Nonfairytale, Reflection, Strong, Tough Love

You Probably Won’t Read This

If I can't be honest with myself, how can I be honest with the world?  Allow me a moment of your time to share a piece of my heart. I didn't start my page just to paint a perfect picture. Life isn't always seen through rose-tinted glasses. There are issues, real issues that we don't like… Continue reading You Probably Won’t Read This

Reflection, Spiritual

Sick and Tired

Let's be honest, life is neither fair nor perfect. We've all muttered the words "I'm sick and tired". If I've learned anything from my low moments, it's that God never promised us rainless days. He did however, promise to be by our side. It is at the point of "sick and tired" where we experience "the peace… Continue reading Sick and Tired

Reflection, Spiritual

The Architect

The breathtaking St. Peter's Basilica took approximately 120 years to build. I imagine the process was arduous, yet the end result was an awe-inspiring late Renaissance church, which we wouldn't be able to fully appreciate had it been left undone. Now apply this concept to today's passage. We may be a mere blueprint, a pile of bricks,… Continue reading The Architect

Reflection, Spiritual

Closet Christian

We live in a time where everyone is fighting for their rights, where people freely speak their minds, and uncensored boldness is the new norm. This should be the best time to be a believer and to boldly share the gospel, yet many of us do the opposite out of fear. The Bible is clear,… Continue reading Closet Christian

Reflection, Spiritual

From One Sinner to Another

It is often said that you don't know what you have until you lose it. This is true for salvation.  A remorseful David wrote Psalms 51 after committing adultery and murder. He knew his actions had pushed God away and this saddened him. I've been in those shoes as well and clearly remember the depression and feeling… Continue reading From One Sinner to Another

Reflection, Spiritual

Straight and Narrow

Consider a diabetic, while he may love seemingly harmless sweets, they can potentially kill him. Although they may be easily accessible, he realizes that he doesn't NEED sweets and can do without. He sacrifices eating them (which would satisfy his momentary needs) in order to have a better quality of life in the long run. Mathew 7:14 speaks… Continue reading Straight and Narrow

Reflection

The Writer Behind the Pen

For many years, writing has been a passion, but it wasn't until a year ago that I began to share it with the world. My plan was to first introduce the writing, and then myself. So, a year later I'm doing just that. My name is Lisa and I am the writer behind the pen.… Continue reading The Writer Behind the Pen