"Deny yourself. Take up your cross. Follow me." - Jesus Another translation says, "Then Jesus said to his disciples, 'If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me.'" I like that too. Must give up our own way. So, friend, what… Continue reading Letting Go: Living For Christ
Author: aliciatpd
Reaching a broken world one blog at a time.
Step Out In Faith
"He said, 'Come.' So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, 'Lord, save me.' Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, 'O you of… Continue reading Step Out In Faith
Esther: “And If I Perish, I Perish”
A few Sundays ago as I sat in church service, the pastor was preaching about purpose and he just so happened to mention Esther among a few other names from the Bible as references to the lesson. So, me, being the eternal student that I am recently decided to re-read her story, and, y'all, what… Continue reading Esther: “And If I Perish, I Perish”
Dear Future Husband
Dear Future Husband, I don't really know where to begin, but I will start by awkwardly saying: Hi, I am Alicia. I am not really the sentimental type, or maybe I am but perhaps I have never met the person who naturally draws it out of me, but I pray God gives me the words to… Continue reading Dear Future Husband
Boundaries: “I’ve Forgiven Them. Now, What?”
"You don't have to rebuild a relationship with everyone you've forgiven." That is the quote I shared on my Facebook page before one of my sisters in Christ shared with me her concerns and asked some great questions: "I never understand how far I can go with someone after I've forgiven or been forgiven. How… Continue reading Boundaries: “I’ve Forgiven Them. Now, What?”
When Depression Comes Knocking…
"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 So it's been happening again... Your daily activities and hobbies are seeming less and less interesting. Those important emails and familiar texts are now being ignored. Your phone calls are being sent straight to voicemail. Your dishes… Continue reading When Depression Comes Knocking…
Dear Me {The Break-Up}
Dear Me, I honestly don't know how to say this without you stubbornly fighting me, but this conversation has been on my mind for quite sometime now. I've realized that the more time I waste by putting it off, the more time I hold myself back - the more time I hold you back. So… Continue reading Dear Me {The Break-Up}
Journey To The Promise: When You Grow Tired
I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! Psalm 27:13-14 So, it's been awhile now since you've prayed that prayer to God. Your situation still looks the same (if… Continue reading Journey To The Promise: When You Grow Tired
Joy Comes In The Morning
"This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24 Y'all, it's a new day, and only by the grace of God are we able to witness it. That's something worth smiling about. Something worth shouting about. Something worth rejoicing about. I don't know about you,… Continue reading Joy Comes In The Morning
Worth The Wait
The person God has for you is worth the wait. I know patiently waiting in obedience on the Lord for your husband or wife can be frustrating sometimes. Let's be real. You see everyone in love, getting engaged, being proposed to, etc. Sometimes you probably even think maybe you can just pick someone yourself and… Continue reading Worth The Wait
