Embracing a crucified life demands that we make "no provision" for our flesh. We were born with a sinful nature and if left to our vices, we will remain in darkness. In contrast, we are called to walk in the light, and His “light is found in all that is good and right and true”. It’s time to wake up!

As I write these words, my heart swells with overwhelming gratitude and awe for who you are and what you mean to me. How do I even begin to express the depth of my love for you, the One who captured my heart in a way I will never comprehend?

Through all of my experiences, only a few times have cemented themself into my memory - memories that the movie Inside Out would call core memories. These memories are so influential that they become part of who I am and help define who I will become — I will never forget these experiences.

Have you ever felt like you weren’t good enough, that your mistakes define who you are and who you will become? This idea is something I have struggled with for a lot of my life. No matter how many times I have been told that my past doesn’t define me, it is still hard to shake.