Tag: Jesus
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My Rebellion
If you were to ask my mom which of her three kids was most rebellious, she would tell you about me. Throughout most of my life, I did the opposite of what I was told. I wasn’t afraid of anything and if I was dared to do something dangerous, I would do it without hesitation.…
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He Is My Hope
Grief, profound sadness and utter affliction beyond our control. I’ve grieved many times before. I have grieved over the loss of my grandpa. I’ve grieved over choices I’ve made in the past. But the worst grief I’ve ever endured is the grief over the loss of a relationship with my youngest daughter. This grief has…
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The School of Heart Knocks
Life is full of hardships, but it’s also full of blessings, if we choose to see them. Lessons learned are important because they help us grow in Christ and they strengthen our faith. I can honestly say that I never really noticed the blessings before God saved my life. I was self-absorbed and played the…
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He Knows Me
Christmastime is the most difficult time of year for me. It makes me sad to think that I have loved ones I won’t get to spend Jesus’s birthday with, and I grieve over them every year as if no time has gone by since they passed away. This will also be the second Christmas season…
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He Is The First And The Last
I’ve heard it asked, “If Jesus came right now, would you be ashamed by what you’re doing?” There are times I realize that I would be ashamed. I feel the conviction in my heart because of the things I sometimes do, and I am grateful during those times that Jesus hasn’t come yet. Do you…
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I Am Not Ashamed
Growing up as a Navy brat, I was met with many struggles, especially as a young elementary school student. I’m pretty sure first through fifth grade is where kids learn to master the art of teasing, and, because I was always the new kid in school, I was teased a lot! I think the thing…
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Strong Faith
Have you read the parable of the sower in Matthew 13? I love this story because it tells how God will separate the wheat from the chaff during the harvest and how we were sown into good soil so we could grow in Him until the harvest. Parables like this one speak to us in…
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God Is Love
When I was about 6 or 7 years old, my uncle Robert was killed by a drunk driver while he was on his way home from work. I don’t remember too much about my uncle, except that he had a nice smile and had a ton of records. I’ve really gotten to know him over…