One thing about being in God's presence is vulnerability. In Christian culture, we are instructed to seek God but I recall feeling ashamed and at times scared to approach Him. I recall thinking that God would judge me if I presented myself to Him in prayer. This reminds me of the woman with the issue [...]
Tag: Forgiveness
Where is Love?
So many of us have asked the following question with earnest intent: What is love? We wonder what does it feel like? How does it smell? Like small children, we wonder where we can find it. Regardless of race, religion, or view these questions circulate in and around. Like sojourners we search for the definition [...]
Peace, Be with You
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." - John 14:27 KJV What we long for and something that we all crave for in the world is peace. We go to the [...]
The Weight of the World
With the weight of the world on your shoulders, it is hard to see the light of day. Lift up your head, your healer is near. For so long, I had "fixed" my own problems. The routine was simple: Worry, rationalize, cry. Crying became my solution and if I had not addressed what was bottled [...]
God, Give Me Strength
When I don't understand. When I feel terrible. When I suffer from heartache. When I ache with pain. Lord, be my strength. Be my guide. It is in you that I confide. How can I survive if I don't have you by my side? Your glory brightens my face. Your love shields me, encompassing me [...]
Beauty in the Brokenness
You never know what someone is going through behind the walls of their eyes. You smile, they smile. You say "hello," they say "hello." You ask "How are you?" They reply "I'm fine." Beyond the bland conversation there is a world filled with chaos. Chips. Scrapes. Fragments of what once was. Thoughts roaming as in [...]
25.
Today's my birthday so I'd like to share 25 things about myself. 1. I love parks and nature in general. There's nothing like standing next to enormous trees and smelling the fresh air. 2. I love to sing. When I was 3 years old I started singing. My mom realized I had a gift when [...]
Don’t Cheat Yourself
"I can't believe this is happening to me!" "Who would've thought that my life would end up this way?" "Why me, Lord?" So many questions raced through my mind. "Why don't I still have my car? Why are these bills piling up? Why is everyone around me succeeding?" Another failure. Another set back. Another temptation [...]
Life More Abundantly
For the longest time I considered traveling the world. The pictures on social media, the landscapes in magazines, and the travel guide videos were astonishing. This, I thought, is living life to the fullest. The crystal clear waters, the sparkling sand, the lush green fields, and diverse culture were a few things that drew me. [...]
What Seed Have You Put In The Ground?
This message is inspired by a journal post that I wrote in 2014. I pray that it blesses you just as I am blessed by it. \ˈhär-vəst\ the season when crops are gathered from the fields or the activity of gathering crops. When I hear the word "harvest" I think of receiving something and having [...]
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