Author: Jacob McGowen

I am 34 years old, and I live in beautiful Fort Collins, CO! I love the three places I have ever called home, Louisiana, Colorado, and of course UGANDA!

This blog will continue to chronicle, as it has for almost eight years now, my journey of discovering who Jesus is and learning to follow Him daily. I invite you to join me in my journey and hang on for the ride!

Sincerely,

Jacob McGowen
February 2022
Fort Collins, CO
USA

Biendenharn Star Born

For many years, the Biedeharn Ball Park, located in West Monroe, LA, has been home to baseball, softball, soccer, and tee-ball games featuring boys and girls, men and women, of all ages and abilities. Many of the individuals who played on such teams have gone on to have families of their own, and now watch…… Continue reading Biendenharn Star Born

Distant Shore

Distant Shore (Jacob McGowen) 1st Verse: Alarm goes off at 7:30 You hit snooze about a dozen times Before you know it, you are late for work again With a disheveled look, you cannot hide So mundane are your duties So well hidden are your tears You fake a smile and you countdown To happy…… Continue reading Distant Shore

More Than Netflix

More Than Netflix (Jacob McGowen) 1st Verse: This life, it ain’t easy And man, it is hard To live paycheck to paycheck And yet, still feel so far From joy and fulfillment From laughter and peace Yet, Lord You’re much greater You meet all of our needs And You are… Chorus: More than a Netflix…… Continue reading More Than Netflix

Through These Living Years

Through These Living Years(Jacob R. McGowen) [1st Verse]People often think they know meYet, it feels like no one ever doesAt times, they laugh and talk about meAnd I will never measure upTo ever-changing expectationsTo all that they want me to beYet, in these times I know what mattersA truth that helps someone like me [Chorus]For…… Continue reading Through These Living Years

My Yes Is Settled

My Yes Is Settled (Jacob McGowen) 1st Verse: Lord, I want to do right Then, I want to do wrong Once I’m strong in the battle I’m quickly overcome By trials or temptations By a fool’s defeat But, I wanna be different So, Lord in my offering… Chorus: My yes is settled with You My…… Continue reading My Yes Is Settled

20/20

20/20(Jacob R. McGowen)[1st Verse]Talking heads and public figuresPeople fighting in the streetsThink we are on the edge of ruinAnd find it hard to even see [Pre-Chorus]An answer to the many questionsThat plague our minds and all our soulsYet I am here at rest and settledAnd there is something you should know [Chorus]I know my vision…… Continue reading 20/20

Your Truth

Your Truth(Jacob McGowen)1st Verse:Lord, I am troubledI’m tied up in fearIt’s hard to perceive or toTo believe that You are nearThe weight of expectationLeaves me feeling weakYet, when I feel so brokenIt is Your Truth I speak…Chorus:Once I was boundBut I have been born again!(I’m loved beyond all measure!)In perfect pow’r You give me strength…… Continue reading Your Truth

Where’s My Jungle Book?

You may have heard it said that it is better to have “treasures in heaven” than it is to have piles of loot here on Earth. You may have even criticized some for hoarding things while you could be hoarding experiences and memories. Yet, each and every one of us in a way wants to…… Continue reading Where’s My Jungle Book?

A Redeemer Story

I can worry about many things. I can also be terrified of even more things. Yet, out of all the negative clutter that spins around in my mind wanting to divert me from sanity, one particular worry and fear has been with me for fourteen years. I am afraid of not being able to sleep. About fifteen…… Continue reading A Redeemer Story