Author: Jacob McGowen

NewBy: Jacob McGowenLooking through a window paneStanding in the pouring rainMeaningless gadgets catch my eyeThen lust ignites and later I cryHow I’ve wasted precious timeThey’re starting to avoid youFailure defines youAnd you don’t know what to doA sip won’t ease the rainA look won’t stop the painIt’s time to start something newLate again, I wonder…… Continue reading New

In the adaptations of the classic tale Peter Pan, the villain Captain Hook is terrified of clocks. He hates them because their every “tick” and “tock” remind of him of the crocodile who took his hand. In the film Hook, the audience even gets to see a room filled with Captain Hook’s smashed clocks. While…… Continue reading How to Live When Your World Crumbles

I woke up today before nine and any day I do that and don’t have to work is a good thing. I did my devotions,  then took the bus, got lunch at Chick-fil-a, and even stopped by “Wally World.” On the way home about forty-five minutes ago, I stopped by Mugs, a coffee shop in Old…… Continue reading Abundantly Blessed

Once upon a time, deep in the pearl of Africa, there lived a beautiful maiden. Her name was Mama Julie. She was principal of the local school and every unmarried man in the whole village wanted Mama Julie to be his bride. Yet, there was none in all the villages of Africa who loved Mama…… Continue reading A Tall African Tale

A little over a year ago, I went to a bible study put on by Come Let’s Dance in Steamboat at the local Episcopal church about twice a week. I would go to Steamboat most everyday, spending time volunteering with Come Let’s Dance, working out, and going to the library with friends like Taek Soo…… Continue reading The Year of Walking Alive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hirUSLS54WU Almost eleven years ago, it was the weekend before Christmas and everyone in the “twin cities” of Monroe/West Monroe was eagerly anticipating the holidays. Linda Lavender School of Dance was having its annual Christmas production and many parents, along with their not so thrilled sons, went to watch their daughters and sisters dance, counting…… Continue reading An Unexpected Night

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By-8BN316mM It had been a great summer for many reasons. I went on my first youth camp to Cleveland, TN and made friends with some high school guys. I became embraced by everyone in my youth group and for the first time, became truly passionate about God. One particular day that summer, it was hot,…… Continue reading Found On Bended Knees

“We all have a song that somehow stamped our lives Takes us to another place and time…” -Kenny Chesney, “I Go Back” It was July of 2004 and I was in a hotel room watching VH1 with friends in Panama City Beach, FL. We had come all the way from West Monroe, LA for a…… Continue reading And The Music Plays On

Jezebel’s Grace The night is young And there’s no sound As stars shine bright, no joy is found The lady of the night treats pleasures Of the day, yet before dawn She starts to pray Oh, Jezebel Casting stones into a well Praying for a sign that doesn’t come So you stand back up and…… Continue reading Jezebel’s Grace

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9M5bD7PgGE As many of you may know, this week I was hospitalized for some severe constipation related issues. Both my parents came to see me, and after a lot of medication, my body is steadily getting back to normal. Anytime I get sick, my schizophrenia symptoms get agitated. After all, sickness causes stress, and all…… Continue reading A Closer Walk With Yesu