young kids growing up
in pain
not being loved
not feeling loved
not knowing love
finding church hoping Continue reading
God
“Axis”
if life takes a turn
you won’t lose your direction
if you’re standing still
in His Heart
be still and know
keep moving forward
and trust
only look back
to help someone else
never give up
and always give in
to His Heart
let HIM move your direction
let HIM plan your steps
let HIM open your heart
to hear
all that He has for you
all that He wants for you
all that’s in store for you
let Him be your compass
and follow
Our Rock Concert
Last night, I’d planned a date night with my daughters, but God had a different plan, so I followed it and had an amazing evening!
On my way to pick up Carolyn, Katie called to let me know that she was unable to get the evening off of work and forgot to tell me. When I reached Carolyn and asked if she wanted to invite someone else. She mentioned a friend, so we tried to reach him.
Although we were a little short on time, God didn’t seem to mind and made everything work out perfectly. We were all able to eat and get to the Rock before the concert began. It ended up our seats were taken, so we had to settle for better seats. It was perfect!
So, let me tell you a little bit about Carolyn’s friend. Continue reading
“Teapot”
He filled me up
warmed my heart
poured me out
for all to drink Continue reading
Chosen First
Yesterday, Kyle took me to the Raiders game, but up until on our way there, I had no idea where he’d gotten the tickets, and finding out squeezed my heart with a hug.
Kyle works for a popular nightclub downtown called “OMNIA.” A little bit ago, a company reserved the club for their company shindig. It was then, when Kyle was noticed.
At this club, he’s security, and he’s so good at his job! Some of you may remember about this club and how they chased Kyle down and practically begged him to work for them. Well, while he was working this particular event, a woman noticed his stature and offered him tickets to the Raiders game.
Wow!
He was given two tickets, and the first person he thought of to take was ME, his mommy! How amazing is that!! A twenty-four year old young man preferred to take his mom above any of his friends. I was so honored and still am, and while I was there, I heard so much boasting about him. Continue reading
Misalignment
Last year was Carolyn’s first year in band, so this year, I have something to compare it to, and on Saturday, the comparison revealed where my heart was the year before.
About this time time last year, I “knew” I was going to start my own business someday but didn’t know when, and I remember the feeling I’d gotten when the color guards were out there waving their flags: how could I make something like that for them to make money off of! Well, that was last year, and my heart wasn’t in the right place. Continue reading
“Lifelong Plan”
when I think about the strategies of hell
I think about what they’d want to accomplish
destroy dreams
raise kids with fear
make God look bad
keep hearts looking down
running the other way
if he keeps hearts FROM God
he doesn’t have to worry about God moving THROUGH them
they stand for darkness
abolish light (or try to)
those who “might” be saved
never releasing the Kingdom
embarrassed to speak of Him
if he attacks them as children Continue reading
Hell has Ears
On Saturday morning, Nathan and I were sitting on my bed, talking, and somehow, we headed down memory lane about my childhood, and I told him about my decision to become a mother.
I’ll never forget it: I was holding my Cabbage Patch doll and talking about how I was going to be a mother someday, how I was going to love my kids like I’d never been loved, so they could experience hugs and kisses, and as I remembered, I began to cry. Nathan almost cried, too. Continue reading
“Reminders”
it’s so tempting to want
when you’re alone
I got up to write
because the tears started flowing
and the words of their song
speak of loneliness Continue reading
Worship Flags and Infinity Scarfs 