I expect perfection.

Our weaknesses.. Our shortcomings.. Our inadequacies.. When given to God, these imperfections showcase to the world that God uses earthen, human, needy vessels on the daily.

Defined by Worship.

However, spiritually – I don’t want to be labeled – but defined. Defined by something greater. Something more than just the outward.

Taking my thoughts captive.

Taking EVERY thought I have and bringing it under the Lordship, Authority, and correction of Jesus Christ.

He rejoices over you.

Don’t make the “snapshot” of what is today the cover for the “album” of what your life has been, is, and is going to become.

Chocolate Speaks.

As I devoured a couple pieces of Dove chocolate last night (Confession: Before Dinner), I took a second to read the famous sayings on the inside of the wrappers. One, in particular, hit me in the face. Don’t talk about it, just be about it. Does this not describe our generation? We love to talk…

No happiness leaks.

I’m tired of letting small things or unmet, wishful expectations or random, dumpy situations get in the way and – frankly – create opportunities for my happiness to leak out.