Defending hope

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;

I Peter 3:15

To be honest God, as a believer, I don't know what answer to give when disaster strikes and people blame you.

Disasters such as this tsunami in Japan are clearly easy grounds for people to blame and not believe in a God who says He's good. 

I still trust in you, Father. And I still believe that you are good even when I don't understand your goodness...
but in this case how do I give reason for the Hope within me to someone who seems to have a legitimate reason not to believe in you?

There are many times that I will begin writing something in this blog...and then I completely stop or give up because I feel like none of it makes sense. I think sometimes I try too hard to write things that are really deep or have significance...and as a result I get frustrated trying to produce something intelligent or weighty when it just isn't naturally a thought that's on my heart or mind.

So, I think I'm just gonna tell you about things that make me happy as of late. This is certainly a lighthearted and easy thing to write about.

the promise of spring in the air
going home to FL this summer for a week
our new apartment
Stephanie Lyell Photography
Kyle Mullett
organic, local milk in a glass bottle from Whole Foods
tax return


Oh, and getting off of work...which is right now. Bye!