Sky Gaze Fam

It's not a new idea that the enemy doesn't present himself in his true form. It wouldn't be very hard to resist a the common illustration of a horned demon with red skin and obvious ill intent. The Bible says to resist the devil, which makes it clear that he reveals himself in cunning desirable ways. It also says resist him and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Unfortunately it is appealing to have our own desires met. When we are in the habit of seeking our own satisfaction the traps become much more alluring. But when we see his charm as as cheap as a grinning wall flower that wets two fingers to sleek down his eyes brows followed by an overly confident point accompanied by a wink, he loses all power when we laugh in his face and go about our fathers business. When our desires line up with that of the Lord's he satisfies us. When we satisfy ourselves with temporary glorification we remain unfulfilled. The devil is as emba...

I'll be the first one to admit. I'm a cryer. When I see something beautiful or get overwhelmed with compassion I turn into a leaky faucet and for me it can be just as annoying as the tormenting drip that has the ability to make itself known from across an entire house. I can turn my head just enough to avoid revealing my uncontrollable wimpiness or try to wipe away a rogue tear before I'm found out, but it is to no avail. I don't mean to be so sensitive, especially because in my own life and in dealing with the weight of my own circumstances I can certainly refrain from turning into a blubbering mess. What can I say? I'm a sucker for love. The times though that I have cried and even ugly cried have been for men and for loss. On one hand I can be provoked by the budding hope of a future and on the other am very affected by what seems to be the loss of it. The mature me looks and heartbreak as a learning experience that proves that hope can only be safe whe...