Sam Prellwitz

Like the coldest water on the hotest day, an honest statement refreshes. The layers of dirt and mud that cover us solidify over time. These lies we tell are the dirt and grime that hide the reality of who we are. And shamefully we say that the mud is our true selves because we're scared of what people will think when they see what's underneath. We layer lie on top of lie thinking that we're saving ourselves from shame and conflict. And in that moment, when we see what we've become - a monster of mud and lies, we cower even deeper into the shame. Relationships are the connections we make. If those connections are made from lies, then they are nothing more than mud and dirt. Honesty - about who you are, how far you've fallen, and who you wish you could be... this is the stuff of waterfalls; washing away the mud and dirt, making visible the gift God has placed in front of you - a redeemer who takes great joy in beginning and finishing the process of forming y...

I was never much of an art student, nor was I much for shop class. I love the process of getting started on a new project, but it was the messiness and the mistakes that always stopped me from making any real progress. So I often fell short of a fully completed project. Lately, I’ve seen how necessary the mess is. When you carve away at something you’re going to have shavings on the ground. The unnecessary stuff needs to settle somewhere. The same is true for me and anyone trying to follow Jesus. There’s a lot of junk that needs to be carved away, but as it gets carved away something new and good is found underneath. Jesus is in the messy business of making things new. Why not get a little messy and join in on some of the good work He’s doing in you? It’s ok to make a mess…