The Browning Tribune

"And I heard a voice of the LORD say 'Who shall I send, and who will go for us.' Then I said 'Here I am send me.'' Isaiah 6:8 A couple of weeks ago I heard someone talk about availability. He wasn't talking about the availability to go to coffee with a friend. He was talking about what happened when he decided to make himself available for God. This person talked about the change that happened in his life when he decided to make himself fully available for God. This really got me thinking about my availability with God.  Yes, I an really involved in furthering the kingdom now, but it has not always been this way. Before a few years ago I wouldn't really look to God for direction, I would decide to do things on my own. I never seemed God's guidance when making decisions. I would do ministry type things because my friends or that cute boy in youth group did them. It wasn't until I didn't have those people to fall back on that...

Philippians 4:13  "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." If you have ever went to a christian athletes bio on Instagram it is possible that you might see this verse. You might also see it if you ask one of these athletes what his or he tattoo says. This is a common verse. Sometimes it can be overlooked because we see it everywhere. Have you ever stopped to think about the power in it. I knew in my head it was true in my head, but in my heart it didn't really mean anything to me. Until about two weeks ago when I realized how relevant to my life it is.  On May 22, 2017 I flew across the country to Georgia, to sooth my curiosity of the south. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. All I knew was that God made it so clear that this is where he wanted me to spend the majority of my summer. I was excited to see what he was going to do with HIS plan. There where lots of smiles, laughs, and tears (good and bad).  I learned about grace, joy...