Chris Burkmenn's Blog

When I think of this life, about who I am and where I am going, I remember one very important thing, My sister. Lindsay has played such an important role in my 27 almost 28 years on this Earth. I remember growing up together as brother and sister fighting with each other constantly, probably being some of the worst behaved siblings. If you knew us then you'd have said gosh they hate each other and they will never ever get along. From huge out bursts or just your typical rolling of the eyes at each other. Growing up and wanting to be away from each other. Remembering when we had our trips back and forth to each set of families(since we come from a divorced family.) Christmas Eve trips to my aunts on my Dads side, then to my uncle on my Moms side. The hustle and bustle of the holidays can bring frustration to anyone. The one thing I have realized about this life is that my sister and I have been through pretty much everything together, the highs and lows of life. We have bee...

Since I was a young kid I use to hear "Home is where the Heart is." I remember at the time not knowing what that meant, and struggling with the concept. My whole life I have dreamed of making something of myself. As a child I wanted to be on Kenan and Kel, and that was all I use to talk about. My Grandma Carol would ask me what I wanted to be when I grew up and all I would say is that I want to be an actor. I want to move to L.A. and be on a show like Kenan and Kel! I dreamed with my whole heart and thought someday I would go and do what they were doing. I wanted to make people laugh because I enjoy laughing so much. As I grew older I became to see the dream as almost unreachable. I thought that those dreams were only given to the few who were lucky. Growing up in a normal family, those things just did not happen to normal families. Time went on and I still was not able to shake what I felt I was called to do, I started longing to move to L.A. I remember making plans w...

We often underestimate where we are, and think of where we should be. I am often guilty of that. I think to myself I should be here, but when all actuality I am exactly where God wants me. My steps are ordered by the Lord it says in: Psalm 37:23  The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.  God has rescued both you and I from so many trouble of this world. All we have to do is have faith that he will deliver us from so much more! As we reflect on the Christmas Holiday, I encourage you to remember where God has saved you from. @chrisburkmenn

This year in a nutshell Rocked out at Kelly Clarkson's summer tour. This summer I grew a stache and then shaved it. Visited Memphis with our youth at Oasis Church Had fun with all of my friends Dressed sharp for an awards ceremony at Oasis Church Partied with my friend Chase Saw my family they visited and so did I Celebrated my birthday with some crazy friends Enjoyed time with my Mom and sister Went home for my sisters birthday party. Loved my sisters over the Christmas Holiday. Had a photoshoot with my friend Sarah Weeks Enjoyed spending time with my mentee Isaac Chambers Saw Needtobreathe with my good friend Caitlin Miles