sunset from a plane:

It's like being on top of the world and experiencing God's splendor in its fullness. Well, we can never truly experience God's fullness, but sometimes you get that tiny glimpse of heaven through a plane window or an orphan's smile. God is constantly reminding us of what we have to look forward to and what we can bring to earth.

"His kingdom come on earth, as it is in heaven."

We can become heaven... We are messengers. The redeemed. We pick up our crosses to join the trek to Calvary. It's not an easy burden to bear. The road will be littered with blood, sweat, tears, and persecution, but we know the ultimate joy and relationship that comes with following Him. And it's soooo worth it. There's absolutely nothing else so worthy. So beautiful.

The oranges, reads, golds, blues of a sunset remind me that I'm not alone, I'm not my own, and I'm already home... at least in my heart.

...and I'll rest assured in my Savior's embrace!!