A hot tear rolled down my cheek as I worked to straighten my twisted frown and fake a shred of composure. I had told myself I wasn’t going to cry. I saw a wince dance across Coach Miles’ face as his eyes began to redden, as well. I stared into the watering gaze of a [...]

A wonderful feature piece written by Grantland.com and ESPN.com writer, Jordan Conn. In other words, my story through the lens of another… LET IT FLY

“That their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God’s mystery, that is, Christ Himself.” Colossians 2:2 I likened my mind, at the time, to a large craft table with puzzle pieces [...]

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 I have never been fearful of the future. Like many, I have had apprehensions, questions, concerns, and desires. But, I think so many of us are so eager to see [...]

“The Lord dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands, He rewarded me…” Psalms 18:20 It would be foolish to believe that the moment any one of us accepts Jesus Christ into our hearts, that Satan steps back, counts his losses, and moves on to torment another.  That is [...]

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness…” 1 John 1:9 The next chapter of my testimony is undoubtedly the hardest and most painful to share.  For it’s easy to write about the trials and misguidance of another, but to make [...]

“…For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required; and to whom much has been committed, of him they will ask the more…” Luke 12:48 With the control placed back in God’s hands, I entered college a semester early and began to adjust to a very new life.  Eager to explore [...]