Hold on or move on?

When I was in kindergarten, my station partner was Jamie Manning. See, in kindergarten, teachers always put you with someone they thought complemented you.  We were best friends.  Jamie and I, being station partners, traveled from station to station so we...

The Ultimate Protection (originally composed 7/14/07)

I have been instructed, by my dear friend, Veronica, to pray for clarity of thought and that Christ would direct and protect my heart.  How awesome is that!?  In my very heart of hearts, I have a being so powerful that He can protect and guide my...

I smell Hope–and Rotted Tree Roots

My dad gave me a wonderful verse the other day:Job 14.7 (Message): For a tree there is always hope.  Chop it down and it still has a chance– its roots can put out fresh sprouts.  Even if its roots are old and gnarled, its stump is long dormant, at the...

Open Doors and Open Minds

Something I’ve been thinking about a lot, lately.  I put it perfectly, tonight, when I was talking to a friend.  It went something like this:”I think that it is important to focus on right now– on loving Jesus and loving others– not...