Courageous.

Have I mentioned how much I love being home?

First of all, let me say: I shot a gun today! Kelsey and I headed over to Erin's house to go skeet shooting. Granted, I wasn't that good, but at least I shot it down on my first try, ever! Plus, I got to meet Erin's boyfriend DyLan, and I approve! Then me and Kelsey picked up my baby sister Olivia, ate good old Oceanside pizza, got Haha's, then met Dillin and two of his friends for putt putt in Ocean City.

But, I think the best part of my day was coming home and having a movie night with my dad and brothers.

We watched Courageous.

No one noticed, but I teared up a few times. And I am not one who cries at movies!

It kind of, as it said in the movie, hit me right between the eyes.

Obviously, the movie is about parenthood and the role of fathers. And, yes, I realize I am neither of those. But the movie still had a lot of weight regarding leadership, responsibility, and leaning on God in times of struggle. And that, my friends, applies to everyone.

I look at my little brothers, and my little sister, and I always wonder what type of people they will grow up to be. So far, so good. Actually, let me correct myself. So far, so great. But, I hope they keep going in that direction.

It isn't my job to raise them, but I still feel a sense of responsibility to be a role model to them.

In fact, rather than just being a role model to my siblings, I hope to stand out to everyone, for my Christ.


Matthew 5:13-16
“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."

Rant over.