they call me victorious
yet friends walk away
they call me victorious
yet bills pile up
victory isn’t about what you have or who you’re with
victory is knowing who you are in Him
the One Who is VICTORIOUS
open your eyes to hear
open your ears to see
and follow your heart
Last night, I had the weirdest (and scariest dream). Here it goes.
It started off with the church marrying me, Carolyn, and someone else off, but I can’t remember who the someone else was. The church chose the people and set everything up. We were all sitting in a room, and then it hit me: I didn’t even know the heart of the person, which is super important to me, so we all took off, but before we did, we got a hold of the names of who we were to marry, so me and the kids went on a journey to see who the church had picked. Continue reading
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
On Saturday evening and Sunday morning, the kids and I participated in the local “Relay for Life,” a twenty-four hour event about cancer. They raise money, walk laps, and join together to fight against cancer. We’ve been doing it for years, but this time, I walked seeing things a little differently. Continue reading
Bullying
when did it start
when will it end
insecurity
wanting power
selfishness
causing pain
to the soul
to the body
how many kids take it Continue reading
When I look to the horizon
there’s no end
When I look to the sky
there’s no end
When I look to the stars
there’s a beyond Continue reading
Memories
Sometimes
better left forgotten
Sometimes
come forward too quickly
Sometimes
catch me off-guard
remind me of Continue reading
[Written yesterday, 3/14/15]
Today is the last game of the winter season of flag football. To watch my oldest son coach and my youngest son play has been an inexpressible joy in my heart! The restoration that pursues our family is amazing, and it feels like it’s only just begun, but the truth is, God’s been restoring our lives for years.
Restoration: Continue reading
Last night at bible study, we almost thought that no one would show. Janel co-leads the ministry with me, and we had been there for almost an hour, recapping things that happened at the convention, discussing strategies for next time, when, all of a sudden, a beauty walked in, and she was so excited about life!
She’s been coming to our study for awhile. We’ve walked beside her through the ups and downs of life. We’re friends, and that’s what happens in our study: we become friends with you and experience life with you, and she was ready to share her experiences lately about her battle for purity. Continue reading
Worship Flags and Infinity Scarfs 