"Be still; and know that I am GOD ;I will be exalted among the nations,I will be exalted in the earth."-Psalm 96:10This weekend, I had my first free weekend of rest in months. This gave me more time to enjoy the quietness of the world around me. The beauty of the rain on my roof. The glow … Continue reading Beauty in the Quiet
Tag: Faith
Life: Unmasked – God Works
Everyone who knows me knows that fall is my favorite time of year. I love the colder weather, longer nights, the sights and smells. I love the chili and cornbread; the hot chocolate. I love the crunchy, colorful leaves, and I especially love football! However, until today, I have yet to really enjoy it this year. … Continue reading Life: Unmasked – God Works
‘The Lack’: A Story
***The following is an edited excerpt from one of my fictional stories, and is an extreme exaggeration...but is not far off from certain circumstances in my life.*** "Sobbing uncontrollably, I have finally lost my voice from yelling at the popcorn on my ceiling. Where is God? Is He listening to me at all? No one gets … Continue reading ‘The Lack’: A Story
Faith (Pt. 2)
You may be wondering where "Faith (Pt. 1)" is...well, my friends, that's where the Geckos are. Now, I've moved on to the second piece of my Faith discovery journey: In the face of hardship, questions, and ridicule, can I still display Faith and Integrity? Can I follow where I feel GOD is leading, even … Continue reading Faith (Pt. 2)
The Gecko Law
I was four, I think. My family was in Hawaii; and it was great, I think. I only have broken memories from the trip. One thing I do remember clearly is fear. Yes, I was in one of the most beautiful places on earth, and I was TERRIFIED! Of what, you ask...well, the geckos of … Continue reading The Gecko Law
Disappointment
Disappointment=Today I received two rejection letters. One from a job I had recently applied for and one from the magazine I was hoping would give me my first professionally published piece. June 2011 is upon us this week. Now, halfway through the year, I am re-evaluating things. Life is not what I had expected, not where … Continue reading Disappointment
FREEDOM
Recently, God has been teaching me what it means to live in Freedom. I have learned what it is to live in a cage, slaves to sin and brokenness. I have learned that many of us, when given the opportunity to live in freedom are too afraid to make the move.Galatians 5:1 tells us that … Continue reading FREEDOM
Securtiy: My American Idol
Here I sit on my lunch break staring down the barrel at many questions and much uncertainty. Questions I would love to wake up and have answered tomorrow. Uncertainty I wish would become clarity.In the midst of it all, in an Aladdin-esq scene, I hear GOD ask, Do you trust me?And my response, much like … Continue reading Securtiy: My American Idol



