Wow, What a week… Hope everyone had an awesome Resurrection Day/5 Year anniversary. I think I speak for many of us when I say the last week or so has been very stressful. I know with all of the things going on in my life I am ready for a fresh start. I want to [...]
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Stance, in pure definition, means to stand. It can refer to a position in an argument on a certain issue. In regards to fighting, it refers to the body position employed when either attacking or defending. When fighting, stance is everything. You can have great strength and cunning, but if you do not have the [...]
Special ladies edition: Flesh of My Flesh Hitting my knees with a specific prayer today. I’m laying it all out…it’s part of the “specifics”….but I think most will understand. Well it’s not always pretty and a lot of times gritty, you know the blessings and frustrations of loving that Godly man. Keep a watchful eye..you [...]
I’ve been in a bit of a funk at work lately… and everything seemed to be annoying me to the core. Perhaps you’ve had similar spells from time to time? I suppose many people do. But for the most part, I feel I do a good job managing the day to day issues and remain [...]
A Gift
Posted: October 12, 2011 by canvasrhapsody in Andy, battles, biblical, perspective, relationship, responsibilityKids are a great source of joy and fulfillment. The Bible says children are a gift from the Lord (Ps 137:3). Kids also challenge us and push us to our limits sometimes. Lately, Jill and I find ourselves telling our kids that the world doesn’t revolve around them. Often, when I say that, I [...]
Hallway
Posted: July 13, 2011 by canvasrhapsody in Andy, battlesTags: bully, confrontation, struggle
You couldn’t pass from one class to another without bumping people, because the halls were so crowded. Regardless of the endless “excuse me” and “sorry”, this one guy either thought I was dumb enough to believe an elbow slap would actually hurt him or he was looking for a fight. It was eighth grade for me. [...]
Give Until You Can Give No Longer
Posted: June 22, 2011 by canvasrhapsody in battles, inspireTags: giving, Jim Eliot, life, Waodani Indians
One of my favorite quotes of all time is, “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.” This quote was said by Jim Eliot who was a missionary to Ecuador. The quote is pretty awesome without knowing any of Jim Elliot’s story, but if you take [...]
Who’s Fighting For You?
Posted: May 2, 2011 by canvasrhapsody in battles, faithTags: battle, fight, God, strength, warrior
Hard times are all around me. I see friends who are facing job loss and pay down grades. Friends who are facing many illnesses and physical problems. At times, I wonder where’s God in this? Is he busy elsewhere doing something great and mighty and these are just further down on His to-do list? Then [...]
Mighty Warrior
Posted: April 25, 2011 by canvasrhapsody in battles, faith, LeesaTags: armour, battle, power, Prayer, warrior, word
In the middle of the silent boom I hear a war cry…a preparation in silence with only the occasional sound of single drum stroke. The army humbly kneels before their King readying their hearts……the countdown is the beating in their chest. Nothing will stop them…many things left unknown…things unsaid…mysteries never revealed but this they DO [...]
Struggle
Posted: November 26, 2010 by canvasrhapsody in battlesTags: battle, strength, struggle, weakness
I hear a ringing…its my alarm. Half asleep, I hit the snooze. Three hits later, I wake up. I begin to stare at the wall and break down what I need to do for the day. All at the same time I think to myself, go back to bed, it’s easier since I’m already in it. I’m comfortable there. But I fight [...]
