Tag Archives: Personal Thoughts

The Quest For God

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

I remember asking, ”Who is God?” Again and again, I’ve pondered this; tonight I ask it again. The little girl on her knees, four-years-old, folded hands and eyes closed, reciting a prayer on the floor of the church. The child, … Continue reading →

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Immersed In The Spirit

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

Recently, I found one of my many, old journals. Like most of my notebooks, it was unfinished with plenty of pages left for more words and ideas. Oh yes, I love to write, but the problem is, I often start … Continue reading →

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Hello, Again

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Hello… It’s been a while, hasn’t it? So much time has passed that I almost feel afraid to write and post again. I’m not really sure if I know what to say or how to say it. I didn’t mean to … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Of These

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

His words caught me off guard. I love you, Elizabeth. Maybe because he didn’t speak English. Maybe because I’d just met him. Or perhaps because we just don’t say those three words enough. Regardless, the moment when my Mexico amigo … Continue reading →

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The Way Our Eyes See

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

I first saw hunger with my own eyes when I was in Mexico. It was my first outreach project and I was collecting garbage with a few local girls, when a small group approached us and asked us if we had food. … Continue reading →

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Dear 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

Dear 2012, Tonight, we’re leaving each other behind. Tomorrow you’ll be back in the archives of my mind, referred to as “last year.” It’ll sound weird at first–as always, I’ll have to get used to writing a different numeral. You’ve … Continue reading →

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The Calling Of Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

I’ve always admired Mary. Ever since I portrayed her in a series of advent monologues at church one year, her story has been real to me. God gave her a tremendous task and she fulfilled it boldly. I am the … Continue reading →

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The Book

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

I’m always writing something. Ever since I was little, I’ve had a story in mind. I used to enjoy the minutes and hours between bedtime and actually falling asleep by making up stories. I’d whisper each line aloud to myself … Continue reading →

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