"He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end." Ecclesiastes 3:11
I never thought I would be writing this post…ever. But, here we are. And God has brought me to this place. I have had a long journey with coffee and caffeine. I have always loved the flavor of coffee and coffee flavored things, like coffee ice cream, coffee yogurt, and coffee candy. Even as a … Continue reading From Coffee Addict To Caffeine Free: Laying Down Coffee At The Foot of The Cross Part 1
As I sit here on the bedAnd see the light cast streaks upon the ceilingI am wondering, what is this feeling?This feeling that I can't be freeWaiting on YouFor You to come throughWhere I can't seem To get anythingTo break or budgeGive up controlSo simple and so hardIf I give up control there will be … Continue reading Abide
Do you ever just sit with Jesus? Draw near to Him and enjoy His presence? Do you ever let His love and very Being fill your heart and mind? Do you love and desire Jesus with the love and eager anticipation young lovers do? Does your heart and soul yearn for Him? Do you even … Continue reading Romance With Jesus Part 1: Have You Ever Heard Of Such A Thing?
I have always loved the story of the Sinful Woman in Luke 7. In many ways, I have identified with her and understood the great love she had for Jesus because of the forgiveness He freely offered her. She who has been forgiven much, loves much. As I read the story this morning, I noticed … Continue reading Uninvited & Unashamed
After the Fourth of July weekend I saw several photos pop up on my feed of bikini clad Christian women. After the first few I thought, “This isn’t right. Aren’t we supposed to be called out of the world?” Something didn’t sit right with my spirit. “Therefore, “Come out from them and be separate, says … Continue reading A Call To Modesty
As a follower of Jesus Christ, I feel convicted not only to abstain from Halloween, but to pray against it. It is a satanic holiday and wickedness is exalted. You can try to justify it up, down, and sideways, but there really is no justification for participation. Even if you don’t think you celebrate Halloween … Continue reading Holiness & Halloween
I haven’t been to church in a while to be honest (I’ve been doing house church instead). The other day as I sat in church, God spoke so clearly to me, “Tesia, the world is going to become a place where no one knows Me. They will have a form of godliness, but lack its … Continue reading The Powerless Unregenerate Church
My fiancé, David Hoffman, has not read this post and knows no details of the dress. Please refrain from letting any of the details get out in the comments! I know he won’t read it because he likes surprises and is trustworthy. Follow @lifereallyisbeautyfull on Instagram or Facebook. Photos of the real dress coming June … Continue reading The Bride Wore White
Is depression a choice? Absolutely not. But what you do with it (how you respond to it and what you believe about it) is. The following is my response to a friend over text message when asked about depression and how I overcame. I excluded and paraphrased their portion of the conversation for anonymity: Everyone … Continue reading Is Depression A Choice?
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