So I think its time for me to start a blog.
Here's the thing, I'm not really that great at electronic communication.  Emailing, texting, etc...I mean, I'll do it, but I don't like it.
I'd much prefer to just have face to face convos.  I love those actually.
But in less than 30 days, I'm moving to Africa.  That is still strange to type.
I'm    moving    to     Africa.  weird.
Anyways, as much as I'd love to sit across a coffee shop table from my friends and family to share all that's happening in this crazy journey God's chosen for me, I realize the ocean in between us will make this difficult to do on a regular basis.
And so this blog.  Arguably a form of communication I feel most uncomfortable with, so bare with me as I adjust.
I chose the title, "Here am I" in reference to the Hebrew word "Hineni."  In the Old Testament, when patriarchs were given a commandment from God, they would respond, "Hineni," essentially meaning, "here am I Father, ready and willing."
I had the Hebrew lettering tattooed on my wrist a couple of years back to remind me to be mindful of choosing the same response to God's calls.  This past summer, he called me to quit my job in Dallas and move to Lusaka.  He called me to leave a life I loved and follow Him; to be willing to trust that joy abundant was found in that action, that choice of faith.
So I looked down at my wrist...and I did.  Taking Peter's lead, I stepped out of the boat.  I feel like my toes are about to touch that water, and I'm trying my darnedest to keep my eyes locked on His so my feet don't sink.

So here we go guys. Hope you're ready to see God do some incredible things, because I sure am.