Aspiring Blog

Author Dennis Elton Stanley

I am a born-again Christian. I have a new life serving the Lord. I write testimonies that are based on my fantastic journey. My hope is that others might begin their own fantastic journey to everlasting life through Jesus Christ.
I confess and write my many sins and encounters as a Christian. I sometimes also write about my curious and adventurous childhood.

The Unsung Hero Lost In My Tree

Are you as amazed as I am reading about ordinary people who do extraordinary things? Aspiring Blog has given us the opportunity to read about some incredible people who did things beyond what is expected of a normal human being…. Continue Reading →

Do Our Pets Have a Place in Heaven?

Eavesdropping on a discussion the other day, I listened as the parties argued “Do pets have a place in Heaven?” There seemed to be four opinions. The first opinion declared that pets did not go to Heaven, so when they… Continue Reading →

What Happened to America?

America was born from war. According to Wikipedia, beginning with The Revolutionary War, America has been involved in 107 wars (and counting). It also says we won 81 of those. (Although, I am not sure what winning means) That is… Continue Reading →

Is It Really “A Wonderful Life?”

I guess when we ask ourselves this question the answer will depend on what is happening in our lives during that particular moment. If you are on vacation, maybe you are on a cruise. You might be sitting on the… Continue Reading →

Social Media – A Brutal Place For The Faithful

This is True No Matter What Your Faith I had lofty goals when I began writing and publishing my blog three years ago. I would tell as many people as possible about how I confessed my sins to the Lord…. Continue Reading →

Building The Walls of Faith

I enjoy reading about what people believe or do not believe. I think believing in nothing is the emptiest way to live a life. What would you do with your life if you only thought of yourself or that money… Continue Reading →

If God Still Exists, Why Are There No Prophets?

Elijah was a great man of God, faith, and a good example of a true prophet. When God told him to say something, he said it. Where God him to go, he went. So, you can already see one reason… Continue Reading →

Swimming Against The Waves

Guest Post By- Dennis Elton Stanley For many years I longed for alone time. My days were filled with work and family life, the nights entirely too short. I remember a song that sang “I can run through the house… Continue Reading →

Maybe It’s Good When Your Guitar Gently Weeps

Guest Post By- Dennis Elton Stanley Not everyone knows this about me but when I was a young man living in Memphis, I played in a rock band. We sported various names you never heard of, but I like to… Continue Reading →

Can Faith Heal a Broken Body?

Post By- Dennis Elton Stanley Many, or maybe even most religions teach that their belief system is the only one. It seems that most people are born into a certain religion, but I believe it is very beneficial to study… Continue Reading →

A Syndrome Will Not Keep JoeBill Down

Guest Post By- Dennis Elton Stanley My best friend Sheila and I work at the same health care facility. We both trust each other unconditionally, seek each other’s advice, respect, and depend on each other. We both are Christians and… Continue Reading →

Just An Old Man’s Moldy Mailbox

It’s just an old mailbox to anyone else but me. The letters and numbers began to come off a while back and it’s covered in mold on the north side. I stopped one day and made a feeble attempt to… Continue Reading →

Do You Believe In Love At First Sight?

Guest Post By- Dennis Elton Stanley Sadly, most people in these days and age do not believe in love at first sight. There are many reasons for that, and I am certainly not here to judge anyone. Instead, I hope… Continue Reading →

Angels That No Longer Wear White

Guest Post By- Dennis Elton Stanley Do you know there are real live angels here on earth? We have all heard stories of angels showing up at the scene of a car accident and carrying the injured to safety. Some… Continue Reading →

Photo Hiking- The Art Of Being Alive

Recently I returned to my love of photography, an art form that I embraced long ago consisting of 35mm cameras, film, and darkrooms. I assumed the new high-tech digital cameras would be simple, not having to mess with film or… Continue Reading →