Christian Ecstasy, Ineffable Joy, and Jesus the Lord

I feel the ineffable joy of the Lord running through my veins. It’s so powerful that tears are coming to my eyes. I can’t maintain it and I won’t try to. Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior, Messiah of my life, the Ruler of my decisions, and the reason for every ounce of hope… Read More Christian Ecstasy, Ineffable Joy, and Jesus the Lord

Living in the Freedom of Trusting God

CAREFREE = TRUST, IN WHO? Sometimes, trusting ourselves can be hard. Having a difficult time trusting ourselves can also have an impact on our trust in God, whether for better or worse. If you’re a Christian, you may understand that trusting in God is most difficult when we have a hard time surrendering our fear… Read More Living in the Freedom of Trusting God

The Light that Shines in the Darkness

DARKNESS IN US ALL Everyone has a path they must walk upon to become who they are. Every path has light and darkness. When we see the light in our life, we feel hope, inspiration, and a sense of belonging. The darkness creeps in and tries to steal everything that is good, because that’s what… Read More The Light that Shines in the Darkness

Hope in the Sky

MYSTERY & MAJESTY IN THE CLOUDS While we are, in the most realistic and literalistic sense, looking at an aerosol comprising a visible mass of minute liquid droplets or frozen crystals, or clouds— I believe when we look up to the sky, we are looking for and at something much more significant, mesmerizing, and meaningful than mere… Read More Hope in the Sky

The Art of Authenticity

THE ROOTS OF AUTHENTICITY We can tell when others give us something out of obligation, or when their generosity is genuine and unconditional. Authenticity is one of our greatest gifts to ourselves. The way we know we are being authentic is whether we are the same around people as we are behind closed doors. Frankly, this is the… Read More The Art of Authenticity