Fawn & Lamb

Source: http://thewordfortheday.tumblr.com/post/115008799332 Music is one of the most powerful things on this side of eternity. This is one of my beliefs. Music has gotten me through so much of my illness, my struggles, my sorrows, joys, triumphs, and failures. Music is uplifting, raw, jarring, and so real. It's real and open about our lives and being a human.  Some music is trashy. Some music is fake sounding. Some music is just not my taste. But I know how powerful music can be for those struggling with mental illness, and that's why I am writing this.  Some of the songs I will list won't vibe with you, and that's okay. But here are some of the songs that have gotten me through panic attacks, depression, suicidal feelings, and so much more: (In no particular order): 1. Vanilla Twilight by Owl City When violet eyes get brighter /  And heavy wings grow lighter /  I'll taste the sky and feel alive again /  And I'll forget the world that I k...

I've recently hit a new spiritual milestone. In the spiritual journey, spiritual milestones are not clearly marked out, such as someone's 50th birthday or graduating college. Spiritual milestones occur as God sees fit in one's life, revealing new lessons and sanctification by the Spirit. Today's sermon at church was about the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of a Christian. Part of our text came from Romans 8:   So then, brothers, we are debtors,  not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh.   For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you  put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.   For all who are  led by the Spirit of God are  sons of God.    (verses 12-14) I know I am a daughter of the King and am called to greatness and holiness. I am called to live in the world, but not to be of it: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the  renew al of your ...