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And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

- The Gospel of Luke 2:25-26

A sort of old piece I submitted for my alma mater's student ran academic magazine. Really proud of my progress at that point.

Passage Falls

I started the hike with a heavy heart and an uncertain mind, dragging myself toward a destination I wasn’t even sure I wanted to reach. The pictures of the waterfall online hadn’t impressed me, and I was tangled in a mess of emotions over two different guys, letting their situations weigh me down. My mood was sour, the heat was unbearable, and I grumbled about every little thing—especially the narrow trail lined with tall plants scraping against my arms and legs.

After about 45 minutes, I was ready to turn back. I felt dizzy and drained, and carrying that heavy backpack and water bottle seemed pointless for a waterfall I wasn’t even sure I cared to see. I stopped, closed my eyes, took a few deep breaths, and waited for the dizziness to pass. When I opened my eyes, I decided to push forward. If nothing else, I would at least complete what I had started.

I was now determined, ready to see what awaited me. As I continued, the trail grew more challenging. The path shifted to a dangerous scramble along a narrow cliffside, where one wrong step could send me over the edge. Each move had to be calculated, the terrain slippery with sandy rocks and dirt. Proceeding with extreme caution, I eventually found semi-solid footing and looked up.

“Oh my God,” I whispered, the words slipping out without thought. An incredible waterfall cascaded into a stunning swimming hole, far more beautiful than I had imagined. My doubts and frustrations melted away as I stood there, captivated. I felt a rush of excitement and quickly pulled out my phone to capture the moment. I carefully made my way down the steep trail, pausing to put my heavy backpack down and continue with just my tripod bag. After some hesitation, I found the courage to reach the base of the waterfall. The water was refreshing, and everything seemed perfect. I was filled with joy, forgetting all the physical and mental challenges I had faced to get there.

After soaking in the beauty for about 30 minutes, I realized it was time to head back. I wanted to make it to my car before dark, knowing bears roamed the area and I didn’t have a flashlight. As I climbed back up, I stopped to take more photos and videos, feeling a lightness that had been absent before. The once difficult and dangerous trail felt manageable. My steps were confident, and I quickly made it back to solid ground.

As I made my way back to the car, it hit me: this hike was a mirror of my life. I’d been torn between two guys—one who had my heart, wanted to play games, and make choices I didn’t offer, and the other, someone who made me feel seen and valued, but whom I wasn’t willing to move for. The indecision was exhausting, just like the early part of my hike. I’d been fixated on everything that could go wrong, ignoring the possibility of what could go right. But just like the moment I paused on the trail, took a deep breath, and decided to move forward with resolve, I realized I need to do the same in my life.

The scripture “Be still and know that I am God” echoed through my mind—a principle I’ve tried to live by all year. As I walked back, uncertain if I was on the right path, I realized I’d been focusing too much on what I disliked and overlooking what I enjoyed. I had been seeking out dangers instead of appreciating the beauty around me. This epiphany brought me peace. I understood what I needed to do in my current situation: be still and trust the journey, knowing that everything works out in the end.

Passage Falls lived up to its name that day, serving as a passage from uncertainty to clarity.

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"You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies." ~Psalm 23:5

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                                          Deal with love

                                        It is not a    game

                                    Don't play   with Hearts

                            Don't throw down Clubs to beat 'em

                          They are just Diamonds covered in coal

                          as                                                   black

                                                      as  

                                                Spades

This is just all wrong.

Frist, in Biblical Hebrew the ending 'im' (ימ) is MASCULINE plural. Which could be its own discussion but the Scholarship is split so I won't go into that here.

Second, the word Elohim (אלהימ) is not "the name for the creative power in Genesis" it is a noun meaning 'god' or 'gods' and can refer to either the God of the Hebrews or false gods. It appears continuously in the Old Testament not just Genesis.

Thirdly, YHWH (יהןה) IS the name of God. And it doesn't appear much later it appears in Genesis 2 (and there are some suggestions as to why these chapters use different words for God but that's a different post).

'Al Shaddai' is actually 'el Shaddai' (אל שדד) the 'el' coming from 'elohim' and it means 'God Almighty'. While it does come later it is not a name for the God of the Bible.

The origin of the word Jehovah is very long but basically Jewish people would not say YHWH out loud and so would substitute the word 'adonai' (אדני) which means 'Lord' or 'Master' and can also refer to humans. Jehovah comes from the Latin of the Hebrew word that is produced when you take the vowels of 'adonai' and place them over the Hebrew letters YHWH. It is not a "mispronunciation" it is an evolution of a reading tradition.

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compliik:

God calls us to be both compassionate and passionate. To have reverence for God and man.

Peter said “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.”- Acts 3:6… and Jesus himself said the way to identify a true disciple was to...

lightoftruth:

Pastor Greg Laurie- Walking with Jesus through the storms of life. 

It’s really easy to be faithful when things are going great in your life….the true test of your faith is the trials, tribulations and tragedies in your life.  You need to learn how to maintain and strengthen your faith through life’s storms. Those storms will make your faith indestructible if you weather them with full faith and love for Jesus Christ.  

I love this Bible study.  If you have the time, it’s quite informative and so inspirational. 

rumoredwars:

People will come to you. Many of those times will be a period of transition into the unknown. After a few days of prayers you become weak, and you struggle, and you cry to God saying take me somewhere new! Bring me someone new! Another place please… Then all of the sudden your cries are heard, but...

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What a comfort to know that the loving hand of God is holding, supporting, and carrying us through the beginnings and endings and each moment in between. Jesus is with us. If we have repented of our sin and trusted in Jesus Christ for salvation, our Saviour’s words hold true: “I am with you always, to the end of the age” (Matt. 28:20). The Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, has the final word in your life. 

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." says the Lord. Isaiah 41:10

If you have trusted Jesus with your life, He is there for you, and with you every step of the way. In the good times and the bad. 

“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord… - Revelation 1:8