The Darkness in Me

Back in 2003 I wrote a poem that got published…not only did it get published, but the book it was published in is titled after the poem.  The first stanza reads as follows:
I was a strange little boy, constantly afraid.
Always running to hide, never running to play.
I was afraid of everything.
Scared of the day; scared [...]

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Removing the Grave Clothes

This is my first attempt at a video blog. So, everybody be nice. I might do more of these depending on what the response is. I made this on Monday morning after I attended a “Night of Praise” with Dennis Jernigan at Lakeside Church in Canton, Texas. Something Dennis said during his ministry time really spoke to me and I wanted to share it with you.

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Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee – Good Friday Reflection

As I continue on my Journey, I am confronted daily with the ugliness of my past. I admit, and many of you who read my blog know, that I still struggle with guilt over the things I’ve done. Frankly, asking and accepting God’s forgiveness has been far easier than asking it of myself. In the beginning I would let myself be bogged down in guilt — there are days when that still happens. But, I have learned that during these times to take my eyes off myself and focus on the face of Christ.

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Where Do I Get My Junior Jesus Badge?

I spent over six months of my life going to church EVERY SINGLE DAY and during that time I was screamed at and bashed over the head with “sin black, Hell hot, death certain” night after night. I wept over and over again and begged, pleaded and bargained with God that if He would just set me free I would serve him forever. Even still, less than a year later I was living with another man.

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A Casual Relationship With the Truth

All the rumors you’ve heard about me are true. The answer to your question is yes….

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How Many Cheeks?

You’ll remember a couple of weeks ago I wrote that I was encouraged by a conversation that took place with my father. It’s amazing how quickly encouragement can turn to hopelessness. As usual, the peace was not a lasting one and the war in on again. I’m not sure how many more times I can do this.

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I come with a lot of baggage

I had a conversation with my dad for the first time in a really long time on Christmas Eve.

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And His Name Shall Be Called

But, through it all there is a Wonderful Counselor who offers His love even when I am at my most unloveable. There is a Mighty God who offers His guidance even when I run from the path He has laid out. There is an Everlasting Father who offers His protection whe I am at my weakest. And, there is a Prince of Peace who offers just that — His peace!

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