Tag Archives: Sin

The Broken Road

Posted on December 22, 2012 by

This morning it rained over our fresh snow. I heard its soft pattering on the roof and watched the grass begin to peek out from the snow. It was an ugly mess. I went to church this evening. The pastor talked … Continue reading →

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G Is For Grace

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

High school is behind me now, but I haven’t stopped learning, it would seem. Today, I spent a good chunk of time cleaning and organizing an overflowing box of schoolwork. You see, I’m not the most organized person in the … Continue reading →

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Your Faith Has Saved You

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

They called her a ‘sinful’ woman. She was a prostitute, perhaps. The Bible doesn’t specify about her except for the fact that she was undoubtably and undeniably sinful. For that reason, she probably kept away from ‘righteous’ folk as much … Continue reading →

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Forrest Of Lies

Posted on June 23, 2012 by

Sometimes I walk with a head that hangs in shame through a forrest of people who hate me. It’s a difficult road, full of thorns and twigs. And it’s dark in the forrest — so dark that I can’t find … Continue reading →

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Fresh Start

Posted on May 12, 2012 by

This week, I came to terms with my ugly self and the terrible desires of my heart. I learned that I’m not as good at forgiveness as I thought. I realized that I have a lot more to learn about … Continue reading →

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Free Like The Wind

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

Last weekend, I walked home from a conference. The sun was out and shining at last and the sky was beautiful. The wind was out that day, too. It brushed my long hair out-of-place and the loose, black shirt I … Continue reading →

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Tea & Jesus

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

If you know me well, then you’ll also know that I LOVE tea! I drink it in the mornings before breakfast and for a break in the afternoon. Sometimes, I’ll even have another cup later if I’m offered one. I … Continue reading →

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But I Still Need You

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

God, I’m sorry. Really sorry. You know just what my words are going to be, but I’ll say them anyway. It’s embarrassing, yet I need to share it now. Just like the pastor said, “the first step to making God … Continue reading →

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