Personal Narrative: My Hero's Journey

Almighty Good you deserve all that we are, you do for us when we least expect you to. You gave your son to shed his blood on Calvary for our sins and we remember in this solemn

16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Suffering compels you to look up and long for your heavenly redemption (Ps. 121; Rom. 8:18; 2 Cor. 4:17).

But there is salvation through Christ. In the novel, the protagonist and others travel to the most glorious landscape they've ever seen. They soon find that the land is so dense that it takes all of their strength to lift merely a leaf; the grass pokes up into their feet, making the terrain difficult to cross. The solid people of what we soon learn is Heaven promise that walking upon the grass towards the mountains "will hurt less at every step." It's understood that the mountains represent the city of Heaven, or an eternal life with God. Crossing the terrain is similar to the trials we face on our walk with Him; 2 Timothy 3:12 mentions that "Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted," but James 1:12 asserts, "Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him." Indeed, as the solid people continually promise, the journey becomes easier the closer the ghosts get to the mountains. In a similar fashion, our walks with Him become less tumultuous as we grow closer to Him, until our eventual deaths where we can finally be with Him in heaven.

      No matter what the adversity may be, God wants you to know that He is sufficient, that He is enough, and that He can handle it if we allow Him too. Many times as Christians, we ask God to handle a problem or situation for us, but yet we don't allow Him to fully have control of that situation. All He is wanting us to acknowledge is that He

A lot of times people think that if we are good enough Christians that we would never go through tough times. It would be so wonderful if God would simply promise to us that we would never go through difficult times. Yet we know it’s just a part of it, it’s just a part of life. Psalm 23 does not say to us, “God will keep us from danger,“ but instead it describes that times will come, and they come for all of us, when we do feel like we are walking through a dark, dangerous valley -- a “valley of the shadow of death.” Perhaps even now in the grief we feel today feels like a dark valley… But what the Word of God does make very clear is that as we move through

So the next time you are at a place of weakness turn to him, and allow Christ’s power to be magnified through your

The overwhelming expedition to seeking closer from our losses are not mapped by the simple straight roads. At times they maybe windy, bumpy and blocked with construction, leaving us filling unconfident of reaching the destination of healing. The experience of my losses have been passages in light of this image, having had to face an abundance of losses over the years (some bigger than others)

Almost a year ago I suffered a brain injury by the hands of my own husband. That day has forever changed my life, but in an ironic way it was also for the best. I began seeking The Lord and Praying for strength to get through all the difficulties the days would bring and to my surprise I was able to get through things I never thought I would have to. The struggles in my life are only compounded by the symptoms the brain injury is already showing but for the first time in my life I find complete happiness in The Lord. I am a recovering addict after thirty years of addiction I never thought something such as The Word could help ease the pain I've experienced but it does. My walk with The Lord gets stronger everyday and I know He knows I'd spend

Alongside a dirty creek, I found that the water breathed in my lungs and I did not mind it. Almost a serenity, to those who have yet to know, it was a starkling contrast to the manifestation of gloom that tattered at what the Lord gave to me not too long ago. With the branches of orchard trees blurred and the faint hum of hummingbirds, I thought, the time to cut the rope would soon fall. This rope that was laced with tar from those before who left nothing but more holes to bore in memories that should've been galore with joy. Ah, this rope that grew too tight had me plea to the Lord to clean and sew it again. Oh, how else must I prosper? Lord, hear me and grant my wish. Yet, the rope remained untouched. With a rock

I feel in this passage God wants me to realize, whatever happens with the ministry project, reflect on how far I have

2:17b–18b—“I rejoice, and I share my joy with you. Now you, too, in the same way rejoice, and share your joy with me.” If anyone can teach us how to stand in the joy of the Lord despite suffering, it must be the Good Shepherd who goes through the mire and curse to find his lost sheep, rejoices at finding it, and invites others into his joy (Luke 15:3–7). The Originator and Finisher of our faith was obedient to the point of death on the cross for the sake of the joy that was set before him (Heb

If we take a moment and return to that rocky mountaintop in Matthew 28:19-20. Feel the breeze. Feel the rocky soil under your feet. Hear all the people speaking around you. Be aware that Jesus is standing there

Americans love cars. It is arguable that America’s love affair with the automobile is greater than any other nation’s in the world. Proof of this lies in the approximately 160,000 miles of road making up the National Highway System (National Highway System par.1). The labeling of a vacation as a road-trip has born many adventures for American youths. Road-trips are seen by many as a rite of passage that must be taken before the seriousness of adulthood is reached. The classic scenario of a small child in the back seat asking over and over the phrase, “Are we there yet?” also comes to mind when thinking of the American highway.

We all go through seasons of difficulty and face storms in life, however, during those times, we have to remember that Almighty God is greater than any struggle we face! He’ll take those challenges and use them to strengthen us, but we have to do our part and take a step of faith toward the victory.