If i were to rejoice in the Lord as if He were my beloved things would look very different Just being with him, hearing his voice, cultivating a relationship that will last... these things are not easy they always take time but if you push through there's a touch of the divine
From the classroom of Professor Colin Smith Synthesized in story form by Molly Mayo Students of The Masters Guild gathered together around the wooden tables of a local café. A wide variety of café delicacies and drinks were strewn across the table and as customers bustled in and out of the glass doors, we opened … Continue reading A Coming-of-Age Story
If I quiet my heart before you and welcome you to come in then finally freedom from all this earthly sin. Joy indescribable wealth untold freedom encompassing ethereal gold. Help me, oh Lord it’s my greatest desire. I give you my heart, fill it with your fire.
When I struggle and when I doubt I know you hear me when I cry out. To open my eyes and look to you there's really nothing you cannot do. You love me, you love me, You call me your own Tenderly, lovingly-- you are my home I cannot fathom, cannot understand the depths of … Continue reading My Love for You
There's a battle going on-- for sure, for real, it's true. Everywhere you go, no matter who you see it rages fierce and violent inside of you and me. You have to open up your eyes, you have to learn to see. For once you recognize the lies, you're changed for eternity.
Someone out there loves me deeply... When I fall and get discouraged He takes my hand and draws me near Him. I dare not look into His face when undeserving he offers grace Wash away the filthy stains And fix my eyes on heavenly gains. When I for myself I only live I have nothing, … Continue reading Someone Out There Loves Me Deeply
A sense of community, warmth, and fellowship A reassuring calm with a welcome to be who you are and not what they expect you to be. An invitation to relax and open up, to share and be loved. To give without expectation and enjoy an overwhelming sense of rest. A smile, a hug, an open … Continue reading Home
My dear friend, We are in a battle. Now more than ever we need to realize that. Last semester we were surrounded by Bible teaching, mentors who loved Jesus and poured into us, close friends who kept us accountable and encouraged us, and our personal studies kept us in the Word daily. Our battles were … Continue reading A Soldier’s Encouragement
The darkness was a space where dreams floated aimlessly. ~ She walked the bridge, a candle her only light. The menacing smile attacked her calm despair. It wasn't real... this underworld mystery. Yet in it she saw the statue of herself. ~ Lost inside she turned to stone, her hand upon the empty tomb. Watered … Continue reading Where Dreams Float Aimlessly
Oh to be trapped in a world you once knew. Strangers once friends, become numbers - cues Chairs turned backwards, memories - hope, the chance at growth. Blurry eyes and knuckles raw, I watch the world in fearless awe. A haze of uncertainty enshrouds the air invisible yet deadly there is no escape. Hush my … Continue reading thoughts from quarantine
Inspiration Exists 