ISIS Series Part 5 of 5: A Letter to Christians Being Persecuted by ISIS

To all Christians – past, present, and future – who will have suffered under persecution by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, from your American sister in Christ.The bravery and steadfastness you have shown in your faith is beyond admirable. You have clearly shown to people worldwide the strength that only God can...

Prayer for Forgiveness

This prayer is an excerpt from my personal journal. I intend share more entries as time goes on in the hopes that someone out there will relate and find this helpful.April 28, 2013Dear God,Thank you for everything you have done for me. I have been blessed with an extremely easy life, especially in comparison to...

Hiding in Plain Sight

Hiding in Plain Sight: The Not-So-Secret Act of Keeping a Diary Many of us have kept or do keep a diary (even if we insist that it’s not a diary). As a kid, your diary is usually filled with accounts of everyday activities and the ups and downs of your romantic exploits. As an adult, there...

My Recent 24-hr Mental Breakdown and Recovery

I wrote this yesterday, July 1, 2014, as the events happened. Leave it up to an aspiring journalist to deal with her devolving sanity by giving it up-to-the-minute coverage! I am sharing this long personal ramble in the hopes that someone in a similar situation will be helped by it. My mind has been shaken,...

Prayer About Strengthening My Walk

April 23, 2013 Dear God, I went to nav night today and for the first time in a long time, I clearly felt your personal presence. It really inspired me to strengthen my walk with you. I knew I needed to before, but now you have given me the drive. I want to remember the...