Ever feel like a lion, ready to roam free, explore, hunt for food, lay in the tall grasses soaking in the sun’s warmth, only to discover you are caged at the zoo?That was me. No one told me to crawl into my religious cage, but I chose to go there thinking it was the right thing to do. Once inside, I felt the stares of visitors holding binoculars, Continue Reading
Freedom Shoes
Walking in freedom feels so good. I've loved the breakthroughs I've had this year. Each year I find my faith growing. More and more I'm believing the Truth and pushing away the lies. Lately, I'm quick to catch myself when I'm trying to earn God's approval. I notice when I'm trying to please everyone I know. I can't be "me" when I live for others. Continue Reading
In Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
I wrote an article last week to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day, please visit here (had to delete link, it's no longer active) to read it if you choose. Researching his life brought me to tears. I loved listening to his online sermons. Interestingly, I hated history when I was younger. And now I enjoy learning about the legacies of others. Continue Reading
Fellowship of the Unashamed by a young African pastor
This statement was read by our youth pastor today at church. As he proclaimed it, he cried with passion and so did many of us listening. Me included. The African pastor supposedly was martyred for his faith and this was found tacked on his wall. It's worth posting. It's powerfully written and I proclaim it too! I hope you will too. Here it Continue Reading