Chris Martin's Blog, page 56
October 30, 2013
From the Ashes (Part 2)
I stood, immobilized, gripped in the clutches of incomprehensible fear. My eyes had most certainly watched as a large aircraft plowed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center, but my mind had yet to rationally compute the horror. I winced as flames, debris, glass, and black smoke erupted in a fireball of destruction. […]
October 28, 2013
From the Ashes (Part 1)
The morning started off in such a beautiful way. Had I known the horror that would follow, I would never have stepped foot outside my front door. My wife, Andrea, and I have two children. One boy and one girl. Matthew is seven years old and has his mama’s eyes. Megan is three, and thankfully, […]
October 24, 2013
Another Thursday
The best day of the week is Thursday. Some people will try to convince you that Friday is better, but don’t let them fool you. Thursdays are definitely the best. I understand you might have doubts because I’m only ten years old, but trust me, I know. I never realized how awesome the fourth day […]
October 23, 2013
Dear Jennifer
Fourteen years ago today, we stood there, face to face, and promised the rest of our lives to each other. I’m not sure if we truly knew in that moment exactly what we were getting ourselves into. It’s easy to get caught up in the ceremony, flowers, pictures, food, relatives, music, and everything else that is […]
October 19, 2013
It’s Time
Darkness. An endless expanse, void of light. A blackness so deep and encompassing that the dead embrace it, and the living fear it. My son passed away, and I am heartbroken. I knew this day would come. The absence of life requires the presence of death. It’s a well known fact that at the moment […]
October 14, 2013
Navy Seal Training, Soccer, and Giving God the Glory
Reblogged from One7Blog: One7 Ministries isn't normal. Now we could end the blog post right here, and there would be many people nodding their heads in agreement. Let's define our definition of normal. Work 9-5, Monday through Friday, and then take off the weekend. Yeah...One7 is most certainly not normal. This is a 24/7, 365 […]
October 11, 2013
Finally Home (Chapter One)
Over the last couple of years, I have been working on a book entitled Finally Home. It is an attempt to describe the ministry my family is a part of called One7. To be honest, I don’t know when I’ll ever finish this story. I’m not even sure one book is enough for everything we’ve […]
October 9, 2013
Why Me?
I’m scared. Darkness surrounds us at every moment. We are extremely tired, but we press on, believing this is what we have been called to do. Doubt attempts to creep into my heart with every step, but I fight to push it away. I know I must remain strong, but not only for myself. The […]
October 4, 2013
I Was There
You don’t know me, and my name is not important. I was never mentioned in the story that millions, if not billions have most likely read by now. I didn’t play a major role, nor was I involved directly with the events that transpired that day. All I know is that I have been trying […]
October 1, 2013
Praise You in This Storm
Reblogged from One7Blog: As Christians, it's so easy for us to praise God when things are going great. We thank Him for our many blessings, another day of life, and for those wonderful people He destines to cross our path. During those times, we trust our Heavenly Father more than ever. We feel safe and […]
