The Christian Crew

I have tried to write this blog post at least 7 times in the last 10 months. It's truly the hardest thing to start and really to finish. WHY? Why is it so hard ? Well, because what I'm writing, living and understanding is, that not everyone is going to like what I'm going to say.... And That's Fine with me (now). But 9/10 months ago my skin wasn't so thick and my journey was still in the exploration stages. Anyways, Here it is... I left the Mormon Church I so dearly loved. And so did my whole family. There, I said it! (sound the trumpets of judgment now) Many Outsiders ( non-mormons)  have said : " Who cares! Thank God above. We've been praying for you, It's your Journey and I wish for the best for you" ( apathy or general Love) Most Mormons generally respond with things like :  ( these are what I've actually heard) "You are going to lose your kids, your family. "You are following Satan. Your opinion is BS. You lis...

I have had a few couples reach out to me lately and ask me a few questions I didn't know the answers to. You'd think after 4 home studies, 5 adoptions, involving 3 different states, that we'd KNOW IT ALL.... But, Alas, we DON'T so, the next logical thing to do was ASK .... I'm putting the answers BELOW: Here's what Lutheran Family Services said: When thinking about adoption or foster care, many people have questions or even anxiety  about whether they are eligible.  There are a few disqualifying things such as : you must be 21  and  have no felony criminal or child abuse history. For adoption, every agency may have different requirements around religion, same sex couples, single persons or age. International adoptions have many criteria based on the country and can include age, BMI, medication for mental health issues.  The important thing for all agencies is to place children in homes that are safe and nurturing.  Agencies are not looking for ...

Jesus Has No Party Line He is not Red or Blue He does not care what flag you wave But asks you to be True Be True to those who stand in need To those without a voice He wants you to love everyone But, it must be Your Choice He does not force your hand To do His works and deeds He cares more about your soul and heart That's what the Bible reads Jesus never pointed fingers Like Pharisee of Old He dined with sinners, the sick and lowly No thought of wealth and Gold He asks us to do many things  To follow in His Walk But, most of all (and most important) Love others- Don't just Talk! Never did He say to Us Through secrets- Enter In No handshakes, symbols and no oaths Only Grace, Frees us from Sin We who call ourselves his followers Christians, disciples of the King Must exit off our Horses on high Our broken hearts We Bring And Give Our will, our hearts desire O'er to  what He's planned ...