Writings on Faith, Hope, Restoration, Growth & Other Musings
Lord we come to You for safety and protection. You are our defender and protector. You are our God; in You we trust. There continue to be so many things that are trying to come up against our freedoms and safety and the future of our families and children. So many things are outside our... Continue Reading →
What makes you laugh? “A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Proverbs 17:22 Part of my daily plan is laughter. Sometime it comes naturally, my puppy is an easy source of laughter. His silly shenanigans, sliding across the floor as he chases a toy, or jumping so... Continue Reading →
I love quotes. Each month I put one up on my whiteboard at the office that is inspirational for the month. Looking for a quote suitable for April, I came across this one and just really appreciated it. “The Easter eggs symbolizes our ability to break out of the hardened, protective shell we’ve surrounded ourselves... Continue Reading →
How has technology changed your job? I work in the mental health field and technology has been an added benefit due to electronic health records. There are also easier treatment plans for common issues and automatic reminders are great to help with no shows. During COVID, telehealth appointments became popular which are still helpful for... Continue Reading →
How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals? I believe that “no” is a complete sentence. There is not an explanation needed, those two letters communicate everything that needs to be said. I will use it not only if something interferes with my goals, I use it if it... Continue Reading →
Love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth. 1 Corinthians 13:6 I believe a lot of people have trouble speaking the truth. Truth can sometimes be hard to say and so instead we remain silent. A popular saying when I was growing up was "If you don't have anything nice... Continue Reading →
What is your favorite type of weather? I grew up on Arkansas and there were times we could experience all four seasons in a day. I have learned there are many areas that experience the phenomenon since my son moved to North Carolina and we moved to New Mexico and they say the same things.... Continue Reading →
Who was your most influential teacher? Why? My most influential teacher, would actually be a college professor. I remember a lot of my grade school and junior high teachers, and a handful of high school teachers. However, when I think about lasting lessons in life, most influential goes to Regina Tenney, DSW. The lesson that... Continue Reading →
What do you wish you could do more every day? If time were not an issue and I could do more of something each day, I would have a toss up, I am ashamed to admit. Initially my answer is spend time with God in fellowship. I love spending extended time in prayer and worship,... Continue Reading →
What tattoo do you want and where would you put it? I got my first tattoo with my daughters. It is the simple words, “I Am.” A reminder of who I belong to, and who can finish the sentence about how I define myself. We all three got the same tattoo. I would love to... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 