Posted by: nnk1 on: December 24, 2009
DISCLAIMER: This post is for pure fun. I do not mean to cause trouble or create a debate. My post is an unorganized, non-transitioned quip. Every December, I see Facebook updates boasting either the love of gift giving (and receiving), thanking Jesus for his birth or an irate status trying to educate people the origin [...]
Posted by: nnk1 on: December 1, 2009
reaching up past the clouds down into the depths of my soul it’s a search to be made new a search to be made whole. i dont want another self help title and you can keep your two cents i’m looking for real change something dramatic and intense.
Posted by: nnk1 on: November 29, 2009
Today’s sermon at Crossroads Wesleyan Church in Rockford gave me perspective and challenged me to take a closer look at my faith. Part two of the three week series titled “Christmas is the time for giving Forgiving” discussed the pain and baggage that is often uprooted during the holiday season. We’re supposed to be especially [...]
Posted by: nnk1 on: November 18, 2009
Last night, my good friend Paul and I got into a great conversation about Christ and what it means to live and love like Him. Paul had the privilege to hear Shane Claiborne speak at Hope College this past Sunday. Claiborne, author of The Irresistible Revolution, shared some viewpoints on how to show the world [...]
Posted by: nnk1 on: November 7, 2009
block. writer’s block. i think this is happening because i’m in need of a spiritual catharsis. i’ve got too many emotions and thoughts built up so i can’t form anything clear and cohesive. argh. yes, i have tried journaling. and brainstorming. and talking out loud. face-time with the J man tomorrow morning ought to do [...]
Posted by: nnk1 on: October 9, 2009
love. hope. trust. confidence. peace. piece of mind. strength. answers. where are you, God? why do i have deaf ears? there’s something inside of me that’s blocking me from receiving all those things. i gotta figure out what that ‘something’ is fast.
Posted by: nnk1 on: September 3, 2009
i had hopes of a peaceful day dedicated to the Lord and to myself. instead i had the craziest, hectic day filled with scheduling conflicts being resolved, trips to the dean’s office, the department head’s office, and paying out of my nose for 20 (unnecessary) credits just to graduate..and i shouldn’t need to take gym and [...]