"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
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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
To Love Fervently
Bear with me, y'all. Haha. Not only am I a bit rusty, but I am also typing this from my phone application for the first time. My laptop had been on it's last leg for over a year now and finally surrendered to the equivalent of technology heaven. So here I am. 1 AM. Me… Continue reading To Love Fervently
Come As You Are. No, Really.
"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 hand will hold… Continue reading Come As You Are. No, Really.
Owning Your Truths.
Focus Verse: "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" Mark 8:36 I must admit, you all are awesome. The past two weeks have been insane on my Facebook, Instagram, messages, and even on my blog. The love and support has been out of… Continue reading Owning Your Truths.