thgiL--Light
: ka·lei·do·scope Pronunciation: \kə-ˈlī-də-ˌskōp\ Function: noun Etymology: Greek kalos beautiful + eidos form + Italian scopo purpose 1 : an instrument reflected in an endless variety of patterns
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
captive audience of one.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
What is true is beautiful
Monday, April 4, 2011
Rise Up
Farmer. Singer. Teacher. Pastor. President of the United States. Missionary. Stock broker. Dancer. Planned parenthood Dr. Oprah-type platform. News correspondent. Saving children from sex-trafficking. Athlete. Lawyer. Artist. Historian. Prison Guard. Movie producer. Foot washer.
Pretty easy to look around and everywhere we turn, including in the above fields we see corruption, ill-motives, unclear stance, and so many other things that break God's heart. Christians shelter ourselves from fields like the arts that are God's design! but because they have been twisted, don't appear to be so. Other fields, like prison guard are daunting and dangerous, while others who have been given world famous platforms can be doing all the good possible but refuse to acknowledge name of Jesus.
It's so biblically clear to see that each of the aforementioned platforms are best held by God fearing Christ following people. Who better to farm than a man who depends on God for his crop! So I have a pretty simple connection to make: we do not stand a chance in holding these leadership platforms if we do not enter into these fields. If we want positions held by like-minded Christians, then we ourselves should be grooming for them and grooming our children for them. Otherwise, how will there be anyone to support?
We should not be afraid of these fields - Not the Presidency, not a world famous singer. We are Christians. Who better to shine light in and by way of these industries and fields than the children of God, bearing hope and truth and wearing the very armor of God. A dancer has been given a unique gift and language which is to be used to further the kingdom of God. A studio full of dancers who have come to know the One who gave them the gift is the goal. Jesus never 'became a pimp to win the prostitutes', and neither are we to compromise and partake in anything God would not be pleased with. But being in the presence of unbelievers is not a sin, in fact, it is a commandment. If we won't go shine our light into dark places, may I ask, who will.
It's time to Rise up. Receiving the anointing ourselves, and raise our children up to be the leaders of tomorrow.
"But you will not leave in haste or go in flight; for the LORD will go before you, the God of Israel will be your rear guard". -Isaiah 52:12
Love and Light,
E
Sunday, April 3, 2011
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Saturday, February 12, 2011
From my heart to yours on Valentine's day
...A real question I woke up to a few days ago. Where I am in my life? It seemed such a bizarre question. I stretched out underneath the covers and let the warm sunshine kiss my face. "I love you Daddy" I said aloud. Then i whispered, "Neither."
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Valentine's day is different than other days but my reasoning behind that is more youthful minded. Its a day of red and pink construction paper cut-out hearts. A day where we would carefully address 22 envelopes to 22 classmates, each enclosed with 3 candy hearts.We ran around class excitedly delivering envelopes. It was the joy of giving. Only in our loss of innocence have we forgotten the pure joy of this day. But it hasn't changed! Single, married, young, old, rich, not, friend or stranger - the context of the gift may vary but the heart is the same. Remember the joy of youth today. Push aside all adulthood has taught you about this day good or bad. Take your loved ones and special somebody and be appreciate! And give, with no expectation.
On a personal note I am thankful that have not been spoiled (in the bad meaning of the word) in this area. Humbled to consider God has preserved me. My prayer is to see every gift, material possession, or kind word at its heart. And that I may never be materially spoiled to where a simple smile and a glance from a loved one ceases to light up my whole world.
So for now, save your Luxury Louis Bezel watchbag Vuitton diamond. Maybe another day ;-) For now,,,,yeah. =)
Love,
Erin
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Let Go
Let go: of inhibition, insecurity, preconceived notions, self-consciousness. Flow in childlike fascination. Do not succumb to the cynic's sneer- how it "typically goes" (customary order, the status quo). Let the order maker create Your order. Abandon false apprehension. Capture the wonder. Inhale truth, exhale fear. Bye bye barrier, dismiss a statistic, hello freedom, hello Love.
-Erin A. Mariotti
Thursday, January 27, 2011
tell Him
One for the unmarried ;)
When it comes to the incredible emotion - the kind that begins with things like random smiles at the mere thought of someone and the kind that over time takes root and grows. That rarity where you literally look to the sky and say, "God, do you...do you even understand the sequence of DNA you put together here?! and, do you understand what they've come to be in you?! ..." (God chuckles at me a lot).
Logically in fondness we share these things with the person along the way. Things like their beauty/(handsome-ness), the smile they put on your face, the laughter they evoke, the pride that grows in you for the other person, and on. All good and ok but on a little bit deeper note, something to consider.
Our expressed feelings for a person are healthy. But never forget the very best thing you can do? is tell Him. Not him, not her....rather, tell Him. True friendship is rooted here. All of the vocal encouragement and sweet nothings in the world do nothing if they are not passing through the Father. Tell Him of His amazing creation. Thank Him for their life, and the gift to your life. Tell Him how you feel but remain unselfish. Pray for their life. Pray for them honestly and boldly in your secret place. A secret place that does not come to light to boast in itself as a hypocrite would do.
If you care, tell Him.
-E