My Passion

Passion: strong and barely controllable emotion; the suffering and death of Jesus Christ

I love asking people what they are passionate about. I love watching people's eyes light up as they talk about what makes them tick. I get so excited when I hear people excited about something. Listening to someone share their passions is an honor and privilege, and I am always grateful when someone opens up about those things to me. 

As a child of God, I am passionate about helping others see that they are adopted in Christ. I am passionate about seeing Jesus change lives in the way He changed mine, especially kids. 

I love playing with kids, listening to their stories, and telling them Bible stories. I love making weird creations out of Playdoh, laughing and silly jokes, and playing tag with giggling kids. I love watching a child's eyes light up as he or she begins to make sense of the Big God Story. I love listening to their questions as they ponder what it means when I say that Christ died for them. I get crazy excited when children ask questions that most adults don't think they're capable of asking. I am filled with joy at the sight of a child worshipping God through songs, and I love listening to the tender-hearted prayers of little children. 

I love families. I love talking to parents and hearing their stories. I love telling parents how great their kids are, and seeing how comfortable parents are with leaving their kids in my Sunday school classes. I love encouraging parents, providing them with helpful hints and tips for parenting, and just listening to their joys and struggles. 

I value life, love, family, and the faith community. I love seeing all of these things collide in the local church. I am passionate about being a woman of Christ in every area of my life, whether it be at work or at home. 

Final Thoughts

Ultimately, I am passionate about Jesus. I found it interesting that when I looked up the definition of passion, Jesus' death showed up as a definition. The Passion of Christ, His death and resurrection, was all about saving us. It was about extending grace to us, taking on the punishment for our sins, and granting me what I do not deserve: a relationship with God.

I am passionate about the Passion of Christ. I am passionate about making sure that everyone knows the good news of Christ's resurrection.