I stepped onto the road towards the mountaintop, Unsure of my chances of reaching my goal. But knowing that I do not walk alone, Each mile adds joy to my weary soul. For if the Lord knows when every bird falls, And I am more valuable than the sparrows, Then I needn't fear the journey... Continue Reading →
Going to the Top of the Mountain Defeated Lifelong Fears
Mount Shasta from the Train, September 19, 2026 Engulfed by fear, I declined to go to the mountaintop, Even when assured the view up there was amazing. I chose to stay on the sure foundation of the ground, All manner of lame excuses I spent time raising. But then I watched as others entered the... Continue Reading →
Our Mountains, Our Strength
Tattooed on my body are the struggles I have survived, These marks define what I believe to be true. They tell the world that I have overcome mountains, And in succeeding, my strength has been renewed. Scissored from my life are the fears that kept me Afraid to ascend to the heights of whom I... Continue Reading →
