"And everything---whatever you ask in prayer, believing---you will receive."
- Matthew 21:22

"In the battle to lead a righteous life, prayer is an indispensable weapon.  Your life is not a destination; it is a journey that unfolds day by day.  And, that's exactly how often you should seek direction from your Creator: one day at a time, each day followed by the next, without exception."

"Daily prayer and meditation is a matter of will and habit.  You must willingly organize your time by carving out quiet moments with God, and you must form the habit of daily worship.  When you do, you'll discover that no time is more precious than the silent moments you spend with your Heavenly Father"

"God promises that the prayers of righteous men can accomplish great things.  God promises that He answers prayer (although His answers are not always in accoradance with our desires).  God invites us to be still and to feel His presence.  So Pray.  Start praying before the sun comes up and keep praying until you fall of to sleep at night.  Pray about matters great and small; and be watchful for the answers that God most assuredly sends your way"

"Is anything too hard for the LORD?"
-Genesis 18:14

"Ours is a God of infinite possibilities.  But sometimes, because of limited faith and limited understanding, we wrongly assume that God cannot or will not intervene in the affairs of mankind.  Such assumptions are simply wrong."

"Are you afraid to ask God to do big things in your life?  Is your faith threadbare and worn? If so, it's time to abandon your doubts and reclaim your faith in God's promises."

"God's Holy work makes it clear: absolutely nothing is impossible for the Lord.  And since the Bible means what it says, you can be comforted in the knowledge that the Creator of the universe can do miraculous things in your own life and in the lives of your loved ones.  Your challenge, as a believer, is to take God at His Word, and to expect the miraculous"

"Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable---if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise---dwell on these things"---Philippians 4:8

"How will you direct your thoughts today?  WIll you obey the words of Philippians 4:8 by dwelling upon those things that are honorable, just, and commendable?  Or will you allow your thoughts to be hijacked by the negativity that seems to dominate our troubled world?  Are you fearful, angry, bored, or worried?  Are you so preoccupied with the concerns of this day that you fail to thank God for the promise of eternity?  Are you confused, bitter, or pessimistic?  If so, God wants to have a little talk with you.  God intends for you to experience joy and abundance.  So, today and every day hereafter, celebrate the life that God has given you by focusing your thoughts upon those things that are worthy of praise.  Today, count your blessings instead of your hardships.  And thank the Giver of all things good for gifts that are simply too numerous to count."

"Then Peter came to Him and said, "Lord, how many times could my brother sin against me and I forgive him?  As many as seven times?"  "I tell you, not as many as seven," Jesus said to him, "but 70 times seven"---Matthew 18:21-22

"It has been said that life is an exercise in forgiveness.  And if should be added that forgiveness is also an exercise in character building.  Christ understood the importance when He commanded, "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you"  But sometimes, forgiveness is difficult indeed.

DO you invest more time than you should reliving the past?  Are you troubled by feelings of anger, bitterness, envy, or regret?  Do you harbor ill will against someone whom you simply can't seem to forgive?  If s, it's time to finally get serious about forgiveness.  Learning how to forgive and forget is one of the secrets of a happy Christian life"

Written By A Man in Fusion: 


"She could tell something was up and wasn't going to let him brush it away any longer.  He knew he'd put it off long enough and had to tell her.  But to tell her about this?  This wasn't exactly something you just brought up in random conversation.  In fact, he'd hardly talked much with anyone about this.  It's not like this was something he was proud of.

But here, seeing the expectant look in her eyes he knew there was no escape.  And so he peeled away the pretense and laid bare a part of his past that had rarely seen the light of day.  Holding nothing back, he piece-by-piece explained how what had started out as juvenile curiosity had grown into a protracted pattern of sin, addiction, conviction, guilt, shame, and regret.

With each confession he dropped he could see her countenance fall as well.  No wilting flower could compare to the sight of watching this otherwise lovely woman literally wilt before his eyes and he realized that at that moment he couldn't have hurt her more if he literally stabbed her in the chest.  But that quickly gave way to a more stark realization.

This could be it.  Though they both cared about each other and the topic of marriage had even entered into discussion, at this point, in the light of this pain and truth, she could walk away.  And how could he blame her?  In that moment of clarity the last shred of dignity that had been holding him together gave way and he buried his face in his hands and wept.  He wept bitterly for his brokenness, his guilt, his shame, the wasted time, the regret, and most significantly for the pain he had now brought on her.

But then, in the midst of his pain, he felt the tender touch of hands reaching out to him.  One was soft and gentle.  The other one was pierced..."

This isn't actually my story, or rather, it isn't actually my story yet.  But sadly there are elements of it that will have to be part of my story.  Because the reality is that sin has consequences and those consequences don't happen to us in a vacuum.  But the reality also is that for all the sin we could ever commit, it cannot be greater than the grace and forgiveness that is found in the Christ Jesus.  May God give her a heart that is equally forgiving...