The first time I decided to take a big leap of faith for God, I was living off of my credit card and living at home – as a 28 yr old. I had just gotten out of prison, and I had no prospects. Where was I going to work? What company was going to [...]
Archive for the ‘Trust’ Category
You said let it go…
Posted: April 8, 2010 in epiphanies, Relationships, TrustTags: Break ups, closure, conviction, Giving God our 1st 10%, Holy Spirit was convicting me, leap of faith, let it go, lyrics to Let it Go by Tenth Avenue North, tithe, tithing, Trusting in God
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Lifegroup Bible Study: HOW TO TAP INTO GOD’S PEACE
Posted: February 22, 2010 in Bible Study, Relationships, TrustTags: Getting peace, God's Peace, God's voice, Moses leading Israelites out of Egypt, no where to go, obedience, Obey, panic, pray, relationship with God, Terrified, Trust in God
Have you ever been in a state of panic? I’m not talking about the type of panic that you experience when you’re trying to figure out what to wear on your date. I’m talking about true panic…the kind that literally paralyzes you (or causes you to behave in a way you’ve never behaved before). I’m [...]
Second Chances
Posted: October 28, 2009 in epiphanies, Life Happens, Relationships, Trust, What would Jesus do?Tags: I wanted to die, I was so sorry, regret, remorse, second chances
I wonder what this guy’s story is. Is he just some random person who thought this was a cool quote? Does he make it a habit of carrying around his camera while he’s riding his motorcycle and just pull over along the side of the road, having his photo taken by these signs? Or is [...]
When I was in first grade, I experienced my first crush, and had my first girlfriend. That’s a lot of “firsts”. I’ll never forget that crushing blow when I was told that she couldn’t be my girlfriend anymore. Me: “Why not?” Kara: Squinting while pulling the sides of her eyes with her pointer fingers, making [...]
Suck it Up
Posted: July 7, 2009 in Bible Study, TrustTags: bible, character building, failing, failure, God, God's will, Oswald Chambers, perfectionist, practice makes perfect, Thick skin, Toughen up, trials, verse
Oswald Chambers (My Utmost For His Highest) – July 7 How many times had I heard the words “practice makes perfect” growing up. My mom would say it as I began making excuses for why I didn’t want to play the piano. Those Sonatina’s and Sonata’s were a bear to tackle, and it seemed as [...]
Don’t Calculate Without God
Posted: July 5, 2009 in Bible Study, TrustTags: control freak, Failed plans, God's in control, Oswald Chambers, planning, Trust in God
Oswald Chambers’ daily devotion (My Utmost For His Highest) – July 5 I’m a spreadsheet kind of guy. The people that are close to me know that I love my Excel spreadsheets. I use them to keep track of everything! For example, it helps me to follow the balances of my bank accounts and transactions. [...]
