Welcome to God, Guts and Government

Welcome to my space where I talk about how my faith, my lack of guts (literally) and how government impacts the life around me. This space is for me to share my personal thoughts around issues impacting the world as I see it.

Preaching and Acting on Forgiveness even when it feels Impossible

Matthew 18: 21 - 22 Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if my brother or sister sins against me, how often should I forgive? As...

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Jun 236 min read

Saying Goodbye…and Hello

When I started writing this, my first thought was this was going to be a love letter to Hays County. Almost four months ago I packed my...

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Dec 19, 20243 min read

2024...the year of messy?!

I have been waiting for the perfect moment to sit and write this year but the greatest reflection has been that there is no perfect...

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Jul 1, 20243 min read

The Power of Presence

We are constantly distracted by the inner voices in our head telling us we need to do more and the general distractions of the hustle and...

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Oct 2, 20234 min read

Please don't pray away my Disability

Every Sunday, when we get to church and settle into our spot in the pew, we find ourselves listening to a message about being made whole...

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Jun 29, 20233 min read

A 6 Month Reflection post life Saving Surgery

We live in a culture that is filled with “Hustle”, a grind that asks us everyday: “How much can you accomplish today?” alongside a...

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May 13, 20233 min read

When I was 15 I walked out of a Church…It saved my faith

When you preach about loving one's neighbor in times of hardship, it is crucial to recognize who is sitting in the pew. The church I...

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Apr 20, 20232 min read

Why HB 2390 Hurts New Texas Voters

In 2018, as I stood in line waiting down a flight of stairs from the polling location I knew that was my only option. I was unable to...

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Mar 13, 20232 min read