There has been a lot written lately about when helping hurts. There are so many people who want to meet the needs of others. They are well-meaning, but they don’t realize that there are times when our desire to help hurts the other person. As a social worker, I have seen this first hand many times, and... Continue Reading →
Scripture - As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem they came to a village where a woman named Martha welcomed them into her home. Her sister Mary sat on the floor, listening to Jesus as he talked. But Martha was the jittery type and was worrying over the big dinner she was preparing.... Continue Reading →
I have the world’s greatest father. I know every little kid makes that card, and most of them at the time believe it to be true. I am forty now, and if I made that card, I would be fully convinced of that as I drew my heart and signed my name. It’s been 19... Continue Reading →
Scripture - For you are all children of the light and of the day, and do not belong to darkness and night. 1 Thessalonians 5:5 Thoughts about what the scripture means - I am a child of the light and not of darkness. Application to my life - Some days I feel like my light... Continue Reading →
Scripture - Since you have been chosen by God who has given you this new kind of life, and because of his deep love and concern for you, you should practice tenderhearted mercy and kindness to others. Don’t worry about making a good impression on them, but be ready to suffer quietly and patiently. Colossians... Continue Reading →
Scripture - For in baptism you see how your old, evil nature died with him and was buried with him; and then you came up out of death with him into a new life because you trusted the Word of the mighty God who raised Christ from the dead. You were dead in sins, and... Continue Reading →
Scripture - When you came to Christ, he set you free from your evil desires, not by a bodily operation of circumcision but by a spiritual operation, the baptism of your souls. Colossians 2:11 Thoughts about what Scripture means - I have been circumcised by Christ by the baptism of my soul. He has cut... Continue Reading →
There are so many needs in my community. Things that spark a passion in my heart - food banks, services to children who have been abused and neglected, services to the homeless, services to single parents and women, services to children aging out of foster care, just to name a few. There are many more programs and... Continue Reading →
Scripture - so you have everything when you have Christ, and you are filled with God through your union with Christ. He is the highest Ruler, with authority over every other power. Colossians 2:10 Thoughts of what Scripture means - I am complete in Christ. Application to my life - Most days I feel broken and... Continue Reading →
Scripture - Let your roots grow down into him and draw up nourishment from him. See that you go on growing in the Lord, and become strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught. Let your lives overflow with joy and thanksgiving for all he has done. Colossians 2:7 Thoughts about what this scripture... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 