I guess this is kind of a reflection of my 2017, in a sense. So obviously, I’ll start that by talking about 2016. Flashback to a cold December night. I am sitting in my room praying. I’m talking with God and saying “God, what is this new year going to be like?” hoping His answer… Continue reading The Sons are Free
A man who is too afraid to admit his fears is a man who will never overcome them. Fear isn’t all bad. It actually points to our imperfect fragility. We are needy people in need of a greater power than ourselves. It reminds me I’m not a superhero. I’m not a Christian because I’m strong… Continue reading Fear and Ensuing Discouragement
Paul said that he was the chiefest of sinners, but sometimes, I swear I have him beat. I’ve lied. I’ve stolen. I’ve been greedy. I’ve lusted in my heart and murdered in my mind. I am a disgrace to my Savior. A convict in need of a pardon, an orphan in need of a Father. I… Continue reading To Hear or Be Heard
It’s been a while since I’ve been on here. Kind of sad that I didn’t update this as much as I would have liked to, but maybe I can be a little more regular now. So here goes nothing. “cast all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you” – 1 Peter 5:7 Every… Continue reading With Unclenched Hands
2015 felt like a warmup. Not to say it wasn’t a difficult year; it was the hardest yet. With two surgeries, 27 doctor visits for various health issues, and people going their own way. But through it all God was faithful. 2015 was the year that the kinks got worked out. After picking people and… Continue reading 2015
Brock Burkett 