Category: Words
Be of Good Courage
Always Hope
Avett Brothers – Salina
Hopeless Wanderer
“Hopeless Wanderer” – Mumford & Sons You heard my voice I came out of the woods by choice Shelter also gave their shade But in the dark I have no name So leave that click in my head And I will remember the words that you said Left a clouded mind and a heavy heart But I was sure we could see a new start So when your hope’s on fire But you know your desire Don’t hold a glass over the flame Don’t let your heart grow cold I will call you by name I will share your…
Believe and Live
I Will Hold on Hope
This song has been on my mind lately. It is one of my all-time favorite songs and I’m perpetually amazed by the abundance of references to ancient Greek literature and philosophy. “The Cave” It’s empty in the valley of your heart The sun, it rises slowly as you walk Away from all the fears And all the faults you’ve left behind The harvest left no food for you to eat You cannibal, you meat-eater, you see But I have seen the same I know the shame in your defeat But I will hold on hope And I won’t…
Cocoons of Comfort
I don’t belong in this place… where umbrellas and raincoats shelter us from the cold, stinging wetness of life. Where we protect ourselves from the bombardments of rain— tiny, brutal reminders that we exist. Where we wear gloves to avoid touching the rawness of the world. Where we scurry through life in our cocoon of comfort— not thinking perhaps coccoons are really coffins and comfort means we aren’t actually here. That which hurts is alive. – 12/15/12
Enough
You are enough. Today is enough. Stop demanding perfection. Sometimes you’ll be happy with your success. But more often you’ll confront your failures. Then what? Will you condemn yourself? Will you bury yourself in accusations? Or will you take a deep breath and try again? You can’t help but make mistakes. You cannot ask perfection of a fallen human. So let go of your judgement and criticism. Take life one day at a time. Do your best at this moment and find satisfaction in that. This world is not the end for we journey towards eternity and freedom from our…
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment
-
Be of Good Courage
Always Hope
Avett Brothers – Salina
Hopeless Wanderer
“Hopeless Wanderer” – Mumford & Sons You heard my voice I came out of the woods by choice Shelter also gave their shade But in the dark I have no name So leave that click in my head And I will remember the words that you said Left a clouded mind and a heavy heart But I was sure we could see a new start So when your hope’s on fire But you know your desire Don’t hold a glass over the flame Don’t let your heart grow cold I will call you by name I will share your…
Believe and Live
I Will Hold on Hope
This song has been on my mind lately. It is one of my all-time favorite songs and I’m perpetually amazed by the abundance of references to ancient Greek literature and philosophy. “The Cave” It’s empty in the valley of your heart The sun, it rises slowly as you walk Away from all the fears And all the faults you’ve left behind The harvest left no food for you to eat You cannibal, you meat-eater, you see But I have seen the same I know the shame in your defeat But I will hold on hope And I won’t…
Cocoons of Comfort
I don’t belong in this place… where umbrellas and raincoats shelter us from the cold, stinging wetness of life. Where we protect ourselves from the bombardments of rain— tiny, brutal reminders that we exist. Where we wear gloves to avoid touching the rawness of the world. Where we scurry through life in our cocoon of comfort— not thinking perhaps coccoons are really coffins and comfort means we aren’t actually here. That which hurts is alive. – 12/15/12
Enough
You are enough. Today is enough. Stop demanding perfection. Sometimes you’ll be happy with your success. But more often you’ll confront your failures. Then what? Will you condemn yourself? Will you bury yourself in accusations? Or will you take a deep breath and try again? You can’t help but make mistakes. You cannot ask perfection of a fallen human. So let go of your judgement and criticism. Take life one day at a time. Do your best at this moment and find satisfaction in that. This world is not the end for we journey towards eternity and freedom from our…