'With great power there must also come - great responsibility!' Yes, I finally watched The Amazing Spiderman today...I know, it's about time. And yes, I am a superhero movie geek. But the message is the same for us...as a believer in the universal reign of King Jesus, you have been given great power. 'But you will … Continue reading go
Lent
water
Today is March 13…trivial to most of the world and life-changing for me. This day still makes water leak out of my eyes, as I discovered earlier today. There are times in my life that I hate having a good memory. It’s more scarring that anything, because in an instant my memory can bring perfect … Continue reading water
happy
Today I am happy. An unnatural happiness, actually. It could be because a week from tomorrow I leave to go see my amazing best friend in Utah. (Photo on right from the last time we got together in Utah...expect greatness in a few weeks!) Or because our church was so full of vibrant, beautiful life … Continue reading happy
ate
Chinese. If you hang around me enough, you will hear me talk about my constant search for good Chinese dumplings in the US. I will eat Chinese food for lunch AND dinner. Pick your dropped jaw off the floor, because I will prove it...if you buy. Mexican. I cannot get enough of the white cheese. … Continue reading ate
faithful
Doubt. Anger. Questions. We've all been there. Hell, I struggle with the whole 'What's happening here, God? What's the point?' Dreams that seemed like they were his. Decisions made that seemed like he was backing it all up and opening every door have not been what you thought it would be. Ugh. But every time. … Continue reading faithful
find
Find. Not found. Find. That is important because found implies something that has already been located or been established. Find implies seeking something…an action on your part. Scary? It shouldn’t be. It should be invigorating. It should be enticing. Seeking brings new experiences. Seeking brings new friendships. Seeking means adventures. Seeking means discovering something new. … Continue reading find
no
I have a problem. No surprise to many, but for others...it's confession time. Hi, my name is Stephanie, and I have a problem saying 'No.' It's simple really because I view everything through the lens of God's Kingdom work. And most everything easily falls under that umbrella. Not counting how many loop holes it took … Continue reading no
night
Night brings quiet. Night brings peace. Night has an unmistakable, crisp scent. Night brings darkness and fear, but night brings stars. A light in the darkness. Since I was a little girl, as soon as the sun disappeared my lips could not contain the endless flow of words. My best conversations have all taken place … Continue reading night
bless
You are frustrated. You are snapping at everyone. You cannot hold back the mean sarcasm. People back away as a snarl escapes your lips. Nothing is going right. The world is out to get you. And to top it all off…God must be absent, because if he wasn’t why would all this be happening? No. … Continue reading bless
leave
There is one place on this earth that rips my soul in two to leave. It is a palpable sound to God's ears because after all, he is the one that sends me. The echo of that rip haunts me when I leave. A good haunt though, a reminder that things are not right in … Continue reading leave
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