Do we really trust God or are we trusting our theology? What happens when He confounds our reasoning and offends our pride? My eyes have been opened this past month to pride in my heart. I have seen things very black and white. In my pride I have shut out many people; leaving no room … Continue reading Contemplating the Mystery of God and His Created

As I set out on this journey into solitude; I was under the assumption that this was a season of going deep in God, but discovering that it is a way of life. I saw it kind of like a gas station season, where I get filled up and move on. In the journey of … Continue reading Thoughts on the Internal Life

I was on the phone with a friend; and when he asked how I was doing, the question really sank in. I had been so busy and distracted that I did not have an immediate answer. Once I thought about it though, I realized, "Man! I'm tired."Not just physically, but spiritually and emotional tired. It … Continue reading Journey Into Solitude

“Therefore, behold, I will allure her, Will bring her into the wilderness, And speak comfort to her. I will give her her vineyards from there, And the Valley of Achor (trouble) as a door of hope; She shall sing there, As in the days of her youth, As in the day when she came up … Continue reading A Song in the Wilderness

What does it look like to have victory in the midst of struggle with sin? When we find ourselves facing the same temptations for years; how does God see us? It has been over 11 years since I walked away from the homosexual lifestyle. My eyes were opened to the reality that being gay was … Continue reading Victory in the Struggle with Sin

As I begin this post, I must say that I do not condone everything in the Twilight Series. I desire to share personal testimony of God, who is able to meet us where we are in the process of maturing in Love and can speak through anything to get our attention. While reading these books, … Continue reading Encountering God Through Twilight