It is not about...

... showing one is better than others.
In fact, it's about how messed up I can get.

... proving others are wrong.
It's more of how strongly I feel what I believe is true.

... shoving the Bible in people's faces.
But rather, sharing it with them, letting them discover for themselves.

... going to church and being a good person.
It's admitting that all your efforts will fall short and only He can bring you out.

Beginnings

I suppose it happens to every person of any race, occupation and orientation – the need to make a mark for himself / herself. Somehow, the fear of one’s life, career and existence as being “all for nothing” strikes a person and makes them want to do something - anything to make sure he/she leaves something that people will remember them for.

Some strive to achieve scientific breakthroughs.

Others build imposing structures.

Still, some push their bodies beyond normal limits.

Some create works of art.

Then there are those who accumulate wealth and build financial empires.

And others, join reality TV shows.



Nine days short of my 25th year, I attempt to make my own mark.

Not with scientific discoveries, or with engineering feats. I certainly will not break any OIympic or Guiness record, nor will I be able to move people with my creations, and I sincerely doubt my entrepreneurial capabilities will be anywhere close to Bill Gates’.

As for reality TV shows – may the sky fall on my head should I even think of entertaining the thought…

No, my mark will simply be made with this: The declaration that I am a Christian woman…

…saved from the very fears people struggle with everyday: rejection, of being forgotten, death and oblivion.

…whose life is continually being fashioned, led, and worked on by the Maker.

…who wishes to share her knowledge of God with those who will care to listen (or read).


No big feats, no spectacular achievements. Thankfully, that’s all He asks of me.

(Author's note: Not all entries will be this grave and "fire and brimstone". Expect light, practical entries most of the time folks. I ain't no preacher... and have no intentions of becoming one.)