I don't think I can explain to you the physical pain I find myself in when I see posts on Facebook that say things like: "You have no idea how worthless you made me feel." "It hurts when you realize you aren't as important to someone as you thought you were." or "Every time I... Continue Reading →

Yesterday morning I was sitting in my church's 6 a.m prayer service, and I was thinking about how all these people were up and functioning at 6 a.m. just to come to church and pray over the needs of others. People they more than likely don't even know. I try not to ever wake up... Continue Reading →

Hope - the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best. Hope is something we all crave. To not have hope is life threatening. People put guns to their head because they have no hope that their life will ever improve. Hopelessness is so dangerous. The facts... Continue Reading →

I am going to say something that you may not agree with at first, but just hear me out. God is not concerned with your behavior. God is concerned with the condition of your heart. I know. All your religious church alarms are screaming, because we have been taught for years that its all about... Continue Reading →

"For a long time now I thought I was just a survivor, but I'm not. I'm the winner." So earlier today I was talking to a friend, and he asked me a question...he said "So what have you been doing to get to your next step?" Now, normally this question would intimidate me. 6 months... Continue Reading →

Let me make myself VERY clear. I HATE CARDIO. I can lift weights all day, but you ask me to run or do some skaters and I am OUT. I hate it. I have heard people talk about endorphins while you run, but all I get is heavy breathing and the need to puke. Therefore,... Continue Reading →

Wait.  This is probably my least favorite word. Wait:to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens There have been so many times in my life where God's answer to my question is wait. This is so hard. So so hard. Especially when I am asking for something I think... Continue Reading →

"He is near to those who have a broken heart and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18-19 This verse has never meant more to me than it does right now. I haven't talked a lot about the recent events in my life because it has been really hard. I'm an internal processor,... Continue Reading →

"In Over My Head" Bethel Music I have come to this place in my life I'm full but I've not satisfied This longing to have more of You And I can feel it my heart is convinced I'm thirsty my soul can't be quenched You already know this but still Come and do whatever You... Continue Reading →

"The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." (Exodus 14:14 NIV) "God will fight the battle for you. And you? You keep your mouths shut." (Exodus 14:14 MSG) I read this verse and my conversation with God usually goes a little something like this: Me: Yeah...ok Jesus. I get it. But... Continue Reading →