What I want…complete freedom What I’ve got….days with fleeting feelings of freedom. What I want…sleep. What I’ve got…sleepless nights, awake in the dark. What I want…to know Him intimately. What I’ve got…a knowledge of Him that sometimes feels superficial, whether true or not. What I want…salvation for my family. What I’ve got…the hope that He … Read this post
Growing up, the idea of God was presented as a possibility. God, the man upstairs as it were, was at least an option of the table for me as a child. Granted, He was not Jesus Christ, the Messiah, but He was at least mentioned. Years later, when I finally did meet Christ, I believe … Read this post
I’m a snob. I admit it. I dabble in snobbery. I know it’s not always the best course of action and can often lead to awkward social situations and even hurt feelings. My intentions are never to hurt anyone’s feelings. Truly. I just happen to be particular. I prefer things a certain ways. I have … Read this post
Well, it is officially summer, which, in most parts of the United States, brings about elation and joy. I, however, reside in a city that happens to be about 20 feet away from the sun–Scottsdale, Arizona. Yesterday, the city issued a heat advisory warning as we all watched the temperature climb to a scorching 110 … Read this post
Today’s post is from Ally Spotts, who has a rockin’ blog where she discusses faith, relationships, and life in general. Her new project is Prodigal Magazine, which she and her husband now run. Check it out, too. I’ve been single for quite some time now and after all these years I’ve gotten pretty good at … Read this post
I had worked with Kate at a restaurant waiting tables. We had classes together in college. We were even lab partners in biology. Our friendship grew as we spent more and more time together. She shared with me about her boyfriend drama. I shared with her about church and God. She quickly knew I was … Read this post
I don’t really suffer from writer’s block. I suffer from writer’s motivation. I always have tons of ideas. I don’t, however, always have the motivation to write down the ideas. What I often suffer from, however, is God block. Think of God block in terms of writer’s block. Writer’s block is defined as “A usually … Read this post
I have been in San Diego this week, a mere 6 hour drive from my hometown of Scottsdale. As you are reading this, I will most likely be on the road, headed back home tan and refreshed. It should therefore go without saying that this Friday’s Favorite Thing is about all about road trips. Oh … Read this post
Today’s post is from Antwuan Malone and is the second part in our “Christian and sexy” series. Last week we discussed singles. Today we are talking about married people. To read my thoughts on whether or not Christians be married and sexy, head over to Antwuan’s blog. It’s funny hearing married people talk about what’s … Read this post
I was casually flipping through the Bible the other day, looking for something interesting to read (you know, as if the whole Bible isn’t totally interesting). I found myself in Proverbs, not my favorite book of the Bible, mind you, but I saw the words “There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that … Read this post