I haven’t felt the baby in 2 days … I know that’s normal at 16 – 17 weeks but I’m so much more scared that something will go wrong with this pregnancy. I think part of it is because it’s so different than my pregnancy with Elowyn (now 17 months). There’s been no morning sickness, barely any round ligament pain … just …
Poetry: The Lyrics of Isaiah
The following lyrics are to a song I wrote for my upcoming album, Once Upon A Time. Even though it wasn’t meant to be a holiday song, it has become a favorite Christmas carol among our church friends, and Jason and I will be playing it this Sunday, December 1, at Spring Cypress Church in Spring, TX. Services are open …
The BIG [logical] BANG: Don’t Panic! Evolution Proves That God Exists
Many of my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ react strongly against evolution and modern science. This is partly because atheists often try to claim that evolution is proof that God did not create the world. This, however, is utter nonsense. Here’s why: If God created the world, then science is merely the study of God’s creation. If evolution occurs then …
Oh, How I Wish That Christians Weren’t Human!
As a Christian, one of the most discouraging things that damages my faith is mockery and judgement from other Christians. I’m not saying people who aren’t Christian are any better, but they don’t “get” our faith. It’s much easier to forgive or dismiss scorn and condescension from someone who has no idea why you believe what you believe. As brothers …
Poem: As I Walked Beside the River
As I walked beside the river Between this plane and forever I could hear a whisper saying – Floating on the rain cooled breeze – “Cross now, cross the Jordan river Come with me and live forever Where the children, haply playing, Never know pain or disease, Never know the constant struggle Never know the tears or heartbreak Never know …
Killing The Lies: Should Everyone Be Forgiven Without Exception?
Welcome to the second entry in my blog series about forgiveness. I recommend starting at the beginning for context, so if you haven’t already, check out the debut entry to this series: The Top 10 Most Prevalent Lies About Forgiveness. WHO SHOULD BE FORGIVEN & WHO SHOULD NOT? In the example of Matthew 18, things are pretty cut and dry. …
How To Be Happy In A Broken World
We didn’t plan life to be like this. We aren’t living “the dream.” We aren’t where we thought we’d be 10 years ago. Loved ones got sick. Lost jobs. Passed away. Things didn’t turn out the way they were supposed to. And that’s when you realize, you aren’t living your life. In fact, your life isn’t even your own. After all, …
Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right …
Newtown Connecticut Tragedy: Heaven Belongs to Little Children
Newtown, Connecticut. “Within minutes, 26 people were dead at Sandy Hook Elementary School – 20 of them children. Among the six adults killed were Dawn Hochsprung, the school’s beloved principal, and school psychologist Mary Sherlach.” – CNN Words can’t express this level of tragedy … or depravity. In devastating times like these, it’s so easy to blame “guns,” “insanity,” “God,” …
Why Does God Let Babies Die? Miscarriage, SIDS, and Infant Illness
Miscarriage may seem an odd thing for a mother to ponder after giving birth to a healthy, pudgy, baby girl. And yet, I am confronted with it. I feared miscarriage throughout my pregnancy, even having nightmares about losing baby Elowyn, and here I am blessed with a tiny, gurgling, kicking, and constantly hungry miracle of life. Two of my dear …
