Writings on Faith, Hope, Restoration, Growth & Other Musings
I love praise and worship, individually, in small groups, as a corporate body, and in large crowds. There is freedom in worship. Tonight there was also revelation. Over the past year I have learned a lot about myself and about my view of God. I identified that I have the hardest time accepting the work of... Continue Reading →
Over the past twelve months I have been on what I thought was a focused journey. This week I was listening to a sermon and the preacher asked his congregation how many had parts of their testimony they don't share. It immediately resonated, because although I have shared a lot of my testimony, there are... Continue Reading →
Mark 2:1-12 And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached the word to them. Then they came to Him, bringing a paralytic who was carried... Continue Reading →
It's Christmas season, and while I should be preparing for the holidays, I just can not seem to get in the mood. I think a lot has to do with the fact that there seems to be a falling away from the true meaning of Christmas. There were lights in my neighborhood the week of... Continue Reading →
James 1:2-8 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without... Continue Reading →
Think about the child afraid of the dark... the child is tormented in his/her mind about what might be out there in the unseen vastness that surrounds him/her. The presence of someone else there with the child in the darkness does not make the fear go away, although it may appear better. The turning on... Continue Reading →
The past week has been an emotional one. It started with my son moving almost 1,000 miles away. He is my first child to move away, and although I have peace about him going and am excited to see what adventures he will live out, it doesn't make the hurt in my heart less. He... Continue Reading →
Romans 5:1-2 (NLT) Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 