Author: Jacob McGowen

Once upon a time, there lived two field mice that lived in a field by a river. The field mice were brothers, and although they were brothers, they could not be more different. One brother was strong, and every day went near the river to search for scraps of food. He was swift and quick,…… Continue reading A Brother’s Rescue

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIq1LvzSLsk Many people may think that I started going on mission trips the first time I went to Uganda. That, however, is just not true. After I graduated high school, I went on a mission trip with some high school kids from Steamboat lead by Aaron Buttery and Lucas Adams to Mexico. It was one of the longest…… Continue reading Tyrants of the Road

Mem’ry Bank By: Jacob McGowen I love the all-familiar I rest in security I find my greatest comfort In past joys and prosperity But I know There must be more than Simply dwelling on what has been Never dreaming of what could happen If I give my all to Him But still I find myself…… Continue reading Mem’ry Bank

I am not perfect and have many struggles. One key struggle though is envy. Being disabled, there are limits to what I can do, places I can go, and things I can experience. Social media does not help much with those things because social media, as many of you know, is all about people saying through…… Continue reading Breaking Down The Facebook Persona

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Jd4qnxj7D0 Fear is a fascinating, powerful, and at many times crippling, enemy  that hits so many of us each and every single day. I, personally, have been very fearful  the past several days. On Wednesday and Thursday, I watched two videos, about ISIS and technology possibly compatible with the Mark of the Beast. While watching the…… Continue reading Laying It Down on the Altar

I went to school for most of my life in Louisiana, then I spent the rest of high school going to school here in Colorado. Starting off the day with the morning announcements in Colorado though, was a completely different experience than listening to them in Louisiana. At West Monroe High School, the morning announcements were a…… Continue reading Start It Off Right!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO6qu5fQLHo I am not someone you would call a “prophet” nor would I suggest you look to me as someone to “prophesy” over you. A few weeks ago, however, I got to partake in a exercise of prophesying with Come Let’s Dance. My friend, Henry Howard, led everyone first by asking us to ask God…… Continue reading True Strength

Philippians 4:11-1311 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed…… Continue reading A Holy Epiphany

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHiJYtVbNWA Eleven years ago, I went to a youth camp in Tennessee with my church from Louisiana. I was beyond nervous, had never been on any trip like that before, and was intent on being there to learn about God and worship Him only. Making friends and being sociable would only make things worse in…… Continue reading Being Heaven Minded in A Downward Spiraling World

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtpTZZDEZZA Yesterday started out like a typical Monday for me. However, I had the bonus of looking forward to coffee with a friend, which I enjoyed.While my time with my new friend was good last night, I cannot say that the rest of the day measured up. I had been led to believe that a…… Continue reading Part of His Kingdom