35 and Getting Stronger

My 35th birthday is upon me. I am looking at the journey my life, and I am pleased with the direction and tone of my life in a way that I never would have dreamed. I find myself more confident, more focused, and more in love with the man I am and am becoming. I have spent most of my life either hiding in others’ shadows, or afraid of my own. I am finally, embracing the truth about who I am; and that is a flawed guy, who is loved by God, and that makes me believe I can do anything.

I have began a new portion of my life and excited at the though that, Vertical Church is almost here. But, that creates a whole new area of emphasis and is requiring me to risk more than ever before. Starting Vertical church is a turning point in my life. I don’t know what the future holds, but I am anticipating great things. I get a chance to go back into an urban environment (which is what I grew up in) and into the college context (which is a passion of mine) and for both I am grateful. I believe that God is up to something amazing in my life, and I am enjoying it.

It’s taken a lot for me to get to a place where I am comfortable in my own skin. Because of that, I am fiercely fighting to accomplish all God has for me. It’s scary knowing how vulnerable my family is now that we are taking this risk, but thank God they are 100% committed to seeing this through. That alone is a major blessing! I rest in the truth of the scripture, “He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:24