"I pray because I can't help myself. I pray because I am helpless. I pray because the need flows out of me all the time- waking and sleeping. It does not change God- it changes me." C.S. Lewis Prayer born of a rocky road; Heavenly Father, I thank you continuously for all you have done, …
Having had the opportunity to see the pre-advance screening of Tolkien this past Tuesday I felt the need to share a quick Public Service Announcement: GO. WATCH. TOLKIEN. If you are not a fan... Why not? But in all sincerity I would still encourage you to go; 1) because it is a beautifully well done …
"His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!' Matthew 25:23 I am a people pleaser. I attempt to avoid conflict at all costs and have an innate need or desire to …
Jesus said to her, "Mary." John 20:17 Listen for The Voice. Not a voice. These last couple of weeks have been a blur, on a personal level my schedule consisted of finishing my current degree program, making arrangements for the next steps in my new degree program and discerning God's will pertaining to the direction …
I knew He could and I had hoped He would. I wouldn't be shaken, I didn't care how impossible it looked or how dark it felt. There was no other option but hope. No other outcome was to be entertained. Victory was the only possible answer. Miraculous, unbelievable, odds defying victory. Deep down though I …
Reflecting on this past week, I am beyond touched by all God has done, is doing and will do. Heavenly Father, I thank You for today, for this past week. God You have been so good, You never fail. Though Lord Jesus I feel I fail You continuously, please forgive me for my self-centeredness and …
"For we walk by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7 One of my favorite games growing up was one which my sisters and I created titled "Pearl Harbor". We would go out to our front field which ran along the state route we lived by and starting in the back we would try to …
A picture is worth a thousand words. Everywhere I can fit a photo frame has a photo frame. My reasoning- I love to be surrounded by the smiling faces and moments which have shaped my life. My parents and sisters, best friends and cousins, nephews and new adventures. Alas, I believe many of you will …
1, 2, 3, 4, I declare... a thumb war! Just kidding. We will not be declaring any wars today, at least that was not my initial intention. However, a thumb war could be a great way to liven up a rather dull day and requires minimal preparation. Regardless, we will move on to what we …
