he Bible spoke love, but I heard shame. I carried the secrets of my past as weights chained around my neck. Some days I was physically ill by the sinful nature I chose.
Poetry-I’m Still Standing
I'm still standing Satan.
Poetry- God in Me
Humbled into surrender.
Mental Health ~ The Journal #36
In your infinite wisdom and by your amazing grace, I fear no evil, for you are with me. I will remember, all of my days, that against you no one can stand.
Authentic Truths-Warrior
I made my way to the lake, and a half mile later, God spoke. One word. "Warrior."
Mental Health ~ The Journal #33
I look back at what I have shared here and I know I have been authentic. The problem is that I hold back. I only realized that after watching some of the videos today. Tonight, I sit alone and wonder why. This passive behavior has plagued me my whole life.
Authentic Truths- Micro-Premie Power!
I remember the phone call to Ashley in my car- "Get to the hospital now and don't come alone." Vomiting crossed my mind. We drove silent the half hour it took to reach Rylee.
Authentic Truths-Vision Changes
When in a challenging marriage crisis, a worrisome bout of teenage collision, or our own internal struggle of whatever it may be we pray but we never listen. We cry out, we weep, but we forget to be silent and to hear His love pour into us.
Authentic Truths-My Opinion Does Not Matter
So why is it, at some point we revert to acting more like those old people who constantly accused Jesus back in the day, than we do Jesus?
Many things in this world are not of God, this truth is spoken repeatedly in scripture.
Authentic Truths-Alive!
God can use His word to penetrate our thickest walls, breaking down those barriers that seem to hold him out.


