He is Real.

He is real. I know He is real. But some days..... I feel His presence more than others.

I'm not sure why last night was any different. St. Joseph's chapel was on fire for Jesus. I could feel him all around me. I had chills as Rob began singing "Mighty to Save" and the congregation of students from both UMKC and Rockhurst joined in. He is real in this place and I'm so thankful to be right where I am today.

Some days I wonder why I have been so blessed with the life I've been given, the people that I'm surrounded by, and a God who loves me like He does. Days like today, I'm thankful.

P.S. For anyone who was at Mass last night. Fr. Rocha's slippers. How awesome. That was God 100%.



Mighty to Save......

Everyone needs compassion,
Love that's never failing;
Let mercy fall on me.

Everyone needs forgiveness,
The kindness of a Saviour;
The Hope of nations.

Saviour, He can move the mountains,
My God is Mighty to save,
He is Mighty to save.

Forever, Author of salvation,
He rose and conquered the grave,
Jesus conquered the grave.

So take me as You find me,
All my fears and failures,
Fill my life again.

I give my life to follow
Everything I believe in,
Now I surrender.
Yes, I surrender

Saviour, He can move the mountains,
My God is Mighty to save,
He is Mighty to save.
Forever, Author of salvation,
He rose and conquered the grave,
Jesus conquered the grave.

Shine your light and let the whole world see,
We're singing for the glory of the risen King...Jesus

Saviour, He can move the mountains,
My God is Mighty to save,
He is Mighty to save.
Forever, Author of salvation,
He rose and conquered the grave,
Jesus conquered the grave.

Shine your light and let the whole world see,
We're singing for the glory of the risen King...Jesus

Why I love Jesus... (For Claire)

The other day I was having a conversation with my dear friend Claire. She asked me, "Why do you love Jesus?" Here's the thing... I know in my heart why I love Jesus, but it's sometimes hard to put it into words. Ever since that day last week, the question has been on my mind. So here is just the start of a list that I hope and pray never stops growing.

1. He is unchanging.
2. He is jealous for me.
3. He never lets go.
4. He died for me. (And for you!)
5. He draws me in →He is asking me to surrender to His will.
6. He KNOWS me. And wants me to know Him!
7. He is the source of my existence.
8. He has blessed me with a beautiful life and a beautiful family.
9. He is REAL! And He wants to be my friend.
10. He has let me walk with the poorest of the poor.
11. He has opened my eyes to the beauty of this place.



Thank you, Claire. For making me think about why I love Jesus. :)