Writings on Faith, Hope, Restoration, Growth & Other Musings
“O God of my life, I’m lovesick for You in this dry and weary wilderness. I thirst with the deepest longings to love You more, with cravings in my heart that can’t be described. Such yearning grips my soul for You, my God! I’m energized every time I enter Your heavenly sanctuary to seek more... Continue Reading →
Describe a risk you took that you do not regret. I loved the majority of my life in Northwest Arkansas. I was born there and it has always been home. In college, I moved north to Missouri, but always desires to move back “home” from 1999 - 2011 when I finally was able to move... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptJot down the first thing that comes to your mind.View all responses That is a dangerous prompt. Why do people troll social media? If they don't like it just keep scrolling. Why is an online government site not available on the weekend? Black and white, or color? Should I take a nap since... Continue Reading →
Describe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you. Shortly after my mother died, I had an encounter with a patient’s family. The man could not have known the words he spoke would carry so much weight, I didn’t share my journey with him. He was there for his family. It... Continue Reading →
“For God has revealed his grace for the salvation of all people. That grace instructs us to give up ungodly living and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this world,”. Titus 2:11-12 Grace. Grace Saves me. Grace says I can't earn it, Then turns to ask me to do... Continue Reading →
I sing a new song to You Lord; Thank You for the song that is in my heart this morning. You have done mighty and wonderful things! It is by Your own power and holy strength I have the victory in my life. Lord at Resurrection You announced Your victory; You made Your saving power... Continue Reading →
What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? The things that bring me most happiness are: 1) Being in the tangible presence of God 2) My grandchildren, children, husband and the rest of my family 3) Sunrise 4) Sunset 5) Comfort foods (always subject to change but currently that meal because I can’t have... Continue Reading →
“In Samaria he came to a town named Sychar, which was not far from the field that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob's well was there, and Jesus, tired out by the trip, sat down by the well. It was about noon. A Samaritan woman came to draw some water, and Jesus said... Continue Reading →
“So Jesus called them all together and said, “You know that the rulers of the heathen have power over them, and the leaders have complete authority. This, however, is not the way it shall be among you. If one of you wants to be great, you must be the servant of the rest; and if... Continue Reading →
Describe something you learned in high school. One of the things I learned inhigh school was that people often underestimate at risk kids and instead of putting on a fixed label I need to play into their growth. I became a teen parent at sixteen. A few days after I started my junior year I... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 