08/09/2025
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Well today feels like it's officially back to school for you guys. These last few days have been filled with nerves, excitement, and looking into the unknown that is this year ahead. Man did summer fly by!
As I watch you head into this new journey of learning, I can’t help but be filled with pride. I’ve always loved taking you on adventures — from bike rides down dusty back roads to hikes in the mountains and wild swims in frigid alpine lakes. It often feels like these adventures really draw out your courage, your curiosity, your kindness, and your love for your siblings.
The wilderness is a strange place. In the Bible, it’s often a symbol of testing and trial. But in Matthew 5:16, it’s where Jesus sought solitude to pray and talk to His Father — a place not just of hardship, but of intimacy, growth, and fellowship with our Creator and Heavenly Father.
Life will bring its own kind of wilderness — and school might be one of them. But it can often be in these moments that God strips away distractions and reveals our deep need for Him. And in that place, He can strengthen our faith, build our endurance, and writes a story in us that reflects His purpose and glory.
So as you walk into this new season, know this: you’re not alone. God is with you — through the nerves, the unknowns, and the hard days. And I’ll always be cheering you on, smiling as I watch you grow in the wilderness.
Well today feels like it's officially back to school for you guys. These last few days have been filled with nerves, excitement, and looking into the unknow...
