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Jenga…For Real!

Jenga…For Real!

I ran upstairs to change out of my business clothes into something more comfortable and came down stairs with the movie in one hand and bottle of wine in the other hand, preparing to pour a victory drink. I asked her if she would like a glass, and she declined, which was not her usual response. So I showed her the movie I had rented and asked her if she wanted to watch it, and she declined that too, saying, “This is not going to be a good night for a movie.” As I stood there puzzled and confused, she continued. “I have something to tell you…” and she handed me a folded letter. With one last glance, she turned and walked into the other room. As I came to the word ‘divorce’ written upon the letter, I fell to my knees, paralyzed as my reality became a silhouette of yesterday arriving at the edge of a broken heart. My happily-ever-after turned to dust.

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August 19, 2012 Filed Under: Life Tagged With: broken, crisis, family, journey, life, pride, relationship, seasons

Jesus, Since I Met You

Jesus, Since I Met You

Since I Met You…

More lovely is the sound
Of the birds in song,
Since I met You,
Since to You I belong.

More blue is the sky,
More brilliant the sun,
Since I met You,
Since I found the One.

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July 15, 2012 Filed Under: Faith Tagged With: guest, Jesus, journey, poetry

Prodigal

Prodigal

I found myself in the squalor of my own ‘pig slop’ just as the prodigal son did. I had to stray far so I could begin to understand that the recklessness of my choice to have ‘my portion’ right now placed me in ruins. I had foolishly pursued many temporary things such as wealth, power, and success. With a present-tense gratification, without any care or concern about my future…my selfish nature wanted it now!

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May 23, 2012 Filed Under: Life Tagged With: God, journey, life, prodigal, seasons, story

My Colors Will Be Clear!

My Colors Will Be Clear!

Check out this mission statement by a young African pastor found among his papers in Zimbabwe after he was martyred!

I’m a part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I’m a disciple of His and I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.

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May 21, 2012 Filed Under: Faith Tagged With: courage, honor, journey, life, story

Responses to “Who Is Your Samwise?”

Responses to “Who Is Your Samwise?”

Back in February I posted a blog post titled, “Who is your Samwise?”. During that time a group of seniors participating in a speech/creative writing class spent some time answering this question. I share those unedited responses with permission from their instructor.

“I don’t really have a Samwise. I have multiple friends that help me with different things. Some are very close; but some, not so much. I love my friends and need them to get through life, either to just have fun or to figure things out that I do not understand. I need people in my life, but friends make things so much better. We like being with each other. As the Beatles once said, ‘I get by with a little help from my friends.’” -Matt

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May 1, 2012 Filed Under: Life Tagged With: heart, journey, life, writing

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