant when uncertainty is around the corner, when things do not go as planned.

If you don't know, I am a planner.

I keep a budget, make lists and stick to them.

I make plans.

When things do not go according to the plan, I start to panic.

I start to doubt who is in control and who holds my future.

My husband reminded me of the story when Peter walks on water.

Peter and the other disciples see Jesus walking on water and are in shock. Then, Jesus calls Peter to step out of the boat and walk to him. 

Peter does the unthinkable, trusting and putting his whole life in Jesus' hands and steps out of the boat. 
(Keep in mind, they are in a storm with waves crashing all around them)

Like Peter, I think I have stepped out of the boat. I have verbally, whole-heartedly committed myself to Him, putting my life in His hands.

But then the next part of the story comes into play.

Next, Peter realizes that he is walking on water and becomes afraid.

For one second, he allows fear to overcome him and he begins to sink. 

Peter cries out "Lord, save me!" and immediately Jesus reaches out his hand and pulls him from the water. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt".


Like Peter, I doubt.

At the drop of a hat, I doubt.
I believe that God's plan for us is whats best, but then life throws a little curveball and I question my entire life.

So how do we put total faith in God and rest in His peace and His plan?


I think that it involves living life in the moment. 


Living life day by day, enjoying the small treasures that He reveals to us daily, and being thankful.


I want to live life in the moment. Not worrying about tomorrow. Fully dependent on God.

Like I'm walking on the water.

Instead of panic, I want choose to rest.

Will you join me?



"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own"
Matthew 6:34