Love vs Truth?

People so often distrust christianity and through that, christians, because of the judgement they grew up with. And it’s true, I also grew up feeling the judgement, and the fear of being “left behind”. Any sin that one was caught in was something that drove a wedge between God and man. There was no grace. There was little love. So society took over, and labeled us as “intolerant”. Many of my friends left the faith because they couldn’t handle the pressure of being “a good christian”.

So, those of us who stayed in the pews, many of us numb and disillusioned, were there out of tradition and guilt. We read our bibles, taught Sunday school, and tried our best to not preach intolerance. We wanted to preach love and acceptance, because that is what we wanted so badly ourselves. A few revivals swept through and infused us with fresh hope, but it didn’t seem to make much of an affect in the society around us. Continue reading Love vs Truth?

“Be Still, and Know”

About a month ago I asked Jesus what this verse meant, and how it applies to my life.

“Be still, and know that I am God” Psalm 46:10a

Today I felt that I needed to share what He told me…I hope that this also can help someone else…

“Dear Child – first of all, I want you to BE STILL! You have spent 40+ years striving for love and acceptance. You don’t know how to BE STILL. For you, even when you’re still, you are keeping your mind in continuous motion – not listening or reflecting or absorbing my presence. I am here IN THE STILLNESS…not in those thoughts that are keeping you pre-occupied.

Next, you need to understand what it means when I tell you to KNOW that I am God. What does this knowing mean? To know me is to spend time with me. Talking, listening, and being still is the way to do it. I am your loving Father. I want what is BEST for YOU. NOT WHAT YOU THINK is best for you. Do not conform to the standards of this world, and this society. Be still and KNOW that I have a plan for you, and you alone. A specific plan for you…using the gifts, talents and passions that I created in you. Those same passions that bring you JOY! Don’t look to others to guide you.

Listen to me.

I know you, and I created you, and I have a plan for you.

And last, but most important, is that I AM GOD…I am not a fallible, wishy-washy human who flits with the wind. I am the ROCK, the FOUNDATION, and the CREATOR of all.

I AM all you need.

I AM all you need to follow and to listen to. My VOICE is all that matters.

Listen to me, your CREATOR, and the only visionary you need to have in your life.

That’s it. BE STILL…KNOW…I AM! GOD!!

You were told recently to color outside the lines. It meant that you need to stand out, to be different, not to conform to the standards that society puts on you. Each one has a different plan, a different call on their lives.

Just spend time with me – and be content to do just that!”

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

P.S. It is my prayer and hope that this is something you also needed to hear….

Pretty Prose? Not me!

After quite a bit of questioning and self reflection, I have realized that the way I communicate seems to be quite different from other women that blog. They have soft/flowery pictures and words of love and encouragement. The bible verses are uplifting, and help others get through another day. My blogs tend to be rants, especially lately, and can make people squirm. Heck, I squirm when I write them.

Why can’t I be like those other women?

Why don’t I respond to pretty prose? Continue reading Pretty Prose? Not me!

The Big Picture

“It’s just a movie!”

“It’s just a stupid romance novel, what’s the fuss about?”

“It’s my sex life, and what I do is private, why is it anyone’s business what I read or enjoy?”

“Quit being such a prude!”

These are the comments floating around right now. People are divided, sides are being formed. Are we allowing pornography to infiltrate our everyday lives, and is it really a big deal? Continue reading The Big Picture

How is Love Abusive?

How is Love Abusive?

IT’S NOT!!

Love is NEVER abusive.

Yet coming out, to a theater near you this valentines day, is an expected blockbuster…glorifying abuse, and calling it love!

I remember the weeks before the book came out, and at the bookstore there was a big buildup going on. This book was supposed to be the “it” book of the year! We, as the employees, were supposed to know what the book was about, and be ready for the throngs of women that wanted to buy it. Of course I was curious, how was a romance novel going to be such a big hit? Most women have a certain genre they stick to, and that’s it.

Well, this book had nothing to do with romance. It was under the category of erotica, but sold as a romance, just to make it more palatable for the masses. Continue reading How is Love Abusive?

Wallowing and “Suffering”

I am ashamed to admit that I have spent a lot of time wallowing in my own issues this last month! “Suffering for Jesus” is the phrase I used to make myself feel better, after all, am I not following Him and suffering in the process? I was “too tired” to read His word, and I was “too tired” to make any effort to do anything. Endless hours on Netflix watching Gilmore Girls and Downton Abbey was my way of escaping the “hard life” I was living. “Resting in Jesus” was another phrase that I used to justify this waste of time…

“You are NOT SUFFERING!!”, I heard this a few days ago! Very loudly! Continue reading Wallowing and “Suffering”