The More We’re a Merrier We!

I had this song in my head when I awoke this morning:

And it occured to me that I can so see God singing that. “I love to laugh, loud and long and clear.” It saddens me that so many people think of God as some stern, serious fellow. Yes, He does [...]

Trust Steadily

I was reading the Bible online at biblegateway.com and I went to 1 Corinthians 13. This is one of my favorite sections of the Bible because it deals with love and I love love. Today I decided to read in the Message, a paraphrased version of the Bible.
It had a section that said:
Love never dies. [...]

Disordered Conversations

A few notes about the post you are about to read:

This post contains discussion of suicide. If you have been personally impacted by suicide, this post may be hard for you to read.
This post is a conversation between 2 Christians and therefore contains several “religious” references. If you find this offensive, don’t read this post.
This [...]

Surprise Resolutions

I never make New Year’s resolutions. I did once when I was probably 13. My sister and myself, a few friends, were together for the Eve and we decided to all make resolutions together. I don’t recall what they were, but I can almost guarentee I didn’t follow through with mine.  I’m a rather forgetful [...]

Musical Surprises

“Won’t Go Home Without You”
by Maroon 5
I asked her to stay but she wouldn’t listen
She left before I had the chance to say
Oh
The words that would mend the things that were broken
But now it’s far too late, she’s gone away
Every night you cry yourself to sleep
Thinking: “Why does this happen to me?
Why does every moment [...]

What Kind of Front Yard are You?

“Fight of My Life”
by Insyderz
We’re the hated ones
That take a stand in life
Against the forces of evil
That claim to have rights
Of the souls of our families,
Friends, and our foes.
Fighting for true freedom
But nobody knows.
Call us pathetic.
Call us all cracked.
Bring your brass knuckles and
Your baseball bats.
Something’s in the air tonight,
I feel it in my bones.
And when [...]

Eating Disorders: A Conversation Piece

I want to share a conversation I just had on AIM. It’s probably pretty boring, but hopefully informative and helpful.
My Friend: Hey
Me: hey
My Friend: how are you?
Me: tired. just woke up
My Friend: im tired tooo
Me: why?
My Friend: idk lol.
(Here we started talking about swimsuits and I said the following)
Me: i wouldn’t be outside in my [...]

I Don’t Write Like That Anymore

I took a moment just now to read some notes I have posted on facebook. It’s interesting to go back and read thoughts you’ve had in the past. As I was reading them, I noticed something. I don’t write like that anymore. There is a different style and flow than now. I like it [...]

All is Vanity (Ecclesiastes 1:2, NKJV)

This morning, while walking to the bus stop, God was nice enough to tell me some things.
Boldness. A comment my mom made on he phone last night had me thinking of boldness. I was reminded this morning of Hebrews 14:16. The NKJV says, “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace”. The NIV [...]