Stripped Back: Reality

I've chosen to begin this blog to show people an authentic me.  I believe that in today's society people are afraid to show others who they really are.  We want others to think our lives are perfect, but when we brush away the shallow surface, it's not so neat and tidy.

I believe this is especially true within the church.  Everyone puts on their Sunday best, their practiced smiles, and their perfect walk - afraid of what others might think otherwise.  At least, that's how I was.  I was one of those people.  I was the best at being fake, at putting on a mask, at hiding the reality of my life and who I really was.

So here I am.  Here's my walk.  I'm out of my comfort zone, vulnerable in front of an unknown audience, in hope that I can inspire others to walk the same.  To walk unfiltered, uncensored.  I can only pray it will bring some encouragement and hope to those who read it.

I also want to challenge all of you.  I challenge you to try something different, to step outside of your comfort zones.  I challenge you to put on the sweatpants and stained T-shirt, to frown, to cry, to stumble, to laugh, to love, to be the people you really are deep down.  I challenge you to walk authentic.