The Comet's Flame

Lately, I’ve been reading through the gospel of Matthew. Jesus’ conversation with his Disciples in Matthew 16:5-12 never ceases to make me chuckle. Those Disciples… they were just so dumb sometimes! But then my smile starts to fade as I realize that I’m the exact same way. It takes me way too long to figure [...]

I am continually amazed at the ways God has worked (and the ways He continues to work) in my life. About a year and a half ago, my family left the church we had been going to for many years, and joined a new church. Being someone who is typically very opposed to change, I [...]

Well, today God allowed me to narrowly evade a much-deserved parking ticket. It reminded me of just how merciful God is, even when it comes to little things like $10 fines. This event totally made my day. I parked my car in a metered lot at the U of I at approximately 9:12am. I put [...]

On this Thanksgiving morning, I’ve been thinking about some things that I’m thankful for. Here’s my “top three” list… My family. I thank God that I have such a great family. They have always been there for me. They have helped me in so many ways. I can’t even begin to imagine where I would [...]

I have come to the frustrating conclusion that I am a hopeless romantic. Believe me, I have tried very hard to develop a realistic outlook on life, but I just can’t suppress that streak of idealism. I am a Don Quixote type of character. I spend a great deal of time dreaming about love, happiness, [...]