In the contemplative silence of my heart, I often grapple with a palpable sense of distance from the divine grace of God. This feeling of disconnection is not merely a fleeting emotion but a profound acknowledgement of the spiritual battles and personal failings that intermittently obscure my path to closeness with the Divine. My journey…
Love is a complex and beautiful emotion that can shape the course of our lives in profound ways. It is a force that can bring two people together, but it is also a journey filled with ups and downs, growth, and the occasional heartache. In my own experience, I have been with Jody for 18…
Years ago, during my formative years, I often attended church services with my family. As the sermons came to a close, the pastor would call on the congregation to bow their heads and, in a moment of spiritual vulnerability, invite anyone willing to surrender their hearts to the Lord to raise their hands. Assistance would…
In the quiet of the evening, with a gentle breeze rustling through the leaves and the stars twinkling in the night sky, I found myself sitting in contemplation. Tonight, I wanted to dive very deep into the profound connection I felt with Simon/Peter from the Bible. As I delved into the pages of scripture, I…
I sit here, bathed in the eerie stillness of the early morning, after being rudely awakened by a horrible dream. Even Kota, my loyal canine companion, was stirred from his peaceful slumber, his eyes wide with the same fear that had gripped me. The digital clock on my nightstand reads 12:30 am, reminding me that…
In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, I find myself standing on the sidelines, observing the unfolding events from a distance. I have deliberately distanced myself from the relentless barrage of mainstream media, for it no longer serves as a beacon of truth or enlightenment. Instead, it has become a mere puppet, dancing to…
In a world that constantly changes, I find myself as someone who prefers to sit back and observe. I watch people and my surroundings closely, absorbing as much as I can. What I can't always fathom is why things have to be the way they are. Why do people have to be cruel? What makes…
In a world filled with uncertainty, doubt, and countless questions about the afterlife, one thing remains steadfast: the enigmatic realm of Heaven. The concept of Heaven has intrigued and mystified humanity for millennia. It's a place that often seems beyond the grasp of our understanding, a realm shrouded in awe and wonder. Yet, for those…
In a world that seemed to be spiraling into chaos, I found myself on a personal journey, searching for the elusive road that would lead me to my own breakthrough in finding Christ and understanding His plan for me. I had spent the last ten-plus years of my life seeking answers, searching for meaning, and…
It was a day etched in my memory, a day of profound significance that would shape the course of my life forever. The day my son, Robby, came into this world, marked one of the happiest moments of my existence. He was not just any child; he was my secondborn, and the joy I felt…
Being a father to a daughter has been one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my life. Elizabeth, my beloved daughter, brought joy and complexity into my world from the very beginning. Our journey through her childhood was filled with twists and turns that shaped not only her but also myself as a…
In the hazy glow of young love, we often believe we can conquer anything. It was no different for me. At 19, I tied the knot with Ana, a girl I adored, envisioning a life filled with happiness and the American dream. Little did I know that the responsibilities of marriage and family would hit…
