Category Archives: Spirituality

Beauty of God

Posted on November 15, 2015 by David

A friend said recently that we tend to look to far for God, or that we try and find him in places or contexts we assume that he will be. This is unnecessary. God is everywhere. He is among us. … Continue reading →

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Jesus, I Believe. Help my unbelief!

Posted on October 30, 2015 by David

I’ve been at a place where I’ve tossed aside some of the Bible’s promises and it’s directives. Some verses that are applying to me right now, in that I’m not believing them confidently are Psalm 1:2, John 17:17, and Matthew … Continue reading →

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Pet Peeve, I Peeve, You Peeve?

Posted on April 27, 2015 by David

I forget to completely close doors…closets, bedrooms, cabinets, and drawers. It’s something I conditioned myself to intentionally avoid doing having grown up in a very old, creaky house with a mother who slept ever so lightly. I hate loud noises, … Continue reading →

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North Star Bible Camp Wrap-Up – 2 months late

Posted on September 23, 2012 by David

Well, greetings to all. It seems two whole months have slipped by since my return from a month in Alaska. I wrote and printed letters to many people who were my supporters and then stumbled in all sorts of ways … Continue reading →

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North Star Bible Camp Week 1 and more

Posted on July 4, 2012 by David

Today is July 2nd, our twelfth day at North Star. This is the first morning of the middle school camp and I’ve got a break on my new position for the week. Our first few days here we spent lots … Continue reading →

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Unstoppable

Posted on October 16, 2011 by David

My heart gets no rest My mind finds no answers To complete this test I roll about in agony Wondering which direction My lottery will align me I stare out of the window Into the deep bleak gray Ashamed that … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Temptation

Posted on January 24, 2011 by David

This morning I stood in my room and faced the seemingly simply decision of whether of not to open up my laptop or sit down with my Bible… I was feeling lustful since the time I awoke and knew no … Continue reading →

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Some Writing from May 18, 2010

Posted on June 18, 2010 by David

Oh God, I sit in a dark and dreary place Flattened by the challenges I am unable to face. I fear I am not the man you call me to be, That I fall completely short of your divine destiny … Continue reading →

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My Fear of Becoming Passive

Posted on June 16, 2010 by David

What is worse than becoming passive in your thoughts? Sometimes I feel like I’m slipping into less active thoughts, hopes, and dreams. I worry a lot whether or not I am who I once was – creative, exploring, intuitive, confident. … Continue reading →

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I Will Never Be the Same

Posted on June 15, 2010 by David

I haven’t publicly written much about being saved, but this week I really have felt convicted to do so. Here is an essay I just wrote about my conversion, though there are many other awesome aspects I didn’t even share… … Continue reading →

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