The Perfectionist’s Redemption Indeed, such a mirror does exist, and its truth far outweighs any self-incriminating thoughts I could have or condemning thoughts from anyone else. This mirror is the Bible. James 1:23-25 says: “For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his [...]
The Perfectionist’s Lament I will forgive anyone for anything except myself for not being want I to and should be. How I hate the foibles, flaws, and faults I try so hard to hide but all my efforts cause me nothing but frustration and angst. When I fail to measure up to expectations, especially [...]
Suffering can be dangerous. The choices we make in suffering can easily alter the course of our lives. There can come a point in one's time of affliction where we allow ourselves to become so used to suffering, so overwhelmed by its demands, so exhausted by its continual presence, that it becomes monotonous. Our [...]
I am overwhelmed By every glance from you Overcome By attention never anticipated I am overrun By thoughts of what could be And completely overtaken By the memory Of the smile That brought my heart To its knees. What do you think When my expression Appears nothing more than pensive? When my interest Seems nothing [...]
I would gladly run around In the circles of your silence If it meant One day we would collide And find out what could commence. I will avoid your gaze For as long as it takes If it means Your eyes will become devoid Of any mistakes In finding mine. I would ask God’s help [...]
(I started this story a few years ago as a way of helping my nephew see the importance of controlling his temper. I owe a debt to his older brother, Braden, for a significant idea that improved the plot.) Timmy always loved balloons. Balloons were his favorite toy. For as long as he [...]
can I still hear You when I’m thinking only of me do I remain righteous even when I am not right can I ask You any question or just the ones with the answers I am not afraid of do I still believe You love me even when I possess no love how can life [...]
It is not always in finding the answer but in seeking and finding the One with the answer. It is so easy to get lost in wondering why something happened / didn't happen, etc. that we lose sight of the only One Who knows the answer to every question. He is the Lord of what [...]
Romans 4:20-21: He [Abraham] staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. I never gave too much heed to these verses, because it is so obvious and basic that [...]