I've been thinking about my priorities and the paths that I am going to choose to follow. And I've been wondering: Can I be too "on fire" for Christ? Can I be too Christian? Of course, the world would answer with a resounding, "Yes! Shut up already!" But I've been really bothered lately by certain comments… Continue reading endless praise
Author: my heart's overflow
when I fall apart
People are struggling in the world today. Depression, anxiety, stress, loneliness, heartbreak, financial problems, failures, the world economy in shambles, the list goes on and on. We're realizing, especially as a nation, that these worldly comforts just don't last. We are realizing that we just don't have control over everything. And as individuals, when we get to rock bottom we realize… Continue reading when I fall apart
the feelings of faith
I always consider how tainted we are by our human condition. We are held captive by time, shackled to these ever-changing emotions, prisoner to this world and all of its limitations and constraints. We as humans are always looking for a good feeling that won't go away. For this reason it has been said many times that… Continue reading the feelings of faith
let earth receive her king
Merry Christmas, Joy to the World! Luke 2:9-14 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. (10) And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy that will be… Continue reading let earth receive her king
only Jesus
I was Christmas shopping today and went into a really beautiful store with tons of "spirituality" merchandise. Floor to ceiling wind chimes, art, banners, candles, colorful stones, books, tapestries. Usually I go into these stores because I like some of that earthy, Chinese characters, peace-type stuff. It's pretty, and calming, and the stores usually smell like incense. I definitely don't… Continue reading only Jesus