Inspired by Life

Romans 8:18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God. 22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23 Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? 25 But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. have you ever been so excited that you said, "I CAN'T...

in response to the documentary we recently watched about human trafficking - to my American friends: a sober spirit fell upon us with tears attempting to balance on the edge of our lashes. a great heart of sorrow, almost pity, was felt for these women who were deprived of any value or worth as a human being. a silent anger burned for the injustice done. my heart was disquieted - disquieted, yes, but perhaps not with shared sentiments. there was no feeling of guilt living in my middle class American home with a loving family and completely whole body and no threats to my life. as perfect as my life is compared to some of these women, all i saw in their life, compared to mine, was no Jesus...the loneliness and isolation of thinking there is a "god" somewhere out there but not feeling Him or knowing Him or understanding why these things are happening, lack of community of believers encouraging and supporting these women through their struggles, the mundane sin night after nig...

to: pickles why a bitter spirit oh my soul what aches louder than broken hope? my tears are dull my speech ran dry words have become an empty cloud teasing rain on a sun-scorched ground love waits to no reply my lover. is. gone. tell me its not over one last glimpse one last flicker of fire a fire that burned once brightly in MY eyes oh God - advert my eyes from looking back over my shoulder lest i turn back and join the ashes a pillar. of. salt. love is not love 'less you lay down your life and no single man of earth has proven love like You... true love is "true" not the figment of some imagination the product of time and togetherness shared feelings and thoughts tears and laughter - hopes and dreams hallmark cards and sayings NO. no matter what lies... ...lies ahead my Love. is. secure. JDog 2012