The Uncaged Journey

Perhaps this will be my least read post in my blog. In truth, it really doesn't matter.  Tonight I am writing. Just writing.  I was first profoundly impacted with the raw power of what a book can do, when I read The Secret Place, by Dale Fife. Each word seemed to play a chord within my heart; picking at strings and creating melodies that I didn't know existed - drawing me beyond simple words on paper. I normally devour books, but this time I savored each bite, allowing myself to appreciate His presence in each page. It was then, after reading this book a few times, that I realized I too wanted to write something that could only be described as God's love on paper; wooing its readers to delve into His heart through the letters on a page. My desire has been and still is to see a creative stream of writing that can unlock even the most guarded heart. That was over twelve years ago. Since that time, I have written for a couple of ministries, authored two small bo

  Awakened As I lay my head upon Your chest, I hear souls, crying. With each beat of your heart- Nations, calling. As though awakened from a dream, I focus my gaze, Shake off the past, And give You praise. Unite my heart, Give me Kingdom eyes. Not denying my part, Letting destiny guide. Extending Your hand I see what you hold- The treasures of life, Are the jewels of souls. Dancing in the fires, Learning to hear Your greatest desire, To draw them near.   ©Gretchen Rodriguez, 2005

I'm so excited to have my amazing friend Rachel blogging for us today! She is one the most passionate people I know; beautiful inside and out, an incredibly anointed dancer, and an equally gifted writer. See for yourself! You can find Rachel's webpage at: www.rachelelizabeth.org Sealed in Jesus, by Rachel Koszka     Wonder at what the cross really accomplished has consumed me. I've discovered that everything changed in Christ's perfect act of love two thousand year ago. Everything.     Since the dawn of time, Jesus has longed for reunion. Creation echoes the mystical reality that my spirit is seated in heavenly places with Christ, our union of love beyond the borders of time and space. I have always been known by Him. God tells Jeremiah that before he was formed in the womb  he was known.      When Adam and Eve believed they were different from God, not already created in His image and likeness, shame and separation became their new reality. Our glory