It was just another summer day at Cinemark Movie Bistro & XD in Fort Collins, CO. Movie tickets were sold, popcorn was popped, and a variety of food was made to deliver to guests of all ages wanting to escape the June heat outside. As the ticket taker, I was at the podium, counting tickets,…… Continue reading Miracle At Foothills Mall
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Searching and Finding
In the summer of 1985 in Monroe, Louisiana, something changed. That something was the addition and opening of a mall named Pecanland Mall. This mall, built on the land of a former pecan orchard, became a one stop center for shopping and entertainment for the people of northeast Louisiana, as well as the surrounding ArkLaMiss.…… Continue reading Searching and Finding
Steady Storms: Present Savior
I have lived about half my life in Louisiana and the other half in the beautiful state of Colorado. Though I am in a more populated area now, I still remember what it is like to live in a rural mountain town. For in many rural areas of Colorado, if you need something or want…… Continue reading Steady Storms: Present Savior
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
The Adventures of A Warrior 