and Purposeful Prose
Waking a bit melancholy isn't abnormal for me, but I've been surprised a few times to wake up and smile at the day. Last Saturday was a bit of a melancholy start, but Jesus gave me something to smile about right away. Next, I spent quite a bit of time with Him meditating on His [...]
Not to be confused with "Walkie-talkieing." Although... The above photo reveals the shoe of champions. No, really, they're called "Champions." I had such an amazing weekend. However, I didn't realize that it had gone so swimmingly until late Sunday afternoon. I've got some stories for you this week! Saturday morning I woke feeling emotionally flat. [...]
This is a little add on to my "The Sound of Rain" post. Andrew and I watched Louie Anderson's comedy act last night. When Louie got to the bit about rain I told Andrew that I needed to look this one up on Youtube. It's the perfect offset. Accepting Jesus' authority doesn't mean that life [...]
It's okay not to feel okay. These words are just as much for me as they are for anyone else who is struggling right now. There are a lot of really strong people doing a lot of great and brave things right now, and to be honest it makes me feel so inadequate. I was [...]
And don't come back another day... If I'm honest I just want to hide I don't know what to say anymore And I don't want to hear anymore Not what God has to say Just what the world keeps murmuring It's too overwhelming I don't know which way to turn To God, of course, but… [...]
I debated whether to do a "Fight Songs" or a "Freedom Songs" post, but my "Fight Songs" have sort of evolved into "Freedom Songs" as my focus has shifted to resting in God. I guess that also makes them "Flight Songs." Though Fireflight's lyrics are somewhat descretly Christian, they are a Christian rock band. Therefore, [...]
Hope Rises... I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in His word I put my hope. <3Psalm 130:5 (NIV) Need to Breathe Need to Breathe has some great stuff. However, this one particular song is really speaking to me. It's moving, but there's one line that confuses me. It's when "Bear" sings, Give me something vicious. [...]
This isn't what I was going to post today. I did it again. I really have to learn not to speak so soon (sigh), but the Lord will get through to me eventually. Speaking of eventually... I was definitely in a good mood on Sunday. It's pretty clear that I'm in good spirits when my [...]
"You're My Recovery."Fireflight/Core of my Addiction On Tuesday I was filled with hope and discouragement at the same time. How is that even possible? I was hopeful because I was believing that I'd be okay, but discouraged because somewhere along the way I got off track and a little lost. This saddened me. So I [...]
I believe that there's a beneficial type of striving and a fruitless brand of striving. When we're striving in our own strength we fight God. We don't have to. He's for us, not against us. Moreover, when we strive for our peace in Him we will find it. (Romans 8:6, John 14:27) I have to [...]
