Why??

For many years I have felt that I should start a blog. I never knew what the theme would be or what I should write about. Trick is ... I still don't. But I know that God is calling me to write these things, so this is me being obedient.

The name of this blog comes from the verse listed at the top of the site. This verse took on particular meaning to me after reading the majority of book lent to me by one of my youth pastors. This verse became a significant part of my life when it was read at the funeral of one of my oldest friends.

At 3am on March 20th, 2013, I was uncharacteristically awoken by a text message. This message informed me that one of my friends from back home had died in a car accident. Zach was 11 months younger than me and we had grown up together at our families' church. One my mom's favorite stories is from our time in the church nursery. Apparently I took a toy from him so he bit me on the nose so hard that I bled. This cherished little story is pretty characteristic of our friendship. Zach and I saw eye to eye on very few things, but I always knew that he would be there if I needed him. I also knew that whenever I spent time with him I would always have a good time. Some of the craziest things I ever done were in the presence of Zach. He is definitely a major player in some of my best stories. I never thought that there would be a day that those stories would cease. Shortly after losing Zach I had to decide what life would look like without him. I decided that I would live the rest of my life to honor his memory. Zach was so full of life. While it was short, Zach lived his life to the full, an abundant life. So now I choose to live that abundant life. God gave the life of His Son so that we may experience a full, rich life. I firmly believe that God never intended Christians to have  sad, lack luster life. He intends us to have joy, a joy that can only be found within a relationship with Christ.

So I have no catchy theme for this blog. I have no overarching purpose for my words. All I can do is invite you along on my journey to seek an abundant life.