One True God...

A song so true...and a new favorite! Beautiful lyrics!



I don’t have a God I can put on a stand,
Or a God I hold in the palm of my hand,
I have a God that’s holding me.
I don’t have a God that I can create
In the place I live with the money I make
I have a God; He made everything.
So I don’t need a temporary man made deity,
When I got the real thing,
I got the real thing.

He’s the Lord of all the earth
The maker of all things,
He alone is the one true God.
Kingdoms rise and fall,
But even through it all,
He remains, the one true God.

I don’t have a thing that I got on my own,
I don’t have a care that I carry alone,
But I have a God who’s carrying me.
I don’t have a sin that he doesn’t forgive,
And I don’t have a heart that is worthy of His,
But I have a God who still loves me.
So I don’t need a temporary man made deity,
When I got the real thing,
I got the real thing.

He’s the Lord of all the earth
The maker of all things,
He alone is the one true God.
Kingdoms rise and fall,
But even through it all,
He remains, the one true God.

Who is this King of Glory,
The Lord Strong and Mighty,
Who is this King of Glory.
The Lord Strong and Mighty,
Who is this King of Glory,
Who is this King of Glory

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What I'm Worth...

We're rounding an earth-shattering 7 weeks of successfully dating. I was thinking today about how wonderful things were going. I felt secure, safe, and completely spoiled! Never before have I been in such a stress-free type of relationship! The smattering of men I dated before Steve happened to be guys that I chased after. Needless to say, most of those men dated me or hung around me simply because they just didn't have any other option in a female companion. Most of the time, I got the "I can't date just one woman right now...I'm not ready to be exclusive" or "The timing is just off. We can just be close friends" yet they still want all the benefits of a relationship. Not one of them ever made me feel secure. Most of the time I was wondering what other women they were dating or when they would drop me for someone of a better quality. I certainly didn't feel safe! Half the time I wondered if they even saw me as a woman. If they would've, maybe they would've treated me like I were. As far as spoiled...that never would've happened. Previous men simply didn't want to put any effort into something they didn't really want long-term anyway.

Today, as I was thinking over these past dating experiences, I realized how fortunate I am to have someone that treats me how I should be treated. I equally love spoiling him as well...cooking happens to be one of his favorite ways to be spoiled. Then, who would've known a blanket with one of his favorite sports teams and a vintage version of Mario Brothers would leave him swooning over me! He's the one person I love spending every moment of free time with...and someone I can tell anything to. I wonder why I settled for less than what I'm worth for so long. I had so much to offer yet no one wanted it...because that meant something deeper than what they were willing to give.

Just like in relationships, we have to seize moments that are greater than the "just getting by" moments. Every chance you get to do something extraordinary should be the one thing you strive to accomplish. No matter what sort of person we imagine ourselves to be, we deserve so much greater in life and in love. I'm never going to get so comfortable in the base quality of what life has to offer when their are opportuities that haven't been experienced, people who haven't been met, and places that haven't been visited. If we allow ourselves to go through every day the same way we did the day before, we waste our lives on a repetitive set of experiences that leave us bored and depressed. We have the chance to determine the path of our day...and even our lives. If we allow ourselves to live the same, when we're too old to enjoy every experience or too limited to do as we wish, we'll end up dying with a lot of regrets. May we all live to the full extent of possibility and may every opportunity hold a new experience to fill our lives with a greater sense of wonder!

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Happy Anniversary, "LIFE."

Today officially marks one year since the start of this blog! I beam with accomplishment at the increased readership and the 4150 hits since the start. Interest continues to increase! I just wanted to thank every reader and contributor! May another year add even more to the accomplishments of the site!

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Valentines Day...The Mysteries of Men...

So I'm sitting here thinking about Valentines Day. It's just around the corner and this just so happens to be the first Valentine's Day that I actually have a man in my life. Men really have it easy...flowers, romantic dinner, candy...it's not so hard for them to accomplish. Females, on the other hand, have a bit of a mystery to solve.

*Flowers aren't typically so good for a man's man (which is what I've got). For some reason I just can't see him swooning over a vase full of roses being sent to his place of employement. It might even be a little embarassing.

*Candy might be a little better except for the fact that there aren't a whole lot of men out there who enjoy sweets (so I've found). Most of them would love a good steak! Maybe I should send him a steak?

*Romantic Dinner? Well, I could certainly do that! However, for some reason, it still doesn't seem like a sufficient means of affection for a man on Valentines Day.

What do you think? Men...this is where I need your input. What would YOU want your significant other to give you for Valentine's Day and why?

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You can Purchase My Book on Amazon.com....

Just letting you know that "Preacherette: The Appetizer" is also available on Amazon.com. If you already own the book, you can rate it and discuss it on the book's page. If you're interested in related books, those are also listed. I hope you'll get your copy. I'll post book signing events as soon as I book them! Happy Reading!

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