In praise and worship Sunday night we were singing Tim Hughes' "Here I am to Worship". We sing the song often, but last night was different. The worship team got to the lyrics It was like the song stopped and those were the only words I could hear. They resonated within my soul and took... Continue Reading →
God has called us all to give. So many people think that they have nothing to offer. Yet, we all have just what we need to give. God not only tells us what to give, who to give to, but also how to give. He set the perfect example for us and gave us clear instructions in... Continue Reading →
My husband loves watching Gold Rush. The miners start with a small pan to test the ground. Eventually they end up moving a lot of dirt through these machines that shake the dirt to separate it from the gold. A lot of water rushes through the machines and in the end the stuff that comes... Continue Reading →
There is a scene in Breaking Dawn Part 2 at the very end that caught my attention. I love when God takes something controversial and worldly and uses it to speak boldly something He is trying to get through to me. He often shows up where I least expect Him. Given the opportunity He will... Continue Reading →
Scripture - Admit your faults to one another and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous man has great power and wonderful results. James 5:16 Thoughts about what this Scripture means - God promises that when we are honest with others about our faults and pray... Continue Reading →
I look to the left, and begin to say "why don't you....?" as I try to solve my neighbors issues; even though I know nothing about her personal struggle. God quickens my heart. "You were there once too. Remember your own struggle. She is in that process." I can't compare what I have came... Continue Reading →
Scripture - I also tell you this—if two of you agree down here on earth concerning anything you ask for, my Father in heaven will do it for you. Matthew 18:19 Thoughts about what this scripture means - Jesus promised that if two agree on earth concerning anything we ask, it will be done by... Continue Reading →
This is one of the first scriptures that I taught my children when I first started seeking God for myself. I wasn't in church; instead, I was reading and studying the word for myself. I was learning to talk to God and He met me where I was. In all my brokenness and hurt, God... Continue Reading →
In exasperation I place my hand on my hip, ready to allow the venom of my words to flow as my eyes meet the countertop of dirty dishes that were not there when I went to sleep just five hours before. I take a deep breath in and slowly exhale releasing my frustration. The night before... Continue Reading →
We are instructed to wait on God, and go into the world. Somewhere we got our waiting confused with the command to go. We spend so much time "going for God" we are missing what God commanded us to do. We forget to go to the lost and to go into... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 