AboutI remember looking up at the stars on a cold night when I was little, thinking, “God is so COOL!” More than anything else, God’s coolness fascinates me. His holy wrath is awe-inspiring, his grace brings tears to my eyes…but his coolness came first. He is the alpha and omega.
God created us with the purpose of bringing glory to him. We are here to love and be loved by God. And that is what I want my life to be. I want to be remembered for highlighting who God is. So how do I do that? I highlight the things that appeal to me most about God. His cool creation—fungi, planets, geology. His awesome character—found in every ounce of the Bible. By learning about God’s creation, I learn about God. But I also learn about him from my failings. I struggle with anxiety, to the point where I could be paralyzed by it. God has been the real source of peace for me—because he forgives me and reminds me that I don’t accomplish things by my own power. All that I have accomplished he has done for me. The pressure’s on God to fulfill my purpose. I am simply his vessel. Of course, God has given me some wonderful gifts to help me along the way. My wife Nicole is the best of those, and she inspires me and brings me joy every day. It is truly a delight to be loved. –Ian Vroon |