God is not just one thing we add to the mix called life. He wants an invitation from us to permeate everything and every part of us.

...we are quick to rationalize our entertainment and priorities yet are slow to commit to serving God.

I love being in the ocean. I love the unpredictability of it- size of wave, animals you see, etc.

You find that the things you let go of while following Jesus were the things that were going to destroy you in the end.

...I don't have to worry about not meeting His expectations. God will ensure my success in accordance with His plan, not mine.

It hit me that the students were talking about me, not God. I was standing before a holy God and robbing Him of the glory that was rightfully His.

A person who is obsessed with Jesus is more concerned with his or her character than comfort. Obsessed people know that true joy doesn't depend on circumstances or environment; it is a gift that must be chosen and cultivated, a gift that ultimately comes from God (James 1:2-4).