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How many rounds will it take for me to finally realize I AM God’s messenger? Why do I just sit back and take the punches until it gets so bad, I have to stand up swinging just to dodge the next blow? I know each punch represents a lie The Deceiver tells me, and I …
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As I stand in the mirror trying to convince myself I’ve done nothing wrong, that I’m not in trouble, why can I see Dread and Condemnation standing directly behind my left shoulder with evil grins showing their dirty, crooked teeth-rubbing their hands together as if they were eagerly awaiting to remind me otherwise? Sometimes things …
On the road I travel, there are many obstacles I must conquer. The Heartbreak Valley can be very dark and low. I am hyper-vigilant about my surroundings. These invisible obstacles haunt me as Fear whispers in my ear that I will never be good enough. He shows me locked prison doors and tells me I …
I am an amateur photographer who is so in love with God’s artistry. I can’t help myself from trying to capture all of what He offers. You will often find me with a camera in hand. If it’s not my phone, then my Kodak 1080. But whatever the means, I’m fascinated by all of God’s …
“God?” “Yes, child.” “How can you love me after what I’ve done?” “What exactly have you done, child?” “Oh, God! Please don’t make me say it out loud.” “It needs to be spoken in order for others to hear.” “But why would you choose me? I’m nothing. I’m no one. I have done… This content …
Every year when our kids were young, we would vacation in National Parks. We visited 52 National Parks in their growing up years. This year, we traveled through Utah. Stopping at the Natural Bridges National Park after seeing Arches National Park. When we entered the ranger station, I saw these incredible… This content has been …
Do you see other people’s talents and ask why didn’t I get that one? Or what makes hers better than mine? Or if I had that I’d be (fill in the blank). I do this all the time! And I can’t help but ask myself, why do I do that? God has given me multiple …
Why is it so intimidating to be around someone you know who is a master liar and manipulator? Throughout my Christian Walk, my faith was based on knowing God’s rules: No other God’s before me, don’t make graven images, don’t take the Lord’s name in vain, remember the Sabbath, honor your mother and father, don’t …
Changing my perspective is no walk in the park. It takes inviting Commitment to tea and Self Discipline to counsel with Honesty and Confidence daily until true, good, healthy habits are formed. Contemplative Practice sits with me regularly now and we often… This content has been moved to Patheos.com. Please click here to read the …