Have you ever wondered where a person gets the courage to face ridicule, sickness, punishment, death, and even torture? Acts of courage are a wonder and have been a mystery to me. What makes someone stick with their beliefs in the face of fear, hold their […]
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The Misery of Within Misconception
Our misconceptions of God don’t hurt Him; they hurt us and rob us of tremendous riches of peace, love, faith, and joy. Many assume that God is a judgy, controlling patriarch waiting to catch us doing wrong. Others feel He is very far off and could […]
Peace Within the Storm
We sometimes confuse peace with a lack of problems, chaos and strife. Life in this fallen world isn’t peaceful by nature. The peace that comes from God is supernatural, so we must tap into Him to receive it. This peace is steady and strong when the […]
Dear Cancer, It’s Not Over, Till It’s Over
Growing up in Texas, I’ve heard the saying, “It’s not over ’till it’s over.” I never knew how important this idea would be to me and others until I was diagnosed with stage 4. Quoting and personalizing scripture has proven so powerful in my life; this […]
Rocky Is The Bitter Road
It’s been said that bitterness or unforgiveness is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. This poem is about forgiving a narcissistic abuser. They don’t deserve it, but you deserve to be free from them.