SecretLifeOfDawn

God wants our best, deserves our best, and demands our best, from the beginning of time, He has been clear that some offerings are acceptable to him and others are not. It's easy to fill ourselves up with other things and then give God whatever is left. Hosea 13:6 says, "When I fed them, they were satisfied; when they were satisfied, they became proud; then they forgot me." God gets a scrap or two only because we feel guilty for not giving Him nothing. A mumbled three minute prayer at the end of the day, when we are already half asleep. Two crumpled-up dollar bills thrown as an afterthought into the church's fund for the poor. Fetch, God! <----crazylove Wow! this brings tears to my eyes, for this is me, so busy with my life, kids, family that I have been satisfied just giving Him my leftovers! Leftovers are not merely inadequate; from God's point of view(and lest we forget, His is the only one that matters), they're evil. lets stop calling it a "busy

Someone once said, everyone likes to be on the Mountain Top, but the Valley is where you do all your growing. So, instead of spilling my guts while in the valley. I thought for now I would leave you with some of the books, quotes and things that I'm currently reading to gain inspiration, wisdom, strength and knowledge as I make my way back up the mountain. On my journey, up this hill, to the best most rewarding life of living and falling crazy in love with Christ.

Most Dreamers emerge from the Wasteland feeling spiritually and emotionally depleted.. Our relationship with God has been tested and, in many cases, damaged by distrust. Often we're in worse shape than we realize. what our spirits desperately need is time away for comfort, restoration and transformation. I wonder if David had just stepped out of his years as a refugee in the desert when he wrote his best known Psalm: The Lord is my Shepherd;I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. Chances are you've had a Sanctuary experience of some kind in your spiritual life already. It might have happened at a retreat, or while you were sitting on a rock looking out over the ocean, kneeling in tears at the front of a church, or deep in a personal quite time. Unlike the previous stages of your journey, Sanctuary is an oasis, not an obstacle. It's a pause where you're invited to meet with God to be renewed and t

I've learned....That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person. I've learned....That when you're in love, it shows. I've learned.....That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!' makes my day. I've learned....That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world. I've learned.....That being kind is more important than being right. I've learned.... That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way. I've learned.... That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with. I've learned.... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand. I've learned.... That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. I've learned . That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for. I'v

Music, moves me, it evokes such strong emotions and at times, becomes, even overwhelming to ones soul. Anita Baker - You Bring Me Joy ♪You bring me joy♪ When I'm down So much joy ♫When I lose my way your love comes smiling on me I saw your face♪ And then I knew We would be friends♪ ♪I was so afraid, but your arms, they'd say 'come to me'♫ Keith Urban - Raining on Sunday ♪Your love is like religion ♫A cross in Mexico♪ And your kiss is like the innocence♫ ♪Of a prayer nailed to a door♪ Maroon 5 - Secret/Ain't No Sunshine ♪I know I don't know you But I want you so bad ♫Everyone has a secret♪ Oh, can they keep it? ♪Oh no, they can't♫ Bob Seger - Hollywood Nights ♪She took his hand and she led him along that golden beach They watched the waves tumble over the sand♪ ♫They drove for miles and miles♪ up those twisting turning roads♫ ♪Higher and higher and higher they climbed Heart - If Looks Could Kill ♪Caught you in the act can't put up with that♫ Messin' w

It's Sunday evening, sitting here, looking out the window, I have this feeling of total peacefulness. I have not felt this peaceful in a long while. I have been on this journey, a journey to find my cause, to have that relationship with God that I have so desired over the years, yet, somehow never did. I'm finding my way, I'm finding that relationship with God. The closeness, at the mention of his name, the peace that surrounds my being. like a best friend, knowing all your dreams and desires. So simple..., so powerful... and so true..., in the words of Pastor Rick Warren "I love... God!!!, I love God and he, he loves... me!!!". When Pastor Rick stood on the stage and said those words, that was my moment!, that was me!, that was exactly how I was feeling!!!. That is how I feel now!!, that burning, deep within my soul, my being, so real, authentic and true!!! God I Love You!!! and I know you Love Me Too!!!

No post in a long while, what is wrong with me?! guess I've been kinda...busy, yes that's it!! I've been busy and uninspired!!, so here are a few funnies I thought I would share. I took my wife to a restaurant. The waiter, for some reason, took my order first. 'I'll have the strip steak, medium rare, please. 'He said, 'Aren't you worried about the mad cow?' 'Nah, she can order for herself.' And that's when the fight started..... One year, a husband decided to buy his mother-in-law a cemetery plot as a Christmas gift. The next year, he didn't buy her a gift. When she asked him why, he replied, "Well, you still haven't used the gift I bought you last year!" And that's how the fight started..... My wife and I are watching Who Wants to Be a Millionaire while we were in bed. I turned to her and said, 'Do you want to have sex?' 'No,' she answered. I then said, 'Is that your final answer?' She didn&#

Over the past week, I have heard some funny conversations and sense I'm about all things funny and hilarious thought I'd share a few. My phone rings, it's my cousin, I say Hello, then I hear " I love you man, thank you babe!" then I hear my cousin say " I love you man...". My cousin, showing God's love, had just bought a homeless man dinner. My 10 yr. old daughter and I in my hubby's compact car, not my SUV on the way to the store, we pull into the parking lot of the store my daughter says " momma...that car looks an awful lot like daddy's car" I say "ELAINE!!!! WE ARE... IN DADDDY'S CAR!!!" I have no words, just suffice it to say I'm scared!!! My 5 yr. old crying, running down the stairs, I say what happened?! what's wrong?! my 5 yr. old says "ETHAN GAVE ME A TEXAS WEDGIE!!!" What is a Texas wedgie???!!! I have no Idea!! He then runs over and hits his brother and says "NOW PULL IT OUT YOU BIG BA

25 Random Things About Me, In No Particular Order. 1. I climbed the stairs all the way to the top of the Statue Of Liberty and looked out through the little windows in her crown, it was amazing...!!. You can no longer do that. 2. I use to dye my hair purple/plum. What was I thinking?!!! 3. I went to a funeral in Tepic Nayarit, Mexico. a lady at the church in Tepic where my Father ministered at, died. we attended her funeral. She was in an open casket with her eyes open and her mouth in a full on grin with her teeth showing, one gold as I recall. The casket was covered in clear plexiglass so you could see, but not smell. We had to wear vail's and walk with her through the streets of Tepic in the, evening!!. I was just a kid and totally freaked out by this!!! 4. I once shot a rifle. The kick back (or whatever you call it) after I pulled the trigger knocked me to the ground, backward! and scared me!, but I loved it! 5. I once drove, straight through, from Louisiana to San Diego with m

1. Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, iPod, etc) 2. Put it on shuffle 3. Press play 4. For the first question, type the song that's playing 5. When you go to a new question, press the next button TWICE 6. Don't lie and try to pretend you're cool...just type it in man! IF YOUR LIFE WAS A MOVIE WHAT WOULD THE SOUNDTRACK BE 1. Opening Credits: Phenomenon - by Toby Mac 2. Waking Up: Motion - by Plumb/Chaotic Resolve 3. First Day at School: Sarah Victoria - by Acoustic Alchemy/Red Dust & Spanish Lace 4. Falling in Love: Bullet - by Mat Kearney/Nothing Left To Lose 5. Losing Virginity: We Danced - by Brad Paisley/Who Needs Pictures 6. Fight Song: Good Behavior - by Plumb/Chaotic Resolve 7. Breaking Up: Let My People Go - by Kirk Franklin/Prince Of Egypt 8. Prom: The Beautiful Game - by Acoustic Alchemy/Beautiful Game 9. Life: God With Us - by Mercy Me/All That Is Within Me 10. Mental Breakdown: You Raise Me Up - by Josh Groban/Closer 11. Driving: Jesus Muzik

Rose was a young Puerto Rican woman who grew up in a very faith filled home. Even though they were poor, her mother taught her at an early age to trust God above everything. By the time she was old enough to go to college, Rose found a way to pursue her education - again something that she credited to her strong faith - and became the first member of her large family to graduate from college. She then married and was hired by a large investment firm in New York. Even though her job kept her busy, she found time to attend Church. When her friends threw parties, Rose made up goodie bags for them that included candy and make-up, but also a prayer book. When a member of her family couldn’t pay their bills, Rose secretly paid them. When someone in the family got into trouble she bailed them out of jail. One night Rose had a strange dream. In the dream Jesus appeared to her, dressed in a white robe, standing on a cloud of smoke. He was beckoning her to come to him, telling her not to worry,

Wow!, what a year it's been. Last year I turned 40, I am still in shock! although it's now even more shocking that I am about to turn 41! holy toledo, sweet, mother of pearl...! I am totally freaked out! about this new stage, I feel like a 25 year old in a 40 year old body whose subjects(especially my teenager) just don't get it!!. I also began my spiritual journey (as I like to call it) last year, I don't know if I have been so extremely busy with life or just lazy. But... I have lost that personal relationship with God that I feel sure, I once had. My question now is, did I have my own relationship with God? or was is my parents relationship with God?. I'm a PK, so that in and of itself is another whole issue that I am trying to work through. I feel confident in this new year, that I will have that personal relationship with God that I am so desperately seeking. Exercising, it feels great,I worked out plenty, but not enough for me, so this year is my year to kick