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“When the Heart Sees”

| Laura Lee Bonde

the battle’s been won
the victory’s mine

realizing
the past died on the cross
being abused died on the cross
addiction died on the cross
realizing
my reflection is brand new
my heart’s been made perfect by Him
my beauty’s released through my heart
realizing
the dance isn’t dirty
the family resemblance is of Jesus
every promise is True

the battle’s been won
the victory’s mine
the new me lives
with a reflection of beauty

Time to Create

| Laura Lee Bonde

I wonder if God waits for us to make the time for Him to fully move through us, to play with our imagination, to make His reality of heaven come to life here on earth. On the second day of my new job, I designed a new flag, and it’s absolutely gorgeous! And wouldn’t you know it: I argued with God about it. Continue reading →

Working from Home

| Laura Lee Bonde

Today is my last day at work. Starting on Monday, I’ll be working from home. On May 7th, I started my own business: “Flames of Glory,” and after 5:00 pm today, I’ll be making worship flags full time. I am in awe at how God’s molding me, changing the atmosphere, moving things around, and through it all, I get to bring Him more glory. I’M SO EXCITED!!!

Gumby

| Laura Lee Bonde

Have you ever heard the same word from heaven twice here on earth and KNEW it had meaning because ‘how could it be spoken over you twice’ came into play? That rarely happens to me, so when it does, it speaks deep into my soul, a place only God can touch.

On Friday night, a friend was speaking into my life words that have changed the way I think about the present, the future, the birdcage, the flight, and in that discussion, he referred to me as “Gumby.” My first thought Continue reading →

Learning to Dance

| Laura Lee Bonde

Last night, the beauty of JC’s Girls at the Rock was revealed again. Our ministry isn’t only there for those currently in the strip clubs. Our ministry reaches out to all women and men who need to know God loves them right where they’re at. But when you have a past similar to mine, fitting into a church family may be difficult.

I remember the simple act of stopping by 7-Eleven. The music would sound through the speaker, and my body would instantly move, while thoughts of sex would enter my mind. This was very normal to me. Continue reading →

“Hope”

| Laura Lee Bonde

I never thought
anyone would want to read
what I had to say

I never thought
anyone would look at me
and see purity

I never thought
I’d look in the mirror
and like what I see

I never thought
I’d dance with flags
in front of a church

I never thought
I’d be able to sleep
without a drink

I never thought
I’d want my kids
to grow up like me

I never thought
I’d wait till my wedding day
to be kissed

I never thought
I’d ever start
my own business

I never thought
anyone would want to read
what I had to say

but Jesus knew it all