Today in church our pastor spoke about Jospeh... now Joseph is a character we all often forget about when it comes to the story of Jesus. We know he was a carpenter, he was Mary’s husband, and knocked on a whole lot of doors in Bethlehem and that’s pretty much it. We do not really [...]
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Forgiven
"When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. 4 You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. 5 Or do you think Scripture says without [...]
What Will Heaven Be Like
This past Sunday in church my pastor (Jim) talked about heaven and what heaven will be like. He said there is no temple in heaven because The Lord and The Lamb are its temple. (Revelation 21:22-27) Jim said heaven is like going to church 24/7 because you are forever WITH Jesus and The Lord. Forever [...]
Waves of Loneliness
Loneliness is something that I have struggled to face all my life. It is something that I faced as a child, all throughout middle school, all throughout high school, and all throughout college. Loneliness has become an old friend of mine that I've come to know and respect. Through my life long friendship with loneliness [...]
Live Happily Inked
The whole reason I started Live Happily Inked was based on one realization... that the world could use a lot more color, love, and kindness Nothing brings me more joy than creating things and spreading kindness to others. So much joy comes from spreading God’s love and kindness towards people and you’d be surprise at [...]
A Half Full Life
2017 is over... I can't help but look back at this whirlwind of a year. Being a recent graduate I can't help but feel a bit down and anxious. Just as anyother recent graduates, my life has been quite structured around school and classes, and now that's all gone. Now my years will revolve around [...]
Wood and Nail
What do you see when you look at the cross? Do you just see a symbol? Do you picture Jesus? Are you reminded of that the cross is all about? Maybe a mix of all three depending on the day? It’s painful to say, but sometimes I pass by and see the cross and feel... [...]
All I Need You To Do Is Jump
Jesus tells us all the time to “take up our cross and follow me” but so many of us are too fearful to do so. We’ve only ever known ourselves, yet he asks us to deny ourselves and all that we know... Kinda scares you a bit, right? Well, that is exactly what needs to happen [...]
Do You Rely On You, Or God?
I am the worst when it comes to personal life difficulties. I can help everyone through their problems and when they need guidance, but I have to hide away for days when I'm faced with massive choices and challenges. For example, with my college career coming to a close, I am faced with some hard [...]
False Worldly Comforts
One very gigantic thought came to mind last night... I was laying on the couch watching the greatest T.V. show ever (aka Top Gear UK) munching on some popcorn, and relaxing when all of the sudden 4 dings come from my phone. I pick it up and look at it to see that they all [...]
