In the social work profession, I am trained in strengths perspective. This perspective is about focusing on the strengths and abilities rather than deficits. I can typically find strengths in the most difficult of circumstances. Most people have a hard time seeing their strengths. However, they can tell you in great length their faults. Most... Continue Reading →
I was in complete knots, feeling physically ill. Questioning if my faith is as strong as I think. I met a beautiful soul who was standing in her faith for healing. Over a few months I visited with her several times; she was firm in her stance and did not want to be double-minded. Despite the... Continue Reading →
Scripture - As God’s messenger I give each of you God’s warning: Be honest in your estimate of yourselves, measuring your value by how much faith God has given you Romans 12:3 Thought about what this Scripture means - I have faith. Application to my life - There is a situation at work that has... Continue Reading →
The old-time churches with tall steeples and a cross that pierces the sun, the beautiful stained glass that m light dances off of as the services progress, tall white pillars standing majestically against the red brick building. It is nostalgic for me. I will stop to take pictures of churches as I drive, just because... Continue Reading →
“Sir,” Gideon replied, “if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? And where are all the miracles our ancestors told us about? Didn’t they say, ‘The Lord brought us up out of Egypt’? But now the Lord has abandoned us and handed us over to the Midianites.” Judges 6:13 NLT... Continue Reading →
We all fit into this category of Imperfect Christians, but for some the imperfections seem larger than others. Not that I'm comparing, but the truth is most of my sin came after I was saved. It's a fact I'm not proud of, but one I think others can relate to themselves. It's something I have... Continue Reading →
Last week in a discussion with family, I was faced with the stark reality of the person I used to be. My mind was flooded with memories, but most details were gone. I realized how much of my life I have truly forgotten, even things I should know. Things I once knew like the back of... Continue Reading →
Scripture - then he saved us—not because we were good enough to be saved but because of his kindness and pity—by washing away our sins and giving us the new joy of the indwelling Holy Spirit, Titus 3:5 Thoughts about what this scripture means - I have been saved and set apart according to God's... Continue Reading →
Scripture - For the Holy Spirit, God’s gift, does not want you to be afraid of people, but to be wise and strong, and to love them and enjoy being with them. 2 Timothy 1:7 Thought about what this scripture means - I have been given a spirit of power, love and self-discipline. Application to... 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 →
Restoring Voice 