my testimony
During my high school years, my growth in the Lord felt stagnant. Since the day I’d accepted Christ when I was 7, I’d been “active” in my faith. I attended church every Sunday, went on mission trips, tithed 10%, and was actively involved in the church. It seemed the list I had created in what it meant to be a “Good Christian” was getting shorter, but my relationship with God wasn’t getting stronger. I sought counsel from other “Christians”, who suggested that... Read More
prelude to dating
The foundation on which I base my philosophy, without which no relationship can ever succeed. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.Matthew 6:33 (NIV) So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) Dating – getting... Read More
of joy
spoken words nonverbal gestures physical touch overwhelming scents visual recognition i laugh, i cry tears stream down my face, as His joy overwhelms me my thoughts are of things unseen, my hope for stories untold in a glimpse of the everlasting my blessings overflowing, my passion never-ending in Him, nothing is impossible in Him, adventure redefined in Him, eternally fulfilled my journey has just begun Read More
whole again
beautiful?compassionate?loyal? can you tell the truth from a lie why must you make excuseswhy must you set the stagewhy must you play the game i was consistenti was honesti was upfront i played no gamesi asked for the same it seemed so surreal, unexplainedexcitement, joy, encouragement but you set the stage for failureyou stopped it before it began you played for keeps you took a piece of me, you could have had the whole.you took a chunk of me, the wounds you made were deep. i... Read More
The Passing Time
I wrote the following poem a couple years back: As I look around and see the many things that follow me I contemplate my mistakes and dreams I hope about someday The time gone by, opportunities missed, feelings held back The hurt, the pain, understood and yet held in The wishing of just to go back and change the past And then realizing how I’ve learned from these things The effects they’ve had, good and bad The Time it passes by… As I grow and come to understand the... Read More
His will?
So how do we know it’s His will and not our own?Where is the line between being led by the spirit and justifying outlandish behavior?Are we making excuses for why we disobey His calling? There is a healthy way to be lead by the spirit, and still qualify it in the truth (the word of God) First we must study and know the truth (the word of God – the Bible)Second we must listen to the holy spirit who dwells within usThird we must pray for wisdom and guidanceFourth we... Read More
prayer and praise
When one door shuts, another opens. God brings people into our lives for a reason. We may not fully understand the reason at the present, but He calls us to persevere and have faith. During those times we feel totally alone, abandoned, and deserted. When we cried out in sorrow, and asked why. When we questioned why we were even born. When all seemed lost. He was carrying us in His arms, wiping away our tears, and whispering “I am with you, your going to be okay, trust in... Read More
wounds reopened
when will the pain subside I cry out to the one who is greaterI long for delieverancefor answers God, why! why this time, why this pain, why these questions Tears unspilled, fears unspoken, sorrow unending my God I love thee, I cry out for your wisdom I cry out for understanding, for patience, for courage you call me to be faithful, and I long for your willyou call me to surrender, and I fall at your feet search me o God and know my hearts desirelet truth be my guidemay it set... Read More