The tables filling the room were already set. To anyone walking in to eat, things were prepared. A folded napkin, knife and fork, and a small appetizer plate placed at each setting. Yet he took notice of the tiny imperfection in the folding of the napkin. He carefully removed the silverware and straightened the napkin... Continue Reading →
I recently heard Lysa TerKeurst say "Not everyone can relate to victory and success. But people connect with hardship and struggle. They can relate to vulnerability. " I think we want to connect with people in success, as that is where we want to go. We are disillusioned that those we admire found success without any struggle. They share the... Continue Reading →
I stood at the shoreline letting the waves splash against my bare ankles. I was surprised when my calves were immersed in the salty water and the thick jean material clung to my skin. I hate very few things, but I truly hate the feeling of wet pants on my skin. But I couldn't turn and... Continue Reading →
Sunday, standing in praise and worship I heard God whisper "You are whole." It wasn't audible, but it was clear. I admit with all that I have been going through, that was the last thing I expected to hear this week. Although I have felt at peace, in the back of my mind, my worry... Continue Reading →
Last Friday my mother passed away. When we placed her on hospice, I wrote her a note saying things I knew my voice could not relay through cracks and tears. I let her know how much I loved her, the things I admired and respected about her, and promised that I would be okay. I asked... Continue Reading →
With God's help we will do mighty things, for He will trample down our foes. Psalms 60:12 It's easy to overlook scriptures like Psalms 60:12, because in the natural I don't feel like I really have any enemies. This morning reading this, I thought about the enemies that we face in the supernatural. For we... Continue Reading →
Two days later Jesus’ mother was a guest at a wedding in the village of Cana in Galilee, and Jesus and his disciples were invited too. The wine supply ran out during the festivities, and Jesus’ mother came to him with the problem. “I can’t help you now,” he said. “It isn’t yet my time for... Continue Reading →
The secret things Belong to Him Revealed To me Bring responsibility near Destiny shown Life revealed I must live For the belong To me Secret things Brought to light Truth revealed The steps ahead Now belong To me This post is prompted by the Tuesday@Ten blog Link up where you have 6 full days... Continue Reading →
Sunday my pastor started a series called Praying Effectively. It was one of those messages from God's heart to mine - a spanking, wrapped in the biggest type of hug. God reminding me of the dream that He placed inside of me, and my failure to act on it. It is there in the back... Continue Reading →
Growing weary in the search For what the future holds Content in what I have But dissatisfied Knowing there is more. Searching day and night Wondering what the next step will be not seeing anything except the ground beneath. My desire changes My strength renewed As I realize that my search I never gave up... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 