It’s Tuesday. I”m posting a poem. My senior year in high school is rough. It’s the first time I fall in love. And I mean, I’m in love. It’s the kind of love you feel to the depths of who you are. The kind that burns within you in fury and passion. The kind that … Continue reading »
I wanted to let everyone know that I’m a guest blogger on Devotional Diva–an online magazine for 20-somethings trying to figure out life, faith, and relationships. Here’s the beginning of the post… Follow God’s Heart by Teryn O’Brien Growing up, I believed if I followed my heart and believed in myself, all my dreams would … Continue reading »
I woke up this morning and had a long time where I prayed and thought about Good Friday. To me, it should be called Black Friday. It is the darkest moment in history when Jesus is crucified. I cannot begin to fathom the pain He experienced that day. Physical pain, yes, but also emotional plain. … Continue reading »
The LORD is the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You support my lot. The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; Indeed, my heritage is beautiful to me. [Psalm 16:5-6 NASB] The past week or so has been difficult and wonderful all at the same time. Why, you wonder? Well, because I … Continue reading »
Today is Valentine’s Day. The day where people celebrate their love. A day where singles mope and wish they had someone special. Or not. A week ago, I was talking with a group of women about victory. What does victory mean in our lives? So often, God uses circumstances in our lives that seem defeating … Continue reading »
Today at 1:00pm was the funeral of my dear kindred spirit. Her family asked me to speak at the funeral about her. I was so honored they asked, and although it was really hard, I did it. But this is what I said (it’s slightly edited for a little more clarity). I’m sharing it with … Continue reading »
A few months ago, I fostered a kitten named Cora. Right away, I knew she was different than the other kittens I had previously fostered. As she sat huddled in the back of her carrier, she meowed in protest like I understood her every worry. Our other kittens were The Ragamuffins, the Street Children who … Continue reading »
Yesterday was Valentine’s Day. I find it ironic that the topic I want to cover this week on Identity Renewed is singleness and love. This was not planned, but it worked out that way. God is amusing like that, I guess. So here goes… People are obsessed with relationships and love. As children, we watch … Continue reading »
Although I’d usually be posting on Identity issues this Wednesday, I’ve decided that since it’s Christmas this weekend, I’ll be posting something along those lines… One thing I’ve noticed more than ever before this holiday season is the use of words. Not just any words, but Christmas words. You know what I’m talking about: Joy. … Continue reading »
For the past 5 ½ weeks, my roommates and I have been watching four kittens. Yep. Four. We got them from an animal shelter who does a “foster parent” program to help abandoned animals learn to trust humans again in a safe home environment for a couple of weeks. Then they can be adopted. These … Continue reading »
