I'm changing my signature, but I think this quote should always be around, as it's very important.
"While what we call 'our own life' remains agreeable we will not surrender it to Him. What then can God do in our interests but make 'our own life' less agreeable to us, and take away the...
In the past 12 years, I have attracted what I consider to be a large number of women. There are 44 that I can remember, and probably a few that I can't. Some of them were interested in casual sex, some in relationships, the type that usually lead to unmarried sex. And in most of the cases, I...
It's unfortunate that people still think along the lines of "If God loved me, He wouldn't let me suffer."
Now, there is no such thing as a perfect metaphor, but this is one of the best I've ever known.
Consider yourself as dough. God is making bread, in a sense. He mixes up the dough and...
Ever since my spiritual awakening in the summer of 2011, I've been led from one great book to another, with hardly any bad ones in between.
This post is partially for me to remember them, and partially for anyone who wants a list of good books to read. Christian, fiction, non-fiction... all...
I have used the abbreviation "CF" to refer to this site - Christian Forums. But as far as I'm concerned, it now stands for Conflict Forums, because that's what this place has become. No one wants to talk or debate or get advice... they want to argue and mock each other... and there are a few...
A 12 year-old asks his parents for a car for Christmas. He spends all of his time reading about cars and looking at them and he thinks that driving is the greatest thing ever.
Christmas comes and, no car. Does this mean that his parents don't love him, or are unable to give him a car? Not at...
What comes to your mind when you think of a free gift? Maybe a pen or a t-shirt? I know the best thing I've ever gotten for free was a cheap dvd player, and that was an exception. But we generally assume that when someone is giving away stuff for free... it's not very good stuff. Right? After...
Something clicked for me today. Figuratively speaking, that is... otherwise I might need to see a chiropractor. I took a break from speaking to God, because my stomach was growling. I hadn't eaten in about 16 hours, and He told me to eat something and come back.
The local convenience store...
If you know me at all, you know that one of my favorite forms of entertainment is football. Football is always exciting, and when I'm watching my beloved Pittsburgh Steelers, there's a palpable sense of danger because, well... they could LOSE. Yes, the Steelers are a tough, elite NFL team, but...
God has a sense of humor. I know, it may not seem likely to you, considering all the things He has to deal with, but it's true. He's a lot more accessible than you think. You just have to dedicate yourself to listening to Him and following His word, and you can learn how to hear Him.
Anyway, He...
Occasionally, you see parents who will let their children have whatever outrageous things they want, under the justification of "love." No... love is not letting your children run wild. Love means caring enough to make sure your child stays on the right path. That doesn't mean controlling them...
People hurt us. Sometimes, even people with good intentions. Of course, no matter what their intentions, we are asked to forgive. Actually, told to forgive, I'd say. But it can be hard, especially when we're hurt. And when the wrongs against us seem senseless.
But one verse has been coming up...
God has given me a powerful revelation today. He has spoken to me at least twice, and though I accept His words as truth, I still worry and, yes, even sometimes doubt. I don't doubt God Himself... however, in my 29 years of life, I have never relinquished control to someone else. It's difficult...
It's easy to pontificate about what we assume God is like, what we think He should be like, what we would do if we were Him... I will try not to do that. Better to say, what have my experiences taught me about God?
The most obvious thing about God (to me) is that He wants me to know Him. He...
Recently I was asking for advice on how to hear God. Someone suggested that I "create space" and put aside time to spend specifically with Him. That was something I had never considered. I believe God is omnipresent, and always with me, and I took that fact for granted. Just like with anyone in...
Today, God reminded me, before my planned time with Him, that evil cannot win. And I don't mean that evil must not win. I mean that evil will not win, as long as it continues its evil ways.
God is in control of this world. He allows evil to exist, for reasons to be discussed elsewhere. So...
There is something that I've wanted in my life for as long as I can remember. Something I want so badly that, frankly, the pursuit of it has come between me and God for many years. I just never realized it until now.
Two nights ago, I heard a voice in my head. It was my own inner voice, but it...
Last night, after my prayer/meditation time was over, I believe I heard God speak to me. I'm not completely sure it was Him, but I immediately prayed and thanked Him for it.
What I realized today during my time with God is not something that I didn't know, but something that had never really...
Today's realization came to me while driving home from work, not even during my planned meditation time. But of course, any time can be a good time for God... wow, that sounds like a lame advertising slogan. You get the idea, right?
I can't remember what thoughts led me to this realization, but...
I did not have to meditate very long before I received a second realization. I feel like I've just been goofing around most of my life, not accomplishing anything, not doing anything worthwhile. I take responsibility for that. But I asked God to show me where He wants me to go, what He wants me...