BigFatOofta

I have a very vivid image of a girl coming up to me and saying “Sarah, I am going to ask Jesus in my heart one more time because I am not sure I did it right the first time. This girl now has declared that she doesn't want anything to do with Christianity and is living a life that is far from God. Unfortunately, this story has yet to have a conclusive ending. But one thing I know, is that she has not come to the realization that salvation is a free gift that we just have to accept. It is not something we can earn or bring about on our own. Do you personally feel that you are living a life that is getting you nowhere? Do you have trouble feeling forgiven or that nothing you do is good enough? Martin Luther struggled with these concepts and came to some powerful conclusions. He grew up in a Catholic background, and later in life when feeling like he was facing death in a storm, he called on St. Anne to intercede for him and if she did so he would become a monk. Martin got thr...

Things that baffle me, written in no particular order, that may get somewhat graphic as I am a very blunt person, that I have been recently observing, all based off my own personal preferences: * -Men + pink, purple and various and sundry pastels. WHat!? These colors are (in my opinion) for Easter eggs and doll clothes. If I have to look at you for more than a first glace and wonder if you are wearing a costume or real clothes...well...your outfit choice for the day might be a tragic mistake. (all said in gentle love of course) -Trollup shoes. Why do we women totter around in shoes that are constructed in a way that gives our approaching presence the appearance of godzilla on stilts?! Seriously? We are supposed to be full of grace while wearing a plethora of fur, feathers, sequins, flowers, and 5 inch heels!? Umm...save them for the knick knack shelf...if you must. -500 additions to an order of "coffee"...if it takes you 5 minutes to spit out your particular order, maybe...