The Wrong Alice

I recently read a tweet by Disneywords, and my emotions were stirred at the thought. What began as mere intrigue grew into an awareness of how profound the statement truly is.

At some point in the story of Alice in Wonderland, Alice asks,
"How can I be the wrong Alice when this is my dream?"

Does this question sound familiar?

Being the “Wrong Alice” is a predicament that often times goes unrealized in the hectic, humanistic world we live in. Our dreams and ambitions drive us onward, and we rarely notice the subtle changes within us.

Until someone or something rattles us, awakening us to the truth.

We are not who we used to be.

Not only have we changed, but we don’t like who we’ve become, either. Once blinded by repression and denial, our pride was protected from the reality of our evolution. But we are now faced with the ugly truth in the mirror.

We are somehow the “wrong Alice” in our own dreams.

We wanted to be prayer warriors. We thought we could resist sin. We intended on fasting. We didn’t mean to “take pleasure in them that sin.”; after all, they’re just movies.

We really dreamed we’d be so much more. The expectations we designed portrayed such a beautiful ministry, mapped out and shining. Our futures seemed bright.

But who have we become? How could we be the wrong Alice when this is our dream?



Somehow, I feel that we allow small things to slip under the “rug of reason.” We say, “A little bit of conformation isn’t really that big of a deal,” or “No one will notice one inch.” But a little bit of conformation goes a long way when we conform on a regular basis. Come on. We all know the saying..."it’s a slow fade." That’s how we get caught off guard when we suddenly discover how far away from our calling we’ve strayed.

The good news is, despite the miles that separate us, we can still reach our calling.

Maybe you’ve taken a detour.



Maybe you feel like you’ve wasted thirty dollars in gas because you’ve lost your way, (like I did a couple weeks ago trying to get home.) Don’t sweat it! God will be your GPS and get you back on track. His grace is enough to cover the cost of our sins, no matter how small or mountainous they may be.

Don’t allow your detour to distract you from God’s grace. Maybe you feel you’ve gone too far to get back to what was once your dream. But I promise, God has been with you through the entire journey. Let Him lead you back.

Summer Reading Raves and Hates

After hearing all the buzz this book was causing, I had to pick it up and figure out how I felt about it.

Well. Good gracious. Lol.

If I wasn't crying, I was tossing the book in frustration onto the couch. Reading "The Shack" was like a roller coaster that lasted an entire week! "The Shack" would take my emotions high, and then shoot them right back down. And often times, Young's theology took me for a major loop. I found myself writing in the margins of the book continually, scribbling down verse references to combat his contradictory statements.

There were some wonderful points that Young made, as well. When it comes to grief and tragedy, I feel that "The Shack" offers hope from a very pointed character. Never before have I felt so comforted with answers like I was when he explained the Fractal Theory. For this point alone, I would recommend the book.

Though if I may suggest, keep a hankie and a stress ball handy; for both may be needed!

Sin Traps

Every so often, this horrible thought pops into my conscious... but I quickly dismiss it.

And the thought has now returned.

Am I sinning when I speed?