Blessings in spite of me

You saw our brokenness, let your body break, and now we’re whole again. We commit the highest treason, the vilest betrayal, and you offer bread. We are no better than the son of Iscariot, betraying you each and every day, putting “do not enter” signs in the parts of our…

Seeking Your splendor Cause I feel like declaring surrender As the voices get too loud And fear and doubts form rain clouds Above my heart, O please, breathe life into these arteries! I know you all you have for me is rooted in love, So when I feel far from You, Could you send your swiftest soldiers from above? To rescue me and guide towards your light, I’ll continue to seek your splendor, Fighting for hope and searching for joy,

It all started with a commercial. I watched the baby take his first steps on TV, right before his family left for a trip to Disney World. The wheels in my head were set in motion and an idea came to my mind. When I was about 4 years old…

Verse 1: You were there before time struck, Creation follows your plan, not a stroke of luck, God, you know all, And when I’m lost, You hear my heart call Verse 2: I can’t do this on my own, Let your perfect love forever flow, Overwhelmed by fear Calm the waves, bring your Spirit near Chorus: Your power knows no end In your name, light will win And you are conquering our sin, you’re coming back again

I still don’t know what happened. All I wanted was some paper plates and balloons. Not this. After I bought everything I needed for the party, I started out the door. Then my world faded to black. Next thing I know, I’m lying safe in my bed. (At least, I…

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Recalling the period of Western settlement, Historian Frederick Jackson Turner observed that as we trudged on, American innovation grew on, and with it, redefined the American spirit. While this might be somewhat true, settlement of the West was not all good and well. Some prospered, and some wished it never…

Pool I am a swimming pool Blue as the summertime sky As the June, July and August days fly When the sun beats down and kids heave a sigh Cooling off those who sweat People finding great joy when I get them wet Enjoyed by all generations A staple of summer…

I have lived without the ability to walk without assistance for my entire life. My wheelchair is essential for my day-to-day activities at school, at home, and for leisure. It’s become affectionately known as my “trusty steed.” Though riding around in a power wheelchair can be very fun, my disability…