I was in an isolation cell;when I realized God put me there.He sat me down to speak.He shook me awake. I began to live again.Everything was ok, again.I felt Him there, again.I knew who I was, again. I went to those prison churches.Those gatherings of criminals, like me.Those broken, hurting men like me.Those sons, husbands,Continue reading “Prison Church”
Category Archives: Spirit
That Butterfly Life
I’ll Fly Away This miserable world,Where loved ones lie. Where the innocent suffers,And the good ones die. Where hunger hurts,And the body aches. Where sadness prevails,And fear takes control. We crawl through this plane,Like a worm on a leaf. Consuming more and more,And wasting away. Till we sleep in darkness,A worthless death. To awake one-day, ChangedContinue reading “That Butterfly Life”
God’s Goodness
He Does Not Leave Us Alone In Darkness There are times in my walk with God, when I am just beat down. Times when I feel like nobody hears what I’m saying. Times when nothing seems to work and everything is against me. It’s during these times, that I just want to quit. Quit everything.Continue reading “God’s Goodness”
The Horseless Carriage
It’ll Never Work I love the environment. It is God’s Creation. I’m a Christian and I believe that God told humans to take care of His creation. It’s one of the first things He told us to do. Humans have failed. We have let greed and the love of money, along with fear and aContinue reading “The Horseless Carriage”
Facing the Bar Scene
I haven’t drank alcohol since November 1, 2002. My life was destroyed. I cried out to God and He moved. With God, I’ve rebuilt my life. I am no longer tempted to drink or use. But, let’s face it. This life is a battle. It’s tough for anyone, but for people whoContinue reading “Facing the Bar Scene”
A Terrible Christian
God Is For Us I’m a terrible Christian. It’s a fact. Other Christians look at me and say “He said what?” or “He believes what?” Or they might say, “That’s not very Christ-like.” And it’s true. I sin wickedly. But, they do also. They just commit the socially acceptable sins. They commit the churchy sins.Continue reading “A Terrible Christian”
7 Things To Focus On Instead Of Addiction
You can do it! 1. God 2. Work 3. Life Improvement 4. Support Structure 5. Hobbies 6. Health 7. Helping Others 1. God is at the top of the list because that’s where He should be in our lives. I’m not being preachy or talking about religion. I’m talking about having a relationship with our creator.Continue reading “7 Things To Focus On Instead Of Addiction”
Overcoming Anxiety
Methods For Battling Anxiety Jesus said, “Fear Not” (Matt. 10:31) He said it many times. Actually, it’s a theme throughout scripture. Fear at its most basic level, is a lack of trust in God and His promises. That is a harsh saying, especially when we are dealing with anxiety. Because, often times anxiety occurs withoutContinue reading “Overcoming Anxiety”
What is Repentance?
Spiritual Truth By Chris Bunton A child is walking through the woods with his father in the coolness of the day. The child is holding the father’s hand. He is talking to the father, and asking all kinds of questions. The father answers and points things out. He is leading the child along teaching andContinue reading “What is Repentance?”
I’m a Failure
I’m a failure. I have been one my whole life. Everything I have ever put my hand to has failed. Maybe you are the same. Yes, I have cursed myself. Yes, I have made bad choices and lived a wrong life style. No I haven’t chased my dreams. No I haven’t made goals, and maybeContinue reading “I’m a Failure”
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