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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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb7kJ-j_dKA Last Saturday, I spent the whole day again with Colton, a 5th grader from my building. I knocked on his door at about 11:00 am  Saturday morning and from there, we walked to the bus. I had only watched movies with he and his grandma at their apartment up to this point, so I…… Continue reading Why So Serious?

It takes a lot of commitment to be a friend to me, Jacob McGowen. With all the mood swings, med changes, anxiety attacks, forgetting things, one often has to be rather patient to stand me. There are many people: friends, family, doctors, etc who all pour into my life regularly, on a day-to-day basis. Yet, I…… Continue reading Yippie Kay Yay and Yesu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqXKXxUUszA Fourteen years ago, I was eleven years old and living in rural West Monroe, LA.  My family and I were also very involved in our church, Cedar Crest Baptist. At the time, our church was very vibrant and full of strong relationships and community. There was a children’s choir, a youth choir, and a…… Continue reading Still Surviving

To You, I Give My Peace(Jacob R. McGowen) [1st Verse]Broken daughtersWayward brothersAll you sinnersTo you, I give My peaceTo you, I give My peace[Chorus] And I’ll give you peaceAnd I’ll give you joyAnd I’ll give you patience And I’ll give you love And I’ll cease your fear And I’ll end your doubt And I’ll make…… Continue reading To You, I Give My Peace